Programmes at a glance

Colleges/Schools	Programme name	Degree Awarded
School of Humanities	Chinese Culture	Master of Arts
School of Law	Chinese Law	Master of Law
Center for SouthEast Asian Studies	Asia-Pacific International Relations	Master of Law
School of Economics	Chinese Economy	Master of Economics
the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Applied Finance	Master of Economics
the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Financial Engineering	Master of Economics
the Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Business Economics	Master of Economics
College of Oceanography and Environmental Science	Marine Affairs	Master of Science
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering	Master of Engineering
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering	Master of Science

Note: Students on International Master's Programmes taught in English are enrolled under their programme. However their degree awarded will be according to their specific academic field and the relevant regulations.

Programme duration: 2 year full-time study Teaching language : English

Programme commencement: Autumn semester

Tuition fees: 72000RMB in total for each programme

( Programme of Chinese Culture: 60000RMB in total)

Minimum viable number of candidates: 5

Academic calendar:

1 st Semester: Autumn semester from mid-September to mid-January

2 nd Semester: Spring semester from mid-February to mid-July

Credits requirements: A total 26 to 32 credits are required for graduation:

2 compulsory courses — 4 credits

4 core courses giving 3 credits each 12 credits

4-6 elective courses of 2 credits each 8 -12 credits

Research or other appropriate activity 2 credits

For detailed information, please see the "Credit requirements" in each programme.

Dissertation: The dissertation is required for the degree. It should be in a subject, which is important in their area of study, of interest to them, and relevant to their career aspirations.

The dissertation should be written in English, which builds on the taught elements of the programme and allows students to demonstrate the knowledge and the analytical and intellectual skills they have developed during the programme.

The dissertation also needs to be of direct practical relevance to their research area. Academic staff provides expert supervision during the period of independent work and during the preparation of the dissertation.

Entry requirements

• Academic requirements : Prospective students should have a bachelor's degree or above, or equivalent.

• English proficiency : TOEFL or IELTS—minimum requirements is 550 points or above for TOEFL, and a grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or other certificate of English proficiency from an approved test. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement, other candidates whose University courses are taught in English will be considered case by case.

• Professional backgrounds : applicants with relevant professional experience or other qualifications deemed appropriate to the programme applied for may also be considered.

Senior academic staff

The six schools and colleges involved in the international programmes are all top schools and colleges of Xiamen University, proud of their quality learning and working environment, highly skilled and well-motivated members, and productive partnerships with other schools, colleges and universities worldwide.

The staff teaching on the international programmes are the leading academics in their colleges, who have benefited from extensive study overseas, research or working experience at major universities, research institutes or government departments in many countries and regions including America, Britain, Canada, Australia, the EU, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

Our aim is to deliver outstanding academic and training programmes and provide our students with the professional and innovative skills needed in the modern world, with a commitment to lifelong learning, and the ability to contribute to the communities in which they live and work.

Contact information

Admissions Office of Xiamen University , Fujian Province, China 361005

Tel ： +86(0)592 2184792 Fax ： +86(0)592 2180256

Email : admissions@xmu.edu.cn Web : http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn

For the detailed information of the programme, please contact with the coordinator of each school or college.

School of Humanities-- Chinese Culture

Principal: Prof. Sheng Jia Coordinator: Dr. Liu Jiajun

Tel: +86 (0)592 2183746 Fax: +86 (0)592 2187166

Email: ljj@xmu.edu.cn or humancol@xmu.edu.cn

Web: http://rwxy.xmu.edu.cn

School of Law —Chinese Law

Principal: Prof. Lin Xiuqin Coordinator: Zhu Xiaoqin