The Xiamen University CSC Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship offered through the CSC University Program at Xiamen University (XMU) — one of China’s most prestigious 985 / 211 / Double First-Class universities, founded in 1921 in the coastal city of Xiamen, Fujian. The scholarship funds Bachelor’s (4–5 years), Master’s (2–3 years) and Doctoral (4 years) degree programs with around 50 seats, a monthly stipend of up to CNY 3,500, free accommodation and full tuition. Applications ran in both the CSC portal and XMU’s own system under Type B, Agency No. 10384.

🏛️ About Xiamen University

Xiamen University, founded in 1921 by the renowned educator Chen Jiageng (Tan Kah Kee), is a comprehensive university directly under the Ministry of Education of China and one of the country’s original Project 985, Project 211 and Double First-Class universities. Located on one of China’s most beautiful campuses in Xiamen, Fujian, XMU is especially renowned for economics, accounting, finance, chemistry, marine science and international relations. It ranks #303 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (up from #341 in 2026), 101–150 in the ARWU, =224 in THE 2027, #176 in US News 2027, and #25 in the ShanghaiRanking Best Chinese Universities Ranking 2026.

💰 Xiamen University CSC Scholarship Benefits

🎓 Programs & Duration

The scholarship is usually limited to part of the XMU academic programs approved by CSC each year, mainly at Master’s and Doctoral level — with Chinese-medium Bachelor’s programs also listed. Both Chinese-medium and English-medium programs are available at postgraduate level:

Check the official program lists on the XMU admissions site (links in the “All Important Links” section below) to see which programs are open this year.

✅ Eligibility Requirements

1. Meet the admission requirements of the specific XMU program you apply for.
2. Bachelor’s: academically excellent holder of a high school diploma (or equivalent), under 25.
3. Master’s: academically excellent holder of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent), under 35.
4. PhD: academically excellent holder of a master’s degree (or equivalent), under 40.
   (Age limits are calculated as of September of the academic year.)
5. No double funding: CSC awardees may not hold any other scholarship sponsored by Chinese governments at any level, or by the admission college/university (one-time bonuses excepted).

🚀 How to Apply — Step by Step (Xiamen University CSC Scholarship)

📅 Selection & Notification

📌 Important Rules

• Two systems are mandatory: the CSC portal and application.xmu.edu.cn — an application is complete only in both.
• Supervisor pre-acceptance letter is compulsory for Master’s and PhD applicants (signed by the supervisor + stamped by the college, uploaded to both systems). Bachelor’s applicants follow the undergraduate prospectus.
• Strict no-double-scholarship rule: holding another scholarship means cancellation of the CSC award and refund of all received funding. Deliberately concealing other funding leads to cancellation plus a 3-year ban from applying for the CSC Scholarship.
• Scholarship continuation depends on passing the annual review.
• The English version of the guide is for reference only — the Chinese version prevails in case of discrepancy.

☎️ Official Contact

❓ FAQs — Xiamen University CSC Scholarship

1. Is the Xiamen University CSC Scholarship fully funded?

Yes. It covers full tuition, free university dormitory (or an accommodation subsidy), a monthly stipend of CNY 2,500 (Bachelor’s) / 3,000 (Master’s) / 3,500 (PhD), and comprehensive medical insurance (CNY 800/year).

2. Can Bachelor’s students apply for this scholarship?

Yes — this is the CSC University Program, which is rare in that it also funds Chinese-medium Bachelor’s programs (4–5 years), mainly for applicants under 25 with a high school diploma. Most seats, however, go to Master’s and PhD students.

3. Is a supervisor pre-acceptance letter required?

Yes, for all postgraduate (Master’s & PhD) applicants. The letter must be signed by your prospective supervisor and stamped by the college, and uploaded to both the XMU system and the CSC system.

4. What is the agency number for Xiamen University?

10384 — select Program Category Type B and enter Agency No. 10384 in the CSC application system.

5. Are English-taught programs available under this scholarship?

Yes — XMU offers English-medium Master’s and Doctoral programs (and Chinese-medium programs at all levels). The final list of scholarship-covered programs is subject to CSC approval each year.

6. When are the results announced?

Final results are published on admissions.xmu.edu.cn in July or August, after XMU’s comprehensive review and CSC’s final approval.

🏁 Conclusion

The Xiamen University CSC Scholarship under the University Program is one of the most attractive fully funded awards in China: a 985 / Double First-Class university, both Chinese- and English-taught programs, generous stipends, free housing, and even Bachelor’s-level funding with ~50 seats. The keys to success: secure admission to an approved XMU program first, get your supervisor-signed and college-stamped pre-acceptance letter (postgraduate), complete both the CSC portal (Type B, Agency 10384) and XMU’s system before the mid-February deadline, and never hold other scholarships. The 2026 cycle has closed, so start preparing your documents now and apply the moment the next guide opens.

🔗 All Important Links

1️⃣ Official CSC University Program Guide (XMU Admissions Office)

2️⃣ CSC Online Application System

3️⃣ XMU Online Application System for International Students

4️⃣ XMU Program Lists

5️⃣ XMU Degree Prospectuses & CSC Website

📚 Source: Official “2026 Application Guide to Chinese Government Scholarship — University Program”, Admissions Office of Xiamen University, published 29 December 2025 — https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/info/1038/1863.htm