Entry Requirements
Year one entry
We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.
Year two entry
Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.
A-level: BBB
IB Diploma: 30 points
AP Exams or ACT Tests – High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus:
3 AP exams: 4, 4, 4 or
SAT I: 1280 or ACT: 27, and 2 AP exams: 4, 4
Notes:
1. BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production & BA Digital Media Arts: admissions for Year Two direct entry and Year Three transfer require a digital copy portfolio review and interview with members of Design School or the Academy of Film and Creative Technology, which can be conducted in person or via internet.
2. BA International Business with a Language: normally international students study Chinese and Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan students study Spanish or Japanese as the language option.
For year 2 entry international students, students who are Chinese zero beginners will take an extra 5 credits Chinese language course.
For year 2 entry Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan students, students should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of Spanish (DELE/SIELE A1) or Japanese (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5).
3. BA Translation and Interpreting: for international and HK/Macao/Taiwan students whose native language is not Chinese, an HSK level 6 or the pass of the aptitude test arranged by the Department of Translation and Interpreting is required.
4. Programmes in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Design, Mechatronics and Technology Science and so on require both Mathematics and Physics.
5. Programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and so on require Mathematics.
6. Programme in Architecture: for Year One entry, Math is required. However, for Year Two direct entry, having a background in Math is desirable but not essential.
You can also find more information on entry requirements on our Country/Region list.
English language requirements
For international applicants, if you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:
Year one entry
IELTS: 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections)
TOEFL: 62 (iBT)
Year two entry
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections)
TOEFL: 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)
Choosing ReasonsMORE
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I have lived in England, therefore I believe the system could be similar in some ways. Also, a friend recommended it to me. I hope that it helps e to grow as an individual and to prepare a good, interesting career.
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- Name:Gr*************
- From:France
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TO GET QUALITY EDUCATION
- 9 Years ago
- Name:NC***********
- From:Zimbabwe
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It is with a keen interest that I apply for the Business Administration course through CUCAS
My interests in Business Administration arose long ago with experience and work in this sector.
The Business Administration degree will accord me the opportunity to deepen my expertise and to develop my business idea and having practices with fellow colleagues at the University.
With over 10 years’ experience working in the IT sector and currently running my Web Development company If my application, I will be benefit a lot from this course.
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- Name:Ja*************
- From:Gambia
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Special Requirements
Online Interview Before Being Accepted: RequiredYou will need to attend an online interview through Skype or WeChat with the teacher before the result for your application was released.
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 93,000 RMBYou will need to pay 93,000 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.
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Program Highlights
- The International Business School is based on strong principles of internationalism, innovation, inspiration and integrity, which together ensure that we have a positive impact on society through our teaching, research and business engagement.
- With leading international faculty and superb location in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park, close to other major commerical centres.
- Enjoy ideal conditions for beneficial mutural exchange between business and academic that ensure our students weill graduate with the knowledge and skills to succeed in an ever-changing world.
- Students are taught to engage actively, to improve their critical thinking, to become independent thinker.
- IBBS undergraduates experience a stimulating environment that offers tremendous career opportunities and the chance to interact with people from across China and other parts of the world.
- Graduates are awarded a dual degree - a UK degree from the University of Liverpool and a Chinese degree from XJTLU.
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Program Description
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
This programme offers you a comprehensive introduction to business. You will be introduced to real-world business problems and analyse how these may be solved.
By the end of your degree, you will have the knowledge, skills and commercial awareness to pursue a successful career in a wide variety of public, private and not-for-profit organisations.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
By the time you graduate, you should be able to:
- understand the different ways in which businesses can be organised
- reflect critically and holistically on the organisation and operation of businesses
- apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research methods to solve business problems
- understand the social, cultural and economic contexts in which businesses operate.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The programme provides a broad introduction to the business world, so you will be equipped to work in a wide variety of roles within public, private and not-for-profit organisations. Your knowledge of business practices in eastern and western countries will enable you to work with confidence in international organisations. The knowledge you gain on this programme will give you a strong foundation for further study.
MODULES
YEAR TWO
Year Two will provide you with a firm foundation in business administration.
- ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
- QUANTITATIVE METHODS
- MARKETING
- FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING
- ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- OPERATIONS
YEAR THREE
- CAREER SKILLS AND CURRENT ISSUES IN BUSINESS
- THEORY OF THE FIRM
- CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
- BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW
- FINANCE
Choose from the following:
- MARKET RESEARCH
- SERVICES MARKETING
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- ENTREPRENEURSHIP
YEAR FOUR
Choose from the following:
- MARKETING STRATEGY
- E-BUSINESS
- INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC
- RELATIONS
FINAL YEAR PROJECT
Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.

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Entry Requirements
Year one entry
We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.Year two entry
Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.A-level: BBB
IB Diploma: 30 points
AP Exams or ACT Tests – High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus:
3 AP exams: 4, 4, 4 or
SAT I: 1280 or ACT: 27, and 2 AP exams: 4, 4
Notes:
1. BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production & BA Digital Media Arts: admissions for Year Two direct entry and Year Three transfer require a digital copy portfolio review and interview with members of Design School or the Academy of Film and Creative Technology, which can be conducted in person or via internet.2. BA International Business with a Language: normally international students study Chinese and Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan students study Spanish or Japanese as the language option.
For year 2 entry international students, students who are Chinese zero beginners will take an extra 5 credits Chinese language course.
For year 2 entry Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan students, students should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of Spanish (DELE/SIELE A1) or Japanese (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5).
3. BA Translation and Interpreting: for international and HK/Macao/Taiwan students whose native language is not Chinese, an HSK level 6 or the pass of the aptitude test arranged by the Department of Translation and Interpreting is required.4. Programmes in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Design, Mechatronics and Technology Science and so on require both Mathematics and Physics.
5. Programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and so on require Mathematics.
6. Programme in Architecture: for Year One entry, Math is required. However, for Year Two direct entry, having a background in Math is desirable but not essential.
You can also find more information on entry requirements on our Country/Region list.
English language requirements
For international applicants, if you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:Year one entry
IELTS: 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections)
TOEFL: 62 (iBT)
Year two entry
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections)
TOEFL: 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 93,000 per year
RMB 372,000 in total (About $ 51,958)Accommodation Fee PARFAIT International Apartments Single Room RMB 57 (More Details) Parfait Hotel & Apartments Double Room RMB 45 (More Details) Single Room RMB 85 (More Details) Studio RMB 80 (More Details) Wenhua Apartment Double Room RMB 62 (More Details) Single Room RMB 62 (More Details) ENTREPRENEUR APARTMENT Double Room RMB 25 to RMB 6,000 (More Details) Single Room RMB 60 to RMB 14,000 (More Details) Other Fees Service Fee USD 50 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,180 to RMB 2,780 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. Passport sized colour photo with a white background
*2. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included(Photocopy of valid passport identification page. Passport must be an ordinary passport and be valid for at least six months. Applicants currently residing in China must include a copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit.)
*3. Certificates of Senior High school
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*4. Senior High school academic transcript
Transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
*5. Certificates of English language qualifications
Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)
6. SAT, ACT, GSAT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)
Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
- How to Apply
- It only takes you minutes to apply through CUCAS!
- 1. Click “Apply Now” button on the right side of the page.
- 2. Fill in online application form. (About 10 minutes)
- 3. Upload required documents. (About 5 minutes)
- 4. Pay the application fee and CUCAS service fee (CUCAS is authorized to collect on the university’s behalf). (About 5 minutes)
- 5. Click “Submit” button.
- Important notice: You need to create a CUCAS account before applying. Account name needs to be a valid email, which will be used to receive CUCAS notice about your application process.
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Change Log
- • The content has been updated. January 30, 2026
- • The Program Description has been updated. October 16, 2025
- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD September 28, 2025
- • The content has been updated. September 22, 2025
- • The tuition fee has been updated to 93000 RMB September 22, 2025
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2026 September 22, 2025
- • The start date has been updated to September 1, 2023 October 11, 2022
- • The content has been updated. October 11, 2022
- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD December 28, 2020
- • The start date has been updated to September 7, 2021 December 7, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 30, 2021 December 7, 2020
- • The content has been updated. October 12, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 30, 2021 October 12, 2020
- • The content has been updated. July 9, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to July 15, 2020 June 9, 2020
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD March 3, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 15, 2020 December 20, 2019
Basic Information
| ·Starting Date : | Sep 1 , 2026 | |
| ·Duration: | 4 Years |
| Teaching Language : | English |
| Application Deadline: | Jun 15 , 2026 |
| Tuition : | RMB 93,000 Per Year |
| Application Fee: | USD 0 (Check Policy) |
| Service Fee: | USD 50 (Check Policy) |
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