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Xiamen University Scholarships for New International Students

Xiamen University offers scholarships for new international students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degrees. Funded by the university, awards cover tuition for all levels and include monthly living allowances (RMB 3,500 for doctoral, RMB 3,000 for master’s) for first-class postgraduate awardees only. Undergraduate students are eligible for tuition-only second-class awards. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health within age limits.

Provider

Xiamen University

Language

English

Deadline

Open

Overview

Xiamen University provides scholarships to new international students enrolled in undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral degree programs. First-class awards are available only for master’s and doctoral students and include both tuition coverage and a monthly living allowance. Second-class awards cover tuition only and are available for all three levels.

Coverage

First-class: tuition plus monthly living allowance of RMB 3,500 (doctoral) or RMB 3,000 (master’s). Second-class: full tuition coverage for up to 4 years (doctoral), 2–3 years (master’s), or 4–5 years (undergraduate). Undergraduate students are not eligible for first-class awards.

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health. Bachelor’s applicants must be under 25; master’s under 40; doctoral under 45. Bachelor’s applicants require a high school diploma; master’s applicants a bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants a master’s degree.

Application

Scholarship assessment follows admission. Applicants must apply via http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application, print the International Students Application Form and XMU Scholarship Form, and mail documents to the XMU Admissions Office at Fujian 361005. Contact: +86 (0)592 2184792.

Documents

Required documents include the completed application forms, passport copy, academic certificates and transcripts, language proficiency proof, study plan, and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners.

Contact

XMU Admissions Office, Fujian 361005; Tel: +86 (0)592 2184792.

Eligibility

notes

  • Applicants must be in good health.
  • Bachelor’s applicants need a high school diploma; master’s applicants a bachelor’s degree; doctoral applicants a master’s degree.
  • Awardees must pass an annual academic review to retain funding.

age limit

≤25 years old

age limits

  • Bachelor’s under 25; master’s under 40; doctoral under 45

nationality

Non-Chinese citizens

degree levels

Undergraduate
Master’s
Doctoral
bachelor
master
doctoral

Student Categories

bachelor
master
phd
doctoral

Benefits

  • First-class (master’s/doctoral): full tuition plus monthly living allowance of RMB 3,500 (doctoral) or RMB 3,000 (master’s)
  • Second-class: full tuition coverage (doctoral up to 4 years; master’s 2–3 years; undergraduate 4–5 years)
  • Living allowance
  • Tuition

Required Documents

  • Required documents include the completed application forms, passport copy, academic certificates and transcripts, language proficiency proof, study plan, and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners.

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