Xiamen University Scholarships for International Students 2023-24, China

by Samrach · January 13, 2023

Deadline for applications: 31 March 2023

In 2006, XMU set up its own scholarships for international students studying in degree programs. Scholarship awardees will have their tuition fees covered. Moreover, monthly living allowances will be provided to outstanding postgraduates in accordance with the standards of Chinese Government Scholarships.

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, 33 schools and 16 research institutes. In 2022, six XMU disciplines – education, chemistry, marine science, biology, ecology and statistics – 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 74.3% are full or associate professors. Among them, 32 are the members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences or of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. XMU currently has an enrollment of more than 44,000 students, including over 20,000 students in bachelor’s degree programs, 18,000 in master’s degree programs, and 5,000 in doctoral degree programs.

XMU implements a comprehensive global outreach strategy. The University has signed cooperation agreements with 259 overseas universities. Actively involved in international Chinese education, XMU has built 14 Confucius Institutes and 48 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. In July 2014, XMU Malaysia broke ground, making XMU the first Chinese university to open an international campus, hailed as a jewel on the crown of the “Belt and Road Initiative”.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must meet the requirements of the repective programs they are applying for.

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 25;

(2) Master’s programs: hold a bachelor’s degree or above and be under the age of 40;

(3) Doctoral programs: hold a master’s degree or above and be under the age of 45.

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

Duration of Scholarships

1. Bachelor’s programs: 4 or 5 years;

2. Master’s programs: 2 or 3 years;

3. Doctoral programs: 4 years.

Note: Scholarship recipients shall participate in the annual review in accordance with the relevant management regulations of the scholarships. Those who pass the review can continue to apply for or enjoy the scholarships in the next academic year. Those who fail the review will be suspended or disqualified from the scholarships. The specific regulations and methods of the annual review shall be subject to the latest notice issued in the current year.

Scholarships Quota and Coverage

Program Category	Scholarship Category	Scholarship Coverage	Quota
Bachelor’s program	Second-class	Tuition fee only.	5
Master’s program	First-class	Tuition fee and living allowance (RMB 3,000/month)	3
Second-class	Tuition fee only.	8
Doctoral program	First-class	Tuition fee and living allowance (RMB 3,500/month)	3
Second-class	Tuition fee only.	5

Application Period: Dec. 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023.

VII.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: https://oec.xmu.edu.cn/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 Xiamen University Scholarships (https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1141/1747.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 Office will contact them when necessary.

Selection and Notification

A comprehensive review will be conducted on applicant’s academic record, language proficiency, overall merits, research achievements and their prospective supervisor’s comments. The shortlisted candidates will be submitted to the university authorities for final approval.

The final results will be published at https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn in mid-July.

Source / More information: Official Website HERE.