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Master of Materials Science and Engineering

Xi'an Jiaotong University

  • Xi'an, China
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Xi'an Jiaotong University campus

About the program

Advanced doctorate building the ability to solve challenging materials problems.

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

  • Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Materials Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

  • Faculty posts at universities
  • High-level materials careers

Curriculum

  • Four core subjects
  • Two seminar-based courses
  • First-year thesis research
  • Three post-core electives
  • A minor of two or three subjects
  • A general exam and a publishable doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Under 35
  • Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
  • Two professor recommendations
  • 1
  • 000-word study plan
  • English: IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110
  • Chinese: HSK 4 (180).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree, Under 35, Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport, Transcripts since undergraduate level, Two professor recommendation letters, Study plan of 1,000+ words

Language tests

  • Not required
  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • XJTU online application form
  • Valid passport
  • Notarized bachelor diploma
  • Notarized academic transcripts
  • Two professor/associate-professor recommendation letters
  • Study or research plan (at least 1000 words)
  • 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 bachelor’s degree certificate
  2. academic transcripts
  3. two academic recommendation letters
  4. a study or research plan of at least 1
  5. 000 words. 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, ¥39,000 CNY
Application fee¥500 CNY
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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

    183 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.