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 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 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
1.1 Bachelor’s Degree Program
Length of Study: 4 Years
| College |
Major |
| Navigation |
Navigation Technology |
| Traffic and Transportation |
| Logistics Management |
| Marine Engineering |
Marine Engineering |
| Marine Electrical and Electronic Engineering |
| Shipping and Ocean Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering and Automation |
| Fisheries |
Animal Science |
| Aquaculture |
| Fishery Science and Technology |
| Aquatic Animal Medicine |
| Food Science and Biological Engineering |
Food Science and Engineering(including Food Science and Engineering, Bioengineering and Environmental Engineering) |
| Physical Education |
Physical Education |
| Instruction and Management of Social Sports |
| Sports Training |
| Martial Arts and Traditional Ethnic Sports |
| Finance and Economics |
Economics |
| International Economy and Trade |
| Public Finance |
| Finance and Banking |
| Investments |
| Accounting |
| Teachers Education |
Preschool Education |
| Primary Education |
| BusinessAdministration |
Business Administration (including Business Administration, Auditing and Marketing) |
| Electronic Commerce |
| Tourism Management |
| Music |
Musicology |
| Musical Performance |
| Dance Performance |
| Fine Arts |
Fine Arts |
| Visual Communication Design |
| Animation |
| Environment Design |
| Information Engineering |
Electronic Information Engineering |
| Electronics Science and Technology |
| Telecommunication Engineering |
| Computer Science andEngineering |
Computer Science and Technology |
| Network Engineering |
| Software Engineering |
| Information Management and Information Systems |
| Mechanical and Energy Engineering |
Mechanical Design, Manufacture and Automation |
| Thermal Energy and Power Engineering |
| Building Environment and Facilities Engineering |
| Mechanical Electronics Engineering |
| Material Forming and Control Engineering |
| Vehicle Engineering |
| Mechanical Design and Theory |
| Science |
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics |
| Information and Computing Science |
| Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering |
| Geographical Information System |
| Applied Physics |
| Foreign Languages |
English Language and Literature |
| Japanese Language and Literature |
| Translation and Interpreting |
| Law |
Law |
| Social Work |
| Liberal Arts |
Chinese Language and Literature |
| Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language |
| Engineering Technology |
Project Management |
1.2 Master’s Degree Program
Length of Study: 3 Years
| College |
Major |
| Finance and Economics |
Applied Economics |
| National Economics |
| Public Finance (including Taxation) |
| Finance (including Insurance) |
| International Trade |
| Accounting |
| Master of Taxation |
| Marxism |
The Study of the Sensitization of Marx's Doctrine |
| Subject Teaching (Ideological-Political Education) |
| Physical Education |
Science of Physical Culture and Sports |
| Humanistic and Sociological Science of Sports |
| Theory of Sports Pedagogy and Training |
| Subject Teaching (Physical Education) |
| Liberal Arts |
Chinese Literature |
| Ancient Chinese Literature |
| Comparative Literature and World Literature |
| Chinese Education |
| Subject Teaching (Chinese Language) |
| Science |
Mathematics |
| Applied Mathematics |
| Subject Teaching (Mathematics) |
| Fisheries |
Biology |
| Hydrobiology |
| Microbiology |
| Fisheries Science |
| Aquaculture Science |
| Science of Fisheries Resources |
| Fisheries |
| Agricultural Mechanization |
| Mechanical and Energy Engineering |
Mechanical Design and Theory |
| Navigation |
Communication and Transportation Engineering |
| Traffic Information Engineering and Control |
| Communication and Internet of Things Technology Using in Transportation |
| Marine Engineering |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
| Design and Construction of Naval Architecture and Ocean Structure |
| Marine Engine Engineering |
| Marine Electric Propulsion and Control |
| Ships and Offshore Installations Energy Engineering |
| Food Science and Biological Engineering |
Food Science and Engineering |
| Food Science |
| Processing and Storage of Agriculture Products |
| Food Safety Detection and Control |
| Food Engineering |
| Food Processing and Safety |
| Business Administration |
Accounting |
| Foreign Languages |
Subject Teaching (English) |
| Music |
Subject Teaching (Music) |
| Fine Arts |
Subject Teaching (Fine Arts) |
| Teachers Education |
Primary Education |
1.3 Doctoral Degree Program
| College |
Major |
Length of Study |
| Marine Engineering |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
3 Years |
| Fisheries |
Fisheries Science |
4 Years |
| Food Science and Biological Engineering |
II. 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, JMU2. Photocopy of the passport3. A 2-inch colored photo4. High school diploma and transcript of records (Notarized Photocopy)5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above (except for the undergraduate Programs for international student only)6. Letters of recommendation (2 copies)7. Study plan in China |
NOTE
1. 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.
2. JMU offers undergraduate programs only for international student with majors in
International Economy and Trade, Chinese Language and Literature which are taught in Chinese. Applicants with zero Chinese proficiency can be accepted. Students will be conferred a bachelor's degree and awarded graduation certificate after they have gotten the HSK band 4 (or above) certificate and obtained the required credit points and completed their graduation thesis or research report.
1.2 Master’s Degree
| Category |
Application time |
Start of program |
Application Documents |
| Master’s Candidates |
Mar.1 toMay 31 |
mid-Sept. |
1.Application Form for International Students, JMU2. Photocopy of the passport3. A 2-inch colored photo4. Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of records (Notarized Photocopy)5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above6. Letters of recommendation from two professors or associate professors7. Research proposal |
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 toMay 31 |
mid-Sept. |
1. Application Form for International Students, JMU2. Photocopy of passport3. A 2-inch colored photo4.Master’s degree certificate and Transcript of 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 professors8. Research proposal9. Articles or papers (written or published) |
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, JMU2. Photocopy of the passport3. A 2-inch colored photo 4. Certificate and Transcript of Records of the most advanced studies |
| 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. |
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
| Types of Student |
Tuition |
| Preparatory Course and Continuing Education Candidates |
RMB14,000 |
| Undergraduates |
RMB14,000 for students of Liberal ArtsRMB15,400 for students of Natural Science and Engineering RMB21,000 for students of Arts and Physical Education |
| Master degreeCandidates |
RMB20,000 |
| Ph. D. Candidates |
RMB25,000 |
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
| 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.
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
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