Overview 

Jimei University (JMU), one of the key universities located in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, is a multi-disciplined university with a history of 100 years. It is jointly constructed by the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of natural resources, the Fujian Provincial Government and the Xiamen Municipal Government. 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 700 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 70 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 10 disciplines authorized to offer professional masters’ degrees. In addition, it has 2 first-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 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 the 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 to be a multi-university that is open to the world.

I. Academic Programs

 1.1 Bachelor’s Degree Program                                                                                                             Length of Study: 4 Years

College

Major

Navigation Institute 

Navigational Technology

Transportation

Logistic Management

School of Marine Engineering 

Marine Engineering

Ship Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Electrical Engineering and Automation

Fisheries College

Animal Science

Aquaculture

Marine Fisheries Science and Technology

Aquatic Animal Medicine

College of Food and Biological Engineering

Bioengineering

Food Science and Engineering

Finance and Economics College

International Economics and Trade

Accounting

Economics

Public Finance

Finance

Investments

Teachers College

Preschool Education

Primary Education

School of Business Administration

Business Administration

Auditing

Marketing

Tourism Management

Electronic Business

Information Engineering College

Electronic Information Engineering

Telecommunication Engineering

Microelectronics Science and Engineering

Computer Engineering College

Computer Science and Technology

Network Engineering

Software Engineering

Intelligent Science and Technology

College of Mechanical and Energy Engineering 

Mechanical Design,Manufacturing and Automation

Mechatronic Engineering

Energy and Power Engineering

Building Environment and Energy Engineering

School of Science

Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Data Science and Big Data Technology

Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering

Applied Physics

School of Foreign Languages

English Language and Literature

Japanese Language and Literature

Translation

School of Law

Law

Social Work

School of Chinese Language and Literature

Chinese Language and Literature

Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Language

College of Harbour and Environmental Engineering

Engineering Management

Environmental Engineering

Geographical Information Science

Harbour, Waterway and Coastal Engineering

School of Physical Education

Physical Education

Instruction and Management of Social Sports

Sports Training

Wushu and Ethnic Traditional Sports

College of music

Musicology

Music Performance

Dance Performance

College of Art and Design 

Fine Art

Visual Communication Design

Animation

Environmental Design

1.2 Master’s Degree Program                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Length of Study: 3 Years

College

Programs

Areas of study

Finance and Economics College

Applied Economics

Regional Economics

Public Finance

Finance

Industrial Economics

International Trade

Master of Taxation

Tax Management and Taxpayer Service

Corporate Tax Planning

Tax Agency

School of Physical Education

Science of Physical Culture and Sports

Humane and Sociological Science of Sports

Kinesiology

Theory of Sports Pedagogy and Training

Science of Ethnic Traditional Sports

Master of Education in Subject Teaching (Physical Education)

No distinction between research directions

Master of Physical Education and Sports

Teaching of Physical Teaching

Sports Training

School of Chinese Language and Literature

Chinese Language and Literature

Theory of Literature and Art

Linguistics and Applied Linguistics

Ancient Chinese Literature

Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature

Comparative Literature and World Literature

College of Food and Biological Engineering

Biology

Microbiology 

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Food Science and Engineering

Food Science

Processing and Storage Engineering of Agricultural   Products

Processing and Storage Engineering of Aquatic Products

Food Safety Analysis and Control

Program for Biology and Medicine Master Degree

Food Microbiology and Fermentation Engineering

Theories and Applications of Food Processing

Food Processing and Novel Technology

Food Enzymology

Processing and Storage Engineering of Agricultural Products

Processing and Storage Engineering of Aquatic Products

Food Quality and Safety

Program for Food Processing and Safety in Agriculture Master Degree

Fruit and Vegetable Product Processing

Aquatic Product Processing

Storage of Agricultural Products

Technology in Food Safety Control

Information Engineering College

Information and Communication Engineering

Communication and Information System

Signal and Information Processing

Computer Engineering College

Information and Communication Engineering

Communication and Information System(Information Security)

Signal and Information Processing(Multimedia Intelligent Information Processing)

School of Marine Engineering 

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Marine Engineering

Design and Construction of Naval Architecture and Ocean Structure

Ship Electric Propulsion and Its Control

Energy Engineering of Ship and Offshore Platform 

Master of Mechanical Engineering

Modern Marine Engineering Management Engineering

Advanced Design and Construction Technology for Ships and Marine Structures

Marine Electronic and Electrical Engineering and Marine Informatization

Energy Saving and Emission Control Technology for Thermal Power Plant

School of Business Administration

Business Administration

Accouting(Basic Accounting Theory and Methods；Managerial Accounting and Management Control System；Auditing and Internal Control)

Corporate Management

Technical Economics and Management

College of Art and Design 

Design Science

Environment Design

Visual Communication and Media Design

Master of Education in Subject Teaching(Fine Art)

No distinction between research directions

MFA of Art Design

Environment Design

Visual Communication and Media Design

Management of Cultural and Creative Industries

School of Law

Master of Social Work

Community Service and Governance

Juvenile Justice and Social Work

Social Work for the Elderly

College of music

Master of Education in Subject Teaching(Music)

No distinction between research directions

Master of Music Performance

Piano

Vocal Music

Chinese Guzheng

Chinese Dulcimer

1.3 Doctoral Degree Program

College

Programs

Areas of study

Length of study

Fisheries College

Fisheries

Aquaculture

4

Aquatic Genetics and Breeding

Basic Biology for Aquaculture

Aquatic Animal Medicine

Science of Fisheries Resources

 Nutrition and Feed for Aquatic Animal

College of Food and Biological Engineering

Fisheries

Processing of aquatic products

4

School of Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering

Marine Engineering

3

Marine energy-saving and New energy   technology

Marine Electronic / Electrical /   Informatization Engineering 

Design and Construction Technology for Ship   and Marine Structures

II. Application requirements

1.Applicants shall abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government, be in good health, and possess a valid foreign passport;

a. Previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country and who are now applying to study in China as international students must have held a valid foreign passport or Nationality certificate for at least four years, and must have actually resided in a foreign country for at least two years in the past four years (as of April 30, the end of the school year). Nine months of residence in a foreign country may count as a full year. The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of actual foreign residence.

b. Foreign citizens of Chinese origin can register as international students and apply for Residence Permit in China, but only after being officially recognized by the Exit and Entry Administration Bureau .Please refer to the Instructions on Citizenship Certification. 

2. Applicant qualifications and age requirements

a. Bachelor’s degree: 18 to 30 years old, with senior high school diploma or equivalent education;

b. Master's degree: no more than 35 years old, with a bachelor's degree;

c. Doctor’s degree: no more than 40 years old, with a master's degree;

d. Preparatory course students, continuing education students for one year program: no more than 50 years of age.

3. Chinese language proficiency requirement for degree programs

a.Applicants for programs taught in Chinese should achieve International Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 4 or above. Applicants who have finished their highest diploma completely in Chinese are exempted from proof of Chinese Language Proficiency Test, but they must present a medium-of-instruction certificate.

b. Applicants for programs taught in English should have either (a) a TOEFL score of 80 or above, (b) an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, (c) other equivalent certificate of English proficiency. Native English speakers are exempted.

c. At the point of graduation, for students with Chinese language as the medium of instruction, their Chinese language proficiency must reach HSK band 5. For those with English as the major teaching language, bachelor’s degree students must reach HSK band 4 in their Chinese language proficiency, while master's degree students and doctor’s degree students must reach HSK band 3.

4. Financial guarantee requirements 

 Applicants are required to submit the Statement of Financial Support for International Students, evidence to prove that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover tuition, accommodation and living expenses. The financial supporter should attach his/her working certificate and passport copy together with the statement.

III. Categories of Students and Application Materials

1. Degree Conferring Students

1.1 Bachelor’s degree

Category

Application 

Time 

Start of Program

Application Documents

Under-

graduates

Mar.1 to May 31

mid-Sept.

1. Application Form for International   Students,   JMU

2. Photocopy of a passport valid for at   least 1   year

3. A 2-inch color photo with white background

4. High school diploma and transcript of academic records   (Notarized   Photocopy)

5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above

6. Two   recommendation letters, including contact details of   referrer

7. Study plan in China

8. Certificate of no criminal record,   issued   within half a year.

9. Form of Statement of Financial   Support for International Students, a copy of financial sponsor’s employment     certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport.

NOTE

1. Applicants for programs in sports (art) should have the relevant education background and learning potential for the subjects they apply and need to participate in the academic assessment by the relevant college.

Students who study in sports (art) can’t transfer majors during the period of studying.

2. JMU offers undergraduate programs for international students with majors in International Economy and Trade, Chinese Language and Literature which are taught in Chinese. 

3. Undergraduates who complete their degree courses within the time limit set by the university ，obtain the required credits and pass the thesis defense will be awarded a bachelor's degree as appropriate. 

1.2 Master’s Degree 

Category

Application time

Start of program

Application Documents

Master’s Candidates

Mar.1 to

May 31

mid-Sept.

1.Application Form for International Students, JMU

2.Photocopy of a passport valid for at least 1 year

3. A 2-inch color photo with white background

4. Bachelor’s   degree certificate and transcript of academic records   (Notarized   Photocopy)

5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above

6.Letters of   recommendation from two professors   or associate professors including contact details of referrers

7.Research   proposal

8.Certificate of no criminal record,   issued   within half a year

9.Form of Statement of Financial Support   for   International Students, a copy of financial sponsor’s employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport.

NOTE:

1.Master's Degree candidates must pass their freshman year course examinations and academic review before entering the study for their degree courses. Students who fail to pass the examination or academic review will only graduate with a diploma of general study.

2.Master's Degree candidates who complete their degree courses within the time limit set by the university，obtain the required credits and pass the thesis defense will be awarded a Master’s degree as appropriate. Students who fail to meet the above mentioned requirements will only graduate with a certificate of general or advanced study as appropriate.

1.3 Doctor’s Degree 

Category

Application Time

Start of Program

Application Documents

Ph. D.

Candidates

Mar.1 to

May 31

mid-Sept.

1. Application Form for International Students, JMU

2. Photocopy of a passport valid for at least 1 year

3. A 2-inch color photo with white background

4.Master’s   degree certificate and Transcript Records (Notarized Photocopy)

5.Applicants for programs taught in Chinese should hold HSK band 4 certificate or above.

6.Applicants for programs taught in English should have either (a) a TOEFL score of 80 or above, (b) an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, (c) other equivalent certificate of English proficiency. Native English speakers are exempted.

7. Letters of recommendation from two professors or associate professors, including contact details of referrers.

8. Research proposal

9. Articles or papers (written or published)

10.Certificate of no criminal record, issued within   half a year.

11. Form of Statement of Financial Support for International Students,a copy of financial sponsor’s employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport.

2. Non-degree Programs 

Category    Application   Time  Start of Program  Application Documents 

Preparatory course students , continuing education students (one year program) Mar. 1 to May 31 mid-Sept. 

1.Application Form for International Students, JMU

2.Photocopy of a passport valid for at least 1 year

3.A 2-inch color photo with white background

4.Certificate   and Transcript of Records of   the most advanced studies

5.Certificate of no criminal record, issued for nearly   half a year

6. Form of Statement   of Financial Support for International Students, a copy of financial sponsor’s employment certificate and a photocopy of his/her valid passport.

Short Term   Students 

*Oct. 1 to Jan.10

**Mar. 1 to May 31

*mid-Feb.

**mid-Sept.

Short Term   Chinese Language Students One month before arrival at JMU depending onindividual plans Varies on the   requirements of relevant short-term programs and summer (winter) camps. 

IV. Application Procedures

1. Degree Conferring Students

1.1 Online application

a. Applicants should first apply online at http://applyonline.jmu.edu.cn

b. Online registration is a necessary procedure for applying. If there is no online registration, our school will not accept paper application materials.

1.2. Verification of Qualifications

a. Applicants should sign up on the website of JMU Admission Office (http://applyonline.jmu.edu.cn), and then send the application materials to the email zsbzs@jmu.edu.cn

b. Applicants for bachelor’s degree programs should submit their applications upon enrollment for verification of qualifications by Admission Office and Academic Affairs Office.

c. Applicants for master's and doctor’s degree programs who pass the verification of qualification by Admission Office, the application documents will then be forwarded to the relevant college for academic review.

d. Those who pass the verification of qualification and academic review will be accepted by  Admissions Office. 

1.3. Submission of application documents

a. After successfully register online, please download and print the Jimei University International Student Admission Application Form and sign it by hand, and bind other application materials in the order of the material list (in two volumes).

b. Application materials will not be returned regardless of the result of admission. If the materials are incomplete, they will not be accepted.

c. Application materials should be mailed to Jimei University Admissions Office by the deadline, and applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

2. Non-degree Conferring Students

2.1Applicants for non-degree programs should submit their applications upon enrollment for verification of qualifications by Chen Aili International College, applicants should send the application materials to the email oec@jmu.edu.cn

2.2 Application materials should be mailed to Chen Aili International College by the deadline, and applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

V. Scholarships

1. Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

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 programs.

a. Maximum Scholarships for International Student include: 

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. 

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 cholarship. 

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.

VI. Tuition                                                                                                                                                             RMB ( Yuan ) / person/ year 

Types of Student

Liberal Arts

Natural Science and Engineering

Arts and Physical Education

Preparatory Course and Continuing Education Candidates

14,000

Undergraduates

14,000

15,400

21,000

Master 

Candidates

20,000

22,000

30,000

Ph. D. Candidates

22,000

25,000

33,000

VII. 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

Types of Room

Single Room

Twin Room 

Quad Room

Charge

9,600

4,800

2,400

NOTE

Tuition and charges for accommodation are subject to change and publish annually by the University.

Contact Information

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

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

E-mail: zsbzs@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: 0086-592-6185015, 6185566         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