Civil Engineering BEng
If you’re studying the Civil Engineering BEng at Xi’an Jiaotong University (XJTLU), you can complete the final two years of your dual degree at the University of Liverpool on our 2+2 programme.
You’ll graduate with two qualifications – an XJTLU degree and a University of Liverpool degree, both recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education. A Liverpool degree is globally respected within the academic community and among employers.
Choose one of the two articulation routes from the list of study options below. On this page, you can also find helpful information about studying and living in Liverpool.
Pathways
Explore our articulation routes and discover what you can study at Liverpool.
Your experience
Expand your horizons and develop a truly global outlook.
At our Liverpool campus you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, a Gold-rated teaching experience, and language and careers support to help you make the most of your time with us. You’ll also live and study in a city that’s known for being diverse, welcoming and inclusive – home to the oldest Chinese community in Europe.
Your course will be delivered by the School of Engineering, which is home to world-class teaching and learning facilities, designed to provide for the distinctive way engineering students engage actively with the learning process. The school’s impressive specialist engineering research facilities also provide the setting for practical work and many student projects.
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I went on a field trip where we learned how to build a small house with zero carbon footprint using sustainable materials. It was a very rewarding experience that allowed us to practice skills and enhance our teamwork experience.
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Careers and employability
Gain an international advantage and enhance your professional future.
The 2+2 programme will help you to stand out from the crowd. By undertaking two years of study with us, you’ll develop into a global citizen with the skills, knowledge and abilities to succeed in today’s competitive job market.
We are committed to developing the modern professional engineers for the future, ensuring that learning environments reflect future working environments. The skills gained through studying a degree in Civil Engineering equip our graduates with the knowledge necessary to excel in an ever-changing industry.
Many graduates have moved on to have careers with employers such as:
- Airbus
- BMI Group
- British Airways
- Highways Agency
- Jaguar Land Rover
- National Nuclear Laboratory
- Network Rail
- Pilkington
- Rolls Royce
- Siemens.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support.
All XJTLU 2+2 students receive a partnership discount of 10% on international tuition fee rates.
XJTLU students beginning studies at Liverpool will receive a Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship of a 30% tuition fee reduction if they're in the top 5% of their programme cohort and achieve a minimum average score of 80%+ for STEM subjects, or 70%+ for non-STEM subjects.
The Vice-Chancellor's Merit Scholarship cannot be combined with the XJTLU partnership discount. Discounts and scholarships are valid for the programme duration at Liverpool.
Please note, students required to retake a year at Liverpool will be required to pay the full international tuition fee during the retake year.
Tuition fees
2026 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students (inclusive of 10% discount) - £28,800.
2026 tuition fee for XJTLU 2+2 students qualifying for Vice Chancellor's Merit Scholarship (inclusive of 30% discount) - £22,400.
Fees stated are for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Why study at Liverpool?
Liverpool bursts with diversity and creativity which makes it ideal for you to undertake your studies and access various opportunities for you and your family.
Accommodation
To fully immerse yourself in the university experience, living in halls will keep you close to campus where you can always meet new people. Find your home away from home.
Fees and Finance
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Contact us
For any questions about the 2+2 programme, please contact Helen Li (Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU).