With just weeks left before most application deadlines, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is seeing a surge in last-minute applications from international students seeking dual degrees and English-taught programmes in China.
The Suzhou-based university, has set June 30 as the deadline for most undergraduate programmes starting in September 2025. However, competitive programmes like Architecture, Filmmaking and Digital Media Arts close even earlier on June 15, along with all master’s programmes.
Why Applying Early Matters
The staggered deadlines reflect the university’s different admission processes. Creative programmes requiring portfolios need extra review time, while master’s programmes face higher competition for limited spots.
The university offers various financial aid packages, though specific amounts and eligibility criteria aren’t publicly detailed.
You can start your application here:
Why Students Choose XJTLU
XJTLU’s main advantage is its dual-degree system: undergraduates receive credentials from both XJTLU (recognized by China’s Ministry of Education) and the University of Liverpool in the UK, while master’s students earn a UK degree. All classes are taught in English, which appeals to international students seeking a Chinese university experience without language barriers.
The university has grown significantly since 2006, now serving 23,000 students from 70 countries. Recent graduate data shows strong outcomes: 86% of 2023 graduates continued to further education, with over a third entering world’s top 10 universities.
Programme Variety and Competition
XJTLU offers more than 100 programmes across undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels. Popular areas include business, engineering, computer science, and newer fields like AI and sustainable technology.
The university runs multiple PhD intake periods throughout the year – September, December, March, and June – suggesting either flexibility or ongoing recruitment needs depending on research areas.
Next Steps for Applicants
With most deadlines this month, students still considering XJTLU need to move quickly. The application process is online, and the university provides admissions guidance for international students.
Application Deadlines for XJTLU 2025
Undergraduate Programmes
For most undergraduate programmes, the closing date for September 2025 entry is June 30, 2025.
- Architecture, Filmmaking, TV Production and Digital Media Arts application and portfolio submission deadline is June 15, 2025.
Master’s Programmes
For the 2025 September Intake is 5PM (Beijing Time) June 15, 2025
PhD Programmes
| Entry Point | Start Date | Application Deadline |
| September entry | 1 September | 30 June |
| December entry | 1 December | 30 September |
| March entry | 1 March | 15 December of the previous year |
| June entry | 1 June | 31 March |
Check the admissions guide here.
See the list of available programmes:
Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor’s in Accounting
Bachelor’s in Applied Chemistry
Bachelor’s in Applied Statistics
Bachelor’s in Architecture
Bachelor’s in Architectural Engineering
Bachelor’s in Actuarial Science
Bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics
Bachelor’s in Arts, Technology and Entertainment
Bachelor’s in Bioinformatics
Bachelor’s in Biopharmaceuticals
Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Bachelor’s in China Studies
Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Technology
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
Bachelor’s in Data Science and Big Data Technology
Bachelor’s in Digital Media Arts
Bachelor’s in Digital Media Technology
Bachelor’s in Economics
Bachelor’s in Economics and Finance
Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor’s in English and Communication Studies
Bachelor’s in English and International Business
Bachelor’s in English and Finance
Bachelor’s in English Studies
Bachelor’s in Electronic Science and Technology
Bachelor’s in Environmental Science
Bachelor’s in Film Making
Bachelor’s in Financial Mathematics
Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management
Bachelor’s in Industrial Design
Bachelor’s in Information Management and Information Systems
Bachelor’s in Intelligent Robotics Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism
Bachelor’s in International Business with a Language
Bachelor’s in Internet of Things Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism
Bachelor’s in Information and Computing Science
Bachelor’s in Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism
Bachelor’s in Intelligent Supply Chain with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism
Bachelor’s in International Relations
Bachelor’s in Marketing
Bachelor’s in Media and Communication Studies
Bachelor’s in Mechatronics and Robotic Systems
Bachelor’s in Microelectronic Science and Engineering with Contemporary Entrepreneurialism
Bachelor’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bachelor’s in Telecommunications Engineering
Bachelor’s in TV Production
Bachelor’s in Translation and Interpreting
Bachelor’s in Urban Planning and Design
Master’s Programmes
Master’s in Actuarial Science
Master’s in Advanced Microelectronic Technology and Materials
Master’s in Advanced Robotics Systems
Master’s in Advanced Robotics Systems (part time)
Master’s in Applied Linguistics (Specialization in Multilingualism)
Master’s in Applied Statistics
Master’s in Artificial Intelligence
Master’s in Advanced Chemical Sciences
Master’s in Applied Informatics
Master’s in Applied Mathematics
Master’s in Architectural Design
Master’s in Bioinformatics
Master’s in Business Analytics
Master’s in Child Development and Family Education (Full-time)
Master’s in Child Development and Family Education (Part-time)
Master’s in China Studies
Master’s in Civil Engineering
Master’s in Construction Management
Master’s in Construction Management (Part-Time)
Master’s in Cultural and Creative Industries
Master’s in Computer Science
Master’s in Data Science
Master’s in Digital Business
Master’s in Digital Education
Master’s in Digital Education (part time)
Master’s in Economics and Finance
Master’s in Entrepreneurship and innovation
Master’s in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (part time)
Master’s in Environmental Sciences
Master’s in Finance
Master’s in Financial Computing
Master’s in Financial Mathematics
Master’s in Global Education
Master’s in Global Education (Part-Time)
Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction
Master’s in Industrial Design
Master’s in Intelligent Engineering Science and Industrial Operations
Master’s in Intelligent Engineering Science and Industrial Operations (part time)
Master’s in International Business And Global Affairs
Master’s in International Business and Global Affairs (Part-Time)
International MBA (Part time)
Master’s in International Professional Practice in Architecture
Master’s in International Professional Practice in Architecture (part time)
Master’s in International Relations
Master’s in International Relations (Part Time)
Master’s in Investment Management
Master’s in Low Carbon Electrical Power and Energy Technology
Master’s in Management
Master’s in Management (part time)
Master’s in Materials Science and Engineering
Master’s in Media and Communication
Master’s in Medicinal Chemistry
Master’s in Medicinal Chemistry (Part-time)
Master’s in Molecular Bioscience
Master’s in Multimedia Telecommunications
Master’s in Operations and Supply Chain Management
Master’s in Operations and Supply Chain Management (Part Time)
Master’s in Pattern Recognition and Intelligent Systems
Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences (part time)
Master’s in Professional Accounting
Master’s in Project Management
Master’s in Project Management (Part Time)
Master’s in Social Computing
Master’s in Sustainable Energy Technology
Master’s in TESOL
Master’s in Urban Planning
Master’s in Urban Planning (specialisation in Urban Design)
Doctoral Programmes
PhD in Architecture
PhD in Biological Sciences
PhD in Chemistry
PhD in Civil Engineering
PhD in China Studies
PhD in Computer Science and Software Engineering
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Education (EdD)
PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
PhD in English, Culture and Communication
PhD in Environmental Science
PhD in Industrial Design
PhD in International Relations
PhD in Mathematical Sciences
PhD in Public Health
PhD in Urban Planning and Design
