Xiamen University

Xiamen University (XMU), founded in 1921 by renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee, was the first Chinese university established by an overseas Chinese person. 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. Nestled snugly between green hills and the blue sea, XMU is renowned as one of the most beautiful universities around the world for its excellent education facilities and beautiful environment.

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 50 (as of September 1, 2025), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.

2. Applicants should be a graduating student of a master’s program or hold a Master Degree or above.

3. English proficiency requirements TOEFL iBT Certificate overall minimum score of 80; an IELTS Academic Certificate overall minimum score of 6.0; the English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from previous university where English is the primary language of instruction; other equivalent English proficiency certificates recognized by XMU. Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement.

May 10th, 2025

Tuition: 

Liberal Arts CNY 42000/year; 

Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Economics, Management, Law, PE CNY 55000/year.

Accommodation: 

CNY 1100-1200/year (Zhangzhou Campus);

CNY 1600-4000/year (Xiangan Campus).

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