Xiamen University scholarship for new international students

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Who can apply

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Country of study: China
Accepted nationalities: All except: China
Degree already heldRequired: Secondary school diploma, Bachelor’s and Master’s
Target level: Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study: All fields

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid: Tuition
Application fee: CN¥400

Dates

Applications open: 1 December 2026 at 00:00 GMT+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Applications close: 30 April 2027 (Asia/Shanghai)
Results announced: The outcome of application will be published on the application system in June or July.
Studies start: Time of enrolment: Autumn, usually in September.

Application steps

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Step 1: Submit an online admission application to Xiamen University and pay the application fee
With whom
You (the applicant)
By when
30 April 2027 (Asia/Shanghai) — Before 30 April 2027
Documents to provide
A scanned copy of the first page of the passport
The degree certificate (or certificate of expected graduation) and the academic transcripts
The language proficiency certificate
Letters of recommendation
The personal statement
Official link
Open the official page (opens in a new tab)
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Step 2: Complete the online scholarship application and upload the scanned scholarship application form
With whom
You (the applicant)
By when
30 April 2027 (Asia/Shanghai) — Before 30 April 2027
Documents to provide
The Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarships, completed in Chinese or English and signed by the applicant
Official link
Open the official page (opens in a new tab)

Where to apply

Xiamen University (opens in a new tab) · Xiamen University New International Students Scholarships

Official title (in English): 2027 Xiamen University New International Students Scholarships

Edition 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website

Official website of Xiamen University: application.xmu.edu.cn

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Information backed: Accepted nationalities
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 30 by September 1st, 2027, be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Undergraduate_Students.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Degree already held
(1) Bachelor's programs: hold a high school diploma or above and be under the age of 25; (2) Master's programs: hold a bachelor's degree or above and be under the age of 40; (3) Doctoral programs: hold a master's degree or above and be under the age of 45.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Xiamen_University_Scholarships.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Applications close
VI. Application Period: Dec. 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Xiamen_University_Scholarships.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Applications open
VI. Application Period: Dec. 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Xiamen_University_Scholarships.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Results announced
The outcome of application will be published on the application system in June or July.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Studies start
Time of enrolment: Autumn, usually in September.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: dates.timezone
Applicable to XMU Online Application System, Beijing Time (GMT +08:00), late applications will not be considered.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Application fee
Application Fee RMB 400 (payable upon signing up online; non-refundable)
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Tuition
Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition exemption.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Xiamen_University_Scholarships.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Kind of funding
Recipients will be awarded full or partial tuition exemption.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Xiamen_University_Scholarships.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Step 1
Applicants should apply through XMU Online Application System for international students and pay the application fee:
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Students.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026
Information backed: Step 2
Applicants shall complete online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and upload the scan copy of Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarships.
admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/Xiamen_University_Scholarships.htm (opens in a new tab)Consulted on 1 November 2026

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