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16 International Business School SuzhouXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool Universityis a truly unique institution, jointly founded by Xi’anJiaotong University and the University of Liverpool.It is the largest international collaborative universityin China and the only one where undergraduatestudents receive two degrees, from the ChineseMinistry of Education and from the University ofLiverpool. The University is independent but drawsfor guidance and experience upon its two parentuniversities, both of which are highly respectedinternational pioneers.Our Founding UniversitiesXi’an Jiaotong University, based in Xi’an, Shaanxi, wasestablished in 1896 in Shanghai, moving to Xi'an in 1956;in1959, the University was officially named Xi'an JiaotongUniversity. Today Xi'an Jiaotong University has grown into one ofthe most prestigious universities in China. Further developmentof the University has been prioritised by the State of Council inthe national 211 Project and 985 Project.The University of Liverpool, based in Liverpool, England, wasfounded in 1881 and is one of the UK's leading universities. It isa member of the Russell Group of research intensive universities,renowned for its teaching and research excellence, world-classdepartments and schools, and outstanding student support.The University is associated with eight Nobel Prize Winners.