The 2+2 programme

If you’re studying on an eligible undergraduate course at XJTLU’s Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) campus, you can transfer to the University of Liverpool to complete the final two years of your degree on our 2+2 programme, attaining a prestigious University of Liverpool degree as well as your degree from XJTLU.

About the 2+2 programme

You’ll spend the first two years of your degree at XJTLU, then you’ll transfer to Liverpool to complete your final two years. You can choose from a range of credit-bearing modules, so your studies are tailored to suit your personal and professional interests. You’ll study alongside a diverse cohort of students in their second and third years at the University of Liverpool.

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.

Our International Advice and Guidance (IAG) team will support you even before you arrive at the University. They'll provide a programme of activities during Welcome Week, and they collaborate with Student Services to ensure that you settle into life at Liverpool. Our International Wellbeing Advisor can offer support in Mandarin Chinese.

How to apply

The online application window for the 2+2 programme is open from January-April. You can submit your application online via e-Bridge.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, you must choose an undergraduate course during stage 1 (year 1) at XJTLU that allows you to transfer to Liverpool through the 2+2 programme. Explore our list of eligible XJTLU undergraduate courses to find a related study option at the University of Liverpool. You must pass all your modules in years 1 and 2 at XJTLU in order to transfer to Liverpool.

Why choose the 2+2 programme?

Over 16,000 students have chosen the 2+2 programme, with many progressing to prestigious master’s degrees and PhD opportunities. 94% went on to postgraduate study in 2022, with 75% securing a place at QS world top 50 universities (Class of 2022). Our Move to Master’s package will support you in gaining a place at the highest ranked university possible for your postgraduate study.

Our 2+2 graduates have also advanced to influential careers worldwide. This includes roles such as company chief executive officers (CEOs), scientific researchers, venture capitalists, architects, city planners, AI specialists, project managers, financial analysts, journalists and entrepreneurs.

Watch our webinars for more information about living and studying in Liverpool.

Fees and scholarships

When you transfer to Liverpool through the 2+2 programme, you'll benefit from a partnership discount of 10% on the standard tuition fees for international students.

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 UoL. Students required to retake a year at Liverpool will be required to pay the full OSI tuition rate during the retake year.

View our XJTLU 2+2 course pages to see detailed tuition fees and find out how to pay your tuition fees.

Transferring to Liverpool

If you’re in stage 2, 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.

Topics covered will include:

• Why choose the 2+2?
• Finding the right accommodation
• How to obtain your Student visa
• Pre-arrival preparations
• The Liverpool Welcome.

You can view the full timeline for stage 2 XJTLU students for more information about what you need to prepare before you transfer to Liverpool.

University of Liverpool International Programme (SLA)

This joint international programme offers high-quality international education and a global learning experience to eligible Chinese students, who will graduate with a University of Liverpool degree.

Commencing your studies on a named University of Liverpool programme, you will complete the first two years of study at XJTLU, starting with foundation courses. You will then transfer to Liverpool for the final two years of your degree programme, choosing from a range of modules tailored to suit your interests.

You can find information about applying to the University of Liverpool International Programme on the XJTLU webpages.

Contact

If you have any queries about transferring to Liverpool on the 2+2, please contact Helen Li, the Liverpool Mobility Manager at XJTLU:

• By email at two-plus-two@xjtlu.edu.cn
• By telephone on (+86) 0512 8188 3208
• In person for more complex queries; please visit Registry, Room 849 of the central building at XJTLU SIP campus.