Huaqiao University

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Huaqiao University is a public comprehensive university founded in 1960 and operating campuses in Xiamen and Quanzhou, Fujian Province. Created originally to serve returning overseas Chinese students, it continues to enroll students from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and other countries. The university provides bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral education across a broad academic portfolio, with particular institutional attention to Chinese language and culture, international exchange and overseas Chinese studies. Its Xiamen and Quanzhou campuses contain different groups of schools, so applicants should check where their intended program is based and whether it involves study at both locations. Most undergraduate study is Chinese-medium, although a small number of International School programs use English. This combination makes Huaqiao most relevant to students who value a multicultural Chinese campus environment and can navigate program-specific language and campus requirements.

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Key Highlights

Public comprehensive university founded in 1960
Independent nonprofit legal entity with degree-awarding authority
Campuses in both Xiamen and Quanzhou
Institutional mission includes overseas Chinese education and intercultural exchange

Student Life & Environment

Student life takes place across campuses in two different Fujian cities, with activities designed to bring together mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and international students. In March 2026, the university reported 103 university-level student clubs, more than 300 club activities per year and over 30,000 participations annually. Club policy and current initiatives cover cultural, sports, science and technology, and other extracurricular interests. Because these are university-wide figures, the selection available on one campus may be narrower. The university’s international-student guide describes sports provision for basketball, football, badminton, tennis, swimming and rock climbing. Campus accommodation is available, but room configurations and prices differ by student category and location. The 2026 international guide lists double and four-person rooms with air conditioning, private bathrooms, hot water, network access, desks, wardrobes and security. Domestic students are quoted separate four- and six-person accommodation rates in the general admissions charter. Huaqiao’s institutional identity shapes campus programming. Chinese cultural activities, language learning and exchanges among domestic and overseas students are prominent. Prospective students should also plan for a primarily Chinese-language environment outside the limited English-taught portfolio. Those assigned to a “1+3” pathway should expect a campus move after the first academic year and confirm the applicable housing arrangements before enrollment.

Location & Surroundings

Huaqiao University operates two principal campuses rather than a single Xiamen site. The Xiamen campus is at 668 Jimei Avenue in Jimei District, while the Quanzhou campus is at 269 Chenghua North Road in Fengze District. A separate Longzhouchi location is associated with the Chinese Language and Culture College. Applicants should match their program to its listed school and campus before judging travel, housing or city preferences. Xiamen is a coastal city, and the campus sits in the mainland Jimei area rather than on Xiamen Island. Official university directions indicate that the campus is served by Xiamen’s BRT network at Huaqiao University station, giving students a public-transport connection toward other parts of the city. Quanzhou provides a different setting in a historic city with a strong trading and overseas-Chinese heritage. Some students will experience both locations. The 2026 admissions charter assigns certain incoming cohorts to a first year in Quanzhou before their remaining three years in Xiamen. Travel between the two cities and a possible change of residence should therefore be included in practical planning.

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Fees vary substantially by student category and program. For mainland undergraduates in 2026, the official charter lists CNY 5,460 per academic year for most programs, CNY 9,360 for arts, CNY 6,760 for clinical medicine and pharmacy, and a staged Software Engineering rate of CNY 5,460 in years one and two followed by CNY 13,000 in years three and four. English-taught programs and the Sino-American 1+2+1 classes cost CNY 28,000 per year while studying at Huaqiao; overseas partner-university charges apply during study abroad. Domestic accommodation is listed at CNY 570 to CNY 1,300 annually, depending on campus and room type. The separate 2026 foreign-student guide lists undergraduate tuition of CNY 14,000 for general subjects, CNY 18,000 for specified arts subjects, CNY 17,000 for clinical medicine and pharmacy, and CNY 28,000 for English-taught programs. Its international accommodation rates range from CNY 1,300 for a four-person room at the main Xiamen or Quanzhou campuses to CNY 5,600 for a double room at Longzhouchi. The guide estimates food at approximately CNY 1,500 per month and about CNY 2,000 in other initial charges. Final charges remain subject to approval and actual registration costs. Scholarships exist for several international-student categories, but eligibility and annual availability vary. Career support includes an official recruitment platform, employer presentations and campus fairs. The June 2026 recruitment guide scheduled 12 to 15 large spring events across the two main campuses, including general, industry-specific, internship and employment fairs. This demonstrates active employer engagement but does not establish individual placement or salary outcomes.