Xiamen University
| Motto | 自强不息, 止于至善 |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection |
| Type | National university |
| Established | 1921 |
| President | Zhu Chongshi |
Academic staff | 4,600+ |
| Students | 28,133 |
| Undergraduates | 17,847 |
| Postgraduates | 10,286 (Ph.D. 1,501 Master 8,785) |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | urban, 524.3 ha |
| Affiliations | Global U8 (GU8) |
| Website | www.xmu.edu.cn |
Xiamen University (XMU, Latin: Universitas Amoiensis, Pinyin: Xiàmén Dàxué, POJ: E-mng Toa-hak, Simplified Chinese: 厦门大学), colloquially known as Xia Da (Pinyin: Xià Dà, POJ: E-toa, Simplified Chinese: 厦大), located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Before 1949, it was named as : University of Amoy. The school motto: "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection (自强不息, 止于至善)". This university rank is 13 in China.
History
In 1919 Mr. Tan Kah Kee (陳嘉庚; Pinyin: Chen Jiageng), the well-known overseas Chinese leader, donated millions of dollars to establish and endow Xiamen University, officially founded in 1921. It is regarded as one of the most prestigious and selective universities in China.
Mr. Tan handed over Xiamen University to the government in 1937 due to lack of funds, and the institution subsequently became a national university.
In 1938, at the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the university temporary relocated to Changting(长汀) in Min Xi(闽西) county, western Fujian.
At the end of World War II in 1946, Xiamen University moved back to Xiamen and resumed normal operations.
In 1952, Xiamen University became a comprehensive university, and has been designated as a national key university since 1962. Then, in 1952 it became a comprehensive university embracing both arts and science. In 1963, it was designated as a state key university. In 1995, it was included in the list of the “211 Project” for the state key construction; in 2000, it became one of China’s higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the “985 Project”.
Campus
Xiamen University is famous for its beautiful campus. Located at the foot of the green mountains, facing the blue ocean and surrounded by Xiamen bay. The main campus is picturesque with beautiful scenery and parks. The university has campuses at Jimei and Zhangzhou in addition to the Xiamen campus located in the southern part of Xiamen Island.
Xiamen University has a constructed area of 2.6 million square meters and its libraries (the Xiamen University Libraries) hold 3.5 million volumes. The scope and level of its high-speed information network on campus is rated at the top of all universities in China and has become the one of the main injunctions of CERNET2.
Faculties
At June 1, 2004, Xiamen University had 20 schools containing 43 departments, and many key research institutes.
- School of Humanities
- School of Foreign Languages & Cultures
- School of Journalism& Communication
- School of Law
- School of Public Affairs
- College of Economics
- School of Management
- College of Art Education
- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering College
- School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- College of Oceanography & Environment
- School of Life Science
- School of Computer and Information Engineering
- School of Mathematics
- Software School
- Medical College
- School of Architecture and Civil Engineering
- Overseas Education College
- Adult Education College
- Professional Technical College
- Internet Education College
Famous alumni
- Chen Jingrun - Mathematician
- Zeng Chengkui - Biologist
See also
- List of universities in the People's Republic of China
- GU8 Global consortium of 8 universities
References
Official Website: Xiamen University (English) Chinese Universities Ranking
External links
- Official Website: Xiamen University (English)
- Xiamen University Info & Photos Xiamen University
- Tan Kah Kee Biography Tan Kah Kee Biography
- Official Application Online Website