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Computer Science and Software Engineering, PhD

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
PhDFull-time3 - 4 yearsfind outCNY 80000 per yearCNY 80000 per year
PhDPart-time4 - 7 yearsfind outCNY 60000 per yearCNY 60000 per year

About Computer Science and Software Engineering, PhD - at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)

The three-year PhD programme within the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering gives suitably-qualified students the chance to address important problems and challenges in computing.

The programme:

  • develops your understanding of the research process and your ability to analyse and constructively augment a particular research area
  • provides you with experience of communicating research results in written and oral form
  • equips you with advanced knowledge and research skills that are relevant to both academia and industry.

We provide high-calibre, discipline-specific training that takes advantage of XJTLU's distinctive international features and vibrant research environment.

The programme is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, and is based at XJTLU. Upon successful completion of your programme you will receive a degree from the University of Liverpool, which is recognised by the UK's Department of Education as well as China's Ministry of Education.

Students on this programme are formally registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the supervision of the supervisory team.

As a PhD student you will be appointed a designated primary (local) supervisor at XJTLU, who is a full-time member of academic staff. In addition, you will also have a designated secondary supervisor based at the University of Liverpool.

The normal length of full-time PhD programme is three years. At the end of three years' full-time study, you can apply for an extension of one year to complete the writing of your dissertation. Part-time PhD degrees usually take four to seven years.

As a registered full-time PhD student, you have the opportunity to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months. Your accommodation and travel fees will be covered by XJTLU and the University of Liverpool.

Full-time PhD students are funded to attend local and international conferences during their studies.

Key benefits of PhD study 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
  • Supervision from respected academics at both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool
  • PhD students have dedicated travel budgets for participating in international conferences
  • The chance to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months
  • Opportunities to work as a teaching assistant and develop crucial academic skills.

Scholarships

We have a number of scholarship options for PhD candidates, including tuition-only scholarships for full-time PhD study and an academic merit scholarship for international students. Please see our scholarships page for more information.

Additionally, specific funded PhD projects are available that have a scholarship covering the tuition fee and a monthly stipend. Please visit scholarships for specific financial information. The Department has the following funded PhD projects available (this list is updated in January and July every year):

Title of PhD projectReference numberStatusSupervisor

Information-Visualization Interfaces for Multi-device Co-located Synchronous Collaboration

RDF-14-03-22

Open

Dr Paul Craig
P.Craig@xjtlu.edu.cn

Secure Localization in Wireless Networks

RDF-14-02-45

Open

Dr Dawei Liu Dawei.Liu@xjtlu.edu.cn

Software-Defined Distributed Energy System

RDF-15-02-46

Open

Dr Xin Huang Xin.Huang@xjtlu.edu.cn

Visual Speech Modelling for Multimodal Speech Processing

RDF-16-01-36

Open

Dr Andrew Abel
Andrew.Abel@xjtlu.edu.cn

Big Data Analytics on Knowledge Acquisition

RDF-SP-16

Open

Dr Gangmin Li
Gangmin.Li@xjtlu.edu.cn

Augmented Reality for Multi-Person Co-located Interaction

RDF-16-02-43

Open

Professor Yong Yue
yong.yue@xjtlu.edu.cn

Notes about fees for this course

  • Full-time students

    Currently the tuition fee payable by full-time students on postgraduate research programmes is RMB 80,000 per year. It normally takes three years to complete a full-time PhD programme.

  • Part-time students

    For part-time students, tuition fee payable is RMB 60,000 per year. Part-time PhD study is typically completed in four to seven years.

  • Fee waiver

    Fees are waived for students who are awarded an XJTLU PhD scholarship.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

We accept a wide variety of academic qualifications for entry onto our PhD programme. Please see our entry requirements for additional information.

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