Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), an international joint venture between Xi’an Jiaotong University (China) and the University of Liverpool (UK), is reinforcing its position in Indonesia, its largest international market. With approximately 700 Indonesian students currently enrolled and over 1,500 undergraduate applications for the upcoming September intake—accounting for 38% of total international applications—XJTLU is emerging as a strategic destination for Indonesian students seeking global education and career pathways.
At a media discussion held at DoubleTree Hotel Kemayoran, Jakarta, on 24 June 2026, Professor Youmin Xi, Executive President of XJTLU, highlighted the university's diverse environment. “Currently, XJTLU has faculty members from more than 60 different countries and regions around the world. Our students also come from nearly 100 different countries and regions, creating a campus environment where they are well accustomed to a diverse, multicultural atmosphere,” he said. Professor Xi emphasized the educational model, which focuses on helping students develop agile thinking and wisdom by integrating knowledge from Western and Eastern perspectives.
XJTLU offers over 100 degree programmes across disciplines, including science, engineering, business, finance, architecture, urban planning, languages, and culture. All programmes are delivered in English, except for general and foundational courses. Undergraduate students graduate with two degrees: an XJTLU degree recognized by China’s Ministry of Education and a globally recognized degree from the University of Liverpool. Postgraduate students receive degrees from the University of Liverpool, also recognized by the Ministry of Education. PhD programmes are available across all academic departments, supporting XJTLU’s vision to become a research-led international university.
An alumni representative, Tuty Julfa, shared her experience, stating, “I feel very fortunate to have studied at XJTLU, primarily because it not only strengthened my hard skills but also developed the soft skills essential for my career growth.” Tuty, now running a fashion retail business, emphasized the importance of interpersonal skills and resilience.
XJTLU established an official representative office in Indonesia in 2024 and expanded its recruitment team in June 2026 to enhance services. The university has built partnerships with leading Indonesian institutions, including Binus University, Universitas Indonesia, Institut Teknologi Bandung, and Petra Christian University Surabaya, as well as education agencies and international schools.
Professor Xi highlighted the university’s approach to artificial intelligence, noting that 2026 marks XJTLU’s 20th anniversary. “The future world requires new pillars—individuals who are able to work alongside AI. From the first year, our students are introduced to what AI is, how to use it, and the ethics surrounding it,” he said. The curriculum integrates AI progressively, with students applying AI in subjects like Mathematics, Engineering, and Social Sciences by the second year and using AI in research by the third year. “We use AI to support education—upgrading, restructuring, and reshaping it. However, we do not aim to use AI to replace education. Our philosophy is ‘X plus AI,’ not ‘AI plus X,’” Professor Xi concluded. For more information about XJTLU, visit https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en.
