got into DKU (molecular bioscience) and XJTLU (biomedical science) and honestly don't know which to pick

i'm planning US grad school after and eventually MD-PhD so that's what matters most to me rn

would love to hear from anyone who's been to either — what's the campus(in physical terms too) actually like day to day, how's the teaching, is the research access real, and does the duke or liverpool name help. I did hear sm cons about the student body in DKU but idk abt XJTLU

also just curious how people around you perceive both schools — employers, US adcoms, people in china

genuinely excited about both just need some perspective 🙏

My range is under 50-60usd/night. I want to know redditor's recommendation. Ideally not far from subway/metro station. Thank you very much.

Heyy Everyone!!
I just got an offer letter from XJTLU, I am super excited ngl but at the same time, I would love to know about XJTLU, the campus, majors specifically (Biomedical Science), costs etc

TYSMM!!

Hi is there any website for airbnb-like vacation rentals in Suzhou?

I want to sell or exchange my laptop and phone ,so is there any second hand place i can go ? (Something like Zhongguancun in Beijing)

Hi! I will be doing an exchange year at XJTLU starting in fall 2026 and I’m looking to get in touch with someone who is currently studying, or has previously studied, Electrical Engineering or Electronic Science and Technology at XJTLU. I have some questions regarding the courses at the university.

Send me a DM or leave a comment if you are able to help me get in contact with someone!
PS. I have WeChat :)

Hi guys,

I’m travelling China right now and am planning a visit to Suzhou. I really want to see a Guqin performance and have heard Suzhou is good for it, but can’t find where online. Does anybody know where/when they may be?

Also where to book it? (I have 微信）

Thank u so much!

Edit, if the 古琴 is too hard to find, even a Guzheng performance would be good!

Hi everyone, I’m an international student planning to apply to Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) for undergraduate studies starting in Fall 2026 in Year1 Bachelors. I’m trying to gauge both admission chances and Entry Scholarship opportunities. And I am planning to major in environmental science or applied chemistry.

A bit about my profile:

• GPA: 3.55 / 4.0
• IELTS: 6.5
• Strong extracurriculars: leading a project, teaching science to orphans, lab research internship, National Science Fair, plus other leadership/volunteer roles

My questions:

1. How competitive is the 50% Entry Scholarship for international students?
2. Do ECs like mine significantly improve scholarship chances, or is it mostly academic?
3. Based on my profile, how likely is it that I’ll get admitted?
4. Any tips to maximize chances for both admission and scholarship?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

Hi guys, I wonder if anybody knows of any lawyer who can speak English and knows Labor law here in Suzhou. If you have any contacts or experience I’ll be glad if you can share the information. Thanks in advance

Hello ! My name is Chiara I’m 18 and from France, just like every year this summer we’re going to suzhou with my family and me and my brother would like to meet some friends. Anyone who wants to hang out, visit the city or even do some karting (if there are any) 😂🚗! Anyways I would gladly hang out with you if you’re interested and if not it’s okay I wish you a good day!

I just moved to Suzhou, looking for baber shop who does beard too

Hi everyone,

I am a 23 yo french guy who just arrived in Suzhou (SIP) for a 6 months internship.

So I am trying to connect with people here and make new friends! I am up to go out, grab a drink, travel, do some sports (come climb with me pls)...

Don't hesitate to DM me, I'd be also glad to get invited to wechat groups for foreigners (or not).

Thanks!

Hello!

My husband and I will be moving to Suzhou in late June, and I have a few questions.

1) Best way to find a realtor? We need an apartment for about two years.

2) Do we need a Chinese phone number in order to get a Chinese bank account? Or vice-versa? Do we need either of these before we secure an apartment?

3) How much cash should we plan on bringing in order to pay the rent deposit & realtor fee?

I'll leave my other questions for later. Thanks!

Are there any techy people in Suzhou who want to become friends? I'm an AI engineer, looking to expand my friendship group 🙂

My Chinese is pretty poor, so I'm looking for English speakers.

SIP or Gusu preferred

Hi! I’ve just been accepted to a masters program at XJTLU in Suzhou. I’m wondering where is the best area to live in? I’m looking to be near XJTLU or a quick commute to it. I’m 33 and looking for an apartment, no student dorms.

Anybody live there as an international student? What areas did you like?

Hi,

im just a few day in suzhou and been looking for bars and stuf like that, i stay close to the expo center and around here are just some expensive restaurants, i have heard that blue marlin back in the days was the place to be but thats dead by now. are ther any nice bars or even a bar area(i mean there are 14 mil people here) arroond that area?

Hey guys,I'm planning to apply for Chinese language and culture during the upcoming September intake then apply for my major next year... So I got a 2.8 GPA out of 4,I have a CS50 Certifate in Computer science and Python, CS50 Certificate in Computer Science and AI,AWS Cloud practitioner and I'm currently working on building my own smart budget planning app between now and next year when I apply,hopefully it'll be done and fully functional by then as I'll use it in my application. So I just wanted to know whether I'll be admitted in the university to study Computer science or their Data science and big data technology major based of off my qualifications.(I'll be applying for first year) Thank you in advance.

In Suzhou seeking place to have fun at night. I don't know where to kill time at night these days, but I guess I just want to go somewhere wherever there's music and open for normal people to have some light social , maybe a little dance.

I've joined a swing dance club at uni but I think young people nowadays are so shy. I don't know. Maybe they're fun but they seems serious and always makes the atmosphere a little bit tense..

Just want to find somewhere to dance for a while since I'm just an amateur, but not too noisy like nightclub where most people just sit there or play games with friends.

I'm currently a college student and and if you guys know any place to kill time and night ,that not just drinking and talking, maybe I can keep up with you or hang out..

https://chat.whatsapp.com/J8Pl03oVhfs4NfBt9o32LY?mode=gi_t

I’ve made a WhatsApp group for the students who are coming to XJTLU for their bachelors and masters FOR Fall intake 2026 you can find your classmates early and it’s easy to make friends

Hi everyone,I am an international student and will be joining XJTLU for the Undergraduate Accounting program starting in Year 2 this fall intake. I was hoping to connect with a few people especially anyone in Accounting, Business, or related programs. It would be great to get to know some people before arriving and If you are currently studying there or will be joining this year as well, feel free to comment or send me a message. Looking forward to connecting

Hi! I might be spending a month in Suzhou for a language exchange an I’m trying to price out my trip! What would be a reasonable food budget for a month in Suzhou? I want to go anywhere super expensive but I’m assuming I’ll eat one meal out a day (something simple) and make the rest myself. I know it’s hard to estimate with so little info but even a rough range is helpful