Xiamen University

Hydrobiology

Doctoral

Entry Requirements

1. General Requirements

1)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.

2)Applicants should be a graduating student of a master’s program or hold a Master Degree or above

2. Requirements about Nationalities

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.

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 English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from previous university 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.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 14 , 2027
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : English
Application Deadline: May 10 , 2027
Tuition : RMB 55,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 57 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Xiamen University Hydrobiology
Doctoral
Entry Requirements

1. General Requirements

1)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.

2)Applicants should be a graduating student of a master’s program or hold a Master Degree or above

2. Requirements about Nationalities

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.

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 English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from previous university 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.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 14 , 2027
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
English
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 10 , 2027
Tuition:
RMB 55,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 57 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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1. General Requirements

1)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.

2)Applicants should be a graduating student of a master’s program or hold a Master Degree or above

2. Requirements about Nationalities

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.

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 English-as-medium-of-instruction Certificate from previous university 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.

Tuition Fee
Doctoral RMB 55,000 per year
RMB 220,000 in total (About $ 30,728)
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
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*1. Bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates or a Certificate of Expected Graduation, bearing the stamp of the university.
(1) Graduating students of master’s degree programs should provide a Certificate of Expected Graduation. They should obtain their master’s degree certificate before their entry to XMU in September of the academic year.
(2) Degree certificates obtained outside the Chinese Mainland should be notarized by the local notary public office. (3) The originals of the degree certificates and notarized documents should be made available for verification upon enrolment at XMU.
*2. Academic transcripts for both bachelor's and master’s degree studies, bearing the stamp of the university.
(1) Graduating students of master’s programs should provide a complete set of academic transcripts for their bachelor’s degree studies, as well as academic transcripts for each year of master’s degree studies to date.
(2) Master’s degree holders should submit a complete set of academic transcripts for both their bachelor’s and master’s degree studies.
(3) The results report of internationally accepted or standardized tests, e.g., GRE/GMAT/LSAT. XMU's DI Code for GRE is 4692.
*3. Personal Statement (minimum 1,000 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. You can download a template or sample from here.
*4. Two Letters of Recommendation signed by professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English.
With information of the recommender’s names, employer and work position, either signed by the recommender or bearing the stamp of the recommending organization.
*5. A photocopy of English Proficiency Certificate
A TOEFL certificate with 80 points or above, or an IELTS certificate with grade 6.0 or above, or another certificate of English proficiency from an accredited test.
*6. A scanned copy of the first page of the passport (regular passport, valid at least through October 31, 2026)
*7. CV, completed in Chinese or English.
*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. Other materials
such as publications, competition awards, merit certificates, scientific research activities, academic conference attendance, or special skills certificates, could be submitted in the “Other Supporting Materials” section in the application system as well.
*11. 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.
12. Personal portfolios such as videos and artworks, are REQUIRED for art applicants.
*13. Parents’ identity documents
*14. Birth certificate
*15. Pre-Acceptance Letter (optional).
Priority of admission will be given to applicants have acquired the pre-acceptance letter signed by the supervisor and stamped by the college. You can download a template or sample from here.
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.
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