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.
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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 Â¥3,000 monthly stipend
  • PhD:
    • First Class: Tuition fees only 
    • Second Class: Tuition fees plus Â¥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.