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Looking back on my studies in E-Commerce at Xiamen University Malaysia, I am grateful for the platform and support provided by the university. This journey has not only strengthened my professional foundation, but also shaped a mindset of adaptability, continuous learning, and readiness for future challenges.★★★★★Wong Kang NingAlumni, Bachelor of Management in E-Commerce - Image
My journey at Xiamen University Malaysia began with curiosity about an unfamiliar world. Over the past few years, XMUM has given me the space to adapt, explore, and discover my direction. With the guidance of supportive teachers, a multicultural campus environment, and opportunities in research, competitions, and internships, I gradually built a stronger academic foundation and turned a small spark of curiosity into a lasting passion.★★★★★Li ZhanStudent, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Image
I once thought medicine only belonged to the world of Western medicine, until my studies at Xiamen University Malaysia opened another path for me. The Traditional Chinese Medicine programme allowed me to learn from classical theories, community medical services, research projects, and clinical training in China, gradually helping me see the depth and relevance of TCM. What began as an unfamiliar choice has become a field I hope to continue exploring with responsibility, curiosity, and courage.★★★★★Lim Jie YiStudent, Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Image
My experience at Xiamen University Malaysia gradually helped me build a connection with China’s academic environment. Through English-taught mathematics courses, reading groups, competitions, and academic exchange opportunities, XMUM gave me the space to see a bigger world through mathematics. Research is a marathon; everyone may move at a different pace, but what matters more is whether we can keep moving forward.★★★★★Bryan Ng Zheng QuanAlumni, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics - Image
Studying English at Xiamen University Malaysia allowed me to explore language beyond the classroom. With lecturers who listened to my ideas, understood my perspective, and offered encouragement rather than criticism, I gained the confidence to think more deeply and creatively. My time at XMUM also helped me see language not only as a tool for communication, but as a way to understand history, culture, people, and the wider world.★★★★★Tan Ann NgeeAlumni, Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature - Image
I came to Xiamen University Malaysia without knowing exactly where EEE would take me, but I learned to find meaning through trying. In courses, competitions, student societies, and my final-year AI project, I gradually understood that engineering is not just about calculations or formulas, but about turning ideas into something useful and improving them through practice. My time at XMUM also helped me develop the engineering mindset and soft skills to communicate, work with others, and face real-life challenges with more confidence. I gained much more than I expected.★★★★★Lim Li ChuinStudent, Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Image
My journey at Xiamen University Malaysia was about much more than academic learning. It was a period of discovering new interests, building meaningful friendships, and learning how to step out of my comfort zone. Through classroom learning, student activities, and experiences beyond campus, I gradually became more confident, open-minded, and purpose-driven. This journey also taught me that education is not only about grades or certificates, but about how we think, connect with others, and find the direction that truly suits us.★★★★★Sanjaya JansonStudent, Bachelor of Management in International Business - Image
My years at Xiamen University Malaysia placed me in a cultural world I had never expected to enter. Through the Digital Media Technology programme, video-related coursework, and three years of hands-on experience, I gained practical experience in visual storytelling, editing, communication, and collaboration. More importantly, the people, stories, and cultural encounters I experienced at XMUM helped me see Malaysia from new perspectives.★★★★★Du HaoyuAlumni, Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Media Technology
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XMUM 10th Anniversary Special Feature | Brick by Brick: Growing Up with XMUM
When I first arrived in Malaysia, I thought I was coming here to earn a degree.Now I understand that I came here to build a life.I still remember stepping out of the airport and feeling the humid air wrap around me. It was heavy, unfamiliar, yet strangely comforting. I kept looking out of the car window on the way to campus, thinking, “This is it. This is where my future begins.” That night, in my dorm room in Block D, I suddenly felt very small. For the first time, I truly understood what it means to be alone. The room was smaller than I imagined. I was sharing it with someone I had just met. There were no familiar walls, no parents in the next room, no childhood safety. Just me—and responsibility. Image My First Dorm Room in Block D I filmed everything. I called my parents every day. I updated my grandparents. I told my friends every small detail. I wanted them to see my courage. What I did not know was that courage does not arrive loudly. It is built quietly—brick by brick.The hardest night of my first year happened in the study room. Statistics felt impossible. My grades were lower than I expected. Homesickness was growing inside me like a quiet storm. That evening, I cried. Not loudly. Just quietly, because I did not want anyone to see me breaking. For the first time, I considered giving up. Going back to Kyrgyzstan would have been easier. Familiar. Safe. Image Late-Night Study Sessions During My First Year But the next morning, I made a decision that shaped me. I chose to stay. No one forced me to study here. It was my choice. And if it was my choice, it was also my responsibility. That was the moment I stopped being just a student. That was the moment I became accountable for my own future.Independence is not about being alone. It is about standing by your own decisions. I went back. I studied again. I asked for help without shame. I passed. That night did not break me. It strengthened me.XMUM gave me more than business knowledge.When we started choosing elective courses, I discovered how wide the world truly is. Film production, history, website development—each subject expanded the way I think. I realized education is not a straight line. It is a network of ideas. I came here for business. But I stayed for growth. Every semester changed me. I learned discipline. I learned time management. I learned how to balance studies, emotions, and long-distance relationships. I learned how to live respectfully in a shared space and communicate honestly. Brick by brick, I was building not just my degree, but my character.One of the most unforgettable influences in my journey was a lecturer who trained us for Convocation. She did not teach my core subjects, yet she left a lasting mark. She taught us how to walk, how to carry ourselves, how to present confidence. From her, I learned presence. How you enter a room matters. How you speak matters. How you carry yourself matters. Image Convocation Training Session Later, during a semester full of weekly presentations, I saw the transformation. My voice grew stronger. My ideas became clearer. I stopped shrinking myself. Recently, when I received the grades I had worked so hard for, I felt something deeper than happiness. I felt proof. Proof that every tear in the study room, every sleepless night, and every moment of doubt had meaning. Another brick.The library became my quiet refuge. Whenever emotions felt overwhelming, I went there. The calm atmosphere, the greenery outside the windows, the silence filled with focused energy—it grounded me. Every morning, walking through campus, I feel gratitude. Not because everything is easy. But because this place allowed me to grow through what was difficult.As XMUM celebrates its 10th anniversary, I see a reflection. While the university was building its identity as a young international campus, I was building my identity as an independent woman. We were both growing. We were both learning. We were both in our formative years. And maybe that is why this connection feels so personal.The first night in Block D, I felt small inside that room. Today, when I walk across campus, I do not feel small anymore.I feel capable.I feel responsible.I feel ready. Image Sunset at XMUM Campus And in that realization, I understood that I was no longer the girl who arrived here unsure of herself. Years from now, I will return to this campus. I will walk these same paths and remember the girl who almost gave up—and the woman who chose to stay. And I will remember the lesson XMUM taught me:“Adulthood does not begin when you leave home. It begins when you decide to stay, to endure, and to build your future—even when leaving would be easier.”XMUM did not just educate me. It shaped me. Brick by brick, it helped me become who I am. And for that, I am proud to be part of its first decade.Happy 10th Anniversary to Xiamen University Malaysia. By Esinalieva Aizhamal2025/02 International Business
XMUM Shines at the 2026 SEA-CICSIC with 12 Awards
Twelve teams from Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) achieved outstanding results at the Southeast Asia Division Contest of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition (SEA-CICSIC) 2026 and the Malaysia-China Youth Innovation Competition (MCYIC) 2026, winning 2 Gold Prizes, 5 Silver Prizes, and 5 Bronze Prizes.Organised by the Organizing Committee of the China International College Students' Innovation Competition, with Xiamen University and Xiamen University Malaysia serving as co-organisers, the Southeast Asia Division Contest attracted more than 2,054 projects from 11 Southeast Asian countries, namely Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. The participating projects spanned a wide range of fields, including sustainable technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and social entrepreneurship.Recognised as one of the world's largest innovation competitions for university students, the China International College Students' Innovation Competition has received more than 24.95 million project submissions and over 102.18 million participant entries since its launch in 2015. Since the introduction of its international track in 2017, the competition has attracted more than 50,000 international projects from over 150 countries and regions, providing a global platform for university students to showcase innovative ideas, strengthen cross-border collaboration, and translate innovation into practical solutions. SEA-CICSIC Gold Prize-Winning Project:Postgraduate CategoryT-Shield: Revolutionary Bidirectional Active Shield Face MaskDescription: T-Shield is a next-generation bidirectional self-powered active-disinfecting face mask designed to transform respiratory protection through active neutralization of pathogens during both inhalation and exhalation instead of trapping them on filter surfaces. Unlike traditional masks, T-Shield features a reusable mask system with replaceable biodegradable filter cartridges, offering superior hygiene, lower long-term costs, reduced medical waste, and improved sustainability. Targeting hospitals, laboratories, industrial sectors, government healthcare procurement, and health-conscious consumers, T-Shield combines healthcare innovation with scalable commercialization potential and sustainable revenue generation in the rapidly growing PPE market. Undergraduate CategoryNeuraGO--Multimodal BCI-Controlled Smart Wheelchair with Safety Guard & AI CompanionshipDescription: The product targets individuals with ALS, high-level paraplegia, and severe disabilities lacking upper limb mobility. Its core buyers are middle-to-high-income families and premium rehabilitation centres that prioritise safety and dignity. It features multimodal control by utilising the internationally renowned Muse headband to fuse EEG, EMG, and SSVEP signals for precise hands-free navigation. Its asynchronous “task-level” control significantly minimises cognitive load, while radar and physiological monitoring enable auto-braking upon detecting fatigue or stress. The AI ecosystem, featuring an unobstructed transparent screen and AI Agent, enables smart-home control and emotional support. SEA-CICSIC Silver Prize-Winning Project:Postgraduate CategoryRootIQ AgriBiologicsDescription: RootIQ helps Southeast Asian farmers cut fertilizer waste, protect yields, and restore soil health. Our DAISY engine combines satellite, soil-sensor, and farm data to generate field-specific fertilizer reduction plans, Microbial Efficiency Scores, and targeted biofertilizer recommendations. Unlike standalone farm software or generic biofertilizers, RootIQ links geospatial AI with immobilized microbial consortia produced using fluidized-bed bioreactor and agricultural-residue technology. Target users include paddy, plantation, orchard, and smallholder farmers, plus cooperatives, agribusinesses, and carbon project developers. RootIQ won the Hult Prize 2026 Malaysia Nationals, reached the global Top 60 from 15,000 student startups, and is ready to scale pilots across Southeast Asia. Undergraduate CategoryGBC-3Description: The GBC-3 Grain-Bacteria-Energy Triple Closed-Loop System is an original, full-chain and implementable innovative solution for the green and low-carbon transformation of modern agriculture, food security guarantee, and efficient utilization of biomass energy. Based on the core logic of grain planting – bacteria conversion – energy production – nutrient return to farmland, the project constructs a triple closed-loop system integrating agriculture, biology and energy. The whole process does not compete for food with humans, rely on fossil energy or generate waste pollutants, achieving carbon-neutral operation, energy self-sufficiency and 100% resource recycling. It is a benchmark project combining synthetic biology, smart agriculture, distributed new energy and rural revitalization.DuriAceDescription: DuriAce is an AI-enabled durian grading and pricing system that helps users evaluate durian quality more accurately and transparently. It combines image recognition, 3D contour analysis, weight measurement, and gas-based maturity sensing to inspect durians without damaging them. The system provides maturity level, estimated flesh yield, quality grade, and suggested price, helping distributors, wholesalers, and retailers reduce subjective judgment and improve pricing decisions.MindSight AIDescription: MindSight AI is an AI-driven VR mental healthcare platform that combines real-time eye-tracking, multimodal behavioral analysis, and reinforcement learning to deliver adaptive psychological assessment and intervention. Unlike traditional questionnaire-based methods, our system provides immersive, data-driven, and personalized cognitive support through continuous behavioral sensing and intelligent scene adaptation. Designed for universities, enterprises, medical institutions, and mental wellness programs, MindSight AI enables scalable early screening, stress assessment, and cognitive intervention while improving accessibility, engagement, and long-term mental healthcare outcomes across Asia.Tospine Intelligent Posture Correction SystemDescription: The product is an intelligent posture correction system that integrates flexible sensing, edge computing, low-power IoT, and multi-sensor fusion technologies to provide stable and convenient posture monitoring. It balances comfort and practicality for daily wear, while offering high-accuracy posture recognition, fast response, personalised adaptation, and rapid user calibration. For privacy and compliance, the system operates through a fully offline AI data processing mode and complies with mainstream privacy regulations. SEA-CICSIC Bronze Prize-Winning Project:Undergraduate CategoryHerWell Maternal Mental Health Care Platform ProjectDescription: HerWell is a digital health platform for maternal mental health, serving women during pregnancy and the first year postpartum. We integrate EPDS clinical screening, EMA real-time monitoring, TCM constitution assessment, and a smart wristband into a "Screening → Intervention → Companionship → Consultation → Family Support" closed loop via WeChat mini-program. Targeting 10–12 million annual perinatal women in China (14.7% postpartum depression rate), our tri-end B2B + B2C + B2G model serves mothers, family caregivers, and healthcare institutions. With full-cycle specialization, Tech + TCM + Empathy integration, and family-inclusive design, HerWell bridges the critical gap between hospital screening and accessible, destigmatized care.EcoSphere Pod: A Smart Aquaponics EcosystemDescription: EcoSphere Pod is a smart aquaponics ecosystem product designed for homes, schools, and commercial display spaces. It integrates an ornamental fish tank, hydroponic plant growth, ecological filtration, sensor monitoring, ESP32-based control, website/app data visualization, and AI-assisted analysis into a compact modular pod. Through the ecological interaction among fish, plants, nitrifying bacteria, shrimp, and substrate, the system supports water-quality stability, nutrient cycling, and low-maintenance operation. Users can monitor water conditions, receive maintenance reminders, and interact with the ecosystem through a digital platform. EcoSphere Pod aims to transform traditional complex aquaponics into a smart, sustainable, visually attractive, and user-friendly product for urban living.Rubbrain: Intelligent Digital Twin Management System for Southeast Asian Rubber Tapping and PlantingDescription: Rubbrain is an innovative agricultural technology project featuring an intelligent management platform for rubber plantations that integrates IoT, Digital Twins, and AI Agent-driven automated tapping. It automates tapping with ±0.1 mm precision, reducing reliance on manual labor, while increasing latex yield by more than 15% and extending tree lifespan by over 5 years. By replacing high labor costs with a fixed investment, the system offers an estimated three-year payback period. The target users include Southeast Asian rubber smallholders, particularly aging operators and non-resident landowners, as well as medium-sized private plantations and cooperatives facing labor shortages.i-BIS: Intelligent Biorefinery Systems for Invasive Species Mitigation Description: i-BIS converts Indonesia's invasive Suckermouth Catfish into pharmaceutical-grade chitosan ($35/kg) and organic fertilizer ($1.80/kg), transforming ecological crisis into profit while accessing a $2.20B market growing at 10.2% annually. AI computer vision detects fish, Graph Neural Networks map contamination, and predictive analytics optimize harvesting. Dual biosensors (ASV + NIR) ensure EU pharmaceutical compliance. Fishermen receive mobile app harvest guidance, pharmaceutical companies gain verified traceable materials, and government agencies access real-time contamination mapping—uniquely integrating invasive species control, premium production, AI safety verification, and environmental intelligence in one platform.PrintFlow-X — An Affordable Smart Manufacturing PlatformDescription: PrintFlow-X is an industrial robotic linked production line system designed to make automation more affordable for Malaysian SMEs and educational institutions. Conventional automated production lines are often expensive, highly customized and difficult to maintain, making them hard for smaller companies and schools to adopt. Compared with similar products in the same market direction, PrintFlow-X is estimated to reduce the cost by around 76%. This advantage comes from its cost-effective and modular design, integrating PLC control, robotics, conveyors, machine vision, AGV transportation and industrial communication. It helps SMEs upgrade production and provides schools with a practical platform for automation training, research and talent cultivation.
XMUM Postgraduates Showcases Research Excellence at the 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Postgraduate students at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) showcased their research communication skills at the 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, organized by the Postgraduate Studies Unit (PSU) of the Research and Postgraduate Centre (RPC) on 10 July 2026.The event brought together master's and PhD students from various schools at XMUM, challenging them to present the significance of their research within three minutes using only one static presentation slide. Through this unique format, participants demonstrated their ability to transform complex research ideas into clear, concise and engaging messages for a wider audience.Presentations were evaluated based on two key criteria: Comprehension and Content, as well as Engagement and Communication. Audience members also had the opportunity to vote for the People's Choice Award, recognizing presentations that were particularly engaging and impactful.In the PhD category, Lau Hui Shen was awarded Champion, followed by Reza Godary as First Runner-up and Faisal Fareed Bukhari as Second Runner-up. In the Master category, Tiu Jessin emerged as Champion, while Khandoker Ashik and Lilian Ong Zi Qi secured the First and Second Runner-up positions, respectively. The People's Choice Award went to Lau Hui Shen in the PhD category and Lilian Ong Zi Qi in the Master category.Winners Name List of 3-Minute Thesis Competition XMUM 2026Some of the Winners Recipient of 3MT Competition XMUM 2026Group Photo of 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition XMUM 2026
The 22nd Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium
研讨会简介About the Symposium海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会于 2001 年 12 月 6 日由北京大学发展规划部联合台湾沈祖海建筑文教基金会首次举办，旨在庆贺侯仁之院士九十华诞并开启两岸学术对话。二十余年来，研讨会秉持“校园承载大学精神、空间映照教育理念”的核心宗旨，围绕大学校园规划、建筑设计、文化传承、教育空间、人文精神与城市发展等议题展开深入讨论，逐步发展成为两岸大学校园研究领域最具影响力与持续性的学术平台之一。历届研讨会先后由北京大学、厦门大学、湖南大学、西安建筑科技大学、深圳大学、天津大学、沈阳建筑大学等高校承办，汇聚了海峡两岸建筑学、城市规划、教育学、文化研究及校园管理等领域的专家学者。会议不仅关注大学校园的物质空间与规划设计，更强调大学精神、文化积累、社会责任与区域协同发展的深层价值，持续回应全球化、数字化、生态转型与城市更新背景下大学校园所面临的新挑战与新机遇。2026年海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会将于2026年11月在厦门大学马来西亚分校举办，由分校图书馆承办。本届会议以“跨文化・数字化・新演进：大学校园的传承，发展与创新”为主题，结合跨境高等教育发展与数字时代校园转型的全球趋势，重点探讨大学校园空间演进、跨文化共生、校城融合、知识服务及学习环境创新等议题。会议旨在进一步推动海峡两岸及国际高校之间的学术合作与经验共享，深化大学校园研究的人文关怀与国际视野，并为未来大学校园建设、知识传播与教育创新提供新的理论思考与实践路径。The Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium was established on 6 December 2001 through a joint initiative by the Department of Development Planning of Peking University and the Shen Zuhai Architectural and Educational Foundation in Taiwan. Originally organized to celebrate the 90th birthday of Academician Hou Renzhi, the conference sought to initiate sustained academic dialogue across the Taiwan Strait with university campuses as its central concern. Over the past two decades, the conference has upheld the principle that campuses embody the spirit of universities, while spatial forms reflect educational philosophies. Through continuous discussions on campus planning, architectural design, cultural heritage, educational space, humanistic values, and urban development, it has gradually become one of the most influential and enduring academic platforms in the field of university campus studies across the Taiwan Strait. Previous editions of the conference have been hosted by leading institutions including Peking University, Xiamen University, Hunan University, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Shenzhen University, Tianjin University, and Shenyang Jianzhu University. The conference has brought together scholars and professionals from the fields of architecture, urban planning, education, cultural studies, and campus administration. Beyond discussions of physical space and campus design, the conference has consistently emphasized broader concerns including university spirit, cultural continuity, social responsibility, and regional collaboration, while responding to emerging challenges and opportunities associated with globalization, digital transformation, ecological transition, and urban renewal. The 2026 Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium will be held in November 2026 at Xiamen University Malaysia and hosted by the Xiamen University Malaysia Library. Under the theme “Cross-Cultural, Digitalization, and New Evolution: Heritage, Development and Innovation in University Campuses,” the conference will address global trends in cross-border higher education and digital-era campus transformation. Particular attention will be given to issues such as the evolution of campus spaces, intercultural coexistence, university–city integration, knowledge services, and innovation in learning environments. The conference aims to further strengthen academic collaboration and intellectual exchange among universities across the Taiwan Strait and beyond, deepen the humanistic and international dimensions of university campus studies, and contribute new theoretical insights and practical approaches to the future development of university campuses, knowledge dissemination, and educational innovation.会议主题与子议题Symposium Theme and Sub-themes主题：跨文化・数字化・新演进：大学校园的传承，发展与创新Theme: Cross-Cultural, Digitalization, and New Evolution: Heritage, Development and Innovation in University Campuses子议题：Sub-theme: (1) 数字时代：大学校园演进、变革与空间转型Digital Era: Evolution, Transformation, and Spatial Transition of University Campuses(2) 跨文化共生：跨境大学发展及区域贡献Intercultural Coexistence: The Development and Regional Contributions of Cross-Border Universities(3) 校城融合：大学空间边界、更新与遗产保护University–City Integration: Spatial Boundaries, Urban Renewal, and Heritage Conservation of University Campuses(4)知识服务：图书馆转型与校园学习环境创新Knowledge Services: Library Transformation and Innovation in Campus Learning Environments 主办单位与承办单位Organizer and co-host主办单位：海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会组委会Organizer: Organizing Committee of the Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium承办单位：厦门大学马来西亚分校图书馆Co-host: Xiamen University Malaysia Library缴费方式： 请通过 https://epayment.xmu.edu.my/event-listing 完成缴费Payment via: https://epayment.xmu.edu.my/event-listing缴费时间： 2026年9月15日至2026年10月30日。Payment period: 15 September 2026 – 30 October 2026 Image
Winners Announced - XMUM's 10th Anniversary Essay Competition
Xiamen University Malaysia is pleased to announce the results of the 10th Anniversary Essay Competition and congratulate the winners on their outstanding work!The winners were chosen by a professional panel of judges, including Dr. Ng Kee Ong, Dr. Ooi Bee Peng, Ms. Li Xiaowen, Dr. Al-Saggaf Mohammad Ali Abdellah, Dr. Irina Ivanova, and representatives from the organizing committee. Here is the list of winners:First Prize: Abdi Abdifatah Ibrahim - The Silence That Changed Everything: My 8,000-Kilometer JourneySecond Prize: Tang Wing Lok - 十年·我在厦门大学马来西亚分校的故事Third Prize: Chan Yi Ying - My Favourite Mid-AutumnSpecial Prize: Fang Xiao（方晓） - 感恩碑Meanwhile, we would like to congratulate another 12 essays that have been selected from the 60 entries we received. They are listed below in alphabetical order:Cheah Yuat Hoong - 我与马来西亚厦门大学的第一个十年Esenalieva Aizhamal Esenalievna - Brick by Brick: Growing Up with XMUMFang Xiao & Zhou Hailiang（方晓 & 周海亮） - 忆厦大马校创办初期的招生工作Gamakharova Mariia - Everything Starts With A DreamIlhomov Azizbek Akbarjon Ugli - Companions, Changes, and Becoming: My Story at XMUMKudaibergen Niara - At XMUM, I Finally BelongedLow Kit Yin - 忆味Lydia Yap Ern Whui - UntitledMubanga Kalumba - My Life at XMUMNorzita Binti Yunus - A Career Change, A Life RewrittenTan Hao - 再见，我的大学Zhang Siyu（张思钰）- The Algorithm of Resilience: How I Coded My Way from Tears to TriumphEssays of the winners and the top stories will be collected into the 10th Anniversary e-Anthology, which is expected to be released later in the year.We would like to thank all the participants who have supported this competition. Your stories have added meaningful chapters to XMUM's journey, and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together in the years to come.
Southeast Asia Division Contest of China International College Students' Innovation Competition 2026
Video file About the CompetitionSEA-CICSIC 2026 is the Southeast Asia regional contest of the China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC), providing a regional platform for students to participate in this prestigious global competition. It aims to foster cross-cultural collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship among university and college students from Southeast Asian countries, while encouraging participants to apply their innovative solutions to regional and global challenges.The China International College Students’ Innovation Competition (CICSIC) is a premier global event that unites university and college students worldwide to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for participants to showcase their ideas, collaborate with peers, and explore innovative solutions addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development. Since its inception in 2015, CICSIC has successfully held consecutive annual competitions. In 2025, it attracted 24.43 million participants from 5,673 universities, with 6.19 million projects submitted and 4,729 projects awarded.All projects submitted to SEA-CICSIC 2026 will be eligible for recommendation to the CICSIC 2026 global competition. Students passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship are invited to participate.Project Entry Requirements1.Projects should address social needs, create new products and business models, and promote the transformation of key industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, health, energy, and environmental protection. They should also facilitate the integration of digital technology with education, medical care, transport, finance, and cultural exchange.2.Projects must be ethical, legal, and free of any content that violates Chinese and any other Southeast Asia countries’ laws or regulations. All inventions, patented technologies, and resources involved must have the attendant legal intellectual property rights and proprietary rights. Entrants who submit plagiarized or pirated entries will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any awards received, and shall bear all legal liabilities.3.Entrants must choose the proper category for submitting their projects. The participating teams must truthfully fill out and submit entry materials in the registration system in a timely manner. Projects that have won the Gold or Silver Awards in previous sessions of the CICSIC and Gold Awards in the MCYIC are not eligible for submission.4.Entrants must be under 35 years old (born in/after 1991).How to ParticipateThe Competition only accepts team entries. All entrants shall participate as teams of 2 to 15 members (team leader included). A team may be formed by members from more than one college. All entrants shall be core members of the team.All entrants must be students who are currently enrolled at a university/college or those who have graduated within the past 5 years (graduated in/after 2021). The application should be submitted by the team leader. A team shall represent only one foreign institution in which the team leader is currently enrolled or has graduated from. In this case, a foreign institution refers to a higher education institution that is located in Southeast Asia countries (outside Mainland China as well as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions of China) and is qualified to provide tertiary education and award degrees. Participants from different universities are allowed to form a team.All submissions will be classified into one of the following two categories depending on the entrants' academic status: Undergraduate or Postgraduate. The submissions will be further classified into two sub-categories based on the projects’ business stage: Idea Stage and Startup Stage Projects. All participating colleges shall instruct entrants to correctly fill out the application and register in the appropriate category.Requirements for Undergraduate & PostgraduateIdea Stageare creative;have mature product prototypes or service models;have not completed business registration or other types of registration on or before 1 April 2026.The applicant must be the team leader, and the team leader and members must currently be undergraduates or junior college students.Startup StageProjects are projects that have completed business registration or other types of registration (before 1 April 2026).The applicant must be the team leader, the legal representative of the start-up and a current undergraduate or an undergraduate/junior college student who has graduated with an undergraduate degree within the past 5 years.Timeline:Registration Opens: April 11, 2026, 12:00 noon Registration Closes: April 27, 2026, 12:00 noon Eligibility Review: April – May 2026 Finalists Announcement: May 2026 (tentative) Final Competition & Award Ceremony: June 2026Learn more:Event Website: https://events.xmu.edu.my/seacicsic26/Registration Website: https://mys.pilcchina.org/homeXiamen University Malaysia – Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center: innocompetition@xmu.edu.my Image