Xiamen University English Requirements
China
Xiamen University (XMU), founded in 1921 by renowned patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Tan Kah Kee, was the first Chinese university established by an overseas Chinese person. XMU has long been listed among China's leading universities on the national 211 Project, 985 Project and Double First-Class Initiative. It comprises Siming Campus, Zhangzhou Campus, Xiang'an Campus and XMU Malaysia, with over 47,000 students across bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, and ranks among ESI's global top 1% in 19 disciplines.
Quick answer
Xiamen University accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 80 and IELTS Academic 6.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6 | |
| PTE Academic | No published minimum | |
| Cambridge English | No published minimum |
Sources: admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Master_s_Stu… ↗admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Admissions/Doctoral_stu… ↗
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Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Xiamen University?+
Undergraduate admission to Xiamen University requires TOEFL iBT 80 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Xiamen University?+
Undergraduate admission to Xiamen University requires IELTS Academic 6 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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