Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Xiamen University. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.
Use the application link in your program's current official notice. Universities change systems, and some routes accept email or paper documents. If a link fails, check the university's international admissions website or contact its admissions office.
2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Xiamen University's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Application dates
Official notice checked October 2, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeCGSIS agency number
10384
Confirm inside CGSISLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 1,500–2,500 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application guide opens online registration March 1, 2026. For March 2027 one-semester study, applicants must submit by October 31, 2026; recommending institutions and XMU review by November 10, 2026. That non-degree route is open as of October 2. Its dates do not extend the closed 2026 degree admission windows. Requirements differ by track; one-semester Chinese education requires HSK 3 at 180 plus HSKK.
For Xiamen University, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed September 14, 2026.
Fee note: Xiamen University's official Costs page under Admissions states "I. Application Fee: RMB 400 for long-term students (payable upon online application)." The 2026 Master's and Doctoral admission guides repeat the requirement that "Applicants should apply through XMU Online Application System for international students at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and pay the application fee." The figure is charged once at the point of online application and is separate from tuition, which the same Costs page lists at RMB 24,000 to 26,000 per academic year for Chinese-medium undergraduate programs and higher for English-medium programs.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application guide opens online registration March 1, 2026. For March 2027 one-semester study, applicants must submit by October 31, 2026; recommending institutions and XMU review by November 10, 2026. That non-degree route is open as of October 2. Its dates do not extend the closed 2026 degree admission windows. Requirements differ by track; one-semester Chinese education requires HSK 3 at 180 plus HSKK.
Recorded CSC agency number; confirm it in the current CSC call: 10384
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Xiamen University
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Chinese Government Scholarship - Type A, Bilateral Program (中国政府奖学金国别双边项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship - University Program, Type B (中国政府奖学金高校研究生项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship Silk Road Program (丝绸之路中国政府奖学金项目)
- MOFCOM Scholarship (商务部奖学金)
- Marine Scholarship of China (中国政府海洋奖学金)
- ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (中国-东盟菁英奖学金)
- Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship (福建省政府奖学金)
- Xiamen University Scholarships for New International Students (厦门大学国际学生新生奖学金)
- XMU Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship (厦门大学可持续海岸带发展奖学金)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- China Studies Program Ph.D. Fellowships (China Studies Program 博士奖学金)
- Xiamen Tan Kah Kee Scholarship (陈嘉庚奖学金)
How to apply to Xiamen University
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: CSC portal → university portal
CSC Type B
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for 2027
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for 2027
2027 dates unconfirmed · Eligible CSC university programs
This source concerns a previous intake. A dated 2027 opening or closing has not been verified. Projected from the previous December–February application period; eligible programs are defined in the scholarship notice.
Previous intake noticeCSC university program; eligible majors only
Submit CSC Type B, download and sign the form, then upload its scan with your XMU application. Postgraduate applicants also need the supervisor's pre-acceptance letter stamped by the college, uploaded to both systems.
Reference: 2026 intake procedure. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Xiamen University's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the CSC application
Use the application type, agency number, degree level, and submission order stated in the current call. A university-hosted place may use Type B; an embassy-nominated place may use Type A. Do not select a route or reuse a prior-cycle code unless the current notice confirms it.
Open CSC portal - 4
Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
- Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
University agency number on record: 10384. For Type B, match it to Xiamen University in CSC. Type A uses your dispatching authority's number instead.
Open CSC application systemCSC scholarship application systemCosts and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Application feeCNY 400Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costs
View cost sourceTuitionCNY 24,000–26,000 / year (Chinese); CNY 38,000 MBBS; CNY 90,000 English designUndergraduate programs; different programs have different rates Reference: 2026 intake.
View cost sourceAccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteed
View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 1,500–2,500 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.
University background, academic strengths and sources
Founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee, Xiamen University is a Project 211, Project 985 and Double First-Class university in Xiamen, Fujian. Fields listed on this profile include School of Economics, School of Management, College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, School of Law. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.
Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee.
Fields to research include Chemistry, Marine Science and Oceanography, Economics and Finance, Statistics, Ecology and Life Sciences. Check their current international availability, degree level and teaching language in the official programme catalogue.
Recent cycles offered around 50 Type B awards pending CSC approval, but XMU does not publish the matched applicant total needed for a probability estimate. The current route requires a pre-acceptance letter signed by the supervisor and stamped by the college, so allow time for that required process and upload it to both systems as instructed. Use the programme-specific verified admission calendar; historical closing months do not establish a future deadline.
Xiamen has a mild subtropical maritime climate, warm humid summers with a typhoon season and gentle winters. CSC Path estimates CNY 1,800-2,600 per month for personal expenses, excluding housing. Housing charges, room availability and any scholarship support depend on the selected route. Use the source-linked calendar and fee record for application dates and charges.
Recorded CGSIS Agency Number
10384
Confirm the application route and agency number in the current official notice before submitting in CGSIS.
University profile
Xiamen University is based in Xiamen, Fujian.
English-taught programs
Xiamen University offers English-medium master's and doctoral programs in fields including economics, management, chemistry, marine science, and international relations, with IELTS or TOEFL evidence expected for English-taught study.
Featured departments & majors
City snapshot
- Climate:
- Xiamen: mild subtropical maritime climate, warm humid summers with a typhoon season and gentle winters.
- Living costs:
- CSC Path estimate: CNY 1,800-2,600 per month for personal expenses. Housing costs and scholarship coverage depend on the selected route.
- Student life:
- A garden-like campus beside the beach with a long-established international community, an island-city setting, and convenient BRT and metro links.
Scholarship records for Xiamen University
13 funding entries are recorded. Browse by route first, then open the full sourced list when you need the exact award name.
View all recorded scholarship names
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Chinese Government Scholarship - Type A, Bilateral Program (中国政府奖学金国别双边项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship - University Program, Type B (中国政府奖学金高校研究生项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship Silk Road Program (丝绸之路中国政府奖学金项目)
- MOFCOM Scholarship (商务部奖学金)
- Marine Scholarship of China (中国政府海洋奖学金)
- ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (中国-东盟菁英奖学金)
- Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship (福建省政府奖学金)
- Xiamen University Scholarships for New International Students (厦门大学国际学生新生奖学金)
- XMU Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship (厦门大学可持续海岸带发展奖学金)
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship (国际中文教师奖学金)
- China Studies Program Ph.D. Fellowships (China Studies Program 博士奖学金)
- Xiamen Tan Kah Kee Scholarship (陈嘉庚奖学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Xiamen, Fujian: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.
Check the current CSC award terms
Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at Xiamen University. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
18 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: International student admission at Xiamen University for the 2026 intake: CSC agency number, all published application windows, application fee, tuition and other costs, scholarship names, quotas and values, and entry requirements as published on admissions.xmu.edu.cn.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- CSC agency number
- Xiamen University's CSC agency number is 10384, stated verbatim in the 2026 Application Guide to Chinese Government Scholarship-University Program: "Program Category: Type B; Agency No. of XMU: 10384".
- Scholarship
- The 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship University Program (Type B) application period ran 1 December 2025 to 15 February 2026, with approximately 50 places pending China Scholarship Council approval.
- Tuition
- The 2026 CSC University Program award covers tuition, a free university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, comprehensive medical insurance of CNY 800 per person per year, and a monthly stipend of CNY 2,500 for undergraduates, CNY 3,000 for master's students and CNY 3,500 for doctoral students.
- Scholarship
- The Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship for 2026 ran 1 December 2025 to 10 April 2026 with about 20 new places, awarding RMB 30,000 per year for bachelor's, RMB 40,000 per year for master's and RMB 50,000 per year for doctoral students, for a duration of one year and renewable on review.
- Tuition
- The Xiamen University Scholarship for New International Students for 2026 ran 1 December 2025 to 10 April 2026, with first-class awards covering tuition plus a living allowance of RMB 3,000 per month for master's and RMB 3,500 per month for doctoral students, and second-class awards covering tuition only, across quotas of 5 bachelor's, 3 first-class and 8 second-class master's, and 3 first-class and 5 second-class doctoral places.
- Scholarship
- The XMU Sustainable Coastal Development Scholarship is a full-ride award for ASEAN nationals in ocean-related master's and doctoral programs, with 2026 quotas of 1 doctoral and 3 master's places marked to be confirmed.
- Scholarship
- The Xiamen Tan Kah Kee Scholarship is listed on the 2026 scholarships table as suspended.
- Application fee
- The application fee is RMB 400 for long-term students, payable upon online application, as stated on the Admissions Office Costs page.
- Tuition
- Annual tuition is 24,000 to 26,000 CNY for Chinese-medium undergraduate common programs, 26,000 CNY for the Chinese Language undergraduate program, 38,000 CNY for the English-medium MBBS, 90,000 CNY for English-medium design programs, 26,000 to 30,000 CNY for Chinese-medium master's common programs, 39,000 to 45,000 CNY for English-medium international master's programs, 30,000 CNY for the Master of International Chinese Language Education, 30,000 to 34,000 CNY for Chinese-medium doctoral programs and 42,000 to 55,000 CNY for English-medium international doctoral programs.
- Accommodation
- Accommodation on Siming campus is RMB 35 to 65 per bed per day in two-person rooms, RMB 1,600 to 4,000 per academic year per person on Xiang'an campus and RMB 1,100 to 1,200 per academic year per person on Zhangzhou campus; medical insurance is RMB 800 per year and course materials RMB 400 to 700 per academic year.
- Scholarship
- Chinese Government Scholarship Type A (Bilateral Program) applications run January to April through the education office of the Chinese embassy, the MOFCOM Scholarship January to May through the embassy's Economic and Commercial Counsellor's Office, and the ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship January to April through national focal points; XMU is not the handling agent for these.
- Entry requirements
- XMU's 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship Type B route requires applicants to submit the CSC application form from studyinchina.csc.edu.cn and a second application at application.xmu.edu.cn, and postgraduate applicants must upload a supervisor pre-acceptance letter signed by the supervisor and stamped by the college.
- Language requirement
- Eligibility published by XMU requires non-Chinese citizenship and good health, with age limits of under 25 or under 30 for bachelor's, under 35 for master's and under 40 for doctoral study depending on the scholarship, IELTS Academic 6.0 or an English-medium instruction certificate for master's applicants, and HSK band 3 or above for the Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship.
- Tuition notes
- Published on the Admissions Office Costs page in CNY per academic year and repeated in the 2026 admission guides. Chinese-medium undergraduate common programs cost 24,000 for liberal arts and 26,000 for science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, law and arts; the Chinese Language undergraduate program at the Overseas Education College costs 26,000; the English-medium MBBS costs 38,000 and the English-medium Visual Communication Design, Environmental Design and Digital Media Art programs cost 90,000. Chinese-medium master's common programs cost 26,000 and 30,000 by discipline; English-medium international master's programs cost 39,000 and 45,000; the Master of International Chinese Language Education costs 30,000. Chinese-medium doctoral common programs cost 30,000 and 34,000, and English-medium international doctoral programs 42,000 and 55,000. Visiting general scholars pay 24,000 to 26,000 in Chinese and 32,000 to 34,000 in English; senior scholars 26,000 to 30,000 in Chinese and 39,000 to 45,000 in English; the Chinese Language Program over six months costs 26,000. Doctoral students receive a tuition waiver in the fourth academic year and the 2026 guides add that this waiver applies to the fourth year.
- Application dates — official notice audit
- The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application guide opens online registration March 1, 2026. For March 2027 one-semester study, applicants must submit by October 31, 2026; recommending institutions and XMU review by November 10, 2026. That non-degree route is open as of October 2. Its dates do not extend the closed 2026 degree admission windows. Requirements differ by track; one-semester Chinese education requires HSK 3 at 180 plus HSKK. Source: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/cn/info/1063/2282.htm
- 2026 CSCA scope
- CSCA is an undergraduate requirement in the 2026 bachelor guide; do not apply it to master’s or doctoral entry. ICLTS andType A scholarship procedures have separate submission schedules. Source: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Scholarships/International_Chinese_Language_Teachers_Scholars.htm; https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/cn/info/1019/2036.htm
- Recorded route dates — 2026/27 self-funded and degree scholarship dates
- XMU’s Chinese 2026 undergraduate admissions guide explicitly scopes its table to degree applicants using the XMU application system, Beijing time: CSC Type B through Feb 15; Fujian provincial, suspended Tan Kah Kee and XMU New Student scholarship through Apr 10; self-funded through May 10. SCD guide independently gives Dec 1 2025–Apr 10 2026. These dates have all passed. Official admissions listings still show 2026 guides; no 2027 degree guide was found in this pass. These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/cn/info/1019/2036.htm; https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1061/1892.htm
- Recorded route dates — China Studies Program PhD fellowship deadlines and coverage
- Official XMU 2026 fellowship guide describes Joint Research PhD Fellowship and PhD in China Fellowship; XMU system deadline Feb 15, 2026, external CSP system deadline Feb 28, 2026. Award covers tuition, living costs, travel and research support subject to programme details. These dates retain the notice’s recorded cycle; they are not a new application forecast. Source: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1061/3489.htm
Source: 2026 Application Guide to Chinese Government Scholarship- University Program - Admissions Office of Xiamen University, published 29 December 2025. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
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Official websiteXiamen University CSC scholarship FAQ
Is the supervisor pre-acceptance letter mandatory at Xiamen University?
Yes, for postgraduate CSC applicants. XMU's official Type B guide requires a pre-acceptance letter signed by your intended supervisor and stamped by the college, uploaded to both the XMU system and the CSC portal. This makes early professor outreach essential: without a willing supervisor, your application is effectively incomplete.
How many CSC Type B scholarships does Xiamen University award?
Fields to research include Chemistry, Marine Science and Oceanography, Economics and Finance, Statistics, Ecology and Life Sciences. The exact programme catalogue determines current availability; a scholarship’s own notice controls its eligibility and benefits.
What stipend and benefits does the CSC scholarship provide at XMU?
The scholarship covers full tuition and university accommodation, provides comprehensive medical insurance, and pays a monthly stipend of roughly CNY 3,000 for master's students and CNY 3,500 for doctoral students under current national standards. Results are usually announced in July or August. Confirm current figures in the latest XMU admission notice.
Can I study economics or management in English at Xiamen University?
Yes. XMU is unusually strong in economics, finance, and statistics for a Chinese university, and it has long run English-medium graduate options in these and other fields. Program lists change annually, so check the current English-taught catalog on the XMU admissions site and confirm language requirements with your target college.
Does Xiamen University accept CSC Type B applications?
Xiamen University appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at Xiamen University fully funded?
A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Xiamen University will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.
What is the application deadline for Xiamen University?
The latest official information checked October 2, 2026 says: The 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship application guide opens online registration March 1, 2026. For March 2027 one-semester study, applicants must submit by October 31, 2026; recommending institutions and XMU review by November 10, 2026. That non-degree route is open as of October 2. Its dates do not extend the closed 2026 degree admission windows. Requirements differ by track; one-semester Chinese education requires HSK 3 at 180 plus HSKK. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Xiamen University on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Xiamen University in Xiamen, Fujian include School of Economics, School of Management, College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, School of Law. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.
Does Xiamen University charge an application fee?
Xiamen University's official Costs page under Admissions states "I. Application Fee: RMB 400 for long-term students (payable upon online application)." The 2026 Master's and Doctoral admission guides repeat the requirement that "Applicants should apply through XMU Online Application System for international students at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and pay the application fee." The figure is charged once at the point of online application and is separate from tuition, which the same Costs page lists at RMB 24,000 to 26,000 per academic year for Chinese-medium undergraduate programs and higher for English-medium programs.
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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