Xiamen · East China
厦门大学
Xiamen University
Seaside university in Xiamen with one of China's most admired campuses and strengths in economics, accounting, chemistry and marine sciences.
Key facts
- Location
- Xiamen, Fujian · East China
- Recognition
- Project 985, Project 211, Double First-Class
- Teaching languages
- Chinese, English (some programs)
- Intakes
- Spring (February/March), Fall (September)
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Accepts CSC scholarship students
- Tuition (bachelor's)
- ¥24,000–90,000 per year
Tuition and deadlines
| Program | Tuition per year (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Chinese language program | ¥26,000 |
| Bachelor's | ¥24,000–90,000 |
| Master's | ¥26,000–45,000 |
From the 2027 brochures. Bachelor's: 24,000 humanities, 26,000 sciences, medicine and others (Chinese-taught); English-taught MBBS 38,000; English-taught design programs 90,000. Master's: 26,000/30,000 Chinese-taught, 39,000/45,000 English-taught; Sino-foreign joint programs cost 120,000–172,000 and are not in the range. Language program 13,000 per semester. Application fee 400 CNY.
Application windows
1 Dec 2026 – 20 Feb 2027
Bachelor's and master's, 2027 entry — CSC Type B
by 30 Apr 2027
Bachelor's and master's, 2027 entry — Fujian Government and XMU freshman scholarships
by 31 May 2027
Bachelor's and master's, 2027 entry — self-funded
30 Dec 2026
Chinese language program, spring 2027 semester
Checked 24 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages and brochures (sources at right). Fees and dates can change each year; confirm on the official site before you apply.
Known for
Economics & Finance · Business & Management · Natural Sciences
Scholarships you can apply for
All scholarships →Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China's flagship full scholarship for international students. It waives tuition, provides on-campus housing and a monthly stipend, and includes comprehensive medical insurance.
Provincial & Municipal Government Scholarships
Many provinces and cities fund international students at their local universities. Awards range from partial tuition waivers to full packages with a living allowance.
University Scholarships
Most universities that admit international students run their own scholarships, from first-year tuition waivers to merit awards for continuing students with strong grades.
How to apply
- 1Check programs and deadlines on the official website.
- 2Prepare your documents — see the checklist.
- 3Apply for scholarships at the same time; CSC deadlines are often earlier than admission deadlines.
- 4After admission, apply for your student visa.