Last updated: July 2026
Chinese Language (Culture)
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Xiamen University
Xiamen
Bachelor's Degree4 YearsChineseApplications openIntake: Fall 2026-2027📝 Exam RequiredComplex Application
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Chinese Language (Culture) is a 4 Years bachelor's degree degree offered by Xiamen University in Xiamen, China. The program is taught in Chinese. Tuition is approximately 24000 RMB per year.
Tuition Fee
¥ 24,000 CNY
Duration
4 Years
Language
Chinese
Degree Level
Bachelor's Degree
Maximum Age
30
Program Overview
Chinese Language (Culture) is a Bachelor 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 aged between 18 and 30 by September 1st, 2026, be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit Guarantee Statement
- 2)Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
- 2. Requirements about Nationalities
- 1)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.
- 2)In accordance with Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, a person whose parents are both Chinese citizens and have both settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, shall not have Chinese citizenship if he/she was born outside China and has acquired foreign citizenship at birth. Starting in 2021, if such a person applies for the undergraduate’s program at XMU as an international student, in addition to meeting the University’s all other application requirements, he/she is required to have held a valid foreign passport or a proof of lawful acquisition of foreign citizenship for at least 4 years and have actually resided in a foreign country for at least 2 years in the past 4 years (as of April 30, 2026) (9 months of residence in a foreign country counts as a full year). The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of the actual length of foreign residence. This requirement is also applicable to residents of the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macao who have emigrated to a foreign country and obtained foreign citizenship and are applying for the undergraduate programs at XMU as international students.
- 3. Language Proficiency Requirement
- 1)Chinese proficiency requirements for Chinese-medium programs
- Programs in Humanities, Economics, Management, Law, Arts: HSK 5 with a score of 210 or better (Applicants for the major in Chinese Language, please refer to the website of Overseas Education College directly for the HSK requirements.)
- Programs in Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Physical Education: HSK 4 with a score of 210 or better
- OR the Chinese-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from the high school where Chinese is the primary language of instruction.
- 4. China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) score report.
- Note: The test language should be consistent with the program's medium of instruction
Required Documents
Prepare these documents before submitting your application
Senior High school diploma or Certificate of Expected Graduation
Academic transcripts for senior high school studies
A photocopy of Chinese Proficiency Certificate
One Letter of Recommendation with information of the recommender’s names
employer
work position and contact information
signed by the recommender or with the stamp of the recommending organization
Personal Statement (minimum 800 words)
A scanned copy of the first page of the passport (regular passport
valid at least through October 31
2025)
Physical Examination Record for Inbound Travellers
Financial Support Guarantee Statement and its supporting documents
Certificate of No Criminal Record
Birth certificate
Parents’ identity documents
CSCA Test Transcript(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
Accommodation Options
Accommodation information not available
Compare Similar Programs
| Program | University | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language (Culture) | Xiamen University | 4 Years | 24000 RMB/yr |
| Chinese Language | Xiamen University | 4 Years | 24000 RMB/yr |
| Chinese Language (Education) | Xiamen University | 4 Years | 24000 RMB/yr |
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Tuition Fee¥ 24,000 CNY
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** Additional costs may include accommodation, visa, and living expenses
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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