Xiamen University CSC-XMU (MS/PhD) Scholarships 2027 Applications Process Started
Xiamen University (XMU) has published its 2027 international admission guides for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral applicants, and its schedule includes Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) Type B applications. If you are new to the route, this overview of the 2027–28 CSC process across Chinese universities explains how university and embassy routes differ. The university’s announced window opens later this year, so this is the time to choose a degree and prepare; it is not a call you can submit today.
There is one important distinction to settle before you build a shortlist: XMU’s degree catalogue is broader than the set of programs that may receive CSC funding. The university says scholarship programs are subject to approval and may cover only selected academic programs. Could your preferred degree be in the admissions guide but outside the approved scholarship list? And for a postgraduate application, will you need a supervisor’s pre-acceptance letter?
This guide separates admission eligibility from scholarship eligibility, explains what XMU has and has not confirmed for 2027, and lays out the two-system application sequence. That way, you can prepare the right evidence without treating last year’s scholarship-specific rules as confirmed for this cycle.
01 Which XMU degree and language route fits you?
XMU’s 2027 guides cover all three degree levels, but you must meet both the university’s admission rules and the CSC program’s conditions. Applicants comparing academic profiles may also find this list of Chinese universities with lower published GPA thresholds useful for shortlisting; it does not change XMU’s own admission standards. The current admission guide’s age and language rules help establish academic fit; the newest CSC-specific guide currently available is for 2026, so its scholarship-specific age limits should be treated as a prior-cycle reference until XMU publishes the 2027 version. For a broader comparison of postgraduate CSC, provincial and ANSO age ceilings, see this guide to China scholarship age requirements—then apply XMU’s own rule to your case.
| Degree route | 2027 admission rule | Language evidence | CSC point to resolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | High-school diploma; generally 18–30 by September 1, 2027. Special nationality and foreign-residence checks apply to applicants of Chinese origin. | Chinese programs generally require HSK 4 or 5, depending on discipline. English programs list IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, an accepted equivalent or qualifying prior English-medium study. A CSCA score report is required. | The 2026 CSC guide set an under-25 scholarship age limit. The 2027 Type B guide should confirm whether it remains the same. |
| Master’s | Bachelor’s degree or above; generally under 45 for 2027 admission. | Chinese programs generally require HSK 4 or 5 by field. English programs list IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, accepted equivalents or qualifying English-medium study. | The 2026 CSC guide set an under-35 scholarship age limit; verify the 2027 Type B notice. |
| Doctoral | Master’s degree or above; generally under 45 for 2027 admission. Most listed doctoral programs are four years. | Chinese programs generally require HSK 4 or 5 by field. English programs list IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, accepted equivalents or qualifying English-medium study. | The 2026 CSC guide set an under-40 scholarship age limit; verify the 2027 Type B notice. |
If you are weighing whether an English test is needed, this guide to IELTS requirements for September 2027 CSC applications explains why language evidence varies by university and program; XMU’s listed program rules determine what you submit.
For applicants of Chinese origin seeking undergraduate admission, XMU’s 2027 guide adds a separate citizenship and residence test: generally, the applicant must have held a foreign passport or proof of foreign citizenship for at least four years and have lived abroad for at least two years during the four years before April 30, 2027. My recommendation is to settle this status question before paying the application fee, because it can affect eligibility before academic review begins.
Program fit also means checking whether your specific degree is on the CSC-approved list, not merely in XMU’s course catalogue. The 2026 Type B guide says the CSC-funded list may cover only some XMU programs, mainly at master’s and doctoral level; the university’s 2027 guides do not yet give a final 2027 Type B subject list. You can also use this CSC competitiveness guide for high-level postgraduate applicants to set realistic expectations while you compare eligible programs.
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02 What does the Xiamen University CSC award cover?
XMU’s latest published CSC Type B guide describes a full award covering tuition, a university dormitory or accommodation subsidy, a monthly stipend and comprehensive medical insurance. That guide is for 2026, however, and the 2027 degree guides have not restated the scholarship package or monthly amounts; treat the earlier package as a planning reference, not a confirmed 2027 award letter.
The previous guide listed monthly stipends of RMB 2,500 for bachelor’s students, RMB 3,000 for master’s students and RMB 3,500 for doctoral students, plus RMB 800 annual medical insurance. The 2027 CSC-specific notice should confirm whether those figures and the accommodation arrangement remain applicable. XMU’s current degree guides still charge a non-refundable RMB 400 admission application fee, and scholarship applicants must also provide a financial-support guarantee statement.
I recommend budgeting for the application fee and initial preparation costs even if you expect a full scholarship. Selection is not automatic: XMU reviews admission materials, while scholarship nomination is subject to the university and final CSC approval. Scholarship recipients also cannot hold another Chinese government or university scholarship at the same time under the last published XMU CSC guide.
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03 How do you apply for XMU admission and CSC Type B?
Plan for two online submissions: one to Xiamen University for admission and scholarship consideration, and one to the CSC system under Type B. XMU’s 2027 guides list both systems, identify Agency Number 10384 and say that late university applications will not be considered.
- Choose an XMU program and confirm its language, degree entry requirements and whether it is included in the 2027 CSC-approved program list. The university publishes separate 2027 guides for bachelor’s applicants, master’s applicants and doctoral applicants.
- Prepare the degree-specific admission file: passport, academic certificates and transcripts, language proof, personal statement, recommendation letters and health or police documents where required. If you are planning ahead for the medical paperwork, use this China scholarship physical-examination guide to understand the form and timing before arranging an examination. Bachelor’s applicants must also prepare the CSCA score report; graduate applicants should prepare a CV and research-focused statement. Applicants developing a proposal can use this research proposal guide, while this China scholarship study-plan guide covers the separate study plan. XMU’s 2027 prospectuses specify document differences by degree.
- For postgraduate CSC applications, approach a suitable supervisor early. XMU’s general 2027 admission guides call a pre-acceptance letter optional and say it may give admission priority; its latest CSC-specific guide for 2026 asks postgraduate scholarship applicants to obtain one. Until the 2027 CSC guide clarifies the rule, securing a letter is a prudent step where your department requires or supports it. This guide to finding relevant professors and drafting an acceptance-letter request can help you prepare a focused inquiry.
- When the window opens, submit the admission and scholarship application through the XMU International Student Application System, select the relevant CSC Type B route and pay the RMB 400 non-refundable application fee.
- Register in the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System, choose Type B and Xiamen University Agency Number 10384, then submit matching information and documents. The university conducts its review and nomination; CSC makes the final scholarship decision. This CSC agency-number directory can help you identify the right number when you compare other universities.
The practical sequence is therefore program fit, university submission and CSC submission—not a single form that guarantees admission and funding together. My recommendation is to keep both submissions consistent and save copies of every upload, especially your study plan and any supervisor letter.
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04 Xiamen University CSC 2027: applicant questions
The points applicants most need to resolve are the difference between Type B and embassy-led applications, the program list, and the second CSC-system submission. XMU’s current admission instructions answer the route questions, while its scholarship-specific 2027 details are still awaited.
Can bachelor’s applicants apply for XMU CSC Type B?
XMU’s 2027 undergraduate guide lists Chinese Government Scholarships (Type B) for bachelor’s applications. That does not mean every undergraduate program is funded: the scholarship-specific program list is subject to CSC approval, and applicants must also meet XMU’s CSCA and degree requirements.
Is a supervisor acceptance letter compulsory for XMU master’s or PhD CSC applicants?
XMU’s 2027 general admission guides label the pre-acceptance letter optional and say it may improve admission priority, but its latest CSC-specific guide for 2026 tells postgraduate scholarship applicants to obtain one. Seek a suitable supervisor early and follow the 2027 CSC-specific instruction when XMU publishes it.
Do I apply to XMU or to CSC first?
XMU requires applicants to use its international student application system and also register in the CSC Information System for Type B. The 2027 guide lists both steps and XMU’s agency number; postgraduate candidates should be ready to upload any pre-acceptance letter if the scholarship-specific instructions require it.
Does the 2027 CSC scholarship cover every subject at Xiamen University?
No such guarantee appears in the 2027 admission guides. XMU’s latest CSC-specific guide says funding is limited to programs approved by CSC, so use the 2027 scholarship program list—not the general course catalogue—to make your final shortlist.
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05 Xiamen University CSC Scholarship 2027 deadline
The last date to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship Type B through Xiamen University for 2027 entry is February 20, 2027. XMU’s online application period runs from December 1, 2026 to February 20, 2027, Beijing Time (UTC+8). The same university guide identifies this window for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral applicants.
Use the time before opening to check program approval, prepare the CSCA or language evidence required for your degree, arrange current documents and approach a supervisor if you are applying for graduate research. Do not treat the prior-cycle stipend, age limits or document rules as final until XMU publishes its 2027 CSC-specific guide.