Xiamen University New International Students Scholarships 2026
Xiamen University (XMU), founded in 1921 by renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee, was the first Chinese university established by an overseas Chinese person.
XMU has long been listed among China’s leading universities on the national 211 Project, 985 Project and Double First-Class Initiative, which have been launched by the Chinese government to support selected universities in achieving world-class standing.
Nestled snugly between green hills and the blue sea, XMU is renowned as one of the most beautiful universities around the world for its excellent education facilities and beautiful environment.
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the Xiamen University International Students Scholarships 2026.
In 2006, XMU 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.
Overview
- Type: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD Scholarships
- Country to study: China
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Scholarship, ¥36,000 Stipend per year
- Deadline: April 10, 2026
Eligibility Criteria for the Xiamen University New International Students Scholarships 2026
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.
Masters 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.
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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
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TOEFL iBT Certificate: an overall minimum score of 80 (XMU’s DI Code for TOEFL is C310
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OR an IELTS Academic Certificate: an overall minimum score of 6.0
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OR the English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from the high school where English is the primary language of instruction.
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OR other equivalent English proficiency certificates recognized by XMU
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Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement
Scholarship PerksÂ
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
Application Documents for the Xiamen University New International Students Scholarships 2026
- Application Form
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelors/ Diploma Certificate (Masters)
- Personal Statement
- Birth Certificate
- CV
- Three letters of recommendation
- No criminal record
- Physical Examination Record for Inbound Travelers
- HSK Chinese Language Certificate
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
Applications Guidelines for the Xiamen University New International Students Scholarships 2026
- Complete online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and upload the scan copy of Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarships (https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1141/1747.htm)
- Submit a complete set of application materials. Forged or incomplete application materials will be rejected.
- Check their email and online application account regularly as XMU’s Admissions Office will contact them when necessary.