Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) Fees 2025 & QS Ranking
Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) Fees 2025, Course, QS Ranking, Scholarship, Location, Requirements, Hostel Fees, and many more.
The international branch campus of Xiamen University, known as Xiamen University Malaysia (abbreviated as XMUM), is situated in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. Xiamen University Malaysia is an international branch campus of Xiamen University in China. It is the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia and the first Chinese public institution to open a campus abroad. Situated in Xiamen, Fujian, China, Xiamen Institution is a national public institution. Xiamen University Malaysia fees are way more cheaper than other public universities. It is supported and associated with China’s Ministry of Education.
The university is involved in the Double First-Class Construction, Project 211, and Project 985. In 2016, Xiamen University opened its Malaysia Campus after accepting the invitation and offer from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Both the Chinese Ministry of Education and the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education have approved Xiamen University Malaysia. In terms of Nature Index Institution Research Output, Xiamen University Malaysia came in fifth place in Malaysia.
Our Campuses: Selangor, Malaysia
Status: Private University
Established Year: 1921
Mission: To develop young talents with honor and discernment, transforming them into admirable regional citizens who will advance the social progress and economic well-being of China, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia.
Vision: Xiamen University Malaysia wants to be a university that embraces cultural variety, offers top-notch teaching and research, and has a clear global perspective.
Motto: Strive for perfection.
Website: https://www.xmu.edu.my/
Location: Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Xiamen University Malaysia QS Ranking 2025:
- 362 Ranked Globally.
- 137 in the QS WUR Ranking by Subject.
- 50 in the Asian University Rankings.
Specialty: The university focuses on areas like engineering, science, arts, and medicine, with programs in areas such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Studies, Physics, and Marine Biotechnology.
Academic Calendar: 2025 Calendar
Intake: Feb, April, September- For Undergraduate.
Jan, May, September- For Postgraduate.
Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarship Link
Xiamen University Malaysia Students: Currently has over 6,300 students, including international students from 33 countries.
How To Apply for Xiamen University Malaysia
Students can apply to our Admission Consultant
Email:globalassistant.cf@gmail.com
WhatsApp, IMO, LINE, WeChat: +60182632721
Global Assistant is the authorized student admission agent representing Xiamen University Malaysia
Xiamen University Malaysia Entry Requirements
Foundation Program Requirements
Undergraduate Entry Requirements
Master of Business Administration Requirements
Xiamen University Malaysia EMGS and Other Costs
International Student Fee/EMGS fee: RM 2,500
Application Fee: RM 100
Registration Fee: RM 200
Hostel Application Fee: RM 100
Hostel Deposit: RM 500
Security Deposit: RM 1,000
EMGS, Other Fees, and Initial Payment
| Example of Initial Payment Bachelor’s in International Business:
Application Fee RM 100+ Registration Fee RM 200 + EMGS fee RM 2,500+ Hostel Application Fee RM 100+ 1st semester fee Bachelor in International Business RM 3,000= RM 5,900 |
Xiamen University Malaysia Fees and Courses 2025
Foundation Program fees
| Program Name | Duration | 1st Semester fees | Total Tuition fees |
| Arts and Social Science | 1 Year | RM 5,333 | RM 16,000 |
| Information Technology | 1 Year | RM 6,000 | RM 18,000 |
| Science | 1 Year | RM 6,000 | RM 18,000 |
Undergraduate Program Fees
| Program Name | Duration | 1st Semester fees | 1st year fees | Total Tuition fees |
| Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | 3 Years | RM 2,889 | RM 26,000 | RM 78,000 |
| Accounting | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| Finance | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| International Business | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| E-Commerce | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| Chinese Studies | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| English Language and Literature | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| Journalism | 3 Years | RM 3,000 | RM 27,000 | RM 81,000 |
| Advertising | 3 Years | RM 3,111 | RM 28,000 | RM 84,000 |
| Communication | 3 Years | RM 3,111 | RM 28,000 | RM 84,000 |
| Physics | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| New Energy Science and Engineering | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Marine Biotechnology | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Marine Environmental Chemistry | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Computer Science and Technology | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Digital Media Technology | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Software Engineering | 4 Years | RM 2,417 | RM 29,000 | RM 1,16,000 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 4 Years | RM 1,875 | RM 30,000 | RM 1,20,000 |
| Robotics and Automation Engineering | 4 Years | RM 1,875 | RM 30,000 | RM 1,20,000 |
| Cyber Security | 4 Years | RM 1,875 | RM 30,000 | RM 1,20,000 |
| Data Science | 4 Years | RM 1,875 | RM 30,000 | RM 1,20,000 |
| Traditional Chinese Medicine | 5 Years | RM 1,867 | RM 28,000 | RM 1,40,000 |
Postgraduate Program Fees
| Program Name | Full-Time | Part-Time | ||||
| Duration | 1st Year Fees | Total Tuition fees | Duration | 1st Year fees | Total Tuition fees | |
| Master of Business Administration | 1.5 Years | RM 45,000 | RM 67,500 | – | – | – |
| Master of Economics in Finance | 2 Years | RM 26,500 | RM 53,000 | – | – | – |
| Master of Arts in Chinese Studies | 2 Years | RM 13,200 | RM 26,400 | – | – | – |
| Master of Communication and Culture | 2 Years | RM 22,500 | RM 45,000 | – | – | – |
| Master of Science in Chemical Engineering | 2 Years | RM 30,000 | RM 60,000 | 3 Years | RM 30,000 | RM 90,000 |
| Master of Science in Mathematics | 2 Years | RM 14,300 | RM 28,600 | 3 Years | RM 11,000 | RM 33,000 |
| Master’s in New Energy Science and Engineering | 2 Years | RM 30,000 | RM 60,000 | 3 Years | RM 30,000 | RM 90,000 |
| Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology | 2 Years | RM 27,000 | RM 54,000 | – | – | |
| Master of Science in Electrical Engineering | 2 Years | RM 30,000 | RM 60,000 | 3 Years | RM 25,000 | RM 75,000 |
| Master of Science in Physics | 2 Years | RM 16,500 | RM 33,000 | 3 Years | RM 13,000 | RM 39,000 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | 2 Years | RM 20,000 | RM 40,000 | 3 Years | RM 16,000 | RM 48,000 |
PhD Program Fees
| Program Name | Full-Time | Part-Time | ||||
| Duration | 1st Year fees | Total Tuition fees | Duration | 1st Year fees | Total Tuition fees | |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese Studies | 3 Years | RM 13,200 | RM 39,600 | 4 Years | RM 13,200 | RM 52,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering | 3 Years | RM 35,000 | RM 1,05,000 | 4 Years | RM 35,000 | RM 1,40,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics | 3.5 Years | RM 13,200 | RM 46,200 | 5 Years | RM 9,900 | RM 49,500 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in New Energy Science | 3 Years | RM 35,000 | RM 1,05,000 | 4 Years | RM 35,000 | RM 1,40,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science | 3 Years | RM 22,000 | RM 66,000 | 4 Years | RM 19,000 | RM 76,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Physics | 3 Years | RM 16,500 | RM 49,500 | 5 Years | RM 13,000 | RM 65,000 |
International Students Admission Procedures: Download Link
Admission Form Link: Download Form Link
Xiamen University Malaysia Scholarship For International Students
International Students Scholarships 2025 For Bangladeshi Students
Bangladesh: Secondary School Certificate (SSC)
| Final CGPA (Full mark is 5.00 system) | ||||
| 4.00 | 4.25 | 4.50 | 5.00 | |
| Grant | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Scholarships | – | 25% | 50% | 75% |
| Total Tuition
Fees Waiver |
25% | 50% | 75% | 100%
(Max 15) |
Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
| Final CGPA (Full mark is 5.00 system) | ||||
| 4.00 | 4.25 | 4.50 | 5.00 | |
| Grant | 25% | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Scholarships | – | 25% | 50% | 75% |
| Total Tuition
Fees Waiver |
25% | 50% | 75% | 100%
(Max 15) |
General Educational Development (GED): Bangladesh
| Total Final Score | |||
| 600 | 640 | 680 | |
| Grant | 25% | 25% | 25% |
| Scholarships | – | 25% | 50% |
| Total Tuition
Fees Waiver |
25% | 50% | 75% |
The above Scholarships are only applicable for the 2025 intake and for the 1st year tuition fee only.
Each applicant is only entitled to one scholarship, whichever is
Scholarships with a quota are on a first-come, first-served basis (based on payment date). In case more than 1 application that qualify at the same time, the judgment priority will be: Result (higher result to lower result) and year of graduation (newer year to older year).
For students who progress from XMUM Foundation to XMUM Undergraduate Program, they will be eligible to apply for our Progression Scholarships, as below:
| XMUM Foundation Result | CGPA ≥ 3.30 | 3.30 > CGPA ≥ 3.00 | 3.00 > CGPA ≥ 2.75 |
| Scholarships % | 100 | 50 | 25 |
Study Grant Maintenance: Undergraduate Program Study Grant recipients are required to meet a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at the end of each academic year to continue enjoying the study grant in subsequent years.
Scholarships Maintenance: Undergraduate Program Scholarships’ recipients are required to meet the stipulated academic results to continue enjoying the scholarship in the subsequent years as below:
| Scholarships | Position within the same peer * |
| 81% – 100% | Top 25% |
| 51% – 80% | Top 35% |
| 26% – 50% | Top 45% |
| 25% & below | Top 70% |
Same peer means the student with the same academic programme and the same intake.
- The scholarships are only for study at Xiamen University Malaysia
- The University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice and as such shall not be held liable in respect of the said alterations.
Payment Details
Bank Transfer payable to (Beneficiary) “XMU JIAGENG EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD”
| Bank Name | PUBLIC BANK BERHAD | MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD | CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD |
| Branch | KL City Main Office | KLIA 2 | KL Main |
| Account Number | 319-724-8410 | 5624-3250-5328 | 696-000-440-003 (USD) |
| Swift Code | PBBEMYKL | MBBEMYKL | PCBCMYKL |
| Branch Address | Menara Public Bank, 146 Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Retail Lot L3-1, Level 3, Gateway KLIA 2, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia | Level 20, Menara CCB, Quill 6, No 6, Leboh Ampang, City Centre, 50100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Hostel/Accommodation fees
| Room Type | Application Fee (RM) (nonrefundable) | Deposit (RM) (refundable) | Monthly Rental per Student (RM) | Size of Room (𝒎𝟐) | Remarks |
| Twin Sharing (Block D) | 100 | 500 | 340 | 15.9 | En-suite bathroom |
| Twin Sharing (Block LY) | 100 | 500 | 390 | 17.6 | En-suite bathroom |
Note:
- One-time deposit is refundable at the end of the tenancy
- Rental is not refundable and will not be prorated under any circumstances except when
The liability is proven to be owned by the University and/or the AO
Facilities:
- Bed, study table, chair, wardrobe
- Wi-Fi connection in every room
- Air-conditioner in every room (monthly rental is excluded electricity bill)
- Common pantry on each floor equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, kettle, and water dispenser
- Laundry room
- Car parking area
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What are the collaborations between Xiamen University Malaysia and partner universities?
A: Generally, there are two types of collaborations:
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Postgraduate Study Progression Pathways
A progression pathway indicates a collaboration with a partner university that defines the admission criteria to facilitate students’ academic progress towards a postgraduate degree. Through this simplified pathway, students from our campus may progress into a postgraduate degree at the esteemed institution with certain privileges, such as a tuition fee discount or an exemption on the English language proficiency requirement.
Study Abroad
This framework aims to provide opportunities for undergraduate students to broaden their academic experiences through student mobility. Under this framework, students will be able to study abroad for a semester or an academic year, and the majors are usually not subject-specific.
Note: Please keep in mind that not all partner universities provide postgraduate study progression pathways and study abroad, as some discussions with partner universities are still ongoing.
2. What are the requirements needed to apply for the postgraduate degree/study abroad programme at our partner university?
A: Generally, most postgraduate degree/study abroad programmes require students to have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above and to meet the requirement for English language proficiency.
3. What documents are needed to apply for the postgraduate degree/study abroad programme at our partner university?
A: Normally, students will apply for a postgraduate degree / study abroad programme with their latest official result slip and other documents depending on the requirements of the university (e.g., proof of English language proficiency, personal statement, recommendation letter, passport profile, etc.).
4. How do I apply if I am interested in a postgraduate degree / study abroad programme at our partner university?
A: Different partner universities have different application methods. Some partner universities require students to apply through the Global Engagement and Partnerships Office, and some partner universities require students to directly apply through the online portal. Hence, should you be interested in applying to any of the programmes, you may contact the Global Engagement and Partnerships Office, and they can guide you further.
More questions you can find here: Go here
Partner Universities from different countries
| Country/ Region | University Name | Type of Collaboration |
| Australia | Australian National University | Postgraduate Progression |
| Curtin University | Postgraduate Progression | |
| Bangladesh | Daffodil International University | General MoU |
| China | Duke Kunshan University | Postgraduate Progression |
| Hunan Applied Technology University | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| Jimei University | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| Minjiang University | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| Shaoguan University | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| The Engineering & Technical College of Chengdu University of Technology | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| Xi’an Jiatong-Liverpool University | General MoU | |
| Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| Ireland | Dublin Business School | Postgraduate Progression |
| Kazakhstan | Almaty Management University | General MoU |
| People’s Friendship University named after Academician A. Kuatbekov | General MoU | |
| Kyrgyzstan | Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University | General MoU |
| The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic | General MoU | |
| Malaysia | Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation | Resource Sharing |
| University of Malaya | General MoU | |
| Universiti Putra Malaysia | Resource Sharing | |
| Universiti Sains Malaysia | General MoU | |
| Universiti Teknologi MARA | General MoU | |
| New Zealand | Massey University | Postgraduate Progression |
| University of Auckland | Postgraduate Progression | |
| Victoria University of Wellington | Postgraduate Progression | |
| Poland | University of Gdańsk | Student Internship Exchange |
| Russia | HSE St. Petersburg | General MoU |
| Thailand | Kasetsart University | Study Abroad (Inbound) |
| Mae Fah Luang University | Study Abroad (Inbound) | |
| United Kingdom | Cardiff University | Postgraduate Progression |
| Newcastle University | General MoU | |
| Queen Mary University of London | Postgraduate Progression, Study Abroad (Outbound) | |
| University of Birmingham | Postgraduate Progression, Study Abroad (Outbound) | |
| University for the Creative Arts | General MoU | |
| University of Hull | General MoU | |
| University of Strathclyde | Postgraduate Progression, Study Abroad (Outbound) | |
| University of Sussex | General MoU | |
| United States | The University of Texas at Arlington | General MoU |
| University of Cincinnati, Ohio | Postgraduate Progression |
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