Xiamen University Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

I. Scholarship Introduction

To promote international educational exchange and cooperation and the healthy development of international education in Fujian, the Fujian Provincial Government established its Scholarship Program for International Students in 2012. The Universities’ Independent International Student Recruitment Program is open to foreign undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students recommended independently by universities. Approximately 25 students are supported each year for 1 academic year. The scholarship includes tuition, accommodation and related expenses.

II. Applicant Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Academic and age requirements:
   • Undergraduate: high school graduation or above, no older than 30.
   • Master’s: bachelor’s-level graduation or above, no older than 35.
   • Doctoral: master’s-level graduation or above, no older than 40.

III. Available Programs

1. English-taught undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs

To advance internationalization, the university offers many English-taught programs aimed at developing advanced international professionals with solid subject foundations and an understanding of Chinese society and culture. For details, see English-Taught Programs: .

2. Chinese-taught undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs

Most undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs are taught in Chinese. For details, see Programs and Courses on the international admissions website: .

IV. Application Period: February 1-May 10, 2018.

V. Application Procedure

Applicants become eligible for scholarship selection only after applying to a relevant Xiamen University program and being admitted.

1. Eligible applicants complete the Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship Program for International Students Application Form.
2. Apply online through the Xiamen University International Student Application System (http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application/), then download and print the automatically generated Xiamen University International Student Admission Application Form.
3. Send the documents required by the Xiamen University 2018 International Undergraduate/Master’s/Doctoral Admissions Prospectus, together with both application forms above, to the Admissions Office so they arrive by the deadline. For documents sent within China, China Post EMS is recommended to ensure timely, accurate delivery. Postal address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, Siming District, Fujian, China; postal code: 361005; telephone: +86 (0)592 2184792.

Applicants should keep their telephone or mobile available and regularly check email and their application account. The office will contact them as needed.

VI. Selection and Results

Priority is given to undergraduate applicants with excellent SAT results, IB diplomas, GCE A-level results or UEC results; and postgraduate applicants who graduated from world-renowned universities, come from institutional or school-level exchange partners, or have recommendations from senior professors or experts. An expert panel will comprehensively consider academic results, language proficiency, academic ability, research achievements and supervisors’ opinions, select candidates on merit for university leadership approval, and submit them to the Fujian Provincial Education Department for final review.

Recipients will be announced on the international admissions website and notified by email.

VII. Contact Details

Address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, Fujian, China

Postal code: 361005

Telephone: +86(0)592 2184792, 2188375

Fax: +86(0)592 2180256

Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn

Website: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn