Quick links:     Admissions     Academic programmes   International postgraduate programmes   Fees and scholarships   How to apply   Download area   About the University   A Message From the President   Founding Father   Leader throughout the Century   About Xiamen   Frequently asked questions   How to find us   Maps   Contact us   A-Z list of departments   Contact search   Resources   WebLearn   Webmail login   Electronic Library Resources       Information for   PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS   CURRENT STUDENTS   FACULTY AND STAFF   ALUMNI   VISITORS   MEDIA   BUSINESS   BENEFACTORS & FRIENDS       Information about   XIAMEN UNIVERSITY   RESEARCH   INNOVATION   DIVISIONS & DEPARTMENTS   COLLEGES   LIBRARIES   MUSEUMS & COLLECTIONS   RESOURCES & SERVICES   JOB OPPORTUNITIES       Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee, the well-known patriotic overseas Chinese leader. It was the first university in China founded by an overseas Chinese. At present it is the only university in any of five special economic zones and is one of China 's higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the “211 Project” and the “985 Project”. Currently, Professor Zhu Chongshi is the President of the University and Professor Zhu Zhiwen is the Chairman of the University Council.   ABOUT THIS SITE | © 2006. XIAMEN UNIVERSITY. XIAMEN UNIVERSITY TEL +86 0592 218****. ENQUIRIES TO WEBMASTER. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT  |  FREEDOM OF INFORMATION  |  PRIVACY  |  SITE MAP