Xiamen University

Introduction

In 1921, Mr. Tan Kah Kee, a well-known patriotic overseas Chinese leader, founded Xiamen University （XMU）, which was the first university to be founded by an overseas Chinese in the history of modern Chinese education. XMU has long been listed among China’s leading universities on the national "211 Project" and "985 Project" which ensure privileged support for its sustainable and strategic development. Xiamen University Malaysia Campus is the first overseas branch campus established by a prestigious Chinese university. Nestled snugly between green hills and the blue sea, XMU is renowned as China’s "most beautiful university" for its excellent education facilities and beautiful environment. Forever inspired by the motto “Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection”, XMU has been dedicated to producing high-caliber talents with integrity, thereby making great contributions to the prosperity of the country, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and the progress of mankind in general. XMU is increasingly becoming an internationally acclaimed world-class university.

Ranking

Medical Rank in China: 43
QS: 431-440 QS（MEDICINE）: 401-450
TIMES: 401-500

Undergraduate programs in English

MBBS: 6 YEARS, 60 seats.

Graduate Programs

Master（Chinese-medium） : Physiology/Microbiology/Immunology/Pathology and Pathophysiology/Neurosciences/Internal Medicine/Pediatrics/Neurology/Imagining and Nuclear Medicine/Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics/Surgery/Gynaecology/Ophthalmology/Otorhinolaryngology/Oncology/Rehabilitation Medicine and Physical Therapy/Anaesthesiology/Acupuncture and Tuina of Chinese Medicine/Pharmacology/Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Analysis/Pharmacology/Public health/Epidemiology and Health Statistics/Occupational and Environmental Hygiene/Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health/Hygiene Toxicology/Social Medicine and Health Management

Doctorate（English-medium） :  Physiology

Application requirements and documents

Undergraduate requirement :

• Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 30, be in good health, and possess a valid passport.
• Applicants should have a high school diploma with a satisfactory academic performance.

Documents :

• Application Form for International Students
• High school diploma （a notarized copy in English or Chinese）.
• Academic transcripts for high school study. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized translation in Chinese or English.
• A photocopy of Chinese （HSK） or English Proficiency Certificate or medium-of-instruction certificate.
• A self-introduction video clip.
  The video clip should be five to ten minutes long and include your self–introduction and a description of your hobby, extra-curricular activities, your view of China and Xiamen University, your study plan in China. The introduction should be delivered in Chinese. Applicants for MBBS program are expected to deliver it in English.
  How to submit : Compress and save the video clip in the rar. format, and then submit it in online application. Alternatively, save it in a disk （or USB Flash Disk） and post it with other required application documents to the Admissions Office of Xiamen University. Please mark the applicant’s name and nationality on the disk.
• A letter of recommendation in Chinese or English from applicants’ high school.
• Personal statement （minimum 800 words） in Chinese, which should include a self-introduction, a description of your educational experience, your motivations for studying in China and your study plan. Applicants for MBBS　program are expected to deliver it in English.
• A photocopy of your valid personal passport with a minimum of one year before its expiration.
• A photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in Chinese or English.
• A Statement of Financial Support certifying that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover his or her tuition, accommodation and living expenses.

Graduate requirement

Master: （1） Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 45 at the time of applying, be in good health, and possess a valid passport. （2） Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree or above

Doctorate: （1） Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens under the age of 50 at the time of applying, be in good health, and possess a valid passport. （2） Applicants should hold a master's degree.

Documents :

• Application Form for International Students
• Master's and Bachelor’s degree certificate （notarized copy in English or Chinese）.
• Academic transcripts relating to master's and bachelor’s study. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must be accompanied by notarized translation in Chinese or English.
• Study or research plan （minimum 1,000 words） in Chinese or English.
• Two Letters of Recommendation signed by professors or associate professors, completed in Chinese or English.
• A photocopy of Chinese （HSK） or English Proficiency Certificate or medium-of-instruction certificate.
• A photocopy of your valid personal passport with a minimum of one year before its expiration.
• CV.
• A photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in Chinese or English. （The original is to be retained by the applicant.）
• A Statement of Financial Support certifying that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover his or her tuition, accommodation and living expenses. It should be accompanied by an employment certificate or income certificate and a photocopy of the financial sponsor’s valid passport. Applicants for scholarships are not exempt from this requirement.
• If applicants have published papers, the abstracts should be submitted in online application and enclosed during submission of their hard-copy documents.

Academic year :

First semester: September-Jan. or Feb.

Second semester: March- June or July.

Application Period :

February 1- June 1, 2018

Application Fee :

CNY 400

Tuition fee :

MBBS: CNY 38000/year
Master: CNY 30000/year
Doctorate: CNY 55000/year

Hostel fee :

Undergraduate : Double room: MBBS:CNY 1600/YEAR Others : CNY 2000/year
Masters : Double : CNY 2000/YEAR Security deposit : CNY 1000
Doctors : SINGLE ROOM: CNY 4000 Security deposit : CNY1000

Scholarship

CSC：Exempt from all the fees and provide living allowance CNY 2500/month。Jan.-Apr.
FGS : Exempt from tuition+accommodation+textbooks,1 year, Feb.1-May 15.
Xiamen University Freshman Scholarship: Exempt from tuition fee, till graduation, Feb.1- Apr.30.