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PhD of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Xi'an Jiaotong University

  • Xi'an, China
  • 4 years
  • Chinese
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Xi'an Jiaotong University campus

About the program

Bachelor's degree with concentrations in classical, French and Francophone, German, Global and Spanish and Hispanic studies.

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

  • Improve relevant reading
  • Writing
  • Listening and speaking skills
  • Practise communication in academic or everyday contexts
  • And develop greater confidence using the target language.

Career outcomes

  • Public health
  • Education
  • Intelligence analysis
  • Business
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Engineering

Curriculum

  • 120 semester hours: general education (40)
  • A 30-33 hour concentration core
  • A minor and electives
  • A junior-year oral exam applies to most concentrations. No thesis or capstone is listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Master's degree
  • Under 40
  • Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
  • Two professor recommendations
  • 1
  • 500-word study plan on XJTU template
  • English: IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110
  • Chinese: HSK 4 (180).

Accepted academic background

Master's degree, Under 40, Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport, Transcripts, Two professor recommendation letters, Study plan on XJTU doctoral template (1,500+ words)

Language tests

  • Not required
  • HSK 4 (180 points or above)

Documents you’ll need

  • XJTU online application form
  • Valid passport
  • Notarized master diploma
  • Notarized academic transcripts
  • Two professor/associate-professor recommendation letters
  • Study or research plan (at least 1500 words on the XJTU doctoral template)
  • Applicable language certificate
  • Physical examination and blood test
  • Valid non-criminal record
  • Supervisor recommendation where specified
  • CSC application form if applying for CSC scholarship. Reference: XJTU 2026 postgraduate guide
  • Reconfirm for 2027.

How to apply

  1. Review the current international postgraduate admissions guidance and confirm your intended program and funding route. Prepare your master’s degree certificate
  2. academic transcripts
  3. two academic recommendation letters
  4. a study or research plan of at least 1
  5. 500 words in the university’s doctoral format. Create an account on the Xi’an Jiaotong University international student application system and complete your application. Upload the required passport
  6. language certificate
  7. medical examination
  8. non-criminal record and other supporting documents. If applying for a Chinese Government Scholarship
  9. complete the relevant scholarship application as instructed. Pay the application fee after the initial review when the university issues its payment notice. Monitor your application portal and email for possible supervisor review
  10. interview
  11. examinations and admission updates. After admission
  12. follow the official visa and registration instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥34,000 CNY
Application fee¥500 CNY
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Program details

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Faculty or schoolSchool of Foreign Studies
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Teaching languageChinese
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Scholarship note2026 reference: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, XJTU postgraduate freshman scholarship, Xi'an City Belt and Road scholarship. Eligibility and availability are conditional, Confirm 2027.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.