International BranchQS World #362 (XMU Group, 2025)

Xiamen University Malaysia

China's first overseas branch campus offering Xiamen University degrees in Malaysia.

Sepang, SelangorEst. 2015Official website

About

Type

International Branch

Founded

2015

Location

Sepang, Selangor

Website

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Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) is the first overseas branch campus of Xiamen University, China, established in 2015 in Sepang, Selangor. It is also the first Chinese university branch campus in Malaysia.

XMUM offers programs in economics, management, computer science, chemical engineering, and new energy science with bilingual teaching options and Chinese-Malaysian cultural integration.

International students choose XMUM for access to a prestigious Chinese university brand, affordable tuition, and a modern campus near Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Academics

Study levels

FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sPhD

Faculties & schools

School of Economics and Management
School of Computer Science and Technology
School of Chemical Engineering and Energy
School of Ocean and Earth Sciences
School of Chinese Language and Culture
School of New Energy Science and Engineering
School of Medicine

Popular programs

ProgramLevel
Bachelor of EconomicsBachelor's
Bachelor of Computer Science and TechnologyBachelor's
Bachelor of Chemical EngineeringBachelor's
Bachelor of AccountingBachelor's
Bachelor of New Energy Science and EngineeringBachelor's

Research centres

XMUM Research Centre

Institutional research coordination across science, engineering, and management.

Centre for Southeast Asian Studies

Regional economics, culture, and China-ASEAN relations research.

Institute of New Energy Materials

New energy materials, battery technology, and sustainable energy research.

Marine Science Research Platform

Marine ecology, oceanography, and coastal resource studies.

Campuses

Sepang Campus

Jalan Sunsuria, Bandar Sunsuria, 43900 Sepang, Selangor

Admissions

Intakes

MarchSeptember

General requirements

  • STPM, A-Levels, foundation, UEC, or equivalent with required grades
  • Science and mathematics prerequisites for engineering programs
  • Chinese language proficiency may be required for Chinese-medium programs

English requirements

  • IELTS: 5.5–6.0 overall
  • TOEFL iBT: 60–79
  • English-medium education background may qualify for exemption

Requirements vary by program — confirm with ARNE counselors.

Required documents

  • Online application via XMUM portal
  • Certified academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency test results
  • Health examination report

Tuition fees (estimate)

Estimated international tuition: RM 22,000–35,000/year for most undergraduate programs. XMUM offers competitive fees compared to many international branch campuses — confirm with the university.

International students

XMUM hosts students from China, ASEAN, and beyond, offering a unique Chinese university experience in Malaysia with bilingual support services.

Support services

  • XMUM International Student Affairs Office
  • On-campus accommodation
  • Chinese and English language support programmes
  • Student cultural societies and activities
  • Career guidance and internship placement

Visa & EMGS

International students require an EMGS student pass. XMUM provides admission letters and documentation to support the visa application process.

Apply with ARNE

Ready to apply to Xiamen University Malaysia? Our counselors will guide you through program selection, document preparation, and your EMGS student pass application.