Xiamen University of Technology

Xiamen University of Technology (XMUT) is a provincial key university in Fujian Province, located in Xiamen, a coastal city in southeast China. It is designated as a Fujian First-Class Discipline Construction University and a Class A First-Class Applied University.

Founded in 1981 as Lujiang Vocational University, it was renamed Xiamen University of Technology in 2004, and its renaming to Xiamen University of Technology (with a new name) is planned in the 14th Five-Year Plan. With an 'industry-oriented' philosophy, XMUT aligns its programs with Xiamen's key industrial chains, offering 59 undergraduate majors across 19 colleges.

XMUT excels in applied education and industry-academia integration. It is a member of the Ministry of Education's Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program, a national pilot for professional master's degree education for special national needs, and a national demonstration university for innovation and entrepreneurship education.

Its flagship programs cover electronics, equipment manufacturing, software, materials, urban construction, cultural industries, creative design, and business services, closely serving local economic needs. The university enjoys strong regional reputation, being approved as a Class A first-class applied university in 2022 and becoming the first in Fujian to undergo a new round of undergraduate education evaluation as a ministry-provincial collaborative pilot in 2023.

XMUT boasts a faculty of over 1,200 full-time teachers, many with senior titles. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through the 'Excellent Engineer' model, with courses co-developed with industry partners. Research facilities are valued at about 800 million RMB, including provincial key labs and engineering centers.

The university offers master's degrees and is a candidate for doctoral programs. Its 19 colleges cover engineering, science, arts, economics, management, and design. Programs are updated regularly to match industry trends, allowing students to work on real-world projects and develop problem-solving skills.

XMUT has three campuses: Xiaruan, Siming, and Jimei, covering about 1,800 mu (120 hectares). The campuses are well-equipped with modern facilities, a library holding 2.128 million books, and state-of-the-art labs. Student dormitories are comfortable, and dining halls offer diverse cuisines.

Sports venues are ample. The Jimei campus is located in a vibrant educational district with convenient transportation, providing a conducive environment for study and social life.