PhD Industrial Design (China) in Suzhou United Kingdom | University of Liverpool

The Industrial Design PhD program represents a strategic research partnership between Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University and the University of Liverpool. Graduates will be awarded a University of Liverpool degree, accredited by both the UK Department for Education and China's Ministry of Education.
Participants in this program are officially enrolled as off-campus postgraduate research students at the University of Liverpool. Each PhD candidate is assigned a primary supervisor from XJTLU's full-time faculty, along with a secondary supervisor from the University of Liverpool.
The full-time doctoral journey typically spans three years of intensive research followed by one year dedicated to thesis composition, complemented by specialized training and skill development. Full-time candidates must complete their thesis within four years (extended to six years for part-time students).
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
acquisition of professional competencies to enhance career prospects,
mentorship during one of life's most intellectually rewarding journeys,
supervision by distinguished scholars from both institutions,
funding allocation for international conference participation,
eligibility to request a three-to-six-month research period at the University of Liverpool,
potential teaching assistant roles to cultivate essential academic abilities.