A. About Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM)
• What is the background of XMUM?
• What is the main focus of XMUM?
• What is the motto of XMUM?
The motto of XMUM is "Pursuing Excellence, Striving for Perfection".
• How is XMUM’s parent university –XMU ranked in China, Asia and globally?
• Where is XMUM located?
• How is the campus of XMUM?
• What are the facilities available to students?
XMUM is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, such as multimedia lecture halls, seminar rooms, tutorial rooms, multi-purpose student activity center with Olympic-sized swimming pool, gym, library, and labs.
B. About Teaching & Learning
• What are the programmes offered? What are the most popular programmes of XMUM?
Each programme is endowed with its own merits and students have the liberty to choose the programmes that piques their interests. For more information about programmes, click here.
• How many semesters are there in each academic year?
There are three semesters per academic year for all programmes. As for the academic calendar, please refer to: https://www.xmu.edu.my/14702/list.htm
• What is the medium of instruction?
Except for some Chinese Studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine courses conducted in Chinese, all the other programmes will be delivered in English.
• Where are the teaching faculty from?
• Are the programmes at XMUM recognised internationally?
• Are the foundation programmes of other colleges recognised by XMUM?
Yes, we recognise foundation programmes of other institutions approved by MOHE Malaysia. Admission is subject to a stringent internal evaluation process.
• What do students need to do if they want to transfer credits of their previous studies?
• How long does it take to complete a degree?
• What is the average class size?
About 20 - 40 students per class.
• What is the teacher /student ratio like?
We have a teacher student ratio of 1: 15 for core courses.
• Could student re-sit the final examination or do they have to repeat a course?
• How many credit hours do I need to complete for graduation?
The minimum credits for graduation vary for different programmes. Only when a student fulfils the minimum credits required and attains at least a CGPA of 2.0, can he or she be conferred a degree .
• Do students have opportunities to study abroad?
C. About Application & Admission
• How to apply to study at XMUM?
To study here, the applicant can submit an online application, an email application or a paper application.
*For more details, click here.
• What is the entry requirement for each programme?
To be eligible for XMUM’s foundation programmes, the applicant needs to possess either of the following qualifications - SPM, O-level, etc.
*For further details regarding entry requirement for undergraduate programmes, please clickhere.
To be eligible for XMUM’s undergraduate programmes, the applicant needs to possess either of the following qualifications - STPM, UEC, matriculation, foundation, A-level, diploma, etc.
*For further details regarding entry requirement for undergraduate programmes, please click here.
*For further details regarding entry requirement for postgraduate programmes, please click here.
• How many intakes are there in one year?
For undergraduate programmes, the intakes are in February, April and September. For foundation programmes, the intakes are in April, August, and December. For postgraduate programmes, click here.
• After gaining a letter of acceptance, what should an applicant do next?
The applicant needs to sign the Student Acceptance Slip and email the scanned copy or return the original copy to the Admissions Office.
D. About Fees & Scholarship
• How much does a degree cost?
• Does XMUM provide any scholarships? What are the minimum requirements for receiving the scholarships?
Merit-based scholarships are available based on the academic achievements of students, Study grant are provided to students with siblings studying at XMUM or students whose parents are teachers. Please refer to the following website for more information: https://www.xmu.edu.my/14695/list.htm
• How much is the rental?
• What security precautions does the University take on campus?
The hostel is guarded by security guards and is under 24 hour CCTV surveillance every day. We have also installed access controller for main entrances of each hostel block and students need to get through by their Student ID card. Unauthorized guests are barred from entering or staying in the compound of student hostels including rooms and communal areas.
• Do students need to observe any curfew regulation?
The curfew set for the residences is 12:00 am. Residents who wish to leave or return to the campus ground after 12:00 am must report at the guardhouse with their student IDs.
• Are there any laundry facilities available?
Yes, there is a laundry room on the ground floor of each block, providing high-efficiency and fully automatic washing machines and dryers. The machines are coin-operated (RM 4 per barrel).
• Are students allowed to stay in the hostel during semester breaks?
Yes, students can stay on campus during semester breaks.
• Do students need to bring their own cleaning supplies to clean their rooms?
Yes, students need to bring cleaning supplies, as they are responsible for the tidiness and cleanliness of their own bedrooms.
• Is mattress provided in the room?
Yes, we provide quality mattress. However, students need to bring their own pillows and other necessary bedding items.
• Is electric fan allowed to be used in the hostel room?
There is an air-conditioner in each room. If it is necessary, students may bring their own electric fan.
F. About Daily Service & Support
• Is there a variety of food offered at XMUM canteen?
Yes, there are different vendors selling different types of food, catering to the different needs of students.
• What kind of sports facilities does XMUM provide?
• Are there any student insurance plans available?
XMUM purchases student personal accident insurance plan to provide adequate coverage for all the registered students. The personal accident insurance covers the cost of hospitalization. However, students need to pay the difference if the medical charges exceed the maximum coverage amount.
• Where can students get medical assistance?
• In an event of an emergency, who should be contacted?
• Are there counselling services available to students?