International Affairs is a centre deliberated to engage effectively in the implementation of the strategic plan of internationalization of Xiamen University Malaysia. International Affairs office works to expand Xiamen University's established international relationship to Malaysia Campus, explore and build up reciprocal and joint positive partnerships with universities worldwide This is to meet the collaboration and exchange demands of the faculties and students. Currently we have eleven universities already partnering with us. Below are our partners, their rankings, and their website for reference:
No. | University | Country | Website | ||||
QS 2019 | QS 2018 | Times 2019 | Regional | US News | |||
1. | Australia National University (ANU), Canberra | Australia |
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24 | 20 | 48 | 1 | 5 | |||
2. | Curtin University |
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250 | 262 | 301–350 | 13 | - | |||
3. | Newcastle University, England | United Kingdom |
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141 | 161 | 175 | 26 | 80 | |||
4. | Cardiff University, Wales |
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145 | 137 | 162 | 25 | 64 | |||
5. | Strathclyde University, Glasgow, Scotland |
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268 | 277 | 401-500 | 53 | 221 | |||
6. | University of Sussex |
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227 | 228 | 147 | 41 | 21 | |||
7. | Hull University, Cottingham Road |
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591-600 | 601-650 | 401-500 | 21 | 303 | |||
8. | Victoria University of Wellington | New Zealand |
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221 | 219 | 401-500 | 12 | 27 | |||
9. | Dublin Business School | Ireland |
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- | - | - | 1 | - | |||
10. | University of Cincinnati, Ohio | United States of America |
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541-550 | 501-550 | 201-250 | 133 | 200 | |||
11. | University of Texas, Arlington |
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- | - | 601–800 | 501-600 | 221 |
Among the services provided by the International Affairs Office includes:
1. Becoming the mediator to expand XMUM's worldwide engagement.
2. Assisting students understand deeper about the overseas universities of their interest.
3. Organizing talks from different oversea universities for students.
4. Developing the scope of Xiamen University Malaysia international partnership.
5. Becoming the mediator to expand XMUM's worldwide engagement.
6. Providing reception, coordination and services for oversea delegates from global and prestigious universities.
7. Informing about international collaborations, programs, and exchanges with prestigious universities and institutions.
8. Working with internal academic departments to ensure that students and faculties are well informed of studying abroad opportunities, staff mobility, and research possibilities.
In short, the role of international affairs office is to establish partnership and explore the potential collaborations with top ranking global universities. We serve as a platform for the faculties and students to be connected internationally.
For more information about collaboration programs, you can visit us at B1#203 but kindly email us at intaffairs@xmu.edu.my to arrange an appointment before you come.
You are invited to like us on our Facebook page International Affairs XMUM To find out if you had missed any important sharing, seminar, or guest lecture session by our global partners.