Xiamen University
| Xiamen University |
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| Motto |
自强不息, 止于至善 |
| Motto in English |
Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection |
| Established |
1921 |
| Type |
National university |
| President |
Zhu Chongshi |
| Academic staff |
4,600+ |
| Students |
28,133 |
| Undergraduates |
17,847 |
| Postgraduates |
10,286
(Ph.D. 1,501 Master 8,785) |
| Location |
Xiamen, Fujian, People's Republic of China |
| Campus |
urban, 524.3 ha |
| Colours |
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| Nickname |
Xia Da |
| Affiliations |
Global U8 (GU8) |
| Website |
www.xmu.edu.cn |
Xiamen University (XMU, Latin: Universitas Amoiensis, Chinese: 厦门大学; pinyin: Xiàmén Dàxué; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ē-mn̂g Tāi-ha̍k/Ē-mn̂g Toā-o̍h), colloquially known as Xia Da (Chinese: 厦大; pinyin: Xià Dà; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ē-Toā/Hā-tāi), located in Xiamen, Fujian province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Before 1949, it was originally known as the University of Amoy. The school motto is "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection (自强不息, 止于至善)". The university is one of many comprehensive universities directly administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education. 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.
According to University Undergraduates Teaching Assessment and Chinese Universities Evaluation Standings, the university is ranked 11th in China, which is outside the top then and has maintained the top 20 ranking in China, among which 6 subjects reach A++ level, including economics and management, music, law, chemistry, journalism, communication and mathematics.
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 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's main campus is located in Siming District, southwestern Xiamen. 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 also has campuses at Jimei and Zhangzhou.
A new campus will be built in the mainland district of Xiamen, Xiang'an District.[1] It will cover 243 hectares and the first phase will be completed in 2013.[1] It is expected to cater for 30 000 students in the new campus.[1]
Xiamen University has a built 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 one of the main nodes of CERNET2.
Faculties
At June 1, 2004, Xiamen University had 20 schools containing 43 departments, and many key research institutes.
Famous alumni
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