Xiamen University, China

Tan Kah Kee, a well-known patriotic overseas Chinese leader, founded Xiamen University in 1921, making it the first university in China to be founded by an overseas Chinese leader. Xiamen University is a key comprehensive university directly affiliated with China’s Ministry of Education, and it is ranked 16^th out of over 2000 universities and colleges in the country. Xiamen University is a world-class comprehensive university with significant international clout. The university is located between the green hills and the blue sea. Xiamen University is proud of its reputation as having the most beautiful university campuses in China, if not Asia, with campuses on either side of Xiamen Bay.

The university has a strong team of academic and administrative personnel, allowing it to offer a wide range of educational programmes. Xiamen University is comprised of 25 schools or colleges, 64 departments, and 10 research institutes and centres. The university provides 82 undergraduate programmes, 279 graduate programmes, and 185 doctoral programmes. The university has a first-rate faculty, with over 2,475 full-time academic and research staff, 22 of whom are Chinese academicians.

The university is proactive in bringing in high-level professionals from other countries, who, along with those with a PhD from an overseas university, play an increasingly important role. The university currently has over 38,000 full-time students, including over 2,500 international students, spread across three campuses covering an area of more than 600 hectares.

As Xiamen University has worked to become more international in recent years, it has established collaborative ties with over 170 institutions of higher education both at home and abroad. By signing the agreement on the global U7 consortium in 2004, it established a multi-lateral cooperative relationship with seven other universities around the world. Xiamen University has established 13 Confucius Institutes around the world, which are vital in promoting international cultural exchanges between China and the rest of the world. They include Confucius institutes at San Diego State University and Delaware University in the United States, Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, Trier University in Germany, and L’Uniersite Paris et Nanterre La Defense in France.

The university is committed to “building a high-level university that is well-known both at home and abroad,” and it warmly welcomes international students to study on its beautiful campus!

Benefits of doing MBBS from Xiamen University:

Here are a few benefits of doing MBBS from Xiamen University

Xiamen University has a large number of outstanding professionals, including many outstanding scientists and leading scholars.

• Excellent libraries with extensive resources
• State-of-the-art laboratories • University admission on the spot
• The amenities provided are well-known.
• English is the medium of instruction.
• Xiamen University is ranked 318^th in the world.
• Xiamen University is ranked 10 in China for medical education, indicating that it is a top performer among Chinese medical universities.
• Xiamen University offers top-notch education to students. • Xiamen University has the lowest tuition fees in China for MBBS studies.

Xiamen University is nestled between green hills and blue sky in a beautiful setting.

• Xiamen University is a well-known university that offers a wide range of courses in various disciplines.
• Xiamen University provides a world-class education to both international and domestic students.
• Xiamen University is well-known in China for its academic excellence.
• Xiamen University prioritizes the provision of modern facilities and buildings.
• Because of the facilities and high-quality education provided, Xiamen University is the most desirable place for international students to pursue their MBBS.

A Quick Overview:

Basic Eligibility	70 % in PCBE in 10+2
NEET Examination	Yes, with qualifying marks
Course Fees	INR 3.90 Lakhs per year approx.
Duration of Course	5+1 Year
Medium of Instruction	English
University Recognition	Approved by NMC and WHO

Rankings:

World Rank	267
National Rank	14
Alumni Employment Rank	150
Research Performance Rank	266
Overall Score	77.3

Faculties and Courses of Xiamen University:

Xiamen University has a medical school, which is the skilled department for medicine. Xiamen University has several departments, some of which are listed below:

• Department of Nursing
• Department of Clinical Medicine
• Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Department of Basic Medicine
• Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Courses offered at Xiamen University are as follows

• Humanities and Arts
• Social Sciences
• Natural Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Medicine and Life Sciences
• Earth Sciences and Technology

Fee Structure- Xiamen University

Particulars	1st Year	2nd to 5th Year
Tuition Fees	38,000 RMB   3,99,000 INR	38,000 RMB   3,99,000 INR
Accommodation Fees	9,000 RMB   94,500 INR	9,000 RMB   94,500 INR
Application	400 RMB   4,200 INR	N/A
Visa Ex. & Insurance	1000 RMB   10,500 INR	1,000 RMB   10,500 INR
Miscellaneous Registration,   Bedding, Physical Examination	2,000 RMB   21,000 INR	N/A
Yearly Total	50,400 RMB   5,29,200 INR	48,000 RMB   5,04,000 INR

 

*NOTE: 6^th Year fee will be paid if the student opts for internship in China

** Amount is subject to change as per the exchange rates

Eligibility Criteria:

• 17 year of age as on 31^st December in the year of seeking Admission
• NEET Eligibility

Admission Procedure for MBBS:

Step 1: Filing the application

Step 2: After reviewing the student’s documents and application, the University will roll out the Offer letter.

Step 3: Within 7 days of receiving the offer letter, the student must transfer the entire first year tuition fee to the University A/C.

Step 4: When the fee is received, the University will roll the admission letter and JW202 for the student.

Step 5: The student will now finish the remaining formalities in India (submission of Original Passport for Visa, Medical Check-up in India, MCI EC Application)

Step 6: The Authorized Representative will apply for Visa in Home Country

Step 7: The authorised representative will collect the Visa and notify you of the date you will fly in September/October as part of the Chinese Government Scholarship.

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR ENTRY TO XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

• Mark sheet for the tenth and twelfth grades
• First page of a passport (Scan copy)
• Medical examination results
• Certificate of Police Clearance
• 1 passport photograph on a white background
• Application Form Completed

Hostel Surroundings:

The Xiamen Main Campus Building’s overseas student apartments are set in picturesque surroundings and enjoy sea views and fresh sea air. The dorms have modern amenities such as telephones, air conditioning, cable TV, Internet access points, and separate toilets. The overseas Student Service Center offers excellent services such as dining rooms, coffee shops, and shops that sell daily necessities.

The climate and the environment In Xiamen, there is no cold season. In the winter, the temperature is always around 21 degrees Celsius, while in the summer, the temperature drops due to the proximity of the sea to the university.

Scholarship at Xiamen University:

Scholarship from the Chinese Government

International students studying in China may be eligible for a Chinese Government Scholarship administered by the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC). This is given to students who apply to or study at CSC-affiliated universities. The CSC online application system is open from December to April each year. Each CSC-affiliated university has a different application deadline. Students applying for Chinese Government Scholarships must fill out an online application form.

Under the CSC Scholarship scheme, 289 Chinese universities are currently designated to offer a wide range of programmes in science, engineering, fine arts, philosophy, economics, medicine, legal studies, agriculture, history, literature, and management at all levels.

STUDENTS FROM INDIA AT XIAMEN UNIVERSITY

Currently, more than 100 students from all over India are pursuing MBBS at Xiamen University, with approximately 50 boys and 30 girls. For them, studying in China at Xiamen University is the best option. China is a peaceful country with good social harmony and public security. The government goes out of its way to ensure that international students have a safe study and living environment on campus.

About Xiamen City:

Xiamen is widely regarded as the most comfortable western or modern city in southeast China, as well as one of China’s Special Economic Zones. It is located across the Taiwan Strait from Taiwan Island.

Xiamen is located in the subtropical zone, so it has a maritime climate and pleasant, spring-like weather all year, with an average annual temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Xiamen has received the “UN Habitat Scroll of Honor Award,” as well as the titles “International Garden City” and “China Excellent Tourism City.” Former US President Richard Nixon once described Xiamen as a “Oriental Hawaii.”

Xiamen is one of the five historical treaty ports established by the western powers, and the integration of ancient Minnan culture with modern western culture has resulted in a distinct landscape and city environment. The simple and honest way of life, as well as the delightful living environment, have made Xiamen one of the best places in the world to live, study, and work.

Xiamen was one of the first Special Economic Zones to be opened to the rest of the world, and every year on September 8^th, the China International Fair for Investment and Trade, Organised by the Ministry of Commerce, is held in Xiamen, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the world to invest and do business.

Xiamen not only has extensive cultural and recreational facilities such as parks, concert halls, museums, exhibition centres, sports centres, and golf courses, but it also celebrates numerous traditional festivals and hosts colourful cultural events throughout the year. In January, the annual Xiamen International Marathon attracts runners from all over the world.

Important FAQs:

Xiamen University- Do a unified entrance examination is needed to take admission for international aspirants in Xiamen University?

To take admission for international aspirants currently no entrance examination is needed. Aspirants who will pass the verification of eligibility or qualification, for the related college or school then the institute will take a video interview assessment (via Skype), checking the aspirant’s language communication skills, academic abilities, overall merit, etc.

What are the programs which are available in XMU?

• Bachelor’s Programs(2) Master’s Programs(3) Doctoral Programs

What sort of accommodation Xiamen University provides for students?

Generally you can find hostel fee for the international students in the university having charges of 1,26,000 INR per year.

Which language knowledge is required in studying from Xiamen University?

Xiamen University offers MBBS program is in English.

Can currently aspirants in China apply for the CSC-Chinese University Program in Xiamen University?

Yes aspirants can apply currently in China for the CSC-Chinese University Program. A fixed number of places are offered to current international aspirants in China, and every year, 5 places are available maximum. Aspirants who are interested in applying can check the guidelines for the current year.

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