I. Introduction

In 2012, in an effort to further strengthen the educational exchange and cooperation between Fujian Province and the rest of the world, and to promote healthy development of the education for international students, Fujian provincial government set up scholarships for international students studying in degree programs.

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.

Xiamen University currently comprises Siming Campus, Zhangzhou Campus, Xiang’an Campus and XMU Malaysia. XMU consists of a graduate school, six academic divisions, 34 schools and 17 research institutes. In 2022, six XMU disciplines –Chemistry, Marine Science, Biology, Ecology, Statistics and Pedagogy – were included in the nation’s list of disciplines for achieving world-class status. XMU ranks among ESI’s global top 1% in 19 disciplines, with chemistry, materials science and engineering in ESI’s global top 1‰. XMU currently has a faculty of nearly 3,000, of whom 74% are full or associate professors. Among them, 35 are the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences or of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. XMU currently has an enrollment of more than 46,000 students, including over 21,000 students in bachelor’s degree programs, 19,000 in master’s degree programs, and 5,700 in doctoral degree programs.

XMU implements a comprehensive global outreach strategy. The University has signed cooperation agreements with 270 overseas universities. Actively involved in international Chinese education, XMU has built 14 Confucius Institutes, one Chinese Language and Culture Research Center, 42 Confucius Classrooms in 12 countries on five continents, the highest numbers with the most extensive geographic coverage among Chinese universities on the List of “Double First-Class” Universities. The establishment of XMU Malaysia was approved in September 2013, which makes XMU the first Chinese university to open an international campus.

II. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

2. Educational background and age limits (as of September 1 of the academic year):

(1) Bachelor's programs: hold a high school diploma or above and be under the age of 30;

(2) Master's programs: hold a bachelor's degree or above and be under the age of 35;

(3) Doctoral programs: hold a master's degree or above and be under the age of 40.

3.Chinese level equivalent to HSK band 3 or above.

III. Academic Programs

Chinese-Medium Bachelor's Programs

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Bachelor_s.htm

English-Medium Bachelor's Programs

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Bachelor_s.htm

Chinese-Medium Master's Programs

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Master_s.htm

English-Medium Master's Programs

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Master_s.htm

Chinese-Medium Doctoral Programs

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/Chinese_Medium_Doctoral.htm

English-Medium Doctoral Programs

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Doctoral.htm

IV. Scholarships Quota (New students): About 20. To be determined.

V. Scholarships Coverage and Duration

1. Standard of scholarships: RMB 30,000/year for bachelor's programs; RMB 40,000/year for master's programs; RMB 50,000/year for doctoral programs.

2. Distribution of scholarships: Scholarships nominees need to first complete registration as a self-supporting new student, and pay all the fees required for study within the stipulated time. The University will return the relevant fees that were originally paid by the recipients in accordance with the scholarships' content in the next Spring.

3. Duration of scholarships: 1 year.

The University will select the best candidates from the pool of students who have passed the review to apply for the scholarship again in the following year. The shortlisted candidates will be submitted to the Fujian Provincial Department of Education for final approval.

VI. Application Period: Dec. 1, 2024 to April 10, 2025.

VIII. Application Procedures

Application for the Scholarships will be considered only after the applicant has been admitted to Xiamen University.

Application Guide to Bachelor's Programs:

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Undergraduate_Students.htm

Application Guide to Master's Programs:

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm

Application Guide to Doctoral Programs:

https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Doctoral_students.htm

Applicants for the bachelor's degree program in Chinese language major, please visit:

/xmu/smu_oec/english/info/1029/1617.htm 

Applicants shall complete online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and upload the scan copy of Application Form for Fujian Provincial Government Scholarships (https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1141/1746.htm). The Scholarships Application Form should be completed in Chinese or English and signed by the applicant. There is no need to mail paper application materials.

Note:

1. Applicants are expected to submit a complete set of application materials and will be held responsible for the authenticity of their documents. Incomplete or forged application materials will be rejected.

2. Applicants are expected to keep their phones on, check their email and online application account regularly as XMU's Admissions and Examinations Office will contact them when necessary.

IX. Selection and Notification

Applications for the scholarships will be evaluated on a competitive basis through an open, fair and impartial process. A comprehensive review will be conducted on applicants' academic record, language proficiency, overall merits, research achievements and their prospective supervisor's comments. The shortlisted candidates will be submitted to the Fujian Provincial Department of Education for final approval.

X. Contact Information

Add.: XMU's Admissions and Examinations Office, Fujian Province, China (Postcode: 361005)

Tel: 0086 (0)592 2184792/2188375

Fax: 0086 (0)592 2180256

E-mail: admissions@xmu.edu.cn

Web: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn

XI. More Information

1. The English version of this Guide is provided for reference and as a general guide ONLY. In case of any discrepancy between the English and Chinese versions, the Chinese version shall prevail. This Guide may not be reproduced without authorization.

2. This application guide may be adjusted by the latest notice from the competent department of scholarship or the requirements of our university. So please refer to the latest version of application guide.