Overview
Jimei University (JMU), one of the key universities located in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, is a multi-disciplined university. It is jointly constructed by the Ministry of Transport，the Ministry of Natural Resources，the Fujian Provincial Government and the Xiamen Municipal Government. The university started with the Teacher's Department of Jimei School founded in 1918 by the famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader, Chen Jiageng (Tan Kah-Kee), and the Fisheries Department、Business Department of Jimei School founded in 1920. It has a history of 106 years. Its motto “Sincerity and Perseverance” is a precious spiritual heritage handed down by Tan Kah Kee, It has formed the characteristics and advantages of marine-oriented disciplines such as navigation and fishery, which has undergone a long and glorious history and enjoys great fame far and wide.
Ⅰ.Academic Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Program Duration: 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 |
| Marine Engineering (onshore) |
| Fisheries College |
Animal Science |
| Aquaculture |
| Marine Fisheries Science and Technology |
| Aquatic Animal Medicine |
| College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering |
Bioengineering |
| Food Science and Engineering |
| Food Quality and Safety |
| School of Physical Education |
Physical Education |
| Instruction and Management of Social Sports |
| Sports Training |
| Wushu and Traditional Chinese Sports |
| Finance and Economics College |
International Economics and Trade |
| Accounting |
| Economics |
| Public Finance |
| Finance |
| Digital Economics |
| Teacher’s College |
Preschool Education |
| Primary Education |
| School of Business Administration |
Business Administration |
| Auditing |
| Marketing |
| Tourism Management |
| Electronic Business |
| Emergency Management |
| College of Music |
Musicology |
| Music Performance |
| Dance Performance |
| College of Arts and Design |
Fine Art |
| Visual Communication Design |
| Animation |
| Environment Design |
| School of Ocean Information Engineering |
Artificial Intelligence |
| Electronic Information Engineering |
| Telecommunication Engineering |
| Microelectronics Science and Engineering |
| College of Computer Engineering |
Computer Science and Technology |
| Software Engineering |
| Intelligent Science and Technology |
| Cyberspace Security |
| College of Marine Equipment and Mechanical Engineering |
Mechanical Design & Manufacturing and Their Automation |
| Mechatronics Engineering |
| Energy and Power Engineering |
| Building Environment and Energy Engineering |
| Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering |
| School of Science |
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics |
| Data Science and Big Data Technology |
| Opto-Electronics Information Science and Engineering |
| Applied Physics |
| School of Foreign Languages |
English Language and Literature |
| Japanese Language and Literature |
| Translation and Interpreting |
| College of Marine Culture and Law |
Law |
| Social Work |
| Chinese Language & Literature |
| Theatre Film and TV Literature |
| College of Harbour and Coastal Engineering |
Construction Management |
| Environmental Engineering |
| Geographical Information Science |
| Harbour, Waterway and Coastal Engineering |
Master’s Degree Program Duration: 3 Years
| College |
Programs |
Areas of Study |
| Navigation Institute |
Transportation Engineering |
Traffic Information Engineering and Control |
| Transportation Safety and Environment |
| Transportation Planning and Management |
| Transportation |
No Distinction between Research Directions |
| School of Marine Engineering |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
Design and Manufacture of Ships and Offshore Structures |
| Marine Engineering |
| Ship Electric Propulsion and its Control |
| Energy Engineering of Ships and Marine Installations |
| Mechanics |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Ship Engineering |
| Energy &Power |
Electrical Engineering |
| College of Ocean 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 Inspection and Control |
| Program for Biology and Medicine Master Degree |
Biotechnology and Engineering |
| Food Engineering |
| Program for Food Processing and Safety |
Fruit and Vegetable Product Processing |
| Aquatic Product Processing |
| Storage of Agricultural Products |
| Technology in Food Safety Control |
| Finance and Economics College |
Applied Economics |
Regional Economics |
| Public Finance |
| Finance |
| Industrial Economics |
| International Trade |
| College of Arts and Design |
Design Science |
Environment Design |
| Visual Communication and Media Design |
| Master of Education in Subject Teaching(Fine Art) |
No Distinction between Research Directions |
| Design |
Environment Design |
| Visual Communication and Media Design |
| Management of Cultural and Creative Industries |
| College of Computer Engineering |
Software Engineering |
Theory and Method of Software Engineering |
| Domain Software Engineering |
| Software Service Engineering |
| College of Marine Culture and Law |
Master of Social Work |
Community Service and Governance in Urban and Rural Areas |
| Social Work in Health Care |
| Judicial Social Work |
| Chinese Language and Literature |
Theory of Literature and Art |
| Chinese Philology |
| Ancient Chinese Literature |
| Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature |
| Comparative Literature and World Literature |
| Subject Teaching (Chinese) |
No Distinction between Research Directions |
Doctoral Degree Program Duration: 4 Years
| College |
Programs |
Areas of study |
| Navigation College |
Traffic and Transportation Engineering |
Traffic Information Engineering and Control |
| Transportation Safety and Environment |
| Traffic Transportation Planning and Management |
| School of Marine Engineering |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
Marine Engineering |
| Design and Construction Technology for Ship and Marine Structures |
| Marine Energy-saving and New Energy Technology |
| Marine Electronic / Electrical / Informatization Engineering |
| Fisheries College |
Fisheries |
Aquaculture |
| Aquatic Genetics and Breeding |
| Basic Biology for Aquaculture |
| Aquatic Biomedicine |
| Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed |
| College of Ocean Food and Biological Engineering |
Fisheries |
Processing of Aquatic Products |
II. Application requirements
1.Applicants shall abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government, be in good physical and mental health, and possess a valid foreign passport;
a.In accordance with Article 5 of the Nationality Law of the People’s Republic of China, a person whose parents are both Chinese citizens and have both settled abroad, or one of whose parents is a Chinese citizen and has settled abroad, shall not have Chinese citizenship if he or she has acquired foreign citizenship at birth. If such a person applies to study in a bachelor’s degree program at JMU as an international student, in addition to meeting the University’s all other application requirements, he or she is required to have held a valid foreign passport for at least 4 years and have actually resided in a foreign country for at least 2 years in the past 4 years (as of April 30, 2024) (9 months of residence in a foreign country counts as a full year. The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of the actual length of foreign residence. This requirement is also applicable to residents of the Chinese Mainland, Taiwan Hong Kong or Macao who have emigrated to a foreign country and obtained foreign citizenship and are applying to study in a bachelor's degree program at JMU as international students.
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 (as of September 1，2024), with senior high school diploma or equivalent education;
b. Master's degree: no more than 45 years old (as of September 1，2024), with a bachelor's degree;
c. Doctor’s degree: no more than 50 years old (as of September 1，2024), with a master's degree;
3. language proficiency requirements for degree programs
a. Both Undergraduates、Postgraduates and Doctoral students of our university mainly adopt Chinese teaching. 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. Doctoral students can be taught in English（Except Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering）. 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 |
Feb.20 to May 10 |
mid-Sept. |
1. Application Form for International Students, JMU2. Regular passport, valid through October 31, 20243. A 2-inch color photo with white background4. High school diploma and transcript of academic records (Notarized or Certified Photocopy)5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above6.onerecommendation letters, including contact details of referrer7. Study plan in China8. 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 or ID card.10.Form of《FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM》11. A foreign student whose parents (both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens, or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country must submit the original Entry and Exit Records issued by the Exit and Entry administration department within the last 4 years (up to the end of the registration time) |
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 a major in
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 |
Feb.20 toMay 10 |
mid-Sept. |
1.Application Form for International Students, JMU2. Regular passport, valid through October 31, 20243. A 2-inch color photo with white background4. Bachelor’s degree certificate and transcript of academic records (Notarized or Certified Photocopy)5. New HSK band 4 certificate or above6.Letters of recommendation from two associate professors or professors including contact details of referrers7.Research proposal8.Certificate of no criminal record, issued within half a year9.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 or ID card.10. Form of《FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM》11. A foreign student whose parents (both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens, or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country must submit the original Entry and Exit Records issued by the Exit and Entry administration department within the last 4 years (up to the end of the registration time) |
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 |
Feb.20 toMay 10 |
mid-Sept. |
1. Application Form for International Students, JMU2. Regular passport, valid through October 31, 20243. A 2-inch color photo with white background4.Master’s degree certificate and Transcript Records (Notarized or Certified Photocopy)5.(1)Applicants for programs taught in Chinese should hold HSK band 4 certificate or above.(2).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.6. Letters of recommendation from two associate professors or professors, including contact details of referrers7. Research proposal8. Articles or papers (written or published)9.Certificate of no criminal record, issued within half a year.10. 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 or ID card.11. Form of 《FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM》12. A foreign student whose parents (both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens, or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country must submit the original Entry and Exit Records issued by the Exit and Entry administration department within the last 4 years (up to the end of the registration time) |
2. Non-degree Programs
| Category |
Application Time |
Start of Program |
Application Documents |
| Preparatory course students , continuing education students (one year program) |
Mar.1 toMay 31 |
mid-Sept. |
1.Application Form for International Students, JMU2.Photocopy of a passport valid for at least 1 year3. A 2-inch color photo with white background. 4. Certificate and Transcript of Records of the most advanced studies5. 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. 6. Certificate of no criminal record, issued for nearly half a year |
| 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. Our school will not accept paper application materials.
1.2 Verification of Qualifications
a. Applicants for bachelor’s degree programs should submit their applications upon enrollment for verification of qualifications by Admission Office and Academic Affairs Office.
b. 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.
c.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
a. Applicant for non-degree programs should submit the application to
oec@jmu.edu.cn
b. The application should be mailed to Chen Aili International College by the deadline, and the application will not be accepted after the deadline.
V. Scholarships
In addition to meeting the application conditions of corresponding awards, scholarship applicants shall also meet the following age requirements:
a. Bachelor’s degree: no more than 30 years old (as of September 1，2024);
b. Master's degree: no more than 35 years old (as of September 1，2024);
c. Doctor’s degree: no more than 40 years old (as of September 1，2024);
1. Tan Kah Kee Scholarship
This scholarship applies to International students of Chinese descendant（for degree programs）with valid foreign passports from countries along the routes of the Maritime Silk Road.
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 fee and etc.
c. Applicants should submit required documents directly to JMU Admission Office between Feb 20 and May 10 each year online.
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 fee and etc.
c. Applicants should submit required documents directly to JMU Admission Office between Feb 20 and May 10 each year online.
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 fee and etc.
c. Applicants should submit required documents directly to JMU Admission Office between Feb 20 and May 10 each year online.
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.The amount and quota of scholarship are subject to the final documents from the higher authorities.
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 |
Ⅷ. The enrollment fee is 500 RMB (charged at the time of enrollment)
NOTE：
Tuition and charges for accommodation are subject to change and publish annually by the University.
Ⅸ. Other
Applicants are responsible for the truthfulness and accuracy of the information and documents submitted. Failure to meet the admission regulations for international students or any falsification or misrepresentation, whenever it is confirmed, will result in disqualification of application, enrollment, graduation and degrees awarded in accordance with the regulations of the educational authorities and the University.
Contact Information
1. Admission Office, JMU (Enrollment of International Student for Degree Programs)
Tel: 0086-592-6181301, 6183371Fax: 0086-592-6185889
E-mail:
zsbzs@jmu.edu.cnWebsite:
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, 6185566Fax: 0086-592-6182928
Email:
oec@jmu.edu.cnWebsite:
http://oec.jmu.edu.cn
Address: Chen Aili International College, Jimei University, 185 Yinjiang Road, Jimei, Xiamen, Fujian, 361021, China
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