Jimei University Prospectus for International Students

Overview

Jimei University (JMU), one of the key universities located in Xiamen City, Fujian Province, is a multi-disciplined university with a history of 100 years. It is jointly constructed by the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of natural resources, the Fujian Provincial Government and the Xiamen Municipal Government. 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 750 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 71 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 10 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 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 the 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 to be a multi-university that is open to the world.

I. Academic Programs

1 Bachelor’s Degree Program Length of Study: 4 Years

2 Master’s Degree Program Length of Study: 3 Years

1.3 Doctoral Degree Program

II. Application requirements

1.Applicants shall abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government, be in good health, and possess a valid foreign passport;

a. A foreign student whose parents(both or either of the parents) are Chinese citizens and  settle in a foreign country, and who has foreign nationality at birth yet does not have Chinese nationality , or previous residents of Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan who have emigrated to a foreign country and who are now applying to study in China as international students must have held a valid foreign passport or Nationality certificate for at least four years, and must have actually resided in a foreign country for at least two years in the past four years (as of April 30, the end of the school year). Nine months of residence in a foreign country may count as a full year. The dates of the entry and exit stamps in the passport will be followed in the determination of actual foreign residence.

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, with senior high school diploma or equivalent education;

b. Master's degree: no more than 35 years old, with a bachelor's degree;

c. Doctor’s degree: no more than 40 years old, with a master's degree;

d. Preparatory course students, continuing education students for one year program: no more than 50 years of age.

3. Chinese language proficiency requirement for degree programs

a.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. 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

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 majors in International Economy and Trade, 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

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

2. Non-degree Programs

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. If there is no online registration, 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

2.1Applicants for non-degree programs should submit their applications upon enrollment for verification of qualifications by Chen Aili International College, applicants should send the application materials to the email oec@jmu.edu.cn

2.2 Application materials should be mailed to Chen Aili International College by the deadline, and applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

V. Scholarships

1. Tan Kah Kee Scholarship

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 programs.

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 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.

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 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 fee and etc.

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 cholarship.

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.

VI. Tuition                                     RMB ( Yuan ) / person/ year

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

NOTE

Tuition and charges for accommodation are subject to change and publish annually by the University.

Contact Information

1. Admission Office, JMU (Enrollment of International Student for Degree Programs)

Tel: 0086-592-6181301, 6183371      Fax: 0086-592-6185889

E-mail: zsbzs@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: 0086-592-6185015, 6185566         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