XIAMEN UNIVERSITY (CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE SCHOLARSHIP / CHINESE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION)
Confucius Institute Scholarship at Xiamen University
full · bachelors
- RMB 1,800/monthLiving stipend (~€230 (est.))
- Full tuitionFour years of undergraduate study
- Free accommodationOn-campus housing provided
- Health insuranceCovered for the whole programme
- Under 30Age limit as of 1 September 2026
- All nationalitiesOpen to non-Chinese citizens
At a glance
full
Funding
€0k
Max amount
May 10, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities (non-Chinese citizens)
Country
Xiamen University (Confucius Institute Scholarship / Chinese International Education Foundation)
Provider
The Confucius Institute Scholarship at Xiamen University (XMU), founded in 1921, supports international students who want to complete a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language at one of China's coastal universities for the 2026/2027 intake. The scholarship promotes international academic and cultural exchange and provides a full package: tuition for all 4 years of undergraduate study, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive health insurance for the duration of the programme, and a monthly living stipend of RMB 1,800 (around €230 (est.) per month). It is open to non-Chinese citizens of all nationalities who hold a high school diploma with a strong record, are under the age of 30 as of 1 September 2026, are recommended by a Confucius Institute or partner university, and are not receiving any other scholarship; priority is given to applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Applications are submitted online through the XMU portal with all documents uploaded as a single PDF, including a statement of purpose of up to 500 words. Stipend levels, the monthly RMB amount and the current-cycle deadline are set each year, so confirm the figures and dates on the official Xiamen University application portal before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition — Full tuition coverage for all 4 years of the Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language at Xiamen University.
- Accommodation — Free on-campus accommodation provided by Xiamen University for the duration of the programme.
- Health insurance — Comprehensive health insurance covering the full period of study in China.
- Monthly living stipend — A monthly living stipend of RMB 1,800 (around €230 (est.)) to help with daily expenses.
- Study at a top Chinese university — Four years of full-time study in Chinese Language at Xiamen University, a coastal national university, with full immersion in the language and culture.
How to apply
Applicants apply online through the Xiamen University portal and upload all required documents as a single PDF before the deadline.
- Secure a recommendation — Obtain a recommendation from a Confucius Institute or its partner university, which is required for eligibility.
- Prepare your documents — Gather the completed application form, certified academic documents, recommendation letter, statement of purpose (max 500 words), passport copy and proof of language proficiency.
- Apply on the XMU portal — Register and complete the online application on the Xiamen University portal at application.xmu.edu.cn.
- Upload a single PDF — Combine all required documents into a single PDF and upload it through the portal before the deadline (around 10 May 2026).
- Await the decision — Wait for the CI Scholarship Leadership Group's decision; successful candidates are notified around June for the cycle.
Eligibility
Citizenship and healthMust be a non-Chinese citizen in good physical and mental health.
Academic recordHolds a high school diploma with a strong academic record.
AgeUnder the age of 30 as of 1 September 2026.
RecommendationRecommended by a Confucius Institute or its partner university.
No other scholarshipMust not be receiving any other scholarship at the time of application.
Priority is given to applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Final decisions are made by the CI Scholarship Leadership Group.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities (non-Chinese citizens)
Deadlines
2026/2027 (Bachelor's in Chinese Language)~10 May 2026 (est.)
Following cycle~May 2027 (est.)
Selection
Applications are evaluated on academic performance and language skills, the quality of the recommendation, the motivation and clarity of the statement of purpose, and the applicant's overall potential to contribute to cultural and academic exchange. Final decisions are made by the CI Scholarship Leadership Group, with priority for applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Verified sources
- Xiamen University international application portalapplication.xmu.edu.cnofficial
- Confucius Institute Scholarship (Chinese International Education Foundation)cis.chinese.cnofficial
About the provider
Xiamen University (XMU), founded in 1921 in Fujian Province, China, is a national public research university known for its coastal campus and strong international programmes. It hosts the Confucius Institute Scholarship, funded through the Chinese International Education Foundation, to sponsor international students studying Chinese language and culture in China.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the Confucius Institute Scholarship at Xiamen University?
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Non-Chinese citizens of all nationalities in good health, holding a high school diploma with a strong record, under 30 as of 1 September 2026, and recommended by a Confucius Institute or partner university.
What does the scholarship cover?
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Full tuition for 4 years, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive health insurance and a monthly living stipend of RMB 1,800 (around €230 (est.)).
How much is the monthly stipend?
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RMB 1,800 per month (around €230 (est.)); confirm the current-cycle amount on the official Xiamen University portal.
What degree can I study?
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A 4-year Bachelor's degree in Chinese Language at Xiamen University.
What is the age limit?
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Applicants must be under 30 years of age as of 1 September 2026.
Do I need a recommendation?
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Yes. A recommendation from a Confucius Institute or its partner university is required to apply.
Can I hold another scholarship at the same time?
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No. Applicants must not be receiving any other scholarship at the time of application.
How do I apply?
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Apply online through the Xiamen University portal at application.xmu.edu.cn and upload all documents as a single PDF.
What documents do I need?
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A completed application form, certified academic documents, a recommendation letter, a statement of purpose (max 500 words), a passport copy and proof of language proficiency.
What is the application deadline?
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Around 10 May 2026 (est.) for the 2026/2027 intake; verify the exact date on the official XMU portal.
Who is given priority?
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Priority is given to applicants from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
When are results announced and when does the programme start?
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Results are announced around June 2026 (est.) and the programme starts around September 2026 (est.).