IMPORTANT BEFORE SUBMITTING AN ONLINE APPLICATION: All PhD applicants are strongly encouraged to contact/identify a potential Supervisor and prepare a research proposal before submitting an online application.
Overview
The Civil Engineering PhD degree programme at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a degree that is from the University of Liverpool and recognised by China’s Ministry of Education.
Students enrolled in this programme are registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the guidance of the supervisory team.
You will be appointed a designated primary (local) supervisor at XJTLU who is a full-time member of academic staff. In addition, you will have a designated secondary supervisor based at the University of Liverpool.
Pursuing a full-time PhD typically involves three years of conducting research and one year of writing a thesis, supported by subject-specific and generic skills training and development. A full-time PhD student must submit the thesis within four years. (A part-time PhD student must submit it in six years).
Why should I do my PhD in Civil Engineering at XJTLU?
Our PhD programme equips you with a range of professional skills to help you maximise your future employability;
Our supervisors will guide you through one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences of your life;
You will receive supervision from respected academics at both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool;
PhD students have dedicated travel budgets for participating in international conferences;
You will have the chance to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for three to six months; and
You will have opportunities to work as a teaching assistant and to develop academic skills crucial to your career.
Potential supervisors
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Find out potential supervisors from Department of Civil Engineering.
