Address : 185 Yinjiang Rd., Jimei District, Xiamen,361021
Jimei University, a key university located in
Xiamen City, Fujian Province, is jointly constructed by the Ministry of
Transport, the State Oceanic Administration, the Fujian Provincial Government
and the Xiamen Municipal Government. The University enrolls students from all
over the country as well as from overseas. There are currently over 27,000
students. More than 25,000 are full-time undergraduate students. Over 1,400 are
pursuing masters and other postgraduate degrees. Doctorate degree programs are
also offered.
Jimei University has a long history going back almost one hundred years. Its
origin can be traced back to Jimei Normal School, founded in 1918 by Chen
Jiageng (Tan Kah Kee), a famous overseas Chinese patriotic leader. Two years
later, the Fisheries and Business divisions of Jimei School were founded. The
University’s philosophy of cultivating talent combined with sincerity and
perseverance reflects the spirit and values set up by Mr. Chen Jiageng. Over the
years, the University has become a highly reputable institution and continues to
develop and grow.