- Xiamen University
Infobox University
name = Xiamen University
motto = Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection (自强不息, 止于至善)".
image_size = 200px
established = 1921
type = NationalUniversity
president = Zhu Chongshi
city =Xiamen
country =China
students = 28,133
undergrad = 17,847
postgrad = 10,286 (Ph.D. 1,501 Master 8,785)
affiliations = Global U8 (GU8)
faculty = 4,600+
campus = urban, 524.3ha
website = [http://www.xmu.edu.cn/ www.xmu.edu.cn]Xiamen University (XMU,
Latin : Universitas Amoiensis,Pinyin : Xiàmén Dàxué,POJ : E-mng Toa-hak,Simplified Chinese : 厦门大学), colloquially known as Xia Da (Pinyin : Xià Dà,POJ : E-toa,Simplified Chinese : 厦大), located inXiamen ,Fujian Province, is the first university in China founded byoverseas Chinese . The school motto: "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection (自强不息, 止于至善)". This university rank is 13 in China.History
In 1919 Mr.
Tan Kah Kee (陳嘉庚;Pinyin : Chen Jiageng), the well-knownoverseas 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 toChangting (长汀 ) in Min Xi(闽西) county, westernFujian .At the end of
World War II in 1946, Xiamen University moved back toXiamen and resumed normal operations.In 1952, Xiamen University became a comprehensive university, and has been designated as a national key university since 1962.
When the
Cultural Revolution began in 1966, daily operations at the University were suspended and a subsidiary of faculties moved toFuzhou , forming the initial polytechnic departments ofFuzhou University .Campus
Xiamen University is famous for its beautiful campus. 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 has campuses at Jimei and
Zhangzhou in addition to the Xiamen campus located in the southern part of Xiamen Island.Faculties
At June 1, 2004, Xiamen University had 20 schools containing 43 departments, and many key research institutes.
*School ofHumanities
*School ofForeign Language s & Cultures
*School ofJournalism & Communication
*School ofLaw
*School ofPublic Affairs
*College ofEconomics
*School ofManagement
*College ofArt Education
*Chemistry &Chemical Engineering College
* [http://pmee.xmu.edu.cn School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering]
* [http://coe.xmu.edu.cn College of Oceanography & Environment]
*School ofLife Science
*School of Computer and Information Engineering
*School ofMathematics
*Software School
*Medical College
*Department ofArchitecture
*Overseas Education College
*Adult Education College
*Professional Technical College
*Internet Education CollegeFamous alumni
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Chen Jingrun -Mathematician
*Zong Chengkui -Biologist ee also
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List of universities in the People's Republic of China
*GU8 Global consortium of 8 universitiesExternal links
*Official Website: [http://www.xmu.edu.cn/english/ Xiamen University] (English)
*Xiamen University Info & Photos [http://www.amoymagic.com/Xiadapage.htm Xiamen University]References
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