Programs

This four-year English-taught BEng Architectural Engineering at XJTLU blends civil engineering precision with architectural creativity. Multidisciplinary modules prepare graduates to work with sound professional judgement in building-related teams.

XJTLU's four-year English-taught architecture bachelor's centres on progressive design studios from small buildings to urban scale, with sustainability throughout. Lecture modules cover architectural theory, arts philosophy, materials, construction, environmental design, urban studies, and professional practice.

XJTLU's four-year English-taught BEng Urban Planning and Design covers planning and design of urban and rural landscapes in local and international contexts.

The Master's in Architectural Design develops studio-based design abilities and critical architectural reasoning over two years, delivered in English on XJTLU’s international campus in Suzhou. Successful students are awarded a University of Liverpool master's degree.

Master's in Architecture is an English-taught master's at Soochow University. Teaching is delivered in English. Students combine advanced coursework with research or applied work in the major.

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) in Suzhou offers this English-taught Master's in International Professional Practice in Architecture (part time) over three years.

Graduate study in this field is available through Master's in Landscape Architecture, an English-taught master's at Soochow University.

A 1.5-year English-taught Master's in Urban Planning examining city design, regulation, and growth; graduates receive a University of Liverpool degree.

A 2.5-year part-time English-taught Master's in Urban Planning with an Urban Design focus, delivered in Suzhou. Integrates planning policy and design practice for working professionals; leads to a University of Liverpool degree.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Architecture at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered jointly with the University of Liverpool through the Design School; supports original research in architectural design and studio education, environmental or construction technology, computer-aided design, architectural history and built heritage, or social study of the built environment; features dual supervision; awards a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education; full-time students complete three years of research and submit the thesis within four years.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Urban Planning and Design at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered in partnership with the University of Liverpool and hosted in the Design School on the XJTLU campus in Suzhou; research centres on sustainable revitalisation, supervised jointly by XJTLU and Liverpool faculty, leading to a University of Liverpool degree recognised by China’s Ministry of Education; includes an optional research visit to Liverpool.