Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Pursuing a full-time PhD typically involves three years of conducting research and one year of writing a thesis.
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting June 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Jun 2027
- Starting December 2027 — Apply before Sep 2027
We accept PhD application all year round. The start date of the programme is normally the first day of March, June, September, or December.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
360 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Suzhou, China
Disciplines
Architecture
Overview
Pursuing a full-time Architecture PhD at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University 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 a thesis within four years. A part-time PhD student must submit it in six years.
Why should I do my PhD in Architecture 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;
- With around two dozen current PhD candidates, the department boasts a highly active postgraduate research community from a broad range of architecture-related subjects;
- You will receive supervision from respected academics at both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool;
Programme Structure
Programme structure:
- architectural design and architectural studio education
- architectural, environmental or construction technology
- computer-aided architectural design
- architectural history and built heritage studies
- social and cultural study of the built environment
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Top 100 of the latest Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People's Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark).
- Other universities: 80 – 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate/postgraduate institution.
UK
- UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
- UK Pass with Merit Master degree
North America
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor and Master degree holder
Other regions
- Equivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree
- Pass with Merit Master degree
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 21,213 AUD / year ≈ 99,000 CNY / year
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 21,213 AUD / year ≈ 99,000 CNY / year
Living costs
Suzhou, China: 643-1,178 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.