Xiamen University offers exceptional master’s and doctoral programs, with over 19,000 students enrolled in graduate studies. In addition, about 1,500 international students are enrolled in the top-ranking graduate programs at the university, many of which are respected around the world.

The university will be seeking applicants for the 2021 academic year. Applications must be received in full no later than April 15, 2021. Application forms can be accessed at http://application.xmu.edu.cn. Here, candidates can also find information on scholarships as well as access other forms required by the university.

Each international candidate must complete an application form for international students. This should be completed in Chinese or English. Bachelor’s degree certificates or certificates of the expected graduation should also be supplied. Academic transcripts for all programs attempted should be submitted, as should a detailed study or research plan of no less than 1,000 words. This plan should detail the candidate’s intentions in applying for the program and should be written in either Chinese or English.

Two letters of recommendation, written in either Chinese or English, must also be supplied. Ideally, these letters will be from professors or associate professors who know the applicant well. Certificates for language proficiency in either Chinese or English should also be supplied, with the language determined based on the desired program and medium of study.

Each candidate must also supply a scanned copy of a regular passport. This must be valid until October 31, 2021. Applicants must provide CVs, written in either Chinese or English, as well as a foreigner physical examination form, a financial support guarantee statement, and other supplementary materials as required by individual departments or programs of study.

The university awards a number of scholarships to select candidates each year as well. These are offered as full or partial awards, with options including the University Postgraduate Program, the Silk Road Program, the Marine Scholarship, the Bilateral Program, and several others. Information on these awards, including how to apply, can be found on the university’s website.

Questions may be directed to the XMU Admissions Office (International Students Recruitment) at +86 (0)592 2184792/2188375 or via email at admissions@xmu.edu.cn.

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Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee. This comprehensive institution of higher education is consistently ranked among the world’s top 400 institutions and has a total enrollment of about 40,000 students. Candidates who are seeking enrollment in doctoral programs for the next academic year are encouraged to review the following admissions guidelines and to submit an application no later than April 15, 2021.

To apply, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens who are under the age of 50 as of September 1, 2021. They should be in good health and possess regular passports. Applicants may apply online via the university’s portal, which can be found on their website, and pay the application fee before proceeding.

Several application documents are required. Candidates must complete the application form for international students, which may be completed in Chinese or English, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates for all completed programs. Transcripts for these programs must also be supplied, and they must be certified in that they bear the stamp of the university.

Aspiring candidates should also submit study or research plans of a minimum of 1,000 words. These should be composed in English when applying for English-medium programs or Chinese for Chinese-medium programs. Applicants who wish to apply for two programs should complete separate research plans – one for each program.

Each candidate must also submit two letters of recommendation, signed by professors or associate professors and written in English or Chinese. Language proficiency certificates for the desired course of study’s native language (Chinese or English) must also be produced. Candidates should submit copies of their regular passports, which must be valid through October 31, 2021.

CVs, either in English or Chinese, should be submitted, as should a foreigner physical examination form and a financial support guarantee statement. Both of these forms may be found on the university’s website. Applicants who plan on enrolling in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering should possess drawing skills and may be required to submit sample artistic works.

The Chinese government provides substantial full or partial scholarship to international students. These cover payments such as accommodations, monthly living expenses, medical insurance, and tuition. New applicants may be eligible to apply for awards such as the Silk Road Program, the University Postgraduate Program, and the Marine Scholarship, just to name a few. Application information for all of these programs is available on the university’s website.

Questions may be direction to the XMU Admissions Office (International Students Recruitment) at admissions@xmu.edu.cn.

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Xiamen University has announced the availability of several scholarships for new international students. These awards, founded in 2006, help fund international students who wish to study in degree programs abroad. All scholarship recipients will receive full payment of their tuition and fees, as well as select monthly living allowances. These are offered in compliance with the standards of Chinese Government Scholarships.

To be eligible for the awards, candidates should be non-Chinese citizens in good health who are able to travel for the duration of their studies. They should meet certain educational standards and age limits as of September 1, 2021.

Candidates for scholarships funding Bachelor’s degrees should hold high school diplomas or higher and be younger than the age of 25. Individuals seeking master’s degrees should hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher and be younger than the age of 40. Those who wish to apply for doctoral degree programs must be under the age of 45 and have a master’s degree or higher.
Applicants who are applying to Chinese-medium or English-medium degree programs may apply. Details on the specifics of the programs are available on the university’s website.

Candidates who are seeking Bachelor’s degrees may be eligible to receive funding for four or five years, while those enrolled in doctoral degree programs may receive four years of funding. Candidates in master’s degree programs can apply for two or three years of aid. While award recipients are eligible for multiple years of funding, it should be noted that their performance will be re-assessed on an annual basis and only candidates who have met required standards will be eligible for scholarship renewal.

There are five awards available for undergraduate study, eleven for master’s degree programs, and eight for doctoral degrees. Within those divisions, there are also various scholarship categories, with some providing only tuition with others offering tuition, fees, and even living allowance to a small amount of students.

To be eligible for undergraduate admission candidates must possess a regular passport and be able to travel. Required documents include a basic application form for international students, as well as a high school diploma or certificate of expected graduation bearing the stamp of the school. Academic transcripts must also be supplied.

Test scores of national college matriculation examinations, such as the SAT or ACT, must be submitted by the appropriate deadline. Proof of Chinese language or English language proficiency is also required. Candidates must also submit self-introduction video clips, letters of recommendation, and personal statements, as well as valid scanned copies of their passports.

All application materials are due no later than April 15, 2021. Candidates should apply online at http://application.xmu.edu.cn. Final recipients will be notified in July 2021. Questions can be directed to the Admissions Office at Xiamen University at admissions@xmu. edu.cn.

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