PhD Computer Science and Software Engineering (China) in Suzhou United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

The Computer Science and Software Engineering PhD program enhances your grasp of research methodologies while refining your skills to critically evaluate and contribute to specific research domains. You'll gain expertise in presenting research findings through written and oral formats, along with acquiring specialized knowledge and investigative techniques valuable for academic and professional settings.



Our institution offers top-tier, field-specific education that leverages Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University's unique global characteristics and dynamic research atmosphere.

This collaborative initiative between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool leads to a University of Liverpool-awarded qualification, officially recognized by China's Ministry of Education upon program completion.

Participants in this program register as off-campus research students with the University of Liverpool while conducting their investigations at XJTLU facilities under expert supervision.

Each candidate receives guidance from a principal XJTLU-based supervisor (a full-time faculty member) alongside a secondary advisor from the University of Liverpool.

Full-time doctoral candidates typically dedicate three years to research and one year to thesis composition, supplemented by specialized training. The maximum submission period is four years for full-time students and six years for part-time scholars. Full-time PhD researchers may qualify for a six-month study period at the University of Liverpool, with travel and accommodation expenses covered by both institutions.

XJTLU allocates up to 16,500 RMB in conference funding per doctoral candidate throughout their studies to facilitate academic growth, research dissemination, and strengthen the university's research reputation globally.