Nearby housing and daily life
Xiamen is scenic, coastal, and comfortable, with a more relaxed pace than major inland cities.
University profile
Xiamen University
厦门大学
A scenic coastal university with strengths in business, economics, marine science, and Southeast Asia links.
Curated profileXiamen, FujianQS #362
School information
Founded Year
1921
Website
https://en.xmu.edu.cn
International Students
2,500+
City
Xiamen
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Majors and degree programs
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BusinessChinese LanguageEngineering
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Tuition and living cost
Tuition
$3,000-$5,800/year
Dormitory
$900-$1,800/year
City living cost
$550-950/month
Living, travel, and careers around campus
Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.
Food and daily rhythm
Seafood, cafes, campus dining, and Southeast Asia-influenced food are common.
Tourism and weekends
Gulangyu Island, beaches, coastal roads, temples, and nearby Fujian villages are popular.
Why students choose this destination
A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.
Living cost
$550-950/month
Xiamen's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.
Travel appeal
Xiamen / Tulou villages
Xiamen, Tulou villages, Southeast Asia links are useful travel and culture signals for students considering Xiamen.
Career access
Business / Chinese Language
Internship fit depends on Xiamen's local industries, the student's major, language ability, and university partnerships.
City and destination context
School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.
Xiamen
Xiamen is a study city in Fujian. It connects local universities with daily life, regional culture, weekend travel, and industry exposure that should be compared before applying.
View cityFujian
Fujian feels coastal, international, and comfortable, especially for business, language, and marine programs.
View provinceScholarship programs
CSC
CSC Scholarship
Competition: Very high
Coverage
Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.
Eligibility
Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.
Renewal
Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.
Best for
Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.
CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.
University
Xiamen University Scholarship
Competition: Medium
Coverage
Usually a school-level tuition waiver, merit award, or partial scholarship. Some universities offer full or high-value freshman awards.
Application requirements
GPA
3.0+ recommended; medicine, engineering, and elite programs may require more.
Language
English-taught programs commonly ask for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
HSK
Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level confirmed by school and major.
Documents
Passport, transcripts, graduation proof, recommendation letters, and study plan are commonly required.
Student reviews
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Beautiful campus and coastal lifestyle
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