Xiamen University
厦门大学
About
Xiamen University is a comprehensive public research university on the coast of Fujian province in southeastern China. It was founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee and was the first university in modern Chinese history established by an overseas Chinese benefactor. The university operates four campuses: Siming, the seaside main campus in Xiamen; Zhangzhou; Xiang'an; and Xiamen University Malaysia, opened in 2014 as the first overseas branch campus created by a Chinese university under the Double First-...
Why Choose Us
Founded in 1921 by overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee
Double First-Class university with four campuses
Branch campus Xiamen University Malaysia opened in 2014
36 schools and colleges across 12 disciplinary fields
14 Confucius Institutes in 12 countries
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Programs
Materials Science and Engineering
Electronics Science and Technology(Dept. of Electronic Engineering)
Marine Geology
Auditing
Applied Economics
Art Studies (Dept. of Drama Film and Television)
Theory of Literature and Art
Theoretical Economics
Politics and Administration
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Automation
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On-Campus Housing Options
On-campus housing for international students costs roughly CNY 35-65 per person per day on the Siming campus, CNY 1,600-4,000 per year on the Xiang'an campus and CNY 1,100-1,200 per year on the Zhangzhou campus. Dormitory rooms are furnished with a bed and desk and include air conditioning, a water heater, a bathroom and internet access. Students who prefer to live off campus can expect to pay around CNY 2,500 per month for a rental near the Siming campus.
Important Information
- • Accommodation fees are paid per semester or academic year
- • Room allocation is subject to availability
- • Prices may vary and should be confirmed with the university
- • Deposit may be required upon check-in
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Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Academic transcripts
Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80+
- HSK 4 for Chinese programs
- English proficiency certificate
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📅 Exam Dates
Tests held in March & September each year
⏱️ Preparation Time
Start preparing at least 3 months before