Xiamen University

About

Located in Xiamen, China, Xiamen University is a prestigious public research institution renowned for its picturesque coastal campus, founded by the overseas Chinese philanthropist Tan Kah Kee in 1921. The university is particularly celebrated for its academic excellence in economics, chemistry, marine sciences, business administration, and communication studies. For international students, the institution offers a vibrant and increasingly globalized environment, featuring a wide range of degree programs taught in English—particularly in international economics, business, and clinical medicine—alongside comprehensive Mandarin language courses. The dedicated Overseas Education College and International Students Office provide robust support infrastructure, assisting newcomers with visa processing, housing, and cultural integration. A distinctive characteristic that sets Xiamen University apart is its unique status as one of China's most beautiful campuses, nestled against green hills and overlooking the sea, providing a uniquely inspiring backdrop for global scholars.

Background

Xiamen University (XMU; 厦门大学) is a public university in Siming, Xiamen, Fujian, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. Founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee, a Chinese patriotic expatriate businessman in Singapore, the university has been perennially regarded as one of the top academic institutions in Southern China, with strengths in mathematics, chemistry, oceanography, economics, management, law, communication and political science. As of April 2023, over 45,000 students are enrolled at Xiamen University, including more than 21,000 undergraduates, over 19,000 master's students, and over 5,000 doctoral candidates. Xiamen University is proactive in international exchanges and collaboration. It has forged partnerships with 263 universities abroad and engages in substantial exchanges with 53 institutions. In July 2014, the groundwork for the Xiamen University Malaysia campus was initiated, marking it as the first Chinese university to pioneer an independent campus overseas.

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