Dr. Xiaojun Li

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xiaojun Li received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University in 2013 and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research interests broadly encompass international comparative political economy, focusing specifically on the impact of domestic politics on foreign economic security policies, global supply chains, and trade liberalization in developing post-communist countries. His work has been recognized with several grants and awards from organizations such as the Social Science and Humanities Research Council of Canada and the National Science Foundation in the United States. Li has authored multiple books and published articles in various journals, covering topics from UN peacekeeping to public opinion on international relations.

Research Interests

International Comparative Political Economy Foreign Economic Security Policies Global Supply Chains Trade Liberalization Chinese Politics

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC, Canada

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.