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Frequently asked questions and answers are given below. Please click on the links beneath each question to go to the section of the University's website where you will find the answer.
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1.Why should I choose Xiamen University?
Comprehensive-As a state key university directly affiliated with the China Education Ministry, Xiamen University has a long history of eighty-five years of outstanding teaching staff and facilities.
International-Since the day it was founded, Xiamen University has had a global perspective on education and has promoted international and regional academic exchanges and cooperation in numerous fields.
Beautiful-Located in Xiamen--a beautiful city in southeast China, its three campuses are set amidst delightful scenery and are generally recognised as the most beautiful campuses in China.
2.How can I apply?
The Admissions Office of Xiamen University is responsible for enrollment matters including undergraduate and graduate study both at home and abroad.
Admissions Office of Xiamen University
Tel: 0086-592-2188888 Fax: 0086-592-2180256
Email: zzyu@xmu.edu.cn, ccp@xmu.edu.cn
http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn (English)
http://zsb.xmu.edu.cn (Chinese)
For the Chinese learning programmes and other short-term courses, please contact
Overseas Education College of Xiamen University
Tel: 0086-592-2186211 Fax: 0086-592-2093346
Email: oec@xmu.edu.cn http://oec.xmu.edu.cn
3.What should I do if I can’t speak Chinese?
All the programmes of the University are open to international students. Since the main courses are taught in Chinese, non-Chinese overseas applicants have to take the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK): Band 6 for humanities applicants; Band 3 for Natural Sciences applicants. For the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), please contact Overseas Education College of the University or visit its website http://www.hsk.org.cn/english/Default.asp
4.What documents do I need to submit for my application?
Photocopies of the "Application Form for Admission of International Students to Study in Xiamen University" and the "Physical Examination Record for Foreigners" Ten 2-inch (passport-size) photos
Undergraduate study
Photocopy of passport;
High School Diploma and marks transcript;
letters of recommendation;
HSK Certificate
Master's study
Photocopy of passport;
Undergraduate Diploma and marks transcript;
letters of recommendation from two professors;
one or two academic papers
Doctoral study
Photocopy of passport;
Master's Diploma and marks transcript;
letters of recommendation from two professors;
one or two academic papers
Note: The documents specified above should be duplicates, which can be submitted by email, fax or post. (Email: ccp@xmu.edu.cn Fax: 0086-592-2180256)
5.When can I start my course?
Undergraduate and graduate courses of the University start in the autumn semester. Xiamen University follows a three-semester academic calendar, with autumn, spring and summer semesters as follows:
Autumn semester: mid-September–end of January the following year
Winter vacation: end of January–mid-February
Spring semester: mid-February–mid-June
Summer semester: mid-June–end of July
Summer vacation: end of July–beginning of September
Teaching hours: Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. 14:30 p.m.–17:30 p.m. |
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