Scholarship Information

• Scholarship Coverage：part of tuition
• Estimate Scholarship Amount (RMB): 0-88,000
• Success Rate：80%
• Deadline for payment: May 31, 2024
• Deadline for document:May 31, 2024
• Scholarship Service Fee:$500

You Need Pay After Got Scholarship (RMB)

Tuition: 88,000 0-88,000

Accommodation: 48-78RMB per day

Living Expense: around 1,500 RMB/ month

Scholarship Detail

1. Early bird discount: All applicants who submit an online application and accept their conditional or unconditional offer by May 1st, 2024 will automatically qualify for a 8,000 RMB early bird discount.
2. Entry Scholarship for Undergraduate and Masters applicants: From 10% to 50% off tuition fee
3. Industry-leadership scholarship for Taicang campus programs: 30% discount off tuition fee
4. 10% discount off the tuition fees from the University of Liverpool for undergraduate students who choose “2+2” pathway (Year 1&2 at XJTLU, Year 3&4 at the University of Liverpool, UK)
5. Academic Merit Scholarship: Top 25% students can carry the entry scholarship percentage onto year 2, year 3, and year 4.

Eligibility

1. Academic requirement:
-Entry into Year One:
high school performance with a minimum “B” average in all subjects.
-Entry into Year Two:
A-Level: BBB
IB: 30 points
Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+

2. English language requirements:
If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:
-Entry into Year One
IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 62 (iBT)
-Entry into Year Two
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)

Documents You Need to Provide

Certificates of education qualifications and transcripts, translated into English

Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)

SAT, ACT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)

Personal Statement

International students: Photocopy of your passport

Hongkong, Macau, Taiwan students: Passport, Mainland travel permit, and ID.

Portfolio (only for BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production and BA Digital Media Arts)

Taiwan GSAT Result Check Form (only for GSAT students)

1. Academic requirement:
-Entry into Year One:
high school performance with a minimum “B” average in all subjects.
-Entry into Year Two:
A-Level: BBB
IB: 30 points
Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+

2. English language requirements:
If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:
-Entry into Year One
IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 62 (iBT)
-Entry into Year Two
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)

• XJTLU is China’s top international university. It’s China and the United Kingdom’s most outstanding joint research institute.
• During your studies, you will be introduced to both the theory and practice of design and construction.
• Design different teaching models help enrich your knowledge.
• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as meeting the requirement for registration with the Engineering Council (EngC ) as a Professional Engineer.
• Located in Suzhou, one of China’s most attractive cities with a history over 3000 years, a city renowned for its artwork and design.

OVERVIEW

The BA/BEng Urban Planning and Design programme offers students the opportunity to study both local and international urban and rural landscapes in a dynamic and supportive learning environment. Students will be able to equip themselves with knowledge and skills to analyse, critique and, ultimately, contribute to the sustainability of urban and rural development both in China and around the world. On completion, students will be able to work in sectors such as urban planning, urban design, city management, central and local government policy, consultancy, and real estate development.

Urban planning and design students learn how to formulate strategic plans, design liveable spaces and create public places. You will consider the social, economic and environmental needs of a town or city and the impact of those on the built environment, helping companies and governments make difficult decisions on the use of land including whether to develop, what to develop and how to develop. In recent years, urban planning and design has become particularly concerned with the preservation and impact of the natural environment, for example, how we deal with the growing pollution in our cities and concerns about natural disasters like earthquakes and floods. Other concerns include the scarcity of land and how to achieve an efficient and effective use of space. The rate of development in China means that good planning is essential. The BA/BEng Urban Planning and Design programme at XJTLU is international in focus and has been designed to help students appreciate the similarities and differences between planning in China, the UK and other countries throughout the world.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY URBAN PLANNING AND DESIGN AT XJTLU?

• Our globally competitive, professional programme is unique in its focus on both local Chinese and international planning systems and urban design practice
• You will be offered a range of learning experiences such as interactive studios, field surveys and local and international field classes and design workshops
• The Department of Urban Planning and Design offers a supportive learning environment which encourages you to become an independent active learner and critical thinker
• Gain transferable skills that provide a platform for success in your future study or employment in planning and urban design-related fields
• Earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

On successful completion of the BA/BEng Urban Planning and Design programme, you will be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge and understanding of the natural, economic, socio-economic and political factors that are shaping our surroundings
• knowledge and understanding of how the built and natural environment is managed in different places around the world
• an understanding of the role, scope and limitations of contemporary town and regional planning in contributing to the management of growth and change, and the conservation of the built and natural environment
• knowledge and understanding of the legal basis for action in environment and planning and the relationship between planning and environmental issues
• an appreciation of decision-making processes that represent the views of the diverse communities who are affected by those decisions
• an ability to think clearly and critically, to reason logically and to undertake systematic research
• techniques in computing, numeracy, design and various forms of communication
• skills in teamwork to achieve prescribed tasks collectively
• the ability to reflect critically on your studies and learning

MODULES

Year One
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes and core skills for your degree.

The department also delivers the following optional modules for Year One students to acquire knowledge more closely linked to the subject.

Urban terminology
Introduction to urban planning and design
Imagining the city

Year Two
You will study the following core subjects to broaden your understanding about urban planning and design:

History and purpose of planning
Issues and practice of planning in China I
Issues and practice of planning in China II
Planning in the UK
Contemporary planning practice in Western Europe and the North America
Urban and environmental economics
Skills for planning practice
Neighbourhood planning

Year Three
You will build on this foundation and learn about knowledge and expertise needed to become professional urban planners and designers.

Environmental sustainability
Rural planning
Spatial design and the built environment I
Spatial design and the built environment II
Planning methodology
Networks and cities
Geographic information systems (GIS)
Projecting and managing the urban futures

Year Four
In the final year, you will have an opportunity to choose a topic of your interest and receive guidance from a supervisor to undertake an independent research project. You will also choose your specialization by taking a set of specialist modules in the area of 'environment and planning' or 'urban design', along with some core subjects.

Final Year Project and Dissertation (spanning both semesters)
Planning theory
Planning and property development
Planning law and governance
International Planning Studies
Specialisation option one: Environmental planning

Environment and planning
Environment and planning project
Specialisation option two: Urban design

Urban design
Urban design project

CAREERS

There is a high demand for graduates with knowledge of urban planning and design, so you will have many different options to choose from including:

• policy planner: developing plans for the future of countries, cities and communities
• urban designer: creating attractive, safe and pleasant places in which to live, work or visit
• property developer: the right developments for the right place
• transport planner: finding sustainable transport solutions
• environmental planner: tackling the effects of climate change
• regeneration planner: bringing life to places that have become run-down
• conservation planner: helping to protect our natural resources and heritages
• community planner: engaging with people about how their communities are developed
• smart city planner: promoting future cities that incorporate the latest in new technologies

FEES

International students
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RMB 88,000 per academic year

Early bird discount
Early bird discount of RMB 8,000 (approx. GBP 860) available (accept the conditional or unconditional offer before 1st May)

Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.