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Entry Requirements
Academic requirement
Applicants should hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in relevant fields. The following minimum entry requirements should be fulfilled.
China
The minimum entry requirement for Bachelor and Master degree holder is:
Top 100 of the latest Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark).
Other universities: 80 – 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate/postgraduate institution.
Note: Shanghai Ranking of The Best Chinese Universities is subject to annual update at
UK
UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
UK Pass with Merit Master degree
North America
3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor and Master degree holder
Other regions
Equivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree
Pass with Merit Master degree
English language requirement
IELTS Academic overall 7.0
TOEFL iBT overall 100
PTE Academic overall 69
All students applying to PhD programme must demonstrate that they are competent in the use of the English language and satisfy the University’s requirements. You should normally possess an appropriate IELTS, or equivalent score as listed on University of Liverpool webpage. Please note this is only valid for two years from the test report date to the start date of the programme.
*We accept IELTS One Skill Retakes if taken within 60 days of the original test. We do not accept MyBest Scores of TOEFL iBT. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Team at doctoralstudies@xjtlu.edu.cn for clarification.
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by UKVI.
You have completed/are completing a degree in XJTLU or in the following countries or territories (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included): Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; the British Overseas Territories; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Malta; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; UK; USA. Please note this only valid for two years from the date awarded the degree to the start date of the PhD programme.
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Entry Requirements
Academic requirement
Applicants should hold bachelor’s and master’s degrees in relevant fields. The following minimum entry requirements should be fulfilled.China
The minimum entry requirement for Bachelor and Master degree holder is:
Top 100 of the latest Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark).
Other universities: 80 – 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate/postgraduate institution.
Note: Shanghai Ranking of The Best Chinese Universities is subject to annual update atUK
UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
UK Pass with Merit Master degree
North America3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor and Master degree holder
Other regionsEquivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree
Pass with Merit Master degree
English language requirement
IELTS Academic overall 7.0
TOEFL iBT overall 100
PTE Academic overall 69
All students applying to PhD programme must demonstrate that they are competent in the use of the English language and satisfy the University’s requirements. You should normally possess an appropriate IELTS, or equivalent score as listed on University of Liverpool webpage. Please note this is only valid for two years from the test report date to the start date of the programme.*We accept IELTS One Skill Retakes if taken within 60 days of the original test. We do not accept MyBest Scores of TOEFL iBT. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Team at doctoralstudies@xjtlu.edu.cn for clarification.
You will qualify for an exemption from the English language requirement if one of the following applies to you:
You are a national of a majority English-speaking country as defined by UKVI.
You have completed/are completing a degree in XJTLU or in the following countries or territories (Chinese joint venture programmes are not included): Antigua and Barbuda; Australia; the Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; the British Overseas Territories; Dominica; Grenada; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Malta; New Zealand; St Kitts and Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent and the Grenadines; Trinidad and Tobago; UK; USA. Please note this only valid for two years from the date awarded the degree to the start date of the PhD programme. -
Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Doctoral RMB 99,000 per year
RMB 297,000 in total (About $ 41,483)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.
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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. Recent passport photograph
*2. Photocopy of your passport (international students only)
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included.
*3. Full academic transcripts of university studies and grading system (both bachelor and master)
All your documents should be in English, or sent with certified translations into English.
*4. University degree certificate or enrollment statement (both bachelor and master)
All your documents should be in English, or sent with certified translations into English.
*5. Certificate of English Language Qualification
IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent, for applicants whose first language is not English or entry qualification was not obtained in English.
*6. Personal statement
In English or Chinese.
*7. Research proposal
This should be pre-agreed with your prospective supervisor and all names and supervision percentage of supervisors in the team at both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool should be listed on the first page of research proposal.
You can download a template or sample from here.*8. Two formal reference letters
Your application must be supported by at least one academic reference from someone who has taught you at highest degree level, and must bear the official letterhead of your referee's workplace and his/her handwritten signature. If you are a graduate, you may provide one employer reference in place of an academic reference.
*9. Curriculum Vitae
Written in Chinese or in English.
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
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