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PhD of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

  • Suzhou, China
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University campus

About the program

Master of Engineering in Computer Science/Software Engineering (MEng) is a four-year full-time integrated master's degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply theoretical and practical approaches in Computer Science and Software Engineering MEng. Analyse problems
  • Evaluate technical solutions
  • and communicate project results using suitable tools and methods.

Career outcomes

  • Software engineer
  • Director
  • Application developer
  • Technical specialist
  • Software developer
  • Banking
  • Consulting
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Financial services
  • Analytics

Curriculum

  • Four-year full-time integrated master's degree taught through credit-bearing modules. Year 1 core: Object Oriented Programming
  • Databases and Web Programming
  • Artificial Intelligence 1. Year 2 core: Artificial Intelligence 2
  • Theories of Computation
  • Functional Programming. Year 4 core: Project - Masters 60. Optional modules widen the choice from the second year. Includes the Project - Masters 60.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor and master degrees in a relevant field: UK first or 2:1 bachelor and Pass with Merit master
  • North America 3.0/4.0
  • or China 75-85% weighted average
  • Exceptional bachelor-only candidates are considered individually.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor and master degrees in a relevant field, Exceptional bachelor-only candidates considered individually

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 - 7.0 (min 6.0 - 6.5 per band)
  • TOEFL iBT 88 - 100 (or 4.5 - 5.0 overall on the new scale from 2026-01-21)
  • PTE Academic 61 - 69

Documents you’ll need

  • Research proposal
  • Bachelor and master degree transcripts and certificates
  • English proficiency results
  • Statement of purpose
  • CV
  • Two signed academic reference letters
  • Passport copy for international applicants
  • Translations where needed
  • Additional writing sample if programme requests

How to apply

  1. Contact potential research supervisors and identify an available project in the doctoral programme. Check the programme entry criteria and choose an existing funded project or another permissible research funding route. Prepare a research proposal
  2. academic qualifications
  3. English proficiency evidence
  4. references
  5. a CV
  6. passport documents. Apply through the doctoral application portal. For a funded project beginning in Sep-2027
  7. the published general deadline is 30/04/2027; self-funded and merit-based applications follow a different schedule. Monitor the portal and respond to any request for additional documents.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥99,000 CNY
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Program details

CampusSuzhou Campus
Faculty or schoolAcademy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    June 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    30 Apr 2027

    167 days left

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.