Xiamen University Malaysia

XMU founder Mr. Tan Kah Kee was considered a world-renowned educator who devoted all he had to the pursuits of education. XMU solemnly pledges to uphold Mr. Tan Kah Kee’s spirit of selfless dedication to the noble causes of education in establishing XMUM. It will remain a not-for-profit institution; and not a sen will be repatriated to China. Instead any surplus funds will be channelled back into research and scholarships for students of XMUM.

Commitment to educational excellence

The establishment of XMUM sets new heights in the areas of cooperation and exchange in education between China and Malaysia. XMU is driven to build the campus into one of Malaysia's best, enriching Malaysia's tertiary education landscape to produce high-quality talents with international competitiveness.

Vision

Xiamen University Malaysia aspires to become a university with a distinct global outlook, featuring first-class teaching and research, and embracing cultural diversity.

Mission

To nurture young talents with dignity and wisdom, turning them into fine citizens of the region who will contribute to the prosperity of the people and social progress of Malaysia, China and Southeast Asia.

Milestones

2012.4 

In April 2012, Malaysian government expressed its welcome to Chinese government for XMU to set up a campus in Malaysia.

2013.1.21

On 21 January 2013, the Malaysian Minister of Higher Education officially handed a letter to invite XMU to set up a campus in Malaysia.

2013.10.4 

On 4 October 2013, in the presence of the Chinese President Xi Jinping, the agreement on providing all-round support for the construction of XMUM was signed. 

2014.7.3 

On 3 July 2014, Groundbreaking Ceremony was held.

2014.10.17 

On 17 October 2014, the campus construction officially started.

2015.10

In October 2015, Certification of Completion and Compliance (CCC) was awarded.

2015.11.13 

On 13 November 2015, registration was approved by MOHE.

2015.11.23 

On 23 November 2015, at the Malaysia-China High Level Economic Forum, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said that the establishment of XMUM “not only demonstrates the depth of people-to-people exchange between China and Malaysia, but also the openness of the Malaysian government and its people”.

2015.12.3 

On 3 December 2015, XMUM officially opened for enquiries as well as for receiving applications after announcing the launch of the university’s student recruitment.

2016.2.22 

On 22 February 2016, the Opening Ceremony for Pioneer Students was held at Xiamen University Malaysia.

Centres of Excellence

Xiamen University Malaysia has two Centres of Excellence (CoE) in the niche area of energy. 

Both these centres are associated to the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering. The CoEs boast of experts in the field of energy and engineering with flagship projects funded by multiple sponsors from the Government of Malaysia, China and public and private agencies.

1. CONNECT Center of Excellence for NaNo Energy and Catalysis Technology

2. Kelip-Kelip! Center of Excellence for Light Enabling Technologies