Entry Requirement
Programme specific entry requirement
Each doctoral programme has specified the levels of academic and language required to enter the programme, please select the doctoral programme you are interested in and find out the specific entry requirement.
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
Minimum Requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
UK Pass with merit Master degree(or its equivalent) in a relevant subject, and Master dissertation score should above 65
English requirement
IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely-related discipline
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
UK Pass with merit Master degree(or its equivalent) in a relevant subject
English requirement
IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in Computer Science or in a related subject
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
– Master preferred
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component)
Academic requirement
Must have a Master’s degree. Students with a Master’s degree in education, psychology, leadership, intercultural communication, or other relevant social science field are preferred.
Work experience/other requirements
Applicants must have acquired at least four years of full-time experience in the education sector (or equivalent) and aspire to be leaders in education.
English requirement
IELTS academic 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component), or
TOEFL iBT 100 (with L 21 R 21 W 21 and S 23), or
PTE Academic 69 (with minimum scores of 61 in each component).
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
UK Pass with merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant subject
English requirement
– Media and Communication: IELTS7.0, no band below 6.5;
– English: IELTS 7.0, no band below 7
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
UK Pass with merit Master degree(or its equivalent) in a relevant subject
English requirement
IELTS 7
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as anthropology, medicine, psychology or sociology
English requirement
Minimum Requirement(Public Health PhD): IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each component)
Specific requirement : should be corresponding to the requirement in the institute of UoL co-supervisor
Academic requirement
– UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
– Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree (or its equivalent) in an appropriate field of study
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
Minimum entry requirement
XJTLU strives to adopt and adhere to recognised international standards in providing equality of opportunity, and fairness in admissions process and decision-making. We evaluate each application on its individual merits and in comparison with other applications. We do not guarantee to make an offer to all applicants who have met or are predicted to meet the minimum entry requirements.
China
The minimum entry requirement for Bachelor or 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 https://www.shanghairanking.cn/rankings/bcur/2023
UK
- UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
- Or UK Pass with Merit Master degree
North America
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor or Master degree holder.
Other regions
- Equivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree or Pass with Merit Master degree.
English language requirement
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 do not accept MyBest Scores of TOEFL iBT or a combination of test scores taken at different times for any accepted English proficiency tests.
If you are unsure about the requirements or which test scores are accepted, 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.