Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University China Scholarships

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University outlines entry requirements for Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students, and for international students applying for year one entry and year two entry. The guidance states that Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan applicants should have taken the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT), HKDSE, or the exam for Macao recommended students.

For international students, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University says applications are welcomed from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. For year one entry, applicants are normally expected to have a high standing in high school performance, with a minimum B average in all subjects and relevant subjects. For year two entry, requirements differ by programme and are based on qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

The page provides example subject-qualification thresholds for year two entry, including A-level BBB, IB Diploma 30 points, and AP and SAT or ACT combinations. It also includes programme-specific conditions for admissions for certain degrees, and language-study notes for specific language options.

• Citizenship/region: International; China's Hong Kong; Macao; Taiwan.
• Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students applying to XJTLU: must have taken the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT), HKDSE, and the exam for Macao recommended students.
• International students applying for year one entry: must apply with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications.
• International students applying for year one entry: normally expected to have a high standing in high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects, as well as relevant subjects.
• International students applying for year two entry: must have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent).
• International year two entry (example thresholds): A-level BBB.
• International year two entry (example thresholds): IB Diploma 30 points.
• International year two entry (example thresholds): AP Exams or ACT Tests—high school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus either 3 AP exams with scores 4, 4, 4 or SAT I 1280 or ACT 27, plus 2 AP exams with scores 4, 4.
• Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Design, Mechatronics and Technology Science and so on: require both Mathematics and Physics.
• Programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and so on: require Mathematics.
• Programme in Architecture: for year one entry, Math is required; for year two direct entry, having a background in Math is desirable but not essential.
• BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production, BA Digital Media Arts: for year two direct entry and year three transfer, require a digital copy portfolio review and an interview with members of Design School or the Academy of Film and Creative Technology (in person or via internet).
• BA International Business with a Language: normally international students study Chinese; Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan students study Spanish or Japanese as the language option.
• BA International Business with a Language: for year 2 entry international students, Chinese zero beginners take an extra 5 credits Chinese language course.
• BA International Business with a Language: for year 2 entry Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan students, students should be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of Spanish (DELE/SIELE A1) or Japanese (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N5).
• BA Translation and Interpreting: for international and HK/Macao/Taiwan students whose native language is not Chinese, an HSK level 6 or the pass of the aptitude test arranged by the Department of Translation and Interpreting is required.
• English language requirements (international applicants): must have satisfactory English language skills if a non-native English speaker or if the applicant has not previously studied in English.
• English language requirements, year one entry: IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) OR TOEFL 62 (iBT).
• English language requirements, year two entry: IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) OR TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill).

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