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Xiamen University

Established in 1921, Xiamen University is a large comprehensive institution located in southeast China. Boasting modern facilities and dormatories, Xiamen enrolls over 30,000 students in a wide array of academic disciplines. Exchange students enroll in a separate international college, and take courses with about 400 other international students. 

Program dates

  • Spring Semester: mid-February through late June
  • Academic Year: mid-September through late June

Academics

Temple students who study at Xiamen University attend their Chinese as a Foreign Language program, which focuses on intensive Chinese language training and Chinese culture.  
 
Students with advanced Chinese language proficiency (HSK5 or higher) may have additional course options.
 

Language of instruction

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

School location

The island city of Xiamen, in the province of Fujian, is a coastal city in southeastern China and is located about 450 miles northeast of Hong Kong. The city has a population of about 1.5 million, and the university is located at the southern end of the main island that comprises the city. Historically, Xiamen was one of the first ports that traded with Europeans in the 16th century, and was China’s main tea exporting city in the 19th century. It is still a major port today and is considered a gateway to China. Nicknamed the “Garden City”, it is also a popular tourist destination. The climate is humid and subtropical, with long, hot summers and mild winters.

Facilities

  • Classrooms equipped with smart technology
  • Computer labs and campus Wi-Fi
  • Student Union
  • Gym and Sports facilities
  • Library
  • Administrative offices
 

Accommodations

Temple students apply for bedrooms on campus in XMU residences. The overseas student apartments on the Xiamen Main Campus, the Nanguang Building and the Cai Qingjie Building, are well-equipped with modern facilities, including telephones, air-conditioning, cable TV, Internet access points and separate bathrooms. 
 
Students may take meals in university cafeterias. The Overseas Student Service Center also provides additional services including dining rooms, coffee bars, and shops providing for daily necessities. 

Eligibility

Open to qualified students matriculated at Temple University.  

See eligibility requirements

Applying to the program

Application Deadline: March 1 for the academic year and spring priority; September 1 for the spring semester

See application procedures