How much does it cost to study at Xiamen University Malaysia?

Published international rates for 2026 are RM 18,000-20,000 per year for foundation, RM 27,000-29,000 for most three-year degrees, and RM 30,000-32,000 for most four-year engineering, computing and science degrees. A 6% SST applies for international students.

What extra fees do international students pay at XMUM?

An application and registration fee of RM 318, an international student fee of RM 2,650 per year (which covers the administrative fee, EMGS processing, visa application and renewal, and insurance), and a refundable RM 1,000 security deposit. New international students pay RM 3,068 up front at application.

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Q: How much is accommodation at Xiamen University Malaysia?

On-campus twin sharing costs RM 360-460 per month depending on the block, with a RM 100 hostel application fee and a refundable RM 500 deposit. A realistic all-in monthly budget including food and transport is about RM 1,200-1,800.

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Published fees, 2026 intake

What Xiamen University Malaysia actually costs.

Figures below are the university's published international-student rates for academic year 2026. Programme fees exclude the 6% Sales and Service Tax that applies to higher-education services for non-Malaysians.

Foundation (1 year)

RM 18,000 - 20,000 / year

Arts and Social Science RM 18,000; Information Technology RM 19,000; Science RM 20,000.

Business and management degrees (3 years)

RM 29,000 / year

Accounting, Finance, International Business, E-Commerce, Hospitality.

Humanities and social sciences (3 years)

RM 27,000 - 29,000 / year

English Language and Literature RM 27,000; Chinese Studies RM 29,000; Mathematics RM 28,000.

Computing, engineering and science (4 years)

RM 30,000 - 32,000 / year

Computer Science and most engineering RM 31,000; AI, Robotics, Cyber Security and Data Science RM 32,000.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (5 years)

RM 30,000 / year

Bachelor of Medicine, international rate.

Selected masters programmes

RM 13,200 - 45,000

MA Chinese Studies RM 13,200/yr; MSc Computer Science RM 20,000/yr; MBA RM 45,000 total.

International student fees, once per year

Application and registration fee: RM 318 (non-refundable)
International Student Fee: RM 2,650 per year, covering the administrative fee, EMGS processing, visa application and renewal, and insurance
RM 3,068 payable up front at application by new international students (SST-inclusive)
Security deposit: RM 1,000, refundable subject to terms

Living on campus

On-campus twin sharing rooms cost RM 360 - 460 per month depending on the block, with a RM 100 hostel application fee and a refundable RM 500 deposit. A realistic all-in monthly budget including food, transport and utilities is about RM 1,200 - 1,800. The university also runs its own merit scholarship programme of up to 100% based on pre-university results, which stacks the same direction as the waiver opportunity below.

For Pakistani applicants

On top of the published fees above, eligible Pakistani applicants can check for an exclusive tuition-waiver opportunity available through Unigeni. Use the estimator form on this page to see what your qualification and results could be worth before you apply.

Fee source: Xiamen University Malaysia published tuition fees for academic year 2026 (page last updated by the university in November 2025). Figures are per academic year at the international-student rate and exclude 6% SST unless stated. Confirm final figures with the university at application.