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University application guide

How to apply to Xiamen University

厦门大学

Xiamen, Fujian, China

This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for Xiamen University. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.

Funding route on this profile

The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for Xiamen University. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.

Agency number recorded: 10384. Confirm it in the current Type B notice before submitting.

Application fee

The recorded application fee is CNY 400. 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.

Source-linked admission details

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. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026

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
Read 2026 Application Guide to Chinese Government Scholarship- University Program - Admissions Office of Xiamen University, published 29 December 2025

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 notice

CSC 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. 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. 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.

  3. 3

    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. 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.

  5. 5

    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.

See annotated portal walkthroughs

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 templates
How 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.

  1. 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.
  2. Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
  3. Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  1. Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
  2. 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.
  3. Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

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Official sources for this guide

The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.

Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.