Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University: Courses, Admission, Cost

Founded in 2006, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a non-profit institution for higher education and research in Suzhou city of China. It was established as a global joint venture by the University of Liverpool (UK) and the Xi'an Jiaotong University (China). The institution began functioning with 164 students.

It has accreditations from the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Higher Education Academy (HEA), Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). It is a business school that has accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

XJTLU's main campus is categorized as North Campus and South Campus. It also operates a satellite campus in Taicang. The university boasts of its architecturally impressive campus that features modern, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities such as spacious classrooms, fully-equipped laboratories, and design studios. The International Academic Exchange and Collaboration Centre is a multi-functional building that houses convention facilities, meeting rooms, lecture theatres, lounge spaces, and dining options. The museum on the campus holds a collection of objects and materials that showcase the university's innovative approach towards higher education development and cultural integration.

The Central Library provides access to a wide range of resources, including 6,10,000 printed volumes, 3.3 million e-books, and over 100,000 electronic journals. Other on-campus facilities include a golf training venue, health center, gymnasium, dance room, table tennis room, football field, basketball courts, and accommodation facilities. Besides, the students and staff can access the Dushu Lake Gym that has a 50-meter swimming pool, and other sports facilities. Also, there are several shopping centers, supermarkets, coffee shops, and restaurants nearby.

XJTLU's academic structure is organized in 14 departments, three centers, two schools, one college, and one institute. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctorate programs in distinct disciplines of business, arts, science, engineering, technology and architecture, urban planning, mathematics, language, health, and environmental studies. Most of the programs are taught in English. The University has almost 17,000 registered students, including those who are completing study at the University of Liverpool and 700 academic affiliates.

The university has developed strong and significant partnerships with several education institutions, corporate organizations, and the local community. Routinely collaborations with external research and academic exchange partners in the country and around the world provide unrivaled internship and employment opportunities to the students. XJTLU's Student Union operates about 120 organizations and clubs centered on art, science, entrepreneurship, social service, sports, and academia to name a few. It promotes cultural unity and awards leadership opportunities to the students through various events and activities. Students and faculty have the opportunity to indulge in various sports like badminton, basketball, billiards, football, golf, popping, Chinese martial arts, roller-skating, table tennis, taekwondo, and yoga.

XJTLU has a vast alumni network of graduates across the six continents. The Alumni Association of the university organizes various events, which facilitates a link between the alumni and the current students. Further, it takes pride in celebrating their accomplishments. The alumni can also access an extensive range of services and on-campus resources.