Quick Information
| Tuition Fee | RMB 24,000–26,000 per year for Chinese-medium undergraduate programmes (2027) |
|---|---|
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Undergraduate_Students.htm |
Why Xiamen University stands out
Xiamen University, founded in 1921 by the overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee, was the first Chinese university established by an overseas Chinese person. It sits between green hills and the sea in Xiamen, and its own admissions office describes it as one of the most beautiful universities in the world. The university has more than 48,000 students, including over 21,700 in bachelor’s programmes, 20,000 in master’s programmes and 6,800 in doctoral programmes, with campuses at Siming, Zhangzhou and Xiang’an, plus one in Malaysia.
What you can study
International students can choose from Chinese-medium and English-medium bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes across the university’s 36 schools, covering the sciences, engineering, medicine, economics, management, law, humanities and the arts. The English-medium MBBS programme lasts six years, while most other bachelor’s programmes last four to five years.
International admissions
Undergraduate applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged 18 to 30 with a senior high school diploma, plus a China Scholastic Competency Assessment score, and HSK 5 for humanities, economics, management, law and arts, or HSK 4 for sciences, engineering and medicine; English-taught programmes ask for TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS Academic 6.0. The official guide confirms the Chinese Government Scholarship (Types A and B), the Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship and the Xiamen University Scholarship for New Students, which offers full or partial tuition exemption. See the Xiamen University undergraduate admissions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degrees can international students study at Xiamen University?
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are open to international students, with separate official admission guides for each level on the university’s admissions site.
How much is tuition for international students?
The official 2027 undergraduate guide lists Chinese-medium tuition at RMB 24,000 per year for humanities and RMB 26,000 per year for science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, law, arts, physical education and Chinese language. English-medium MBBS tuition is RMB 38,000 per year.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. The official guide lists the Chinese Government Scholarship (Types A and B), the Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship, worth RMB 30,000 for undergraduates, RMB 40,000 for master’s students and RMB 50,000 for doctoral students for one academic year, and the Xiamen University Scholarship for New Students, which offers full or partial tuition exemption.
Where do international students live?
International student apartments are available on the Siming and Xiang’an campuses, with priority given to scholarship recipients whose awards include accommodation. Students who cannot get on-campus housing arrange their own off-campus accommodation before arrival.