Xiamen University (XMU) in China is inviting applications for its 2026 International Students Scholarship.
The Xiamen University International Students Scholarship offers full funding that includes tuition fees and a living stipend of ¥36,000 for candidates seeking bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the XMU Scholarship in China, you must satisfy the following:
Bachelor’s Degree Requirements:
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged between 18 and 30 by September 1st, 2026, be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
Masters Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 45 (as of September 1, 2026), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Applicants should be a graduating student of an undergraduate’s program or hold a Bachelor’s Degree or above.
Doctoral Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens generally under the age of 50 (as of September 1, 2026), be mentally and physically healthy, and possess a valid regular passport.
Applicants should be a graduating student of a master’s program or hold a Master’s Degree or above.
General Requirements
Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
Programs in Humanities, Economics, Management, Law, Arts: HSK 5 with a score of 210 or better (Applicants for the major in Chinese Language, please refer to the website of Overseas Education College directly for the HSK requirements.)
Programs in Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, and Physical Education: HSK 4 with a score of 210 or better
TOEFL iBT Certificate: an overall minimum score of 80 (XMU’s DI Code for TOEFL is C310
OR an IELTS Academic Certificate: an overall minimum score of 6.0
OR the English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from the high school where English is the primary language of instruction.
OR other equivalent English proficiency certificates recognized by XMU
Applicants from countries where English is the official language are exempt from this requirement.
Benefits
The Xiamen University International Students Scholarship is offered in first and second class categories;
Bachelor’s: Tuition fees only
Master’s:
First Class: Tuition fees only
Second Class: Tuition fees plus ¥3,000 monthly stipend
PhD:
First Class: Tuition fees only
Second Class: Tuition fees plus ¥3,000 monthly stipend
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Application Form
Academic Transcripts
Bachelors/ Diploma Certificate (Masters)
Personal Statement
Birth Certificate
CV
Three letters of recommendation
No criminal record
Physical Examination Record for Inbound Travelers
HSK Chinese Language Certificate
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Method of Application
Click the green button below to go to the XMU website.
Complete online application at http://application.xmu.edu.cn and upload the scan copy of Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarships (https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1141/1747.htm).
Submit a complete set of application materials. Forged or incomplete application materials will be rejected.
Check their email and online application account regularly as XMU’s Admissions Office will contact them when necessary.
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026.