Students on select undergraduate courses at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) can study in Liverpool for one year on our bespoke 2+1+1 programme. This study option is designed to enhance the academic and entrepreneurial skills you’ll develop as part of your undergraduate course.
The 2+1+1 programme has been structured to expand the learning of those studying at XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang). You must be studying on the following courses XJTLU Entrepreneur College to undertake the 2+1+1:
You’ll undertake tailored modules that are either fully bespoke or curated by academics to reflect the best of our offer and to maximise your time in Liverpool. Plus, your academic study will be supported by module-specific language and skills development.
You’ll graduate with two qualifications. You’ll receive an XJTLU degree recognised by the Chinese Ministry of Education and a University of Liverpool degree.
Develop valuable entrepreneur and leadership skills with our unique, contemporary entrepreneur modules and gain a competitive edge in whatever career path you choose.
Cover core aspects of the supply chain discipline and gain real-world entrepreneurial experience through creating and developing innovative solutions to business challenges.
Shaped by our world-leading research in data science, machine learning, robotics and AI, you’ll learn the key facts, principles, and concepts of computer science. You'll develop specialist expertise in AI theories, methods, and applications.
Our Global Opportunities team are the main University contact for students studying on the 2+1+1 programme. You'll also benefit from the guidance of our Global Opportunities buddies and ambassadors who'll help you integrate into the wider community and dedicated Global Opportunities Academic Advisors, and Student Services.
The online application window for the 2+1+1 programme is open from January to April. You can submit your application online via e-Bridge.
You can apply for 2+1+1 programme if you’re in stage 2 (year 2) of the courses outlined above.
The fee for the Taicang 2+1+1 year 2026/27 is £27,000. All students progressing to Liverpool from XJTLU via the programme will benefit from a 10% tuition fee award, bringing the fee to £24,300.
XJTLU students that join Liverpool who are in the top 5% of their programme cohort and who achieve a minimum average score of 80%+ for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects, or 70%+ for non-STEM subjects will receive a Vice-Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship of a 30% reduction in tuition fees.
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.
Students required to retake a year at Liverpool will be required to pay full tuition fees for international students during the retake year.
View your course page for detailed tuition fees information.
Find out how to pay your tuition fees.
You'll undertake your ‘Year in Liverpool’ in year 3, before returning to Taicang to complete a final year project in connection with one of Taicang’s industry partners.
The Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU, working with colleagues at both universities, will lead a series of information sessions and webinars to guide you through everything you need to know to successfully transfer to Liverpool.
Watch our webinars to find out more about the 2+1+1 programme and your chosen course:
We'll let you know when we have upcoming webinars that you can join to learn more about course content, facilities and the city, and ask any questions you may have. Sessions will be recorded and shared after each event.
Our guides will give you a complete overview of your student's journey from XJTLU to the University of Liverpool.
Hear our 2+1+1 students share their stories to learn more about living and studying at Liverpool.
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If you have any queries about transferring to Liverpool on the 2+2, please contact Helen Li, the Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU: