# Theoretical Economics at Xiamen University

> Theoretical Economics (Master's Economics) at Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- University: [Xiamen University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/xiamen-university) (Public, Xiamen, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Master's in Economics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/master-economics)
- Duration: 2 years
- Teaching language: English
- Tuition per year: CN¥45,000 (International students) (2027 published guide)
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Intake: September
- Official programme page: https://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/Programs/English_Medium_Master_s.htm

Fee notes: Current 2027 annual tuition CNY 45,000; textbooks excluded. Application CNY 400, non-refundable upon online application; medical insurance CNY 800/year. Siming twin-room reference CNY 35–65/person/day; no assumed annual stay charge. Housing is limited, with priority for scholarships covering accommodation; utilities and Internet extra. Fees may change with regulatory approval.

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants meeting the current programme and selected funding-route conditions
- Restriction: Non-Chinese citizen in good mental and physical health, holding a regular passport valid at least through 31 October 2027.
- Restriction: Graduating bachelor student or bachelor-degree holder or above; supply the required qualification and full academic transcripts.
- Restriction: The general age wording is under 45 in English and at most 45 in Chinese, as of 1 September 2027. Confirm the age-45 boundary; scholarship age rules are separate.
- Restriction: TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS Academic 6.0, recognised equivalent or previous-university English-medium proof; official-English-country applicants have the stated exemption.
- Restriction: Chinese-origin citizenship cases undergo the university and public-security verification described in the guide; submit supporting records requested by the system.
- Restriction: Financial Support Guarantee Statement and supporting evidence are required, including for scholarship applicants.
- Restriction: Programmes generally need at least five students. Academic-school review may include an interview or written examination; admission is decided by XMU.

Native title 理论经济学; code 020100. Exact catalogue campus: Siming Campus; school: School of Economics; department: School of Economics. Follow the assigned campus and admission instructions. XMU master-level qualification; exact MSc/MEng/LLM abbreviation is not established by the catalogue.

## Admissions

Theoretical Economics is a full-time English master programme at Siming Campus, with a normal duration of 2 years. Apply under the current 2027 university guide and the requirements of School of Economics. Academic assessment and document verification apply.

The current 2027 international guide and exact campus/department listing apply. Use the conditions for the selected degree and funding route; scholarship limits and special mobility models remain separate.

- Non-Chinese citizen in good mental and physical health, holding a regular passport valid at least through 31 October 2027.
- Graduating bachelor student or bachelor-degree holder or above; supply the required qualification and full academic transcripts.
- The general age wording is under 45 in English and at most 45 in Chinese, as of 1 September 2027. Confirm the age-45 boundary; scholarship age rules are separate.
- TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS Academic 6.0, recognised equivalent or previous-university English-medium proof; official-English-country applicants have the stated exemption.
- Chinese-origin citizenship cases undergo the university and public-security verification described in the guide; submit supporting records requested by the system.
- Financial Support Guarantee Statement and supporting evidence are required, including for scholarship applicants.
- Programmes generally need at least five students. Academic-school review may include an interview or written examination; admission is decided by XMU.

Steps:

1. Choose the exact English master and confirm the academic school, funding route and any programme-specific assessment.
2. Prepare the correct qualification, English evidence, personal statement, references and personal/financial documents. Check every item before final submission because submitted applications cannot be edited.
3. Submit through XMU’s official international application system, pay the non-refundable application fee and monitor academic review, interviews or written tests and requests for further materials.
4. If admitted, follow the final notice and study-visa documents for registration. Confirm housing availability, payment instructions and the exact arrival date before travel.

- Document: Bachelor degree or expected-graduation certificate and complete academic transcripts; degrees from outside mainland China require the stated notarisation
- Document: Accepted graduate English certificate, previous-university English-medium proof or applicable exemption
- Document: Two signed/stamped recommendations from associate professors/professors, with referee name, employer, position and contact details
- Document: English SOP: 1,000–1,500 words, at most two pages, following the four-part Economics/WISE guidance linked by the current guide
- Document: Optional priority pre-acceptance letter signed by the supervisor and stamped by the college
- Application document: Regular passport first page, valid at least through 31 October 2027
- Application document: Birth certificate and parents’ identity documents
- Application document: Personal CV
- Application document: Health form valid six months, with hospital-stamped photo, chest X-ray image, ECG and required laboratory attachments
- Application document: Financial Support Guarantee Statement and supporting documents, including for scholarship applicants
- Application document: Police report issued within six months before submission
- Application document: Notarised Chinese or English translations of documents in other languages
- Application document: Chinese-origin nationality supporting documents requested by the application system
Applications begin 1 December 2026. Self-funded deadline: 31 May 2027, Beijing time. Eligible listed university-system scholarships use 20 February or 30 April; Type A and other separate calls follow their own rules. Confirm programme coverage and registration timing.


## Teaching phases

- Current full-time English programme (English): Normal duration 2 years. Exact catalogue campus: Siming Campus; school: School of Economics; department: School of Economics. Follow the assigned campus and admission instructions. XMU master-level qualification; exact MSc/MEng/LLM abbreviation is not established by the catalogue.

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