Doctoral programmes at Xiamen University with scholarships
The 2027 Admission Guide for Doctoral Programs at Xiamen University targets international non-Chinese applicants holding a master's degree or currently completing one. Applications open from December 1, 2026, until May 31, 2027, depending on the funding category.
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Applicants of Chinese origin or non-Chinese descendants of Chinese citizens must follow special instructions on citizenship status, upload supporting documents, and undergo preliminary review and verification of citizenship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Foreign citizens of Chinese origin, including former Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship, as well as the non-Chinese descendants of present or former Chinese citizens, will have to follow the system instructions to fill in the basic information and upload the supporting documents based on the different citizenship status, and will be subject to a preliminary review of citizenship status by XMU during the admission stage and to verification of citizenship by the entry and exit administration department of China’s public security authorities.
The real funding
What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.
Partly paid
Tuition
Dates
Applications open
1 December 2026 at 00:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Applications close
20 February 2027 (Asia/Shanghai)Chinese Government Scholarships and PhD Fellowship under the China Studies Program
Other deadlines
30 April 2027 (Asia/Shanghai)Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship, Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship of XMU, Xiamen University Scholarship for New Students
31 May 2027 (Asia/Shanghai)Self-funded applicants
Results announced
June or July
Studies start
Autumn, usually in September
Application steps
The steps are not specified yet. Follow the official page.
1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 50 (as of September 1, 2027), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 50 (as of September 1, 2027), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Foreign citizens of Chinese origin, including former Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship, as well as the non-Chinese descendants of present or former Chinese citizens, will have to follow the system instructions to fill in the basic information and upload the supporting documents based on the different citizenship status, and will be subject to a preliminary review of citizenship status by XMU during the admission stage and to verification of citizenship by the entry and exit administration department of China’s public security authorities.
Apr. 30, 2027 Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship of XMU Xiamen University Scholarship for New students
XMU offers the university scholarships of first, second and third prizes. Each year, a number of undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students are selected from applicants. Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition exemption.
For applicants who pass the verification of qualifications, the relevant colleges or schools will conduct academic assessment, including evaluation of the application documents as well as a remote interview or written examination of the applicant.
