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Summer in China at XJTLU - Doing Business in China Summer School, China

Website

https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/othercourses/doing-business-in-changing-china-summer-school

City Information

Declared by Marco Polo as one of the most beautiful cities in China, Suzhou is a charming merchant town of whitewashed houses, tree-lined canals and sumptuous gardens. Sūzhōus main draw is its gardens. There were originally over a hundred but now only a handful exist, some over a thousand years old. The gardens, a symphonic combination of rocks, water, trees and buildings, reflect the Chinese appreciation of balance and harmony. You could easily spend an enjoyable several days exploring the gardens, paying a visit to the excellent Silk Museum and exploring some of Sūzhōus surviving canals, pagodas and humpbacked bridges. XJTLU is situated in Dushu Lake HET, Suzhou Industrial Park in the eastern part of Suzhou. This park is the location for more than 2100 international companies, of which 53 are Fortune 500 companies, including Siemens, LOréal and Nokia. The University is one of several prestigious institutions located on Dushu Lake Higher Education Town. Students can enjoy the use of the HET central library and access to sport facilities of outstanding quality.

University Information

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is an international university jointly founded by Xi’an Jiaotong University of China and the University of Liverpool as a joint venture. It captures the essence of both prestigious parent universities and is the first and only one of its kind approved by the Ministry of Education in China.

For the summer of 2026, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) offers students the fantastic opportunity to experience living and studying in China. Through a unique collaboration between International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences’ China Studies Department, this summer school programme focuses on the dynamic business culture of China. Students will have the chance to obtain a unique insight into this fascinating country. The two-week programme is a great way to study a new topic, explore a new country and make new friends.

If you are looking for a thorough introduction to China in English at a world-renowned university, then there’s nothing better than this programme.

Dates: 29th June - 10th July

Additional Information

Please note all students are welcome to apply for tuition free spaces on this programme however students who meet the WP criteria below will be prioritised.

Funding will only be provided to students who meet the below WP criteria

WP Criteria

Students who are are in receipt of one of the following bursaries with a household income of £35,000 or less:
- Liverpool Bursary
- Liverpool Scholars Bursary
- Young Adult Carers Bursary
- Care Experienced Bursary
- Estranged Family Bursary
- Migrant Bursary

Any student on any Allied Health Profession degree should speak with their programme lead and GOAA Amanda Deaves before applying, to ensure it will not clash with any placement or course requirements.

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Summary Table

Competitiveness	Quite competitive
Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad	N/A
Number of places open for semester abroad	N/A
Number of places open for year abroad	N/A
Number of places open for summer abroad	8
Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa?	Yes
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates)	2,500 (for accommodation and meals)
City type	Very large city (1m+)
Campus Type(s)	Suburban
Where do exchange students normally live?	Private off-campus accommodation
Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence?	Yes
Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner?	Summer School
Term Dates	Summer: June to July

Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.