Civic Design, BA

XJTLU is a fabulous International higher education institution jointly operated by Xi'an Jiaotong University, China and the University of Livepool, UK. XJTLU is situated in Suzhou, known as a UNESCO world heritage garden and a highly-developed Chinese city, just 70 kilometers west from Shanghai, a metropolitan of global attention. English serves as the sole medium of instruction for courses available to International students. Besides, all courses are based on a solid faculty foundation comprised of nearly 200 academic staff members from more than 25 countries. You can choose to learn Chinese in non-degree programs or to study economy-related majors in bachelor's degree programs. Study in XJTLU and you will be in touch with affluent Chinese culture as well as witness China's soaring economy.

Teaching Objectives The course is designed to educate technical professionals who have a solid foundation, all-round professional knowledge and a good command of design, construction and management of building engineering. The programme structure of Civil Design is equivalent to that at the University of Liverpool. Special emphasis is put on innovation, project management, team work and practical capabilities in addition to training of foundation knowledge. Main Courses Theoretical Mechanics Material Mechanics Structural Mechanics Engineering Survey Civil Engineering Materials Concrete Structure Degree Awarded Bachelor Degree of Engineering Future Career After graduation, students are typically employed as graduate trainees within major civil engineering consultancies, contracting organisations, utility companies, etc.

Students on Seminar Class with Tutor XJTLU is a purpose built university, providing unique opportunities for international higher education. The University offers undergraduate degree programmes in the fields of science, engineering and management. Successful students are awarded the globally recognised Bachelor’s degrees of the University of Liverpool. The University is committed to the educating of technical and managerial professionals with international perspectives and competitive capabilities.

The University started recruiting international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan in 2008. The international students will experience both Chinese and British higher education here. The international students of Year 2008 are from Indonesia, Singapore, Nigeria, Denmark and Ecuador. Besides, the University also accepts exchange students from all over the world.

Going to University isn't just about studying for a degree. It's also about meeting new people, finding your independence and establishing your new life.

If you are leaving home for the first time, don't worry, we will make sure you have everything you need to feel right at home. You can choose from various hotel-style apartments around the campus, including Research Apartments, Scholar's Garden, and MBA Apartments, all within walking distance, where you can enjoy excellent hotel style services and reasonable rates.

We will book accommodation for you as soon as you have been given an unconditional offer and paid us a deposit of RMB10,000 (around USD1,500) to secure your place at the University. Where possible, we try to allocate students to their first choice. However, where this is not possible, an alternative offer will be made.

- Option A: Studio Apartment at Research Apartments

Daily rate: RMB 68 (around USD 10)
Monthly rate: RMB 2,040 (around USD 306)
With sitting room, kitchen (gas cooker, fridge and microwave oven), bathroom, shower, air-conditioning, washing machine, colour TV, telephone and Internet access.

- Option B: 2-Bedroom Apartment at Research Apartments

Daily rate: RMB 88 (around USD 13)
Monthly rate: RMB 2,640 (around USD 396)
2-bedroom apartment accommodating two persons, with sitting room, kitchen (gas cooker, fridge and microwave oven), bathroom, shower, air conditioning, washing machine, colour TV, telephone and Internet access.

- Option C: Studio Apartment at Scholar's Garden

Daily rate: RMB 55 (around USD 8)
Monthly rate: RMB 1,650 (USD 248)
With kitchen (induction cooker, fridge and microwave oven), bathroom, shower, air-conditioning, telephone, Internet access, washing machine

  Notes:

The rates above mentioned are based on a 9-month contract.
The rates quoted above do not cover utility charges, such as electricity, water, telephone, wireless access and gas. The electricity rate is RMB0.56 per KWH and water rate RMB2.8 per ton.
Before check-in, you need to pay 3-month rent in advance and 1-month rent as deposit.
We will try to satisfy your first choice. However up to now, the apartments of Option D at MBA Apartments have all been rented out. You can only choose Option A, B or C.
A new building, which is currently under construction, will be completed at the end of 2011 to accommodate overseas students specifically.
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3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1.Over the age of 18.

2.In good health

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Academic transcript of high school

5.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.  Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.