Xiamen University Scholarship for New International Students

I. Introduction

Established in 2006, the scholarship selects outstanding undergraduate, master’s and doctoral applicants annually for tuition exemption: 4 years for doctoral, 2 or 3 for master’s, and 4 or 5 for undergraduate students. Outstanding master’s and doctoral recipients also receive monthly allowances following Chinese Government Scholarship standards. Annual assessment determines continuation.

II. Eligibility

1. Non-Chinese citizenship and good health.
2. Qualifications and age:
   • Undergraduate: graduating high school students or high school qualification and above, no older than 25.
   • Master’s: graduating undergraduates or undergraduate qualification and above, no older than 40.
   • Doctoral: graduating master’s students or master’s qualification and above, no older than 45.

III. Programs

1. English-taught undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs develop advanced international talent with subject foundations and understanding of Chinese society and culture. Details: .
2. Most undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs are Chinese-taught. Programs and Courses: .

IV. Duration

Undergraduate programs and scholarships: 4 or 5 academic years. Master’s: 2 or 3 academic years. Doctoral: 4 academic years.

V. Places: 24, comprising 8 doctoral, 11 master’s and 5 undergraduate students.

VI. Coverage

Master’s and doctoral awards have first and second classes; undergraduates have no first class. First-class awards waive tuition and pay RMB 3,500/month for doctoral and RMB 3,000/month for master’s students, following Chinese Government standards. Second-class awards waive tuition for 4 doctoral years, 2 or 3 master’s years, or 4 or 5 undergraduate years.

Category	First class	Places	Second class	Places	Total
Doctoral	Tuition exemption; RMB 3,500/month	3	Tuition exemption	5	8
Master’s	Tuition exemption; RMB 3,000/month	3	Tuition exemption	8	11
Undergraduate	Not offered	None	Tuition exemption	5	5

Annual review follows Chinese Government Scholarship assessment methods. Passing allows continued funding; failure cancels eligibility.

VII. Dates: February 1-April 30, 2018.

VIII. Procedure

Applicants qualify for scholarship selection only after applying to a relevant program and being admitted.

1. Complete the scholarship application form.
2. Apply at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application/, then download and print the automatically generated international admission form.
3. Mail the documents required in the 2018 international undergraduate/master’s/doctoral prospectus, together with both forms, to arrive at the Admissions Office by the deadline. China Post EMS is recommended for domestic deliveries. Address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China; postal code 361005; telephone +86 (0)592 2184792.

Keep telephone/mobile contact available and regularly check email and application accounts; the office contacts applicants as needed.

IX. Selection and Results

Priority for outstanding SAT, IB, GCE A-level or UEC undergraduate applicants, and postgraduate applicants from renowned universities, exchange partners or with senior professor/expert recommendations. Experts consider results, language, academic ability, research and supervisors’ opinions and select candidates for university leadership approval.

Results are expected in mid-June 2018 on the international admissions website. Recipients are emailed, then sent Admission Notices and Visa Application Forms for Study in China JW202 promptly.

X. Contacts

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