Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
XMU English scores
From XMU's undergraduate admissions page, doctoral admissions page, admissions FAQ and the MBBS 2026 prospectus. XMU's TOEFL DI code is C310.
| Programme | IELTS Academic | Other proof |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's, English-medium | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80, or high school English-medium certificate |
| Master's, English-medium | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80, or previous degree taught in English |
| Doctoral, English-medium | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80, or previous university taught in English |
| MBBS (6 years) | 6.0 | TOEFL iBT 80, or high school English-medium certificate |
Exemptions
The FAQ says applicants whose previous degree was taught in English can provide a medium-of-instruction certificate from that institution instead, and native English speakers are exempt. The undergraduate and MBBS pages exempt applicants from countries where English is the official language. The undergraduate page also accepts other equivalent certificates XMU recognises. PTE and Duolingo are not named.
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Deadlines and MBBS fees
For the next undergraduate intake, applications open on 1 December 2026. Deadlines are 20 February 2027 for Chinese Government Scholarships (Type B), 30 April 2027 for Fujian and XMU scholarships and 31 May 2027 for self-funded applicants. The MBBS prospectus lists tuition of RMB 38,000 a year and a RMB 400 registration fee.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your XMU programme page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Xiamen University (XMU) publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Xiamen University need?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall for English-medium programmes, or TOEFL iBT 80.
What IELTS does Xiamen University need for MBBS?+
IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80, the same as other English-medium programmes.
Can I use a medium of instruction letter at XMU?+
Yes. Applicants whose previous degree was taught in English can submit the institution's medium-of-instruction certificate instead.
When is the XMU self-funded deadline?+
31 May 2027 for self-funded undergraduate applicants, with applications opening on 1 December 2026.
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