The Design School is the premier English-speaking hub for interdisciplinary design and built-environment education in China and on the global stage. Comprising four distinguished departments—Architecture, Civil Engineering, Industrial Design, and Urban Planning and Design—the School offers a dynamic, research-driven learning environment that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge design theory with advanced technical and managerial expertise.
Our academic programmes in architecture, architectural engineering, civil engineering, and industrial design are internationally accredited by leading professional bodies, reinforcing the exceptional quality of education we provide. These validations reflect the rigorous standards we uphold and underline our graduates' global recognition and career-ready capabilities. By fostering innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, we prepare future leaders to meet the complex challenges of the built environment with creativity and vision.
The Department of Civil Engineering offers globally competitive English-taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes accredited by the world’s leading professional body, the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), are tailored to educate the next generation of civil engineers within both Chinese and international contexts. Degree programmes are emphasising core subjects such as structures, hydraulics, geotechnics, materials, surveying, environment, and project management. The Department is actively advancing research in sustainable development within Civil Engineering.
The Department offers two BEng undergraduate programmes: Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering, along with three MSc programmes: Civil Engineering, Sustainable Construction, and Construction Management. Additionally, the Department runs a Ph.D. programme, where doctoral students receive supervision from faculty members in their areas of expertise.
Our student recruitment targets the top 5% of high school graduates locally and internationally, thanks to our strong partnership with the University of Liverpool, ensuring a vibrant and diverse student body.
The department is rapidly expanding and has a dedicated team of enthusiastic and collaborative staff. We invite applications for one Assistant/Associate Professor position in Water, Hydraulic, or Environmental Engineering within the Civil Engineering Department.
For detailed information about the school and department, please visit https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/study/departments/design-school/civil-engineering
