Xiamen University Malaysia

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Xiamen University Malaysia is a prominent international branch campus of China's prestigious Xiamen University, offering high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs across fields such as marine biotechnology, digital media technology, new energy science, and international business. Academically, the institution is best known for combining China's academic strengths with a globally recognized curriculum, featuring undergraduate and graduate degrees taught entirely in English. The campus provides a vibrant, multicultural learning environment where international students from dozens of countries study alongside local Malaysian peers, all supported by a dedicated International Student Service Centre that assists with visa processing, housing, and cultural adaptation. A distinctive characteristic of the university is its sprawling, eco-friendly smart campus in Sepang, which seamlessly blends traditional Xiamen architectural motifs with state-of-the-art modern research facilities.

Background

Xiamen University Malaysia (abbreviated as XMUM) is an international branch campus of Xiamen University located in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is the first overseas campus set up by a Chinese public university, as well as the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia. Xiamen University is a national public university located in Xiamen, Fujian, China. It is affiliated with and funded by the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 985, Project 211, and the Double First-Class Construction. Xiamen University accepted the invitation and offer from the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia, and established its Malaysia Campus in 2016. XMUM is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia and the Ministry of Education of China. XMUM ranked 1st in Malaysia for Nature Index Institution Research Output in 2025.

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