Application Deadline: April 10, 2026.
LOCATION: China
Xiamen University set up its own scholarships for international students studying in degree programs. Scholarship awardees will have their tuition fees covered. Moreover, monthly living allowances will be provided to outstanding postgraduates in accordance with the standards of Chinese Government Scholarships.
ELIGIBILITY:
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements:
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 30 by September 1st, 2026, be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
Master’s Requirements:
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 45 (as of September 1, 2026), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Applicants should be a graduating student of an undergraduate’s program or hold a Bachelor’s Degree or above.
Doctoral Requirements:
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 50 (as of September 1, 2026), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Applicants should be a graduating student of a master’s program or hold a Master’s Degree or above.
General Requirements:
Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
Programs in Humanities, Economics, Management, Law, Arts: HSK 5 with a score of 210 or better (Applicants for the major in Chinese Language, please refer to the website of Overseas Education College directly for the HSK requirements.)
Programs in Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and Physical Education: HSK 4 with a score of 210 or better
TOEFL iBT Certificate: an overall minimum score of 80 (XMU’s DI Code for TOEFL is C310
OR an IELTS Academic Certificate: an overall minimum score of 6.0
OR the English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from the high school where English is the primary language of instruction.
OR other equivalent English proficiency certificates recognized by XMU
Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement.
BENEFIT:
The Xiamen University International Students Scholarship is offered in first and second class categories;
Bachelor’s: Tuition fees only
Master’s:
First Class: Tuition fees only
Second Class: Tuition fees plus ¥3,000 monthly stipend
PhD:
First Class: Tuition fees only
Second Class: Tuition fees plus ¥3,000 monthly stipend
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