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Applied Economics

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Xiamen University

Xiamen
PhD / Doctorate4 YearsEnglishApplications openIntake: Fall 2026-2027✉️ Supervisor Letter NeededModerate Application

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Applied Economics is a 4 Years phd / doctorate degree offered by Xiamen University in Xiamen, China. The program is taught in English. Tuition is approximately 55000 RMB per year.

Tuition Fee

¥ 55,000 CNY

Duration

4 Years

Language

English

Degree Level

PhD / Doctorate

Maximum Age

50

Program Overview

Applied Economics is a PhD program offered at Xiamen University for international students.

Core Curriculum

Core courses information will be updated soon
Admission Requirements
  • 1. General Requirements
  • 1)Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 50 (as of September 1, 2026), 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
  • 2. Requirements about Nationalities
  • Foreign citizens of Chinese origin, including former Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship, as well as the non-Chinese descendants of present or former Chinese citizens, will have to follow the system instructions to fill in the basic information and upload the supporting documents based on the different citizenship status, and will be subject to a preliminary review of citizenship status by XMU during the admission stage and to verification of citizenship by the entry and exit administration department of China’s public security authorities. Applicants who fail to pass the preliminary review or verification of citizenship will be deemed to have forfeited their eligibility for admission, as well as the subsequent academic registration that they may obtain.
  • 3. Language Proficiency Requirement
  • English proficiency requirements for English-medium programs
  • TOEFL iBT Certificate: an overall minimum score of 80 (XMU's DI Code for TOEFL is C310)
  • OR an IELTS Academic Certificate: an overall minimum score of 6.0
  • OR English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from previous university where English is the primary language of instruction.
  • OR other equivalent English proficiency certificates recognized by XMU
  • Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement.
Required Documents

Prepare these documents before submitting your application

Bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates or a Certificate of Expected Graduation
Academic transcripts for both bachelor's and master’s degree studies
Personal Statement
Two Letters of Recommendation signed by professors or associate professors
A photocopy of English Proficiency Certificate
A scanned copy of the first page of the passport
CV
Physical Examination Record for Inbound Travellers
Financial Support Guarantee Statement and its supporting documents
Certificate of No Criminal Record
Parents’ identity documents
Birth certificate
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Cost Breakdown
Tuition Fee¥ 55,000 CNY
Application Fee¥ 2,929 CNY

** Additional costs may include accommodation, visa, and living expenses

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Internationally recognized degree

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⚠️ MANDATORY from 2026

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📅 Exam Dates

Tests held in March & September each year

⏱️ Preparation Time

Start preparing at least 3 months before