Xiamen University , founded in 1921, was the first university in China to be established by an overseas Chinese leader, Mr. Tan Kae-kee. As a national key university, it carries on its education and research with a full array of 70 excellent undergraduate programs, 159 graduate programs and 95 Ph.D programs. The University's educational mission, as shown in its motto of “Pursue excellence, Strive for perfection”, is the promotion of learning---learning by students and by faculty. Students taking our broad-based curriculum and specialized projects can test themselves in research or entrepreneurship. Student activities provide opportunities for leadership and team building while our Study Abroad Program and International Joint Program enable students to swift to new life and study environments at foreign universities for an unforgettable and inspiring cultural and educational experience.

Xiamen is situated on the southeast coast of Fujian Province, at the estuary of Jiulong River.

Xiamen has a subtropical climate. It is generally mild and temperate, with abundant rainwater. It has an average annual temperature of approximately 21C. Winter in Xiamen is not harsh while summer is free from extreme heat.The city has an average annual rainfall of about 1200mm, mainly concentrated on the months from May to August. Wind power measures between Grade 3 to 4 in general, with northeast wind representing the dominant wind direction. Because of the air currents resulting from the difference in temperature in the Pacific, Xiamen is affected by typhoon three to four times annually on average, which mainly comes during the months from July to September.