# MArch Architectural Design at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

> MArch Architectural Design (M.Arch) at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-30
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## Key facts

- University: [Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/xian-jiaotong-liverpool-university) (Joint venture, Suzhou, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Master of Architecture](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/march)
- Duration: 2 years
- Teaching language: English
- Language note: Subject teaching is in English; general and basic courses may use other languages.
- Fees: CN¥2,00,000 full course
- Fee verified: 2026-10-30
- Intake: September
- Official programme page: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/masters/master-of-architectural-design

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants with the specified bachelor qualification and language evidence
- Restriction: Admission is competitive and subject to the programme-specific qualification and English requirements.

## Admissions

MArch Architectural Design is a 24 months full time programme at XJTLU in Suzhou. Study includes Energy and Technology in Building Design, Design Studio 1, Design for Social Innovation.

Meet the subject requirements below and country-based grade equivalence: UK 2:1; North America GPA 3.0/4 overall or 3.2 in the final two years; China normally 75% at specified top institutions or 80–85% elsewhere.

- BArch, BEng in Architecture, BA (Hons) in Architecture or equivalent, or a degree in closely related fields, such as urban design, or landscape architecture.
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in all sections). TOEFL iBT or PTE Academic equivalents are accepted.
- A portfolio is required.

Steps:

1. Open this programme page, select Apply and create or sign in to the XJTLU application account.
2. Upload the official transcripts, personal statement, English result and remaining supporting documents.
3. Provide two academic referee contacts and respond to any additional document or interview request.
4. Accept the offer and pay the CNY 20,000 tuition deposit by the deadline stated in the offer.

- Document: Official university transcripts with grading system
- Document: Degree certificate or current enrolment status letter
- Document: English-language qualification, where required
- Application document: Passport information page
- Application document: Personal statement of no more than 800 words
- Application document: Curriculum vitae
- Application document: Contact details of two academic referees
- Application document: Certified English translations of non-English documents
- Application document: Design portfolio
For September 2027, apply by 17:00 Beijing time on 15 June 2027. February availability is programme-specific in the application portal.


## Teaching phases

- Degree programme (English): Illustrative modules include Energy and Technology in Building Design, Design Studio 1, Design for Social Innovation, Parametric Design & Industry, Place-making and Urban Design. Programme modules may change; the exact course structure is set by XJTLU. General and basic courses can use other languages.

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