Application for Xiamen University Scholarship 2010

Application for Xiamen University Scholarship 2010

Xiamen University (XMU) Scholarship

XMU is to begin independent enrolment of foreign students under this scholarship as from the beginning of the 2006 academic year. Welcome foreign students to apply for the bachelor's, master's or doctoral programmes, whether taught in English or in Chinese.

Recipients will have their tuition fees covered. 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.

Eligibility

1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

2. Educational background and age limits:

Applicants for bachelor's degree course must hold a high school certificate.

Applicants for master's degree courses must hold a bachelor's degree.

Applicants for doctoral courses must hold a master's degree.

Application deadline:

Undergraduate application: from Jan. 1 2010 to May 31 2010

Master's and doctoral application: from Nov. 1 2009 to April 15 2010

Application Procedure

• Candidates should apply online at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application

Application forms can be downloaded only after successful online application. The office will not deal with the application materials if applicants don't finish the online application.

• Application materials sent by post should reach the Admissions Office by the deadline.

Application Materials

Applicants must provide copy of the following materials completed truly and correctly:

1. Application Form for Xiamen University Scholarship, completed in Chinese or in English.

2. Notarised copy of highest diploma. Applicants who are currently studying at university must also provide study certificates. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.

3. Notarised photocopy of transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English must have notarised translations into Chinese or English attached.

4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (minimum 800 words).

5. Two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors.

6. Chinese or English Proficiency Certificate.

7. Photocopy of valid passport.

8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English.

Note: 1. Applicants who apply both Chinese Government and Xiamen University scholarship should submit two scholarship forms, but only submit one copy of completed application materials.

2. Application materials above will not return to applicants whether they are accepted or not.

Language Proficiency Requirements

1. Programmes taught in Chinese: Scholarship students are required to take a one-year preparatory Chinese language course and pass the examinations prior to the commencement of their major study if their Chinese language is below the required level.

Minimum Chinese language requirements for programmes taught in Chinese:

? Humanities, including Economics, Management, Law or the Arts: Intermediate, HSK Secondary Grade C (Level 6)

? Sciences: Elementary HSK Grade C (Level 3)

2. Two-year Master's programs taught in English:

English Proficiency for programmes taught in English: TOEFL or IELTS with a minimum requirement of 80 points or above for New TOEFL, grade 6.0 or above for IELTS, or on presentation of a certificate from some other approved test of English proficiency. Native English speakers and applicants whose teaching language during undergraduate studies is English are exempt from this requirement.

3. Doctoral programs taught in English: Some PhD programs may be taught in English. Applicants applying for doctoral programs taught in English should contact prospective supervisors in advance.

Academic Programmes

Programmes taught in Chinese (full-time)

Most programmes at XMU are taught in Chinese. Currently, XMU offers undergraduate programmes in 85 disciplines, master's programmes in 213 disciplines and doctoral programmes in 140 disciplines.

For available undergraduate programmes, please see latest application procedure for undergraduates 2010:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=3

For available master's programmes, please see:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=27

For available doctoral programmes please see:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/website.aspx?language=en&website_id=33

Master's programs taught in English (2 years full-time)

As a way of enhancing the internationalisation of the university, XMU has opened several master's programmes for outstanding international students. The programmes are taught in English, and have the aim of fostering talented international students with both professional competence and a knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture and society.

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