（Xiamen）Xiamen University

Introduction

Xiamen University (XMU), established in 1921 by renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee, is the first university founded by an overseas Chinese in the history of modern Chinese education. XMU has long been listed among China’s leading universities on the national 211 Project, 985 Project and Double First-Class Initiative, which have been launched by the Chinese government to support selected universities in achieving world-class standing.

With a graduate school, six academic divisions consisting of 33 schools and colleges, and 16 research institutes, XMU boasts a total enrollment of nearly 44,000 full-time students with over 20,000 undergraduates, 18,000 graduate students toward a master’s degree and 5,000 doctoral candidates. XMU currently has a faculty of over 3,000 full-time teachers and researchers, of whom 32 are the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences or of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.
XMU has forged partnerships with 259 universities in countries and regions, including the UK, the US, Japan, France, Russia, etc., as well as Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR and Taiwan, China. It has established 15 Confucius Institutes in collaboration with universities and institutes overseas.
Established in 2014, Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is the first overseas campus set up by a renowned Chinese university and the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia, XMUM is acclaimed as a brilliant pearl on the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. With its first intake of students in February 2016, XMUM now has a student enrolment of over 6,000 students from 33 countries and regions.
Nestled snugly between green hills and the blue sea, XMU is renowned as China’s most beautiful university for its excellent education facilities and beautiful environment.
Forever inspired by the motto “Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection”, XMU has been dedicated to producing high-caliber talents with integrity, thereby making great contributions to the prosperity of the country, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the progress of mankind in general. XMU is increasingly becoming an internationally acclaimed world-class university. The motto of Xiamen University is: Pursue Excellence; Strive for Perfection.
The phrase Pursue Excellence can be traced back to the Book of Changes in which there is a sentence that goes As the movement of the heavens is forever dynamic, so the superior man pursues excellence all his life.
The phrase Strive for Perfection is taken from the chapter of Great Learning in the Book of Rites in which great learning is defined as the ability to explain and exemplify virtues, to show love and concern for people, and to strive for perfection. Study Cost:
Study costs at Xiamen University are relatively low compared with most of the other major universities in China and beyond. A good variety of scholarships are available to international students, including Chinese Government Scholarships, Confucius Institute Headquarter/Hanban Scholarships, Fujian Provincial Government Scholarships, Xiamen Tan Kah Kee Scholarships and Xiamen University Scholarships. Full scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, living allowance and insurance costs, while partial scholarships cover one or several items under full scholarships.
Detailed information is available in the “Scholarships” section at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn.
I. Application Fee: RMB 400 for long-term students (payable upon online application).
II. Tuition Fee in RMB per academic year: Note:
1. Doctoral students will have the tuition waiver during the 4th academic year.
2. Tuition fees are subject to change upon approval by price regulators.
III. Cost of Course Materials: RMB 400-700 per academic year.
IV. Cost of Meals: RMB 1,000-1,500 per month.
V. Student Insurance: RMB 800 per year.
VI. Accommodation Fee (utility charges not included)
1.The international student apartments on the Siming campus offer 2-person rooms, with daily accommodation fees per bed ranging from RMB 30 to RMB 70. Students on the Xiang’an campus will be accommodated in suites, each of which comprises 4 double-rooms. The accommodation fee is RMB 1600-4000 per academic year. Please refer to the updated notice of the year for the specific accommodation fees.
International students accommodating on campus are required to pay the water and electricity fees in accordance with the University’s regulations. Details related to the charging ways and standards, please refer to the Enrollment Instruction for the New Students.
Phone numbers for enquiries about on-campus accommodation for international students:
① Siming Campus: +86 (0)592 2180501
② Xiang’an Campus: +86 (0)592 2886252
2. Due to the limited availability of dormitories on the Siming campus, priority will be given to students who are recipients of full scholarships or scholarships that cover on-campus accommodation on the Siming Campus.
3. Recipients of Chinese Government Scholarships or Confucius Institute Scholarships that cover on-campus accommodation fee, if they give up free on-campus accommodation and choose to live off campus, can apply for accommodation subsidy. Please refer to the updated notice of the year. For enquiries, please contact XMU’s Overseas Students Affairs Office on +86 (0)592 2183606 or at osao@xmu.edu.cn.
4. Off-Siming campus accommodation:
Students who fail to secure on-campus accommodation are expected to arrange for their off-campus accommodation on their own before their arrival. The monthly rental of apartments near the Siming campus is around RMB 2,500 per room.
Notes: On-campus accommodation fees are subject to change upon approval by price regulators. FAQs
I. General
1. Do international students need to take a unified entrance examination?
Currently not. For those applicants who pass the verification of qualification, the related college or school will take a video interview assessment, focuses on the students' language communication skills, academic abilities, overall merit, etc. Please refer to related college or school's phone or email notification for the interview procedure.
2. Which programs are available in XMU?
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Bachelor_s.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Master_s.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Doctoral.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Bachelor_s.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Master_s.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Doctoral.htm
3. Campus location and accommodation arrangements?
All international students of the following schools/colleges/institutes reside on Xiang’an Campus: Overseas Education College, School of Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Aerospace Engineering, School of Life Sciences, School of Informatics, College of Oceanography and Earth Sciences, Coastal and Ocean Management Institute, College of Environment and Ecology, College of Energy, and College of Electronic Science and Technology. International undergraduate and master’s students of the School of Information also reside on Xiang’an Campus while its doctoral students stay on Siming Campus.
(1) International student apartments are available on Siming and Xiang’an campuses. The apartments on Siming campus each have a twin-room, while the apartments on Xiang’an campus are in suites, with each suite consisting of four twin-rooms. Each room is equipped with beds, desks and chairs, wardrobes, an air conditioner, a water heater, a bathroom (suites have a different bathroom arrangement), and Internet access (paid by students). Communal self-service washers and dryers and other equipment are available.
(2) Due to the limited availability of on-campus accommodation, priority will be given to students who are recipients of scholarships that include subsidies for on-campus accommodation.
(3) Surplus accommodation will be allotted to students who are recipients of scholarships with no subsidies for accommodation and to self-funded students. Students with on-campus accommodation can live in on-campus housing until June 30 of the academic year. The accommodation fees range from RMB 35 to 65 per person per day on Siming campus, and from RMB 1,600 to 4,000 per academic year per person on Xiang’an campus. Please refer to the updated notice.
(4) International students with on-campus accommodation are expected to pay for their water and electricity consumption. For rates and charges as well as payment methods, please refer to the Enrollment Instructions for New Students.
For more detailed information, please call:
Ø +86 (0)592 2180501 (Siming Campus)
Ø +86 (0)592 2886252 (Xiang’an Campus)
(5) Students who cannot obtain on-campus accommodation are expected to arrange for their own off-campus accommodation before their arrival. The monthly rental fee for an apartment near Siming campus is around RMB 2,500/month.
(6) Recipients of Chinese Government Scholarships or International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarships that cover on-campus accommodation expenses can apply for an accommodation subsidy if they give up free on-campus accommodation and choose to live off campus. Please refer to the updates.
4. Eligibility?
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Bachelor_s.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm
https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Doctoral_students.htm
5. Language proficiency requirements?
A:
(1) For Chinese-medium programs, applicants should submit valid HSK certificate. For programs in Humanities, Economics, Management, Law, Arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine, HSK band 5 with a score of 210 or above is required. For programs in Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, HSK band 4 with a score of 210 or above is required. Applicants whose previous degree programs were taught in Chinese could provide the medium-of-instruction certificate issued by the previous institution as a replacement.
(2) For English-medium programs, valid TOEFL-iBT or IELTS Academic test report is required. Applicants should score at least 80 on TOEFL-iBT, or 6.0 on IELTS Academic. Applicants whose previous degree programs were taught in English could provide the medium-of-instruction certificate issued by the previous institution as a replacement. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement.
6. Application procedures?
A: Applicants should apply online and pay the application fee at http://application.xmu.edu.cn.
7. Do applicants for master's and doctoral programs need to contact a supervisor in advance?
A: There is no mandatory requirement in this regard. Applicants who have an interested supervisor should note the supervisor's name in the interested supervisor column on the application form. The email addresses of supervisors are available on the website of each school and college. A supervisor's agreement to supervise your studies is not a guarantee of successful application.
8. Do applicants who have not get diploma or the highest degree certificate when applying have chance to sign up?
A: Applicants who are current students should provide a pre-graduation certificate. Applicants who have provided the certificate should submit a notarized copy of their formal diploma to the XMU's Admissions Office before Sept 1, in entry year. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of enrollment.
9. Physical Examination Record for Inbound Travellers?
A: Applicants are required to submit this form when applying. If the applicant is currently in Mainland China, please proceed to local International Travel Healthcare Center to undergo a physical examination, and provide the International Travel Health Examination Certificate issued. If the applicant is currently outside of Mainland China, there is no limit to which hospital carries out the physical examination. The results of the physical examination may be valid for six months only.
10. Intent to learn Chinese?
A: Applicants who intend to study Chinese or apply for BA in Chinese Language should directly contact XMU's Overseas Education College (Email: oec@xmu.edu.cn, Tel: 0086-(0)592-2186211, http://oec.xmu.edu.cn).
11. Duty and contact information of relevant offices?
A: Please visit https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Help/Contact_us.htm.
II. Scholarships
1. Can applicants apply for more than one scholarship at the same time?
A: Yes, eligible applicants can apply for more than one scholarship at the same time, but eventually they can only enjoy one scholarship at most.
2. Do I have to pay a fee for my application for scholarships?
A: Those who apply for scholarships through the University are required to pay their application fees at http://application.xmu.edu.cn.
3. How to apply for Chinese Government Scholarships?
A: There are several programs under the Chinese Government Scholarships. Generally, there are two ways to apply for the scholarship.

(1) Applicants can submit their applications to XMU's Admissions and Examinations Office if they are applying for CSC-Chinese University Programs.
(2) Applicants can submit their applications to a Chinese embassy and consulate if they are applying for CSC-Bilateral Program, MOFCOM Scholarship or ACYLS Scholarship.

Contact:
Admissions Office of Xiamen University, China
Tel: +86-(0)592-2184792 Fax: +86-(0)592-2180256
Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn

Address: 422 South Siming Road, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, 361005

Source: Xiamen University