Undergraduate application
Entry requirements
a). International students between 18-30 years old with good health and foreign passports;
Note: According to the latest notice from the Ministry of Education, as from 2010, applicants from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated abroad should present a foreign passport valid for no less than four years with a record of having been resident abroad for at least 2 of the last four years up to April 30. Nine months of residence abroad will be taken as one year for visa purposes.
b). International students with the completion of a high school diploma and the average transcripts B or above (over 70%).
Language Proficiency
A). Chinese language proficiency for Chinese medium programmes
Applicants for humanities, Economics, Management, Law and Arts should get the HSK Certificate of sixth level or above; Applicants for sciences should get HSK Certificate of third level or above. Students whose courses are taught mainly in Chinese during high school are exempt from the HSK Certificate.
B). Language proficiency for Bilingual Chinese-English medium programmes
English: 80 points or above for TOEFL, a grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of English proficiency from an approved test. Native English speakers and candidates whose high school courses are taught in English are exempt from this requirement.
Chinese: Applicants for Economics and Accounting programmes should get the HSK Certificate of fifth level or above; Applicants for sciences should get HSK Certificate of third level or above.
Note: Applicants can apply for Chinese language training in Overseas Education College and then join the HSK test held in April, June and Dec. each year in Xiamen University .
Application time: from Feb 15- June 15 2010
Application documents to be submitted
l Application Form for International Students.
l High school diploma, certified copy.
l Academic transcripts or mark sheets during his high school study, certified copy.
l Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.
l Copy of valid foreign passport
Note: Applicants, who come under the first entry requirement given in the note, should present photocopies of their passport and visa record.
l Other supporting documents including awards, internships certificate, recommendation letters, which will be highly considered.
l Applicants applying for Architecture and Artistic Design should have art background and are required to submit their artworks.
Note: Documents that are not in English or Chinese need to be officially translated and certified. All the documents will not return to the applicants whether the application successful or not.
Academic programmes
Xiamen University offers 26 popular programmes for international students in 2010. Applicants should choose three programme preferences and the second and third preference will automatically be considered.
Chinese-medium Undergraduate Programmes
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Colleges
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Departments
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Categories of Programmes
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Humanities
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Chinese
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Chinese Language & Literature
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Journalism & Communication
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Journalism
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Journalism & Communication
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Advertising
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Foreign Languages & Cultures
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English Language & Literature
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English Language
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Japanese Language & Literature
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Japanese Language
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French Languages & Literatures
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French Language
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Law
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Law
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Law
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Public Affairs
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Public Management
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Public Management
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Economics
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Economics
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Economics
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Finance
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Finance
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Statistics
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Statistics
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International Economics and Business
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International Economics & Trade
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Management
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Business Administration
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Business Administration
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Tourism
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Tourism Management
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Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
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Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
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Mechanics
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Technology and Instrument
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Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
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Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering & Pharmacology
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Life Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Oceanography & Environment
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Oceanography
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Oceanography
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Information Science and Technology
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Computer Science
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Computer Science & Technology
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Electronic Engineering
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Electronic Information Engineering
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Software
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Software Engineering
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Software Engineering
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Architecture and Civil Engineering
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Architecture
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★ Architecture
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Medical College
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Clinic Medicine
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★ Clinic Medicine
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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★ Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Arts
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Fine Arts
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Artistic Design
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Overseas Education
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Chinese Language
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Chinese Language (Business, Culture)
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Note: 1. The length of programmes marked with ★ is 5 years; others 4 years.
2. Applicants for Chinese Language in Overseas Education College can skip to Grade 3 if they have passed HSK Band 6.
Bilingual Chinese-English Medium Undergraduate Programmes
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Colleges
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Departments
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Categories of Programmes
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Economics
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Economics
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Economics
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Management
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Accounting
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Accounting
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Mathematical Sciences
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Pure and Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Chemistry & Chemical Engineering
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Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Life Sciences
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Biology
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Biology
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Oceanography & Environment
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Oceanography
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Oceanography
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Note: Xiamen University offers the brand-new Bilingual Chinese-English-medium Undergraduate Programmes which is an important act to promote the internationalization of Xiamen University. All the programmes are key advantageous disciplines. Outstanding teaching staff will be mobilized to cultivate distinguished international talents from home and broad. In line with the principle of selecting the best and putting quality before quantity, admissions will be granted on the basis of applicants' situation. Applicants are subordinated to the adjustment of their majors.
Accepting an offer
The application procedure normally takes seven to eight weeks. Applicants who need to take the interview or test will be informed in advance. The results will timely come out on the web of the admissions office and the admission notice and visa application form will be issued later on.
Commencement of the programme: Mid of Sep. 2010, subject to the change in the admission notice.
Taught component: 4 years (exempt: 5-year study programmes including Architecture, Clinical Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Total length of programme: 4-6 years
Registration fee: 400 RMB (submit during registration)
Tuition fee: per year/ RMB
a) Chinese medium Programmes
Humanities: 18000 RMB/year; Traditional Chinese Medicine: 18400 RMB/year;
Sciences, Economics, Management, Law, Medicine, Arts: 20000 RMB/ year;
b) Bilingual Chinese-English medium Programmes: 26000RMB/year;
Living expenses (for reference)
Accommodation fee: The Zhangzhou Campus provides excellent living facilities and a pleasant study environment. The apartments are four-person rooms well-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, and Internet access points and so on. The accommodation fee takes 1200RMB/per person/per year (without the electricity and water fees).
Living expenses: about 500RMB/month
Xiamen University Scholarship
The University offers scholarships for excellent applicants. The recipients will have their tuition fees covered, up to a maximum of 3 years for a PhD, 2 -3 years for a Master degree and 4-5 years for a Bachelor degree. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.
Postgraduate application
Eligibility
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.
2. Educational background and age limits:
Applicants for master's degree courses must hold a bachelor's degree.
Applicants for doctoral courses must hold a master's degree.
Application deadline
Chinese Government Scholarship: Nov. 1 2009- Jan 15 2010
Xiamen University Scholarship: Nov.1 2009- April 15 2010
Self-supporting Application: Nov.1 2009- April 15 2010
Application Materials
Applicants must provide copy of the following materials completed truly and correctly:
1. Application Form or Scholarship Form, completed in Chinese or in English.
2. Notarised copy of highest diploma. Applicants who are currently studying at university must also provide study certificates. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.
3. Notarised photocopy of transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.
4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (minimum 800 words).
5. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.
6. Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.
7. Photocopy of valid passport.
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English.
Note:
1. Applicants who apply more than two scholarships should fill related scholarship forms, but only submit one copy of completed application materials. Applicants who apply as self-supporting students should fill the application form and submit one copy of completed application materials.
2. Application materials above will not return to applicants whether they are accepted or not.
Language Proficiency Requirements
1. Programmes taught in Chinese: Scholarship students are required to take a one-year preparatory Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the commencement of their major study if their Chinese language is below the required level.
Minimum Chinese language requirements for programmes taught in Chinese:
Humanities, including Economics, Management, Law or the Arts: Intermediate, HSK Secondary Grade C (Level 6)
Sciences: Elementary HSK Grade C (Level 3)
2. Two-year Master's programs taught in English:
English Proficiency for programmes taught in English: TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum requirement of 80 points or above for New TOEFL, grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers and applicants whose teaching language during undergraduate studies is English are exempt from this requirement.
3. Doctoral programs taught in English: Some PhD programs may be taught in English. Applicants applying for doctoral programs taught in English should contact prospective supervisors in advance.
Academic Programmes
Programmes taught in Chinese (full-time)
Most programmes at XMU are taught in Chinese. Currently, XMU offers doctoral programmes in 140disciplines and master's programmes in 213disciplines,
Master's programmes
Master's Degree (3 Years)/Total length of study: 2-5years
General Scholar (1 Year)
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College of Humanities
• Literature and Art
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
• Chinese Language and Scripts
• Ancient Chinese Classical Literature
• Ancient Chinese Literature
• Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature
• Comparative Literature and World Literature
• Art Studies
• Dramas & Chinese Operas
• Archaeology & Musicology
• Historical Geography
• Historical Literature
• History of Special Fields
• Ancient Chinese History
• Chinese Modern and Contemporary History
• World History
• Marine History
• Marxist Philosophy
• Chinese Philosophy
• Foreign Philosophy
• Logic
• Ethnics
• Aesthetics
• Religion
• Science and Technology Philosophy
• Ethnology
• Anthropology
• History of Chinese Minorities
College of Journalism and Communication
• Journalism
• Communication
School of Economics
• Political Economics
• History of Economic Thoughts
• History of Economy
• Western Economics
• Economics of Population, Resources and Environment
• Development Economics
• Management Economics
• National Economy
• Statistics
• Quantitative Economics
• Economic Information Management
• Public Finance
• Labor Economics
• Assets Valuation
• Network Economics
• Finance
• Financial Engineering
• Insurance
• Investments
• International Finance
• World Economy
• International Economics
• International Trade
• Service in Trade
• International Business
• Regional Economics
• Industrial Economics
• Energy Economics
Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics
• Applied Finance (MAF) ※ (Taught in English)
• Financial Engineering (MFE) ※ (Taught in English)
• Business Economics (MBE) ※ (Taught in English)
School of Management
• Accounting
• Enterprise Management
• Marketing
• Finance
• Business Administration(MBA)
• Management Science & Engineering
• Technology Economics and Management
• Project Management
• Logistics Management
• Tourism Management
School of Law
• Jurisprudence
• Legal Law
• Constitutional Law & Administrative Law
• Criminal Law
• Civil Law and Commercial Law
• Procedural Law
• Economic Law
• Environment and Resources Protection Law
• International Law
• Jurisprudence Master
• Intellectual Rights Management
School of Public Affairs
• Theory of Political Science
• Scientific Socialism & International Communist Movements
• International Politics
• Administrative Management
• Social Medicine and Health Management
• Social Security
• Public Policy
• Intellectual Property and Press Management
• Female Studies
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Sociology
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Demology
• Chinese Communist Party History
• Marxism Basic Theory
• Ideology Education
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures
• English Language and Literature
• Master of Translation and Interpreting (MTI)
• Japanese Language and Literature
• French Language and Literature
• Russian Language and Literature
• Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
College of Arts
• Musicology
• Fine Arts
• Artistic Design
School of Physics & Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Theoretical Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Optics
• Radio Physics
• PV(Photovoltaic) Engineering
• Physical Electronics
• Microelectronics & Solid-State Electronics
• Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Machine Manufacture and Automation
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Mechanical Design and Theory
• Precision Instrument & Mechanism
• Measurement Technology & Instruments
• Mechanical Engineering
• Instrument and Meter Engineering
• Aviation and Space Navigation Manufacturing Engineering
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College of Mathematical Science
• Basic Mathematics
• Computational Mathematics
• Probability Theory & Mathematical Statistics
• Applied Mathematics
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical chemistry
Polymer Chemistry and Polymer Physics
• Chemical Biology
• Nanomaterials Chemistry
• Applied Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Technics
• Biochemical Engineering
• Industrial Catalysis
College of Materials Science
• Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics
• Solid Dynamics
• Material Physics and Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Materials Processing Engineering
• Material Engineering
• Biomedicine Engineering
College of Life Sciences
• Botany
• Zoology
• Hydrobiology
• Microbiology
• Genetics
• Developmental Biology
• Cell Biology
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Ecology
College of Oceanography and Environmental Science
• Physical Oceanography
• Marine Chemistry
• Marine Biology
• Marine Geology
• Integrated Coastal Zone Management
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Marine Physics
• Marine Biotechnology
• Marine Affairs
College of Information Science and Technology
• Computer System Structure
• Computer Software and Theory
• Computer Applied Technology
• Computer Technology
• Radio Physics
• Optics Engineering
• Physical Electronics
• Electronic Circuits & Systems
• Microelectronics & Solid-State Electronics
• Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Integrated Circuit Engineering
• Control Theory & Control Engineering
• Detection Technology and Automation Devices
• System Engineering
• Pattern Recognition & Intelligence System
• Control Engineering
• Communication & Information System
• Signal and Information Processing
• Artificial Intelligence Foundation
• Pattern Recognition and Intelligence System
School of Software
• Computer Software and Theory
• Software Engineering
Medical College
• Physiology
• Microbiology
• Pharmic Chemistry
• Pharmacology
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Oncology
College of Architecture and Civil Engineering
• Architectural History and Theory
• Architectural Design &Theory
• Urban Planning and Design
• Architectural Technology and Science
• General Dynamics and Dynamical Base
• Fluid Dynamics
• Engineering Dynamics
• Terrane Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Disaster Prevention and Protection Engineering
• Bridge and Tunnel Engineering
• Architectural and Civil Engineering
Institute of South East Asian Studies
• World Economy
• International Relations
• History of Specialized Field
Institute of Taiwan Studies
• Regional Economics
• Chinese and Foreign Political Systems
• Chinese Modern and Contemporary Literature
• History of Special Fields
Institute of Higher Education
• Theory of Pedagogy
• Curriculum and Methodology
• History of Education
• Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• Developmental and Educational Psychology
• Educational Economics Management
• Master of Education
Institute of Biomedicine
• Chemical Biology
Department of Physical Education
• Physical Education and Training
• Ethnical and Traditional Athletics
Overseas Education College
• Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
• Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Communication
Institute of Energy
• Nuclear Science and Engineering
• PV (Photovoltaic) Engineering
• Chemistry of Energy
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Master's programs taught in English (2 years full-time)
As a way of enhancing the internationalisation of the university, XMU has opened several master's programmes for outstanding international students. The programmes are taught in English, and have the aim of fostering talented international students with both professional competence and a knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and society.
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Colleges/Schools
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Programme name
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Degree Awarded
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School of Humanities
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Chinese Culture
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Master of Arts
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School of Law
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Chinese Law
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Master of Law
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Institute of South Asian Studies
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International Relations
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Master of Law
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School of Economics
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Chinese Economy
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Master of Economics
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Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics
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Applied Finance
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Master of Economics
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Financial Engineering
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Business Economics
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College of Oceanography and Environmental Science
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Marine Affairs
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Master of Science
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College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Master of Engineering
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College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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Electro Chemistry
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Master of Science
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Note: Students on International Master's Programmes taught in English are enrolled under their programme. However their degree awarded will be according to their specific academic field and the relevant regulations.
Doctoral programmes
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College of Humanities
Study of Literature and Art
Chinese Language
Theatre and Chinese Operas
Anthropology
Archaeology and Study of Museum
Historical Philology
History of Specialized Field
Ancient Chinese History
History of Modern and Contemporary China
World History
Historiography of Maritime History
Chinese Philosophy
Foreign Philosophy
Science and Technology Philosophy
Anthropology
School of Law
Civil Law
International Law
School of Public Affairs
Political Theory
Public Administration
Economics of Population, Resources and Environment
Anthropology
School of Economics
Finance
Financial Engineering
Insurance
Investment
International Trade
World Economy Main Courses
Service Trade
National Economics
Statistics
Quantitative Economics
Economic Information Management
Public Finance (including Taxation)
Public Economics
Asset Valuation
Labor Economics
Network Economics
Law and Economics
Political Economy
History of Economic Thoughts
Western Economics
Political Economics
Industrial Economics
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School of Management
Accounting
Business Administration
Tourism Management
Technological Economics &Management
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures
English Language & Literature
College of Oceanography and Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Engineering
Marine Biology
Marine Chemistry
Marine Physics
Physical Oceanography
Marine Geology
School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Theoretical Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Optics
Radio Physics
Measuring Technology and Instrument
Overseas Education College
Art Studies (Chinese Culture and Communication)
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic chemistry
Chemical Biology
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry and Physics
Industrial Catalysis
School of Life Sciences
Botany
Zoology
Ecology
Cell Biology
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Hydrobiology
School of Information Science and Technology
Control Theory and Control Engineering
Computer Science
Communication and Information Systems
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Accepting an offer
The admissions office reviews the application materials together with related colleges and departments. Applicants who need to take the interview or test will be informed in advance. The XMU Admissions Office publishes the list of successful scholarship candidates on the web and forwards the Admission Notice and JW201or JW202 to those accepted.
Commencement of the programme:
Mid of Sep. 2010, please see the admission notice.
Taught component: 3 years for a Master degree,
2 years for an International Master degree taught in English,
3 years for a Doctor degree
Tuition fee: per year/ RMB
Humanities: 20000 RMB/year, 60000 RMB in total for a Master degree
30000 RMB/year, 60000 RMB in total for a Master degree
24000 RMB/year, 72000 RMB in total for a Doctor degree
Sciences, Economics, Management, Law, Arts:
24000 RMB/ year, 72000 RMB in total for a Master degree
36000 RMB/ year, 72000 RMB in total for an International master degree taught in English
32000 RMB/ year, 96000 RMB in total for a Doctor degree
Accommendation fee
The overseas student apartments in Xiamen Campus are set in picturesque surroundings and enjoy sea views and fresh sea air. The buildings are fully-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, cable TV, Internet access points and separate bathrooms.
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Building
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Type
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≥30 days
(Per day per bed in RMB)
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＜ 30 days
(Per day per bed in RMB)
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Nanguang Building 4#
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Double
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25
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55
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Three-Person
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18
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45
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Four-Person
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8
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30
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Nanguang Building 5#
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Double
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30
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60
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Cai Qingjie Building
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Single
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50
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100
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Double
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30
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70
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Four-Person
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25
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50
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Scholarship Application
• Chinese Government Scholarship
The “Chinese Government Scholarships — Postgraduate Study Project”, set up by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE), is intended to provide support for building universities to an international high level, and to promote Chinese higher education. Enrolment is managed directly by China's key universities.
The scholarship covers registration fees, tuition fees, living allowance, accommodation fees, and medical insurance and so on. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.
For more information please see:
Application for Chinese Government Scholarship 2010
• Xiamen University Scholarship
The University offers scholarships for excellent applicants The recipients will have their tuition fees covered, up to a maximum of 3 years for a PhD, 2 -3 years for a Master degree and 4-5 years for a Bachelor degree. The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.