Why study with us?
We have a large postgraduate research population and offer a wide range of specialities. Current research topics are diverse and include wireless 5G, robotics, computer imaging, electronics, artificial intelligence, computer security and green energy. Most of our projects have close industrial and academic links worldwide, offering a huge opportunity for networking and further collaboration. As well as academic research, our students also take part in a rich training programme designed to strengthen research skills and potential employability.
Research degrees
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
- Award options: MPhil / PhD
- Subject area: Engineering and Planning
Centres for Doctoral Training
We are also part of two Centres for Doctoral Training where we work in partnership with industry to provide a four year innovative PhD training programme.
- Centre for Doctoral Training in Distributed Algorithms
- Energy Transfer Technologies Doctoral Training Hub.
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PhD study at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a pioneering international university based in the world heritage city of Souzhou on China's east coast.
XJTLU takes a unique approach to international education that combines, encourages and develops the teachings of its two founding institutions, Xi'an Jiaotong University, China and the University of Liverpool, UK.
XJTLU recruits students from all around the world, with undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 30 countries. All degree programmes are taught 100 percent in English by over 450 academic staff.
XJTLU offers a number of PhD scholarships in electrical engineering, electronics and computer science for outstanding graduate students to join the XJTLU research community. Most are open to all qualified candidates irrespective of nationality. Applicants should have at least an upper second class BSc degree in an appropriate area. Good spoken and written English is required if your first language is not English.
Find out more on the XJTLU webpages.
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