Study Abroad in Malaysia – Fees Structure

Study Abroad Malaysia Education Total Fees Per Semester Fees

Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) Fees 2025

The international branch campus of Xiamen University, known as Xiamen University Malaysia (abbreviated as XMUM), is situated in Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia. Xiamen University Malaysia is an international branch campus of Xiamen University in China. It is the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia and the first Chinese public institution to open a campus abroad. Situated in Xiamen, Fujian, China, Xiamen Institution is a national public institution. Xiamen University Malaysia fees are way more cheaper than other public universities. It is supported and associated with China’s Ministry of Education.

The university is involved in the Double First-Class Construction, Project 211, and Project 985. In 2016, Xiamen University opened its Malaysia Campus after accepting the invitation and offer from the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Both the Chinese Ministry of Education and the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education have approved Xiamen University Malaysia. In terms of Nature Index Institution Research Output, Xiamen University Malaysia came in fifth place in Malaysia.

Our Campuses: Selangor, Malaysia

Status: Private University

Established Year: 1921

Mission: To develop young talents with honor and discernment, transforming them into admirable regional citizens who will advance the social progress and economic well-being of China, Malaysia, and Southeast Asia.

Vision: Xiamen University Malaysia wants to be a university that embraces cultural variety, offers top-notch teaching and research, and has a clear global perspective.

Motto: Strive for perfection.

Website: https://www.xmu.edu.my/

Location: Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Xiamen University Malaysia QS Ranking 2025:

  • 362 Ranked Globally.
  • 137 in the QS WUR Ranking by Subject.
  • 50 in the Asian University Rankings.

Specialty: The university focuses on areas like engineering, science, arts, and medicine, with programs in areas such as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese Studies, Physics, and Marine Biotechnology.

Academic Calendar: 2025 Calendar

Intake: Feb, April, September- For Undergraduate.

Jan, May, September- For Postgraduate.

Scholarships and Financial Aid: Scholarship Link

Xiamen University Malaysia Students: Currently has over 6,300 students, including international students from 33 countries.

 

Xiamen University Malaysia Entry Requirements

Foundation Program Requirements

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirements

Master of Business Administration Requirements

Xiamen University Malaysia EMGS and Other Costs

International Student Fee/EMGS fee: RM 2,500

Application Fee: RM 100

Registration Fee: RM 200

Hostel Application Fee: RM 100

Hostel Deposit: RM 500

Security Deposit: RM 1,000

EMGS, Other Fees, and Initial Payment

Example of Initial Payment Bachelor’s in International Business:

Application Fee RM 100+ Registration Fee RM 200 + EMGS fee RM 2,500+ Hostel Application Fee RM 100+ 1st semester fee Bachelor in International Business RM 3,000= RM 5,900

Xiamen University Malaysia Fees and Courses 2025

Foundation Program fees

Program Name Duration 1st Semester fees Total Tuition fees
Arts and Social Science 1 Year RM 5,333 RM 16,000
Information Technology 1 Year RM 6,000 RM 18,000
Science 1 Year RM 6,000 RM 18,000

Undergraduate Program Fees

Program Name Duration 1st Semester fees 1st year fees Total Tuition fees
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 3 Years RM 2,889 RM 26,000 RM 78,000
Accounting 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
Finance 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
International Business 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
E-Commerce 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
Chinese Studies 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
English Language and Literature 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
Journalism 3 Years RM 3,000 RM 27,000 RM 81,000
Advertising 3 Years RM 3,111 RM 28,000 RM 84,000
Communication 3 Years RM 3,111 RM 28,000 RM 84,000
Physics 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Chemical Engineering 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
New Energy Science and Engineering 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Marine Biotechnology 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Marine Environmental Chemistry 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Computer Science and Technology 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Digital Media Technology 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Software Engineering 4 Years RM 2,417 RM 29,000 RM 1,16,000
Artificial Intelligence 4 Years RM 1,875 RM 30,000 RM 1,20,000
Robotics and Automation Engineering 4 Years RM 1,875 RM 30,000 RM 1,20,000
Cyber Security 4 Years RM 1,875 RM 30,000 RM 1,20,000
Data Science 4 Years RM 1,875 RM 30,000 RM 1,20,000
Traditional Chinese Medicine 5 Years RM 1,867 RM 28,000 RM 1,40,000

Postgraduate Program Fees

Program Name Full-Time Part-Time
Duration 1st Year Fees Total Tuition fees Duration 1st Year fees Total Tuition fees
Master of Business Administration 1.5 Years RM 45,000 RM 67,500 – – –
Master of Economics in Finance 2 Years RM 26,500 RM 53,000 – – –
Master of Arts in Chinese Studies 2 Years RM 13,200 RM 26,400 – – –
Master of Communication and Culture 2 Years RM 22,500 RM 45,000 – – –
Master of Science in Chemical Engineering 2 Years RM 30,000 RM 60,000 3 Years RM 30,000 RM 90,000
Master of Science in Mathematics 2 Years RM 14,300 RM 28,600 3 Years RM 11,000 RM 33,000
Master’s in New Energy Science and Engineering 2 Years RM 30,000 RM 60,000 3 Years RM 30,000 RM 90,000
Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology 2 Years RM 27,000 RM 54,000 – –
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering 2 Years RM 30,000 RM 60,000 3 Years RM 25,000 RM 75,000
Master of Science in Physics 2 Years RM 16,500 RM 33,000 3 Years RM 13,000 RM 39,000
Master of Science in Computer Science 2 Years RM 20,000 RM 40,000 3 Years RM 16,000 RM 48,000

PhD Program Fees

Program Name Full-Time Part-Time
Duration 1st Year fees Total Tuition fees Duration 1st Year fees Total Tuition fees
Doctor of Philosophy in Chinese Studies 3 Years RM 13,200 RM 39,600 4 Years RM 13,200 RM 52,800
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering 3 Years RM 35,000 RM 1,05,000 4 Years RM 35,000 RM 1,40,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics 3.5 Years RM 13,200 RM 46,200 5 Years RM 9,900 RM 49,500
Doctor of Philosophy in New Energy Science 3 Years RM 35,000 RM 1,05,000 4 Years RM 35,000 RM 1,40,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science 3 Years RM 22,000 RM 66,000 4 Years RM 19,000 RM 76,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Physics 3 Years RM 16,500 RM 49,500 5 Years RM 13,000 RM 65,000

International Students Admission Procedures: Download Link

Admission Form Link: Download Form Link

Xiamen University Malaysia Scholarship For International Students

International Students Scholarships 2025 For Bangladeshi Students

Bangladesh: Secondary School Certificate (SSC)

Final CGPA (Full mark is 5.00 system)
4.00 4.25 4.50 5.00
Grant 25% 25% 25% 25%
Scholarships – 25% 50% 75%
Total Tuition

Fees Waiver

25% 50% 75% 100%

(Max 15)

Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)

Final CGPA (Full mark is 5.00 system)
4.00 4.25 4.50 5.00
Grant 25% 25% 25% 25%
Scholarships – 25% 50% 75%
Total Tuition

Fees Waiver

25% 50% 75% 100%

(Max 15)

General Educational Development (GED): Bangladesh

Total Final Score
600 640 680
Grant 25% 25% 25%
Scholarships – 25% 50%
Total Tuition

Fees Waiver

25% 50% 75%

The above Scholarships are only applicable for the 2025 intake and for the 1st year tuition fee only.

Each applicant is only entitled to one scholarship, whichever is

Scholarships with a quota are on a first-come, first-served basis (based on payment date). In case more than 1 application that qualify at the same time, the judgment priority will be: Result (higher result to lower result) and year of graduation (newer year to older year).

For students who progress from XMUM Foundation to XMUM Undergraduate Program, they will be eligible to apply for our Progression Scholarships, as below:

XMUM Foundation Result CGPA ≥ 3.30 3.30 > CGPA ≥ 3.00 3.00 > CGPA ≥ 2.75
Scholarships % 100 50 25

Study Grant Maintenance: Undergraduate Program Study Grant recipients are required to meet a minimum CGPA of 2.0 at the end of each academic year to continue enjoying the study grant in subsequent years.

Scholarships Maintenance: Undergraduate Program Scholarships’ recipients are required to meet the stipulated academic results to continue enjoying the scholarship in the subsequent years as below:

Scholarships Position within the same peer *
81% – 100% Top 25%
51% – 80% Top 35%
26% – 50% Top 45%
25% & below Top 70%

Same peer means the student with the same academic programme and the same intake.

  1. The scholarships are only for study at Xiamen University Malaysia
  2. The University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice and as such shall not be held liable in respect of the said alterations.

Payment Details

Bank Transfer payable to (Beneficiary) “XMU JIAGENG EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT SDN BHD”

Bank Name PUBLIC BANK BERHAD MALAYAN BANKING BERHAD CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK (MALAYSIA) BERHAD
Branch KL City Main Office KLIA 2 KL Main
Account Number 319-724-8410 5624-3250-5328 696-000-440-003 (USD)
Swift Code PBBEMYKL MBBEMYKL PCBCMYKL
Branch Address Menara Public Bank, 146 Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Retail Lot L3-1, Level 3, Gateway KLIA 2, Sepang, Selangor, Malaysia Level 20, Menara CCB, Quill 6, No 6, Leboh Ampang, City Centre, 50100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Hostel/Accommodation fees

Room Type Application Fee (RM) (nonrefundable) Deposit (RM) (refundable) Monthly Rental per Student (RM) Size of Room (𝒎𝟐) Remarks
Twin Sharing (Block D) 100 500 340 15.9 En-suite bathroom
Twin Sharing (Block LY) 100 500 390 17.6 En-suite bathroom

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