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Xiamen University Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship for Foreign Students

policy2026/06/10
I. Introduction to the Scholarship


To further promote international educational exchanges and cooperation in Fujian Province and foster the healthy development of overseas students studying in China, the Fujian Provincial Government has established the “Scholarship Program for Foreign Students” since 2012.


Among them, the “University Autonomous Enrollment Project for Foreign Students” is open to foreign undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students. Each university makes independent recommendations, with approximately 25 scholarships awarded annually, each covering one academic year. This scholarship includes tuition fees, dormitory expenses, and other related costs.


II. Applicant Qualifications


1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.


2. Educational and age requirements for applicants:


① Undergraduate: High school graduation or higher; no older than 30 years old.


② Master’s: Bachelor’s degree or higher; no older than 35 years old.


③ Doctoral: Master’s degree or higher; no older than 40 years old.


III. Majors Offered


1. English-taught undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs


To advance our university’s internationalization, we offer numerous English-taught undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs, aiming to cultivate high-caliber international talents who possess strong professional foundations as well as an understanding of Chinese society and culture.


For detailed information on English-taught programs, please click “English-Taught Programs”: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/ch/clist/17.html.


2. Chinese-taught undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs


Currently, most of our undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs are taught in Chinese. For detailed program information, please visit the “Programs” section on our International Student Admissions website:


http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/ch/clist/18.html.


IV. Application Period:


February 1–May 10, 2018


V. Application Procedure


Applicants to the “Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship Program for Foreign Students” must first apply to and be admitted by our university before becoming eligible for scholarship selection.


1. Eligible applicants should complete the “Application Form for the Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship Program for Foreign Students.”


2. Online application: Applicants log into the “Xiamen University International Student Online Application System” (http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application/) to complete the online registration and download/print the automatically generated “Xiamen University International Student Admission Application Form.”


3. Submission of application materials: Please send (or deliver) the materials required for admission to Xiamen University as listed in the “2018 Undergraduate/Master’s/Doctoral Admission Brochure,” along with the “Application Form for the Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship Program for Foreign Students” and the “Xiamen University International Student Admission Application Form,” to the Xiamen University Admissions Office before the aforementioned deadline.


If sending application materials from within China, it is recommended to use China Post EMS to ensure timely and accurate delivery to our office. (Address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, Siming District, Fujian Province, China; Postal Code: 361005; Tel.: +86 (0)592 2184792)


★ Applicants are advised to keep their phone or mobile number accessible and regularly check their email and application account, as our office will contact applicants as needed.


VI. Selection Process and Announcement of Results


Undergraduate applicants holding SAT scores, IB diplomas, GCE A-level results, or UEC scores with outstanding achievements, as well as graduate applicants who graduated from world-renowned universities, come from partner institutions under inter-university/inter-faculty exchange programs, or have received recommendations from distinguished professors (experts), will be given priority consideration.


Our university will organize experts to comprehensively evaluate applicants’ academic records, language proficiency, scholarly level, research achievements, and advisor opinions, selecting outstanding candidates for scholarship nomination, which will then be submitted to university leadership for approval and forwarded to the Fujian Provincial Department of Education for final review.


The list of awardees will be published on the International Student Admissions website, and scholarship recipients will also be notified via email.


VII. Contact Information


Address: Admissions Office, Xiamen University, Fujian Province, China


Postal Code: 361005


Tel.: +86(0)592 2184792, 2188375


Fax: +86(0)592 2180256


Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn


Website: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn