XMU Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship-Admissions Office of Xiamen University

I. Introduction

The Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship (SCD Scholarship) initiated by Xiamen University (XMU) awards full-ride scholarship to applicants from ASEAN countries to pursue a master/doctoral degree in ocean-related programs at XMU. The SCD Scholarship, sponsored by Capacity Building Program for Sustainable Coastal Development (SCD Program), intends to remove financial barriers for those who are interested in devoting to the research and practice on sustainable ocean and coastal development or enhancing their capacity in marine governance.

II. Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens from ASEAN countries, and in good health physically and mentally.

2. Educational background and age limits (as of September 1, 2025):

Master’s programs: Holders of Bachelor’s degree or above and under the age of 40;

Doctoral programs: Holders of Master’s degree or above and under the age of 45.

III. Academic Programs

Marine related postgraduate degree programs, which include:

1. Chinese-medium postgraduate degree programs

College/School	Master's and Doctoral Program
School of Law	Law of the Sea
College of Ocean and Earth Science	Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Marine Biology, Marine Geology, Marine Physics, Marine Biotechnology
College of the Environment and Ecology	Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Ecology
School of Architecture and Civil Engineering	Marine Engineering (Master's)

2. English-medium postgraduate degree programs

College/School	Master's Program	Doctoral Program
School of Law		Law of the Sea
College of Ocean and Earth Science		Physical Oceanography, Marine Chemistry, Marine Biology, Marine Geology, Marine Physics, Marine Biotechnology
Coastal and Ocean Management Institute	Marine Affairs	Marine Affairs
College of the Environment and Ecology	Environmental Management	Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Ecology

IV. Duration of Scholarship

1. Master's programs: 2-3 years;

2. Doctoral programs: 4 years.

V. Scholarship Quota

3 for doctoral programs and 6 for master programs in 2025 (to be confirmed)

VI. Scholarship Coverage

1. Tuition fee;

2. On-campus accommodation fee;

3. Living allowance (RMB 3,000/month for master's programs; RMB 3,500/month for doctoral programs);

4. Comprehensive medical insurance.

Note: Other expenses that occur during your study in China, such as international travel expenses, cost of physical examination, security deposit and utility costs for on-campus accommodation, and cost of course materials, should be borne by the scholarship awardees themselves.

VII. Application Timeline: December 1, 2024 to April 10, 2025.

VIII. Application Procedures

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

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 shall complete online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and send the completed application form, SCD Scholarship Application Form and full set of application documents to yely@xmu.edu.cn via emails. 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 Office will contact them when necessary.

IX. Selection and Notification

The SCD program will conduct a comprehensive review on applicant's professional background, academic record, work experience, language proficiency, overall merits, research achievements and their prospective supervisor's comments and determine the final list of the SCD Scholarship awardees.

X. Contact Information

Office of Admissions and Examinations, Xiamen University

Add.: XMU's Admissions Office, 422 South Siming Road, Xiamen, 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

Capacity Building Program for Sustainable Coastal Development

Ms. Phoebe Ye

Tel: 0086 (0)592 2186171

E-mail: yely@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. Please refer to the latest version of application guide.