Xiamen University

Xiamen University (XMU, Latin: Universitas Amoiensis, Chinese: ; pinyin: Xiamen Daxue; Peh-oe-ji: E-mng Tai-hak), colloquially known as Xia Da (Chinese: ; pinyin: Xia Da), located in Xiamen, Fujian province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Established by Mr Tan Kah Kee in 1921, the university was originally known as the University of Amoy. The school motto is Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection (, ). The university is one of many comprehensive universities directly administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education. In 1995 it was included in the list of the 211 Project for the state key construction; in 2000 it became one of Chinas higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the 985 Project. According to University Undergraduates Teaching Assessment and Chinese Universities Evaluation Standings, the university is ranked 11th in China and has maintained the top 20 rankings in China, among which 6 subjects reach A++ level, ...