Xiamen University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #437 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #58 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #27 of 960 | In China |
| #1 of 5 | In Xiamen |
| #56 of 3,237 | For Inorganic Chemistry |
| Top50% | For 207 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 40,302
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- xmu.edu.cn
- Languages
- Chinese;English
- Acceptance rate
- 36%*
* Xiamen University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior middle school and National College Entrance Examination Foreign students: for further information see CUCAS |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; March-July) |
| Enrollment | 40,302 |
| Full time employee | 2,662 |
| Student:staff ratio | 15:1 |
Research profile
Xiamen University is a world-class research university with 98,702 scientific papers published and 2,199,565 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Biochemistry.
Xiamen University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 89 | 113 |
| 1994 | 96 | 189 |
| 1995 | 121 | 256 |
| 1996 | 119 | 348 |
| 1997 | 206 | 452 |
| 1998 | 196 | 486 |
| 1999 | 215 | 827 |
| 2000 | 276 | 837 |
| 2001 | 329 | 1064 |
| 2002 | 508 | 1513 |
| 2003 | 632 | 2195 |
| 2004 | 1031 | 2650 |
| 2005 | 1349 | 3849 |
| 2006 | 1732 | 5422 |
| 2007 | 2159 | 6655 |
| 2008 | 2616 | 9555 |
| 2009 | 2885 | 12519 |
| 2010 | 3304 | 16907 |
| 2011 | 3555 | 24001 |
| 2012 | 3430 | 30666 |
| 2013 | 3606 | 39423 |
| 2014 | 3870 | 50284 |
| 2015 | 3897 | 60245 |
| 2016 | 3915 | 71926 |
| 2017 | 4233 | 86498 |
| 2018 | 4583 | 106568 |
| 2019 | 5418 | 133871 |
| 2020 | 6098 | 174854 |
| 2021 | 7216 | 218557 |
| 2022 | 8922 | 260811 |
| 2023 | 9048 | 290970 |
| 2024 | 7717 | 325303 |
| 2025 | 6055 | 315359 |
Tuition
| International studetns | 24,000-55,000 per annum (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Local studetns | 5,460-9,360 per annum (CNY) |
Xiamen University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Xiamen University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor - Xueshi Xuewei | Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Architecture, Business Administration, Chinese, Comparative Literature, Dance, Engineering, English, Fine Arts, French, German, Health Sciences, History, Information Sciences, Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Regional Planning, Rural Planning, Russian, Social Sciences, Spanish, Technology, Theatre, Town Planning, Translation and Interpretation, Welfare and Protective Services, Writing |
|---|---|
| Master - Shuoshi Xuewei | Architecture and Planning, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Dance, Educational Sciences, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Mathematics and Computer Science, Music, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Teacher Training, Technology, Theatre, Welfare and Protective Services |
| PhD - Boshi | Ancient Languages, Archaeology, Business Administration, Chinese, Comparative Literature, Dance, Education, Engineering, English, Health Sciences, History, Information Sciences, Japanese, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences, Technology, Theatre, Welfare and Protective Services |
Xiamen University alumni
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Zhang Gaoli
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Zhang Gaoli is a Chinese retired politician who served as the first-ranking vice premier of China between 2013 and 2018 and as the seventh-ranking member of the Politburo Standing Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) between 2012 and 2017. Prior to his ascension, Zhang served as the Party Secretary of Tianjin between 2007 and 2012, and the Party Secretary in the Shandong province between 2002 and 2007.
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He Lifeng
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
He Lifeng is a Chinese economist and politician who has served as vice premier of China since March 2023. He has additionally been a member of the Politburo of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) since October 2022, and served as the director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission under CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping since October 2023.
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Tan Kah Kee
- Occupations
- philanthropistmerchantentrepreneur
- Biography
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Tan Kah Kee was a Chinese businessman, investor, entrepreneur and philanthropist active in Singapore, Hong Kong and the Chinese cities of Shanghai, Xiamen, and Guangzhou.
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Gong Zheng
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gong Zheng is a Chinese politician currently serving as deputy secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Shanghai Committee and mayor of Shanghai.
Xiamen University faculties and divisions
| Campus Abroad : Xiamen University Malaysia Campus | Accountancy, Advertising and Publicity, Chemical Engineering, Chinese, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Finance, International Business, Journalism, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Traditional Eastern Medicine |
|---|---|
| Institute : Coastal and Ocean Management Institute | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| Institute : Institute for Financial and Accounting Studies | Accountancy, Finance |
| Institute : Institute of Education | Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Research, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Higher Education, International and Comparative Education, Pedagogy |
| Institute : Intellectual Property Research Institute | Civil Law |
| Institute : Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology | Nanotechnology |
| Institute : Research School for Southeast Asian Studies | Asian Studies, International Business, International Studies, Regional Studies, Southeast Asian Studies |
| Institute : South China Sea Institute | Coastal Studies, International Law, International Studies, Regional Studies, Southeast Asian Studies |
| Institute : Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics | Finance, Statistics |
| Institute : Xiamen Academy of International Law | International Law |
| School : Art College | Fine Arts, Performing Arts |
| School : College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry |
| School : College of Energy | Energy Engineering |
| School : College of Foreign Languages and Cultures | French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| School : College of humanities | Archaeology, Classical Languages, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Writing |
| School : College of Materials | Materials Engineering |
| School : College of Ocean and Earth Sciences | Marine Science and Oceanography |
| School : College of Physical Science and Technology | Astronomy and Space Science, Physics |
| School : College of the Environment & Ecology | Botany |
| School : International College | English |
| School : Overseas Education College | Chinese |
| School : Physical Education Department | Sports |
| School : School Of Aerospace Engineering | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Electronics and Automation |
| School : School of Architecture and Civil Engineering | Architecture and Planning |
| School : School of Economics | Economics, Finance, Statistics |
| School : School of Information Science and Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| School : School of International Relations | International Studies, Regional Studies |
| School : School of Journalism and Communication | Mass Communication |
| School : School of Law | Law |
| School : School of Life Sciences | Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine |
| School : School of Management | Accountancy, Business and Commerce, Management, Marketing |
| School : School of Marxism | Philosophy |
| School : School of Mathematical Sciences | Mathematics |
| School : School of Medicine | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Medical Technology, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Optometry, Surgery, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Treatment Techniques |
| School : School of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Pharmacy |
| School : School of Public Affairs | Development Studies, Political Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| School : School of Public Health | Biomedicine, Health Administration, Public Health |
| School : School of Sociology and Anthropology | Anthropology, Sociology |
| School : Schoolof Continuing Education | Distance Education, Staff Development |
General information
| Alternative names | XMU 厦门大学 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection |
Location and contacts
| Address | Siming campus 422 Siming South Road, Siming District Xiamen, Fujian, 361005 China |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,164,000 |