Entry Requirements
1. General Requirements
1)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 under the age of 18 should submit Guarantee Statement
2)Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
2. Requirements about Nationalities
1)Foreign citizens of Chinese origin, including former Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship, as well as the non-Chinese descendants of present or former Chinese citizens, will have to follow the system instructions to fill in the basic information and upload the supporting documents based on the different citizenship status, and will be subject to a preliminary review of citizenship status by XMU during the admission stage and to verification of citizenship by the entry and exit administration department of China’s public security authorities. Applicants who fail to pass the preliminary review or verification of citizenship will be deemed to have forfeited their eligibility for admission, as well as the subsequent academic registration that they may obtain.
2)In accordance with Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, a person whose parents are both Chinese citizens and have both settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, shall not have Chinese citizenship if he/she was born outside China and has acquired foreign citizenship at birth. Starting in 2021, if such a person applies for the undergraduate’s program at XMU as an international student, in addition to meeting the University’s all other application requirements, he/she is required to have held a valid foreign passport or a proof of lawful acquisition of foreign citizenship for at least 4 years and have actually resided in a foreign country for at least 2 years in the past 4 years (as of April 30, 2026) (9 months of residence in a foreign country counts as a full year). The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of the actual length of foreign residence. This requirement is also applicable to residents of the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macao who have emigrated to a foreign country and obtained foreign citizenship and are applying for the undergraduate programs at XMU as international students.
3. Language Proficiency Requirement
English proficiency requirements for English-medium programs
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.
4. China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) score report.
Note: The test language should be consistent with the program's medium of instruction
Choosing ReasonsMORE
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Reasons from S****************
firstly it has the course of my interest and it has quality education. I want to pursue my study and become a doctor in future to help the medical doctors in our country because they are not enough. i want to improve the health standard in my country when i am done with mystudy.
- 7 Years ago
- Name:Sa***************
- From:Namibia
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Wuhan University is one of top ranked universities of China and world (as per TimesHigherEducation ranking) .
- 8 Years ago
- Name:Ka************
- From:India
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my major reason for choosing Xiamen University is the affordable fees. Education is becoming more expensive these days,but with the low tution fees of Xiamen University I hope to achieve my dreams of becoming a Medical Practitioner one day. I believe China has emerged as world super power in science and Technology. I want to be part of this globalization as I study Medicine in one of the best universities in China. Also with excellent education facilities and nice environment Xiamen University will be the right place for me to pursue my academic career.
- 8 Years ago
- Name:AD********
- From:Ghana
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they offer the best education
- 8 Years ago
- Name:ka**********
- From:Zambia
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Reasons from K******************
Because of the University's notable achievement in the field of medicine
- 8 Years ago
- Name:Ko*****************
- From:Liberia
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
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Program Highlights
- Highly professional faculty and well-established discipline.
- Garden-like campuses with breathtaking views of undulating green hills and vast expanses of seawaters.
- Well-equipped dorms and a wide variety of cuisines on campus.
- Student-oriented care providing international students with an inspiring and supportive learning environment.
- Enchanting Xiamen, the most dynamic harbor city on China’s southeastern coast with a mild and pleasant subtropical climate.
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Program Description
1. Course Objectives
Editor Notes: The programme aims to help international students to become qualified medical professionals through six years of training in the medical school and hospitals.
XMU is one of the Chinese universities authorized by China's Ministry of Education to enroll international students in the MBBS programe instructed in English.
XMU launched the MBBS programme in 2006 and the number of graduates who have passed the Indian Medical License Examination comes first among comparable Chinese universities.
Students shall conduct their internships in the 6th year with a duration of at least 48 weeks.
2. Teaching Organizations
Editor Notes: XMU owns 9 departments and research centres, 5 affiliated hospitals, 5 teaching hospitals as well as 4 teaching bases.
9 departments and research centres
- basic medical department
- clinical medical department
- preventive medical department
- Chinese medical department
- pharmaceutical department and nursing department
- scientific research organizations of biomedical engineering research center
- anticancer research center
- basic medical experimental and teaching center
- Chinese Medicine research center of Xiamen University etc.
5 grade three plus affiliated hospitals
- Affiliated Sun Yat-sen Hospital
- Affiliated Southeast Hospital
- Affiliated Xiamen Ophthalmic Hospital etc.
5 teaching hospitals
- Xiamen 1st Hospital
- Xiamen 2nd Hospital
- Xiamen Chinese Medical Hospital
- Xiamen Xianyue Hospital
- Xiamen Maternity and Child Health Hospital
4 teaching bases
- Xiamen Disease Prevention and Control Center
- Xiamen Hygiene Supervision Institute
- Xiamen Drug Examination Institute
- Xiamen Starshark Drug Company
3. Introduction to XMU
Editor Notes: Xiamen University was the first university in China founded by an overseas Chinese.
Xiamen University is one of China's most prestigious higher-learning institutions, enjoying privileged support from both the nation's "211 Project" and the "985 Project".
XMU's campuses are nestled snugly between green hills and the blue sea, earning the reputation as one of the most beautiful universities in China.
Currently, Professor Zhu Chongshi is the President of the University and Professor Zhang Yan is the Chairman of the University Council.
4. A Brief Introduction to Xiamen
Edoitor Notes: Xiamen is the second largest city in Fujian province.
Xiamen is one of the five earliest special economic zones, obtaining large amount of investment from Taiwan and Hong Kong.
As an industrial powerhouse, Xiamen also preserves its charm with incomparable sightseeings, good food, some great architecture and a mild to hot climate.
As a popular international tourist destination, Xiamen has received the "Nations in Bloom" Award and the UN Habitat Scroll of Honor Award.
5. International exchange and cooperation
Edoitor Notes: Worldwide exchanges and cooperations offer studnets in XMU easy acess to famous institutes and universities.
- The University has established partnerships with over 280 institutions of higher education worldwide.
- In addition, XMU operates 16 Confucius Institutes around the world, which are playing a significant role in promoting cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world.
6. Faculty
Edoitor Notes: XMU has a strong faculty of teaching departments and research institutes and centres.
Xiamen University has recruited a significant number of top-notch faculty members from throughout the world, including many prominent scientists and leading scholars.
The University currently boasts a highly qualified faculty of 2,703, of which 1,766 or 65.3% are professors or associate professors and 1,918 or 71.8% are PhDs.
7. First-class facilities
Edoitor Notes: XMU boast a comprehensive range of teaching and research facilities and an efficient public service system.
Xiamen University has a collection of over four million volumes and 4.43 million volumes of e-books.
XMU has one of the most sophisticated high-speed information networks among Chinese higher-learning institutions.
8. Colourful campus life
Edoitor Notes: XMU organizes a variety of social and sports as well as cultural activities for international students.
Water-Splashing Festival
Loy Krathong Festival in XMU (Festival of Lights)
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Entry Requirements
1. General Requirements
1)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 under the age of 18 should submit Guarantee Statement
2)Applicants should be a graduating senior high school student or hold a senior high school diploma with a satisfactory academic record.
2. Requirements about Nationalities
1)Foreign citizens of Chinese origin, including former Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign citizenship, as well as the non-Chinese descendants of present or former Chinese citizens, will have to follow the system instructions to fill in the basic information and upload the supporting documents based on the different citizenship status, and will be subject to a preliminary review of citizenship status by XMU during the admission stage and to verification of citizenship by the entry and exit administration department of China’s public security authorities. Applicants who fail to pass the preliminary review or verification of citizenship will be deemed to have forfeited their eligibility for admission, as well as the subsequent academic registration that they may obtain.
2)In accordance with Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, a person whose parents are both Chinese citizens and have both settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, shall not have Chinese citizenship if he/she was born outside China and has acquired foreign citizenship at birth. Starting in 2021, if such a person applies for the undergraduate’s program at XMU as an international student, in addition to meeting the University’s all other application requirements, he/she is required to have held a valid foreign passport or a proof of lawful acquisition of foreign citizenship for at least 4 years and have actually resided in a foreign country for at least 2 years in the past 4 years (as of April 30, 2026) (9 months of residence in a foreign country counts as a full year). The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of the actual length of foreign residence. This requirement is also applicable to residents of the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong or Macao who have emigrated to a foreign country and obtained foreign citizenship and are applying for the undergraduate programs at XMU as international students.
3. Language Proficiency Requirement
English proficiency requirements for English-medium programs
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.
4. China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) score report.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Bachelor RMB 38,000 per year
RMB 228,000 in total (About $ 31,845)Accommodation Fee Siming Campus International Students Apartment Double Room RMB 35 (More Details) Xiang'an Campus International Students Apartment Double Room RMB 1,600 (More Details) Zhangzhou Campus International Students Apartment Quad room RMB 1,100 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 57 Service Fee USD 200 Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 2,000 to RMB 2,600 - Application Materials
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If you want to book our translation service, please pay and book it at least 2 weeks before the application deadline for submission of all documents;
If you want to book our guardian service, you need to pay and book it 2 months before the application deadline, just in case your application fails because of failed to submit application documents on time.*1. Senior High school diploma or Certificate of Expected Graduation, bearing the stamp of the school.
(1) Graduating senior high school students should submit a Certificate of Expected Graduation, issued by their high schools. They should obtain a senior high school diploma before their entry to XMU in September of the academic year.
(2) The certificate should be stamped by the school.
(3) The originals of the diplomas and certification documents should be made available for verification upon enrolment at XMU.*2. Academic transcripts for senior high school studies, bearing the stamp of the School.
(1) Graduating senior high school students should submit academic transcripts for each year of high school to date.
(2) Senior High school graduates should submit a complete set of academic transcripts for senior high school.
(3) The results report of their national college matriculation exam or internationally accepted standardized tests, e.g., UEC/A Level/ AP/IB/ SAT/ACT.*3. English proficiency certificate
*4. Certificate of No Criminal Record
The applicants shall submit a valid Certificate of No Criminal Record issued by the local police, usually within 6 months before the date of submission of the application.
*5. One Letter of Recommendation with information of the recommender’s names, employer, work position and contact information, signed by the recommender or with the stamp of the recommending organization.
*6. Personal Statement (minimum 800 words)
which should include a self-introduction, educational experience, motivations, study plan and career aspirations. It needs to be written in Chinese for Chinese-medium programs, in English for English-medium programs.
*7. A scanned copy of the first page of the passport (regular passport, valid at least through October 31, 2026)
*8. Physical Examination Record for Inbound Travellers
Including chest X ray image, electrocardiogram, laboratory exam results and data sheets of some required items, completed in Chinese or English, with the lower part of the applicant’s photo stamped by the hospital. Physical examination results are valid for 6 months.
You can download a template or sample from here.*9. Financial Support Guarantee Statement and its supporting documents.
You can download a template or sample from here.10. Personal portfolios such as videos and artworks, are REQUIRED for art applicants.
*11. Birth Certificate
*12. Parents’ identity documents
13. Other supporting documents
Such as competition awards, merit certificates, community service or special skills certificates, may be submitted in the “Other Supporting Materials” section in the application system as well.
14. Pre-Acceptance Letter (optional).
Priority of admission will be given to applicants have acquired the pre-acceptance letter stamped by the college.
You can download a template or sample from here.*15. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
You can download a template or sample from here.
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - Video
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