Overview

Jimei University (JMU), one of the key universities in Fujian Province, is a multi-disciplined university with a history of 100 years. It is located in Jimei Schools Village, Jimei, Xiamen. It was founded by the famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Chen Jiageng (Tan Kah-Kee). Currently, it has more than 27,000 students and over 1500 faculty members consisting of more than 800 professors and associate professors.

JMU is one of the earliest universities of its kind in Fujian Province entitled to enroll international students, overseas Chinese students, and students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan. It has 21 colleges with 68 undergraduate programs in nine disciplines, i.e. Engineering, Agronomy, Economics, Administration, Education, Science, Literature, Law and Fine Arts. There are 13 first-level disciplines authorized to offer masters' degrees and 8 disciplines authorized to offer professional masters' degrees. In addition, it has 2first-level disciplines authorized to offer doctorate degrees covering 2 fields: Fisheries, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering. It also has 1 postdoctoral research station of Fisheries Science. The university has formed a complete educational system from preparatory courses to degree programs including bachelor's, master's and doctor's degrees. The hallmarks of these degrees are majors such as Nautical Navigation, Marine Engineering and Fisheries.

JMU puts much emphasis on its international exchange and cooperation program. It has carried out a wide range of academic exchange and research cooperation with more than 100 universities and research institutions in more than 20 countries and regions including the United States, Canada, Australia, Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Singapore.

The campus of JMU spans over 153 hectares with a floor space of over 1,000,000 square meters. In 2009, its new campus architecture group was awarded as one of "China's Top 100 Construction Projects"over the last 60 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), making it the only awarded university project in China. Its beautiful natural scenery, unique architectural style and pleasant climate make it the ideal place for young people from both home and abroad to study.

Its motto "Sincerity and Perseverance"is a precious spiritual heritage handed down by Mr. Chen Jiageng, the founder of Jimei Schools, which has undergone a long and glorious history and enjoys great fame far and wide.

The establishment of Fujian Free Trade Zone provides a new opportunity for further development of JMU. Being distinctive and armed with stronger international competitiveness and higher academic research level, JMU will always strive itself to be a multi-university that is open to the world.

I. Academic Programs

For more information, please refer tohttp://eoec.jmu.edu.cn/Study_in_China.htm

II. Categories of Students and Application Materials

For more information, please refer to http://eoec.jmu.edu.cn/Study_in_China.htm

III. Application Procedures

1.1 Degree Conferring Students

a. Applicants should send the required application documents to the Admission Office of JMU via email (zsbbg@jmu.edu.cn)and by post before the deadline.

b. After the verification of qualifications by the Admission Office, the application documents for master's and doctoral programs will be forwarded to the relevant college or school for academic review.

1.2 Non-degree Conferring Students

Applicants should send the required application documents to JMU via email (oec@jmu.edu.cn) and by post before the deadline.

IV.Scholarships

1. Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

a. Maximum Scholarships for International Student include:

Language Student (30,000RMB/person/year);

Undergraduate Student (50,000RMB/person/year);

Master Candidate (60,000RMB/person /year); and

Ph. D. Candidate (70,000RMB/person/year).

b. The scholarships can be used to pay for tuition, accommodation, insurance and textbooks.

c. Applicants should submit required documents directly to JMU Admission Office between March 1 and May 10 each year by email and by post.

d. Please download and fill in The Application Form for Tan Kah Kee Scholarship.

e. This scholarship applies to International students of Chinese descendant with valid foreign passports from countries along the routes of the Maritime Silk Road or the Chinese   descendants from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, for degree and non-degree programs.

2 Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship for International Student

a. Maximum Scholarships for International Student include:

Undergraduate/Language Student (30,000RMB/person/year);

Master Candidate (40,000RMB/person /year);and

Ph. D. Candidate (50,000RMB/person/year).

b. The scholarships can be used to pay for tuition, accommodation, insurance and textbooks.

c. Applicants should submit required documents directly to JMU Admission Office between March 1 and May 10 each year by email and by post.

d. Please download and fill in The Application Form for Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship.

3. JMU Scholarship for International Student

a. JMU Scholarships for International Student include:

Master Candidate (25,000 RMB/ person/year) and Ph.D. Candidate (30,000 RMB/person/year).

b. The scholarships can be used to pay for tuition, accommodation, insurance and textbooks.

c. Applicants should submit required documents directly to JMU Admission Office between March 1 and May 10 each year via email and by post.

d. Please download and fill in The Application Form for JMU International Student Scholarship.

4. Scholarship Limitation

Applicants should not be awardees of Tan Kah Kee Scholarship, National (Fujian Provincial) Government Scholarship or JMU Scholarship for International Student at the same time.

V. Tuition: RMB ( Yuan ) / person/ year  

For more information, please refer tohttp://eoec.jmu.edu.cn/Study_in_China.htm

VI. Accommodation and Charges

The dorm building for international student is in the main campus area with beautiful surroundings and easy access. The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with furniture. There is a bathroom in every bedroom where hot water is available.

                                               RMB (Yuan)/ person/ year

VII. Contact Information

1. Admission Office, JMU (Enrollment of International Student for Degree Programs)

Tel: 0086-592-6182393, 6181301      Fax: 0086-592-6185889

E-mail: zsbbg@jmu.edu.cn           Website: http://zsb.jmu.edu.cn

Address: Admission Office, Jimei University, 185 Yinjiang Road, Jimei, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, China

2. Chen Aili International College, JMU (Enrollment of International Student for Non-degree Programs)

Tel: 0086-592-6185566, 6182013         Fax: 0086-592-6182928

Email: oec@jmu.edu.cn                    Website: http://oec.jmu.edu.cn

Address: Chen Aili International College, Jimei University, 185 Yinjiang Road, Jimei, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, China