Xi’an Jiaotong – Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a new international university jointly founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University China and the University of Liverpool UK as a joint venture. As an independent Sino-Foreign cooperative university, it captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the first and only one of its kind approved by the Ministry of Education in China.

The University offers undergraduate degree programmes in the fields of science, engineering and management, and awards both its own Chinese degree and a degree from the University of Liverpool.

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Overview: Following XJTLU’s exciting and innovative Syntegrative Educational Model, this program is an equal collaboration between the University and its industry partner, Haier Group, at the School of Intelligent Manufacturing Ecosystem in XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). Students completing the degree program will graduate equipped with the skills to pursue a career in intelligent manufacturing engineering, an emerging industry driven by rapid technological advancements. Not only that, graduates from this unique program will meet the needs of a wide range of employers both within and outside the manufacturing sector as the educational model’s unique focus on entrepreneurship and innovation provides you with the skills and abilities to think like an entrepreneur, providing the foundation for you to go on to become one of the leaders for tomorrow’s new industries. Program Features: Enjoy creative freedom while gaining an understanding of the key academic theories that will underpin your practical approaches and directions Benefit from mentoring and training by industry professionals Study in a creative, project-based environment as you explore the relationship between art and technology Benefit from XJTLU's strategic location in Taicang's High-Tech Development Zone with rapidly expanding technology-driven industries Learn through practical application, using your knowledge and skills in solving real problems in research and industry settings Benefit from mentoring and training from industry experts as part of the unique industry-themed school's partnerships with leading businesses Gain valuable entrepreneur and leadership skills through studying the unique contemporary entrepreneur modules that are part of the degree, giving you a competitive edge in whatever career path you choose 600 hours of problem-based internship experience as part of the degree program Study in purpose-built, state-of-the-art facilities in XJTLU's new Taicang campus (due to open in 2021) Graduate with world-class qualifications, including two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognized degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities. NOTE: Students with Chinese nationality can not apply to XJTLU as foreign students, even if they were born outside China. Students with Chinese nationality need to pass the National College Entrance Examination (NCEE), also known as Gaokao(高考), in order to get into a university in China. Knowledge and Skills By the time you graduate from the BEng Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering program, you will have: an understanding of manufacturing processes and systems, materials, mechanics and dynamics, electronics, and artificial intelligence applications comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing management, project management, and innovation concepts and how to apply them in a practical setting high-level communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills that are transferable across a range of careers and industries. Career Prospects Graduates from this program are well prepared for careers in technical, managerial and leadership roles in areas such as manufacturing process expert or systems engineer and will be capable of taking responsibility for the technical operation of an intelligent production line. The program also provides a solid foundation for further studies in the field of mechanical engineering and manufacturing management. Offers For International Students: Early Bird Discount: All international who accept their offer by 1 May 2020 will automatically qualify for an RMB 8,000 early bird discount. Join a free Chinese language course: XJTLU now offers a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree in September 2020. Choose from a two-week, four-week or six-week language course. Entry Requirements 1) Entry into Year One They 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 relevant subjects. 2) Entry into Year Two Students have completed A-levels of International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two. A-level: BBB IB: 30 points SAT: high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0, plus three SAT subject tests of at least 600 in each subject, if you took the SAT before March 2016. AP: high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0, plus three AP subjects at Grade 4 or above. 3) English Language Requirements 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 TOEFL: 62 (iBT) Year Two entry IELTS 6.5 TOEFL: 90 (iBT) English qualifications are not required for students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan who take the Joint Examination or the GSAT. Students who are entering into Year One with less than IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in their English proficiency will take 10 credits EAP, and students with IELTS 6.0 or above will take five credits EAP. Scholarships XJTLU offers a range of attractive scholarships to exceptionally qualified applicants who wish to start in 2020. Scholarships available range from 10 to 50 percent of tuition for each award, depending upon the specific scholarship program. Available scholarships for International Students and eligibility are outlined below. Successful applicants can be awarded only one scholarship per year, scholarships may not be combined. The XJTLU scholarship committee meets to consider scholarship awards to students who have already received an offer of admission approximately five times per year from mid-November to mid-June. You are encouraged to apply early for admission to XJTLU programs to ensure the availability of scholarship opportunities. 1) ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP FOR OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC APPLICANTS We offer an entry scholarship of up to RMB 44,000 (or up to 50 percent of the tuition fee) per year for international and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan undergraduate students, based on academic excellence. Your indication of interest during the online program application process and filling in the ‘XJTLU Entry Scholarship’ section are required to be considered for this scholarship. Entry scholarships are renewable annually subject to continued strong academic performance. The panel that makes decisions on entry scholarship awards meets at various times throughout the year and you are encouraged to apply early for admission to XJTLU undergraduate programs to ensure availability of scholarship opportunities. Deadlines throughout the year are: First round: 30 November 2019 Second round: 29 February 2020 Third round: 15 April 2020 Fourth round: 15 May 2020 Fifth round: 15 June 2020 Please note the final application deadline is 15 June 2020. 2) HIGHER EDUCATION TOWN SCHOLARSHIP Suzhou Higher Education Town where XJTLU is located offers generous academic merit scholarships to international undergraduate students studying degree programs and short courses. Please indicate your interest in being considered during the program application process. 3) THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 2+2 DISCOUNT Continuing XJTLU students who choose the 2+2 study route and transfer to The University of Liverpool for Years Three and Four will be offered a discount of 10 percent off the tuition fees of the University of Liverpool. 4) PROGRESSION SCHOLARSHIP Progression scholarships are awarded based upon a student’s average marks in the previous academic session. The award for first-class marks is currently RMB 10,000; the award for second class marks is RMB 5,000. Nominations are considered automatically, there is no need for students to apply. 5) STUDY DUSHU LAKE AMBASSADOR SCHEME Up to 25 percent reduction of annual tuition fees and work placement may be available for all continuing students. Show less

Year One:
Year One provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes, and core skills for your degree. You will be grouped into subject-specific clusters and study optional modules and content relevant to that cluster. The types of optional modules you can choose (depending on your cluster) include:

Professional Skills in Computer Science
Chemistry Around Us
Introduction to Social Science
International Relations
China and the World
Thinking Shakespeare
Business Essentials
Architectural Representation and Communication
Imagining the City
Key Skills for Life Scientists

Year 2:
Major: Compulsory Modules
English Language and Study Skills for Industrial Technology
Introduction to Structural Materials
Electrical Circuits
Engineering Mathematics
Advanced language program design
Thermodynamics
Engineering Drawing
Fluid Mechanics.
Electromechanical Systems
Customer Oriented Mass Customization model (Haier)

Major: Optional Modules
Human Resource Management in China
Introduction to Business in China

Minor: Compulsory Modules
Introduction to Innovation and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship Concepts and Practice
Futurology and Business Opportunities

Year 3:
Major: Compulsory Modules
Principle of mechanical design
Sensors and Instrumentation
Pneumatic and hydraulic technology
Intelligent Manufacturing System Planning and Design (Haier)
Artificial intelligence and data analysis
Manufacturing process

Minor: Compulsory Modules
Leadership and Communication
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Business Model Generation

Year 4:
Major: Compulsory Modules
Final Year Project - based on internship (project study report)
Intelligent Manufacturing Information System (Haier)
Haier Ren Dan He Yi management model(Haier)

Major: Optional Modules
Management of Manufacturing Firms
Additive Manufacturing
Robotics and Automatic System Integrated Technology

Minor: Compulsory Modules
Capstone Project
Cutting-edge Practice in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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Why Choose XJTLU?

• Two Degrees: 1 from the University of Liverpool & 1 from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (Bachelor's students)
• The University of Liverpool degree (Master's and PhD students)
• All degree courses are taught 100% in English.
• No knowledge of the Chinese language is required to apply to XJTLU.
• Learn free of charge Chinese alongside your course.
• A friendly international community.
• International Opportunities: "2+2" study route to the University of Liverpool, UK for undergraduate students (more than 3,500 XJTLU students are now studying at the University of Liverpool, UK through "2+2")
• International Opportunities: Wide range of study abroad opportunities in partner institutions in Canada, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, the USA, South Korea, Russia, etc.
• International Opportunities: Partnerships with multinational companies in the likes of HSBC, Standard Chartered, Siemens, KPMG, Alstom, Schneider, ICBC, etc.

About Suzhou

You have the opportunity to live in one of the most culturally rich areas of China, with Suzhou’s UNESCO World Heritage gardens and canals famous around the world.

Suzhou combines its rich 2,500-year-old history with a drive to become one of the most modern cities in China. It has a population of more than six million and a GDP of a trillion RMB – far larger than those of many entire countries!

Alongside its beautiful tourist spots, Suzhou has many excellent learning resources and sports facilities, a great choice of shopping malls, cinemas and restaurants, and a variety of bars and nightclubs.

Today, the city’s canals, stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens have contributed to its status as one of the top tourist attractions in China. The classical gardens in Suzhou were added to the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1997 and 2000.

Suzhou is located in the southeast of Jiangsu Province in eastern China. Within Suzhou is Suzhou Industrial Park, one of the most competitive development zones in China. This area also contains the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District (home to XJTLU), which sits beside Dushu Lake, one of two lakes in SIP.

Central Shanghai can be reached from Suzhou in just 30 minutes by high-speed train.

Library

XJTLU students have access to a wide range of library resources, from books and journals to electronic databases and articles. The library plays a key role as a research support and learning centre for the University, developing its collection by focusing on subject development and research requirements.

The library currently holds over 500,000 books, which are added to and updated throughout the year in response to requests from academic departments. It provides 22,000 square metres of space, housing 300 PCs and 2,500 seats for studying, discussion and computer and studio work.

Campuses

North Campus

Full of striking, architecturally impressive buildings, our North Campus provides state-of-the art teaching, laboratory, research and support facilities. This includes the award-winning and iconic Central Building, which houses our library.

The campus also has sports facilities, world class-fully equipped science and engineering laboratories, International Business School Suzhou, and design studios, as well as a variety of catering facilities, including Subway, Pacific Coffee Company, and many canteen-style fast-food options.

Landscaped gardens complement pieces of modern art to create a campus environment that has become one of the striking features of Suzhou Industrial Park.

South Campus

The first phase of our South Campus was opened to the public on 26 July 2016, as a major part of the University’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

Architecturally it contrasts our North Campus and features modern designs that complement the surrounding area. Eventually, the South Campus will satisfy the learning and teaching needs of approximately 6,000 XJTLU students as well as the University’s academic exchanges and research development plans. It will consist of eight buildings and be developed over two further phases:

Phase II: International Business School Suzhou at XJTLU

This phase will see the completion of a new building for International Business School Suzhou, set to open by the end of 2017.

PHASE III: XJTLU-GF School of Film and Television Arts and XJTLU Gym

Phase III consists of two buildings – the construction of the XJTLU-GF School of Film and Television Arts and a gym. Both buildings are expected to open by the end of 2018. The development of the School, in collaboration with financial services provider Gold Finance Group, is a significant part of XJTLU’s academic development strategy. It will mix digital media arts and film and television production and technology with performance and acting. The gym will provide improved and diversified sports facilities for students and staff on campus.

Living in University

When you come to XJTLU, you will have the opportunity to try a whole range of different sports and activities as well as developing any existing skills you already have.

Student clubs and societies

Student clubs and societies play an important part of student life. XJTLU has many organisations with themes such as art, sports, music, entrepreneurship, dance to name but a few. Some of the more established groups include a Model United Nations and the Student Union.

Another society, Intercom, provides a platform for all international students to arrange activities and events, and share ideas and experiences with the wider student body.

Catering

3 canteens, 3 coffee shops, Bar, Restaurants

Sports 

Currently, 21 sports are offered through PE classes at XJTLU, including badminton, basketball, belly dancing, billiards, boxing, bridge, Chinese martial arts, football, free combat, body building, golf, popping, roller-skating, sport dancing, table tennis, taekwondo, tai chi, tai chi sword, tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and yoga.

We have outside sport facilities that include basketball and tennis courts as well as indoor facilities, such as a golf training venue, gym, dance room, and table tennis room. There is also a football field located next to the new South Campus.

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