Xiamen University

985 Project • 211 Project • Double First-Class University

Xiamen, China

Xiamen University

211

National Key University

985

World-Class University

#20

Alumni Association Ranking

#24

Soft Science Ranking

Xiamen University (XMU), founded in 1921 by the renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Tan Kah Kee, is a comprehensive national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China. It is designated as a "Double First-Class" university and is part of the "985 Project" and "211 Project". The university is located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, with three campuses: Siming, Xiang'an, and Zhangzhou. The campus is known for its beautiful environment and is often referred to as "one of the most beautiful universities in China".Show More

Campuses

The Siming Campus is adjacent to Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University Baicheng Beach, the Xiang'an Campus is a modern graduate education base, and the Zhangzhou Campus houses Tan Kah Kee College. Each of the three campuses has its unique characteristics, providing students with excellent learning environments.

Siming Campus

Xiang'an Campus

Zhangzhou Campus

Location

No. 422, Siming South Road, Siming District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

Nearby

Located in Siming District, Xiamen, adjacent to Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University Baicheng Beach, the campus has a beautiful environment. There are multiple shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment facilities nearby, making life convenient.

Getting Here

Approximately 30 minutes drive from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), and about 20 minutes drive from Xiamen Railway Station. There are multiple bus stops on campus, making transportation convenient.

Faculties

The Siming Campus houses most of Xiamen University's colleges, covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and information science. Major colleges include the School of Economics, School of Management, Law School, School of Humanities, School of Journalism and Communication, School of Foreign Languages, School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physics and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Life Sciences, College of Oceanography and Earth Sciences, and School of Information Science and Technology.

Introduction

The Siming Campus is Xiamen University's main campus, located in Siming District, Xiamen, adjacent to Nanputuo Temple and Xiamen University Baicheng Beach. The campus has a beautiful environment and rich history. It features iconic Tan Kah Kee architectural style, combining Chinese and Western elements in an elegant and classical manner. The campus houses modern libraries, student activity centers, sports facilities, and multiple research centers, serving as the primary learning venue for students in humanities, social sciences, engineering, and natural sciences.

Season	Months	Temperature
Spring	March - May	18-26°C
Summer	June - August	26-32°C
Autumn	September - November	20-28°C
Winter	December - February	12-20°C

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Xiamen (XMN)

About MYR400-900 (direct flight, about 3 hours 50 minutes)

Location

Xiang'an South Road, Xiang'an District, Xiamen, Fujian Province, China

Nearby

Located in Xiang'an District, Xiamen, this is Xiamen University's new campus with a beautiful and quiet environment. There are multiple shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment facilities nearby, suitable for student life.

Getting Here

Approximately 40 minutes drive from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), and about 35 minutes drive from Xiamen Railway Station. Campus transportation is convenient with multiple bus routes.

Faculties

The Xiang'an Campus houses some of Xiamen University's colleges, including the School of Medicine, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, School of Life Sciences, College of the Environment and Ecology, College of Oceanography and Earth Sciences, School of Aerospace Engineering, School of Energy, and School of Information Science and Technology. The campus features modern teaching facilities and laboratories.

Introduction

The Xiang'an Campus is Xiamen University's new campus, located in Xiang'an District, Xiamen. With a planned area of 3,645 acres, it is larger than the main campus and has completed over 700,000 square meters of construction. The campus is primarily used for graduate education and some undergraduate teaching. It features a beautiful and quiet environment with advanced and well-equipped facilities, serving as an important base for Xiamen University's future development.

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Xiamen (XMN)

About MYR400-900 (direct flight, about 3 hours 50 minutes)

Location

China Merchants Economic and Technological Development Zone, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province, China

Nearby

Located in Zhangzhou, this is Xiamen University's third campus with a beautiful and quiet environment. There are multiple shopping centers, restaurants, and entertainment facilities nearby, suitable for student life.

Getting Here

Approximately 1 hour drive from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), and about 30 minutes drive from Zhangzhou Railway Station. Campus transportation is convenient with multiple bus routes.

Faculties

The Zhangzhou Campus mainly houses Tan Kah Kee College (an independent college), providing undergraduate education. The campus features modern teaching facilities and a beautiful campus environment.

Introduction

The Zhangzhou Campus is located in Longhai District, Zhangzhou, Fujian Province. The campus has a vast area with advanced facilities and primarily undertakes the training of some undergraduate students. The campus features a beautiful and quiet environment with modern teaching facilities and an excellent campus setting, providing students with good learning and living conditions.

Flights to/from Malaysia (Direct)

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) ↔ Xiamen (XMN)

About MYR400-900 (direct flight, about 3 hours 50 minutes)

Accommodation Details

Siming Campus

Double Room

¥1,050 – ¥1,950 /person/month

Xiang'an Campus

Suite-style Apartment (Double Room)

¥1,600 – ¥4,000 /person/month

Note: All rooms are equipped with shared facilities including laundry rooms, kitchens, and study areas.

Scholarship Details

Undergraduate Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A)

Living Allowance: ¥2,500/month, Full tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance coverage

Fujian Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship

¥30,000 (one-year funding)

Xiamen Chen Jiageng Scholarship

¥50,000/year

Xiamen University International Student Freshman Scholarship

First Prize: Tuition waiver + Living allowance

Second Prize: Tuition waiver

Master's Scholarships

Chinese Government Scholarship (Type A)

¥3,000/month, Full tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and insurance coverage

International Chinese Language Teacher Scholarship

¥3,000/month, Tuition, accommodation, and comprehensive insurance

Fujian Provincial Government Foreign Student Scholarship

¥40,000 (one-year funding)

Xiamen Chen Jiageng Scholarship

¥60,000/year

Xiamen University International Student Freshman Scholarship

First Prize: Tuition waiver + Living allowance (Master's: ¥3,000/month)

Second Prize: Tuition waiver

Living Costs Estimation

Based on guidelines from China's Ministry of Education and official estimates. All three campuses of Xiamen University are located in Fujian Province with similar living costs, though specific expenses vary depending on individual lifestyle.

Siming Campus

Accommodation (monthly)

¥1,050-¥1,950 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (monthly)

¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0

Transportation (monthly)

¥200-¥400 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (monthly)

¥150-¥250 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (monthly)

¥500-¥800 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Costs

¥2,700-¥4,600 MYR 0

*Adjacent to Nanputuo Temple, by Baicheng Beach

Xiang'an Campus

Accommodation (monthly)

¥1,600-¥4,000 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (monthly)

¥800-¥1,200 MYR 0

Transportation (monthly)

¥200-¥400 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (monthly)

¥150-¥250 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (monthly)

¥500-¥800 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Costs

¥3,250-¥6,650 MYR 0

*3,645 acres planned area, graduate education base

Zhangzhou Campus

Accommodation (monthly)

¥1,200-¥2,000 MYR 0

Food & Groceries (monthly)

¥700-¥1,000 MYR 0

Transportation (monthly)

¥150-¥300 MYR 0

Utilities & Bills (monthly)

¥120-¥200 MYR 0

Personal & Leisure (monthly)

¥400-¥700 MYR 0

Total Monthly Living Costs

¥2,570-¥4,200 MYR 0

*Tan Kah Kee College independent campus, beautiful environment

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