Xi'an Jiaotong–Liverpool University

Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University (XJTLU; 西交利物浦大学) is a private university in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.[1] It was founded in 2006 as a joint venture between the University of Liverpool and Xi'an Jiaotong University.[2][3]

Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University
西交利物浦大学
MottoLight and Wings
TypePrivate
EstablishedMay 29, 2006
ChairmanXiaoping Song
PresidentWenquan Tao, Youmin Xi (executive)
Vice-presidentYimin Ding, Qiuling Chao, Zhoulin Ruan
Academic staff
c. 1,000 (2023)
Studentsc. 21,000 (2023)
Location, ,
215123
,
31°16′29″N 120°44′17″E / 31.2748°N 120.73807°E / 31.2748; 120.73807
LanguageEnglish, Chinese
ColoursBlue, White
AffiliationsUniversity of Liverpool
Xi’an Jiaotong University
UASR
Websitewww.xjtlu.edu.cn

Undergraduate students at XJTLU earn two degrees: a degree from Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University and a degree from the University of Liverpool. Postgraduate students only receive a degree from the University of Liverpool.[4]

History edit

 
Main Entrance
 
Central Building, Xi'an Jiaotong–Liverpool-University, architects: Aedas

On September 28, 2004, Xi’an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool signed a cooperative agreement to set up XJTLU. Construction on the campus for the proposed university started in August 2005, and the proposed university was inaugurated on May 29, 2006.[5]

About 160 undergraduates enrolled in the first year. This number has increased to a total of 9,000 students on campus and a further 3,000 at the University of Liverpool on "2+2 programmes".[6]

Campus edit

 
Entrance of North Campus
 
North Campus, Xi’an Jiaotong–Liverpool University, architects: Perkins+Will

Location edit

The campus is situated in 111 Renai Road, Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District in Suzhou Industrial Park, 12 km east of the center of Suzhou, and 90 km west of Shanghai.[7] Suzhou Industrial Park is home to more than 20,000 expatriate workers.[8] The new XJTLU campus was constructed in the city of Taicang.[9]

North Campus edit

The campus was developed in two phases, first focusing on the North Campus, which was completed in autumn 2013. The overall campus plan was designed by the American architecture firm Perkins+Will.[10] The University's iconic Central Building was inaugurated in autumn 2013 and designed by the British-Asian architecture firm Aedas. It was nominated in the 2014 World Architecture Festival.[11]

South Campus edit

The second development phase focuses on the South Campus, where building started in summer 2013.[12] The first phase of the South Campus was opened to the public on 26 July 2016, as a major part of the University’s 10th anniversary celebrations.[13] Architecturally it contrasts the North Campus and features modern designs that complement the surrounding area. British architects BDP were responsible for the design of the South Campus.[14]

Academics edit

University rankings
Wu Shulian National[15] Domestic 210
QS National[16] General 58–66
THE National[17] General 38–51
QS Asia
(Asia version)[18]
General 351–400
THE Asia
(Asia version)[19]
General =186
QS World[20] General 1001–1200
THE World[21] General 601–800
USNWR World[22] General =1239

The Department of Architecture's undergraduate degree programme BEng Architecture is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects for RIBA part I. The Master of Architectural Design MArchDes has been validated at Part 2 level by the Royal Institute of British Architects in 2016.[26] The Department of Biological Sciences' undergraduate BSc Bio Sciences is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.[27]

The International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at XJTLU was established in January 2013 by Professor Sarah Dixon,[28] currently has eight undergraduate programmes and eleven postgraduate programmes in the fields of management, economics, finance, accounting, finance and business. IBSS has received accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business[29] and in June 2018 became the youngest business school to be accredited by EFMD Quality Improvement System.[30][31] It also has ACCA, CIMA, CPA Australia, and ICAEW accreditation and recognition.[32]

References edit

  1. ^ Trafford, Sam. "Home - University of Liverpool News - University of Liverpool". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Our Universities - University of Liverpool". Russell Group. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  3. ^ "University of Liverpool - News". News.liv.ac.uk. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
  4. ^ "Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University". Top Universities. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  5. ^ Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Officially Inaugurated
  6. ^ "The future of TNE lies in equitable partnerships - University World News". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  7. ^ Suzhou Industrial Park
  8. ^ "Moving to Suzhou - Crown Relocations". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  9. ^ "NEW XJTLU CAMPUS ANNOUNCED DURING STATE VISIT BY UK PRIME MINISTER". Retrieved 11 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  11. ^ "MPTF – Management and Information Centre, XJTLU, Suzhou". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  12. ^ "LivingSu". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  13. ^ "XJTLU 10th Anniversary Opening Ceremony of South Campus, Suzhou". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  14. ^ "Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University (including IBSS)". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  15. ^ "Wu Shulian University Ranking". Chinese Academy of Management Science. 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  16. ^ "QS University Rankings 2024 - China (Mainland)". Top Universities. 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  17. ^ "THE University Rankings 2024 - China". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  18. ^ "QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2024. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  19. ^ "Asia University Rankings 2023". Times Higher Education. 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  20. ^ "QS World University Rankings". QS Quacquarelli Symonds Limited. 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2023.
  21. ^ "THE World University Rankings". Times Higher Education. 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
  22. ^ U.S.News & World Report (2022). "Best Global Universities - US News". Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  23. ^ "2023 Best Chinese Universities Ranking". Shanghai Ranking. 2023. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  24. ^ Chinese Universities Alumni Association (2024). "Alumni Association (22nd Edition): Chinese University Rankings 2024". Retrieved 16 January 2024. Alternative URL
  25. ^ "Academic Ranking of World Universities". Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. 2023. Retrieved 20 August 2023.
  26. ^ "RIBA validated international Schools of Architecture". Royal Institute of British Architects. Retrieved 17 October 2022.
  27. ^ "Accreditation for the BSc Bio Sciences". Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. 12 May 2017. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
  28. ^ "History". Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Retrieved 14 April 2016.
  29. ^ "IBSS at XJTLU Earns Prestigious World Business School Accreditation". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  30. ^ "EQUIS accredited schools". Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  31. ^ "IBSS at XJTLU becomes youngest business school to acquire EQUIS accreditation". Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  32. ^ "Accreditation IBSS". Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. Retrieved 14 April 2016.