I. Introduction to the scholarship
The Chinese Government Scholarship is a full scholarship set up by the Ministry of Education of China to enable foreign students to study in China. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage and support international educational exchanges, and to establish internationally first-class Chinese universities.
Xiamen University (XMU) is a national key university affiliated to the Ministry of Education. XMU is to begin independent enrolment of foreign students under this scholarship as from the beginning of the 2008 academic year. Welcome foreign students to apply for the master's or doctoral programmes, whether taught in English or in Chinese.
Exemption from registration fees, tuition fees, cost of basic learning materials and accommodation;
Living allowance issued monthly by XMU to each scholarship student:
Master's students: 1,100 per month Doctoral students: 1,400 per month
One-off settlement subsidy: 600 per person
Textbooks and other materials: 500 person per year
Comprehensive medical insurance: for details of cover see http://www.csc.edu.cn
Eligibility: Full-time master's and doctoral candidates starting in the 2008 academic year.
Programme start: September 2008
Scholarship duration:
2-3 years for master's programmes,
3-4 years for doctoral programmes,
(1-2 years Chinese language foundation studies)
Xiamen University (XMU) Scholarship: recipients will have their tuition fees covered,
Eligibility:
Full-time bachelor's, master's and doctoral candidates starting in 2008 academic year.
Programme start: September 2008
Scholarship duration:
4-5years for undergraduate programmes,
2-3years for master's programmes,
3 years for doctoral programmes,
The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.
II. Academic disciplines
As a way of enhancing the internationalisation of the university, XMU has launched several master's programmes open to outstanding foreign students. The programmes are taught in English, with the aim of fostering talented international students with both professional competence and knowledge of Chinese culture and society.
School | Programme | Degree Awarded |
Humanities | Master of Arts | |
Law | Master of Law | |
International Relations | Asian-Pacific International Relations | Master of Law |
Economics | Master of Economics | |
Oceanography and Environmental Science | Master of Science | |
Life Sciences | Master of Science | |
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Master of Engineering |
Programmes taught in Chinese ( full-time)
Most programmes at XMU are taught in Chinese. Currently, XMU offers doctoral programmes in 134 disciplines, master's programmes in 217 disciplines, undergraduate programmes in 79 disciplines.
Undergraduate programmes available for applicants please see the web:
http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=3
Master's programmes available for applicants, please see the web:
http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=27
Doctoral programmes available for applicants please see the web:
http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=33
Note: Applicants applying for postgraduate programmes taught in English except the 8 master's programmes mentioned above should contact with supervisors of the school first.
III. Candidate requirements:
1. Bachelor's candidates (only for XMU Scholarship) should be with a high school diploma and must be in a good state of health;
2. Master's candidates should be with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent or higher and must be in a good state of health;
3. Doctoral candidates: should be with a Master's Degree or equivalent or higher and must be in a good state of health;
4. Chinese Proficiency for Chinese-language-taught programmes ：
• Humanities candidates, including Economics, Management, Law or the Arts: Minimum level of HSK Secondary Grade C (Level 6)
• Science candidates: Minimum level of HSK Elementary Grade C (Level 3)
• In order to meet the language requirements for their specific course, candidates with no previous knowledge of Chinese are required to take a foundation course in the Chinese language at the XMU Overseas Education College, XMU, and pass the appropriate HSK test held in April, June and December each year before starting their course.
5. English Proficiency for programmes taught in English: TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum requirement of 550 points or above for TOEFL (80 points or above for New TOEFL), grade 5.5 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers are exempt from this requirement.
IV. Application documents: ( Two set of application documents which are completed correctly and truthfully are needed if apply both the two scholarship)
1. XMU Scholarship: Application Form for International Students XMU, Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarship, down-loadable from http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn, completed in Chinese or English.
2. Chinese Government Scholarship: Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship, down-loadable from http://www.csc.edu.cn , in one original and one photocopy, completed in Chinese or in English.
3. Notarised photocopy of current highest diploma. Currently-enrolled students should provide a certificate of student status. Diploma documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have Chinese or English translations attached.
4. Certified copy of academic transcript or mark sheet for undergraduate or postgraduate studies as appropriate.
5. Appropriate HSK certificate or English Proficiency Test certificate.
6. A study or research plan of at least 800 words written in Chinese or English.
7. Two original academic references from either professors or associate professors, written in Chinese or English. (Recommendation letter from supervisors of Xiamen University will be given prior consideration)
8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form , down-loadable from http://www.csc.edu.cn , completed in English. The medical examination must cover all the items listed in the form .
9. Photocopy of a valid foreign passport.
V. How to apply?
Application deadline for Chinese Government Scholarship: May 15 th , 2008
Application deadline for Xiamen University Scholarship : July 15th, 2008
The full set of completed application documents should be mailed to the admissions office of Xiamen University before the deadline, as evidenced by postal franking.
Address: Admissions Office of Xiamen University
Xiamen University, 361005 Fujian Province, P.R. China
Tel: +86 592 218 4792
Fax: +86 592 218 0256
Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn
VI. Approval and notification
Prospectus students can apply for both Chinese Government Scholarship and Xiamen University. The admissions office is responsible for reviewing the application materials.
The Chinese Government Scholarship awardees will be notified before the mid of June ， 2008.
The Xiamen University Scholarship awardees will be notified before the mid of August, 2008
Attachments
Application Form for International Students XMU
Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarship
Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship
Foreigner Physical Examination Form
In order to increase mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and the peoples of the world, and develop bilateral exchanges and cooperation, the Chinese government provides a series of scholarship programmes to support overseas students and scholars undertaking advanced study and research in Chinese institutions of higher learning and research institutes.
These scholarship programmes include the Great Wall Scholarship, the Scholarship for Excellent Overseas Students, the Scholarship for HSK Winners, the Short-term Advanced Study Programme for Foreign Teachers of Chinese Language and the Research Programme for Chinese Culture.
Xiamen University welcomes students with China scholarship. Such students should contact the University at the appropriate time, and apply directly to the departments, institutes or schools dealing with overseas study affairs in their home country, or the Chinese Embassy or consulate general. For more detailed information go to:
Address:A3 Building2,No.9 Chegongzhuang Street,Beijing 100044,P.R.China
Postcode:100044
Tel:+86 10 88393619 66093916-3926
Fax:+86 10 66093915
E-mail: laihua@csc.edu.cn
Source: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=24
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