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Looking back on my studies in E-Commerce at Xiamen University Malaysia, I am grateful for the platform and support provided by the university. This journey has not only strengthened my professional foundation, but also shaped a mindset of adaptability, continuous learning, and readiness for future challenges.★★★★★Wong Kang NingAlumni, Bachelor of Management in E-Commerce - Image
My journey at Xiamen University Malaysia began with curiosity about an unfamiliar world. Over the past few years, XMUM has given me the space to adapt, explore, and discover my direction. With the guidance of supportive teachers, a multicultural campus environment, and opportunities in research, competitions, and internships, I gradually built a stronger academic foundation and turned a small spark of curiosity into a lasting passion.★★★★★Li ZhanStudent, Bachelor of Chemical Engineering - Image
I once thought medicine only belonged to the world of Western medicine, until my studies at Xiamen University Malaysia opened another path for me. The Traditional Chinese Medicine programme allowed me to learn from classical theories, community medical services, research projects, and clinical training in China, gradually helping me see the depth and relevance of TCM. What began as an unfamiliar choice has become a field I hope to continue exploring with responsibility, curiosity, and courage.★★★★★Lim Jie YiStudent, Bachelor of Medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine - Image
My experience at Xiamen University Malaysia gradually helped me build a connection with China’s academic environment. Through English-taught mathematics courses, reading groups, competitions, and academic exchange opportunities, XMUM gave me the space to see a bigger world through mathematics. Research is a marathon; everyone may move at a different pace, but what matters more is whether we can keep moving forward.★★★★★Bryan Ng Zheng QuanAlumni, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics - Image
Studying English at Xiamen University Malaysia allowed me to explore language beyond the classroom. With lecturers who listened to my ideas, understood my perspective, and offered encouragement rather than criticism, I gained the confidence to think more deeply and creatively. My time at XMUM also helped me see language not only as a tool for communication, but as a way to understand history, culture, people, and the wider world.★★★★★Tan Ann NgeeAlumni, Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature - Image
I came to Xiamen University Malaysia without knowing exactly where EEE would take me, but I learned to find meaning through trying. In courses, competitions, student societies, and my final-year AI project, I gradually understood that engineering is not just about calculations or formulas, but about turning ideas into something useful and improving them through practice. My time at XMUM also helped me develop the engineering mindset and soft skills to communicate, work with others, and face real-life challenges with more confidence. I gained much more than I expected.★★★★★Lim Li ChuinStudent, Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Image
My journey at Xiamen University Malaysia was about much more than academic learning. It was a period of discovering new interests, building meaningful friendships, and learning how to step out of my comfort zone. Through classroom learning, student activities, and experiences beyond campus, I gradually became more confident, open-minded, and purpose-driven. This journey also taught me that education is not only about grades or certificates, but about how we think, connect with others, and find the direction that truly suits us.★★★★★Sanjaya JansonStudent, Bachelor of Management in International Business - Image
My years at Xiamen University Malaysia placed me in a cultural world I had never expected to enter. Through the Digital Media Technology programme, video-related coursework, and three years of hands-on experience, I gained practical experience in visual storytelling, editing, communication, and collaboration. More importantly, the people, stories, and cultural encounters I experienced at XMUM helped me see Malaysia from new perspectives.★★★★★Du HaoyuAlumni, Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Media Technology
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XMUM Student Wins Grand Champion at 2026 HK International Academic Essay Challenge
Shim Huan Ling, a second-year undergraduate from the Department of English Language and Literature at Xiamen University Malaysia, won the Grand Champion in the Open Category of the 2026 Hong Kong International Academic Essay Challenge on 9 July 2026.Organized by the International Youth Academic Elite Association (IYAEA), the 2026 Hong Kong International Academic Essay Challenge drew more than 1,200 participants across five categories worldwide. The Grand Champion title is awarded to works ranked among the top 10% in each category.The award-winning paper, Code-Switching as a Politeness Strategy in Classroom Interactions: How Language Negotiates Power and Social Norms, was adapted from a final assignment for her "Introduction to Linguistics" course. It connects pragmatic theory with sociolinguistic observations on code-switching to investigate how language acts as a medium to negotiate power relations and social norms in learning environments. Shim Huan Ling recalled that she received the result via the organizers’ official email during one of her classes.“I was happy to receive the award. More importantly, this achievement brought me closer to my long-term goal of becoming a writer,” she shared.
XMUM 10th Anniversary Special Feature | My Favourite Mid-Autumn
At my grandfather’s funeral, my uncle—a diving instructor—told me all about his adventures at sea. I sat on a peeling leather sofa, watching his video recordings of sharks and reefs as he told me the ocean needed us now more than ever before. In the silence of the seven days, with only my Additional Maths textbook offering its condolences, I felt a profound sense of belonging—that if I chose a different path, I would live the rest of my life haunted by my own reflection, wondering what could have been.That was the first time I truly wanted something. Having spent most of my life a social outcast, I had learnt early on that reducing your expectations was the only way to be happy—I rejected people and opportunities before they could reject me. If others dreamt of the sun and the moon, I was content with being the tide, always in pursuit but never within reach. But as the tide is drawn by the moon, so too was I towards this field, and at 18 years old, I used my angpao money to apply for a Bachelor of Science in Marine Environmental Chemistry.Time stood still when I received my acceptance email. I kept waiting to be woken up, but what I held in my hand was real. I couldn’t stop myself from crying—I hadn’t realized how much it meant to me and how badly I wanted it until it was no longer just a dream. The years leading up to and during the pandemic had not been kind to me, and my grades had suffered as a result. Attending university at all was less an expectation and more a wistful hope in my eyes. As I read through the email, memorizing its contents, I realized the universe was taking a chance on me, a chance I was determined to prove was justified.I entered university with no intent to make friends. I was to keep my head down, interact just enough to complete group assignments, and then leave. The college life portrayed in influencer vlogs, movies, and pamphlets eluded me; long walks around the campus lake and passive birdwatching satiated my social needs enough. In my tiny cohort of eight, I never learnt their names because I was convinced those four years would pass with little significance. I could have never known just how much it would mean to me.It began with a suggestion, a five-minute break during a class. My lecturer, noting that I enjoyed writing, asked if I wanted to join our marine science student union, and two of my classmates, who were members themselves, supported this idea. So I applied and found myself in the position of social media director, promoting faculty activities and events. Of course, there was friction. Years of solitude and reclusion made me hostile, skeptical, and always assuming the worst. It was only when I realized my peers truly wanted the best for me and were willing to talk through our differences that I started to see them as friends.In 2023, we held a Mid-Autumn potluck event. I had never truly enjoyed Mid-Autumn before. A festival about appreciating the beauty of the moon, celebrating togetherness and memories, but every year, I always thought back to my first Mid-Autumn—when I hid from my childhood bully in a dusty storage room, crying until the moon set. Though my mother had coaxed me outside with mooncake that time, I never left the storage room, and I never dared look at the moon. Image Chan Yi Ying with friends from the China-ASEAN College of Marine SciencesThe Mid-Autumn of 2023, I lit lanterns with my friends—they were more than just my classmates now; I could truly call them my friends. I shared snacks with my peers and laughed and cheered as our lecturers broke out into impromptu karaoke. Even students from different faculties had stumbled into our gathering, but we welcomed them all the same. Though the night was cloudy, and the telescope we borrowed was unceremoniously stored away, it was the first time I saw how bright the moon could be, standing under its silvery light with the friends I made at our university. For the first time in my life, I felt like I belonged. By Chan Yi Ying2021/09Marine Environmental Chemistry
XMUM 10th Anniversary Special Feature | Brick by Brick: Growing Up with XMUM
When I first arrived in Malaysia, I thought I was coming here to earn a degree.Now I understand that I came here to build a life.I still remember stepping out of the airport and feeling the humid air wrap around me. It was heavy, unfamiliar, yet strangely comforting. I kept looking out of the car window on the way to campus, thinking, “This is it. This is where my future begins.” That night, in my dorm room in Block D, I suddenly felt very small. For the first time, I truly understood what it means to be alone. The room was smaller than I imagined. I was sharing it with someone I had just met. There were no familiar walls, no parents in the next room, no childhood safety. Just me—and responsibility. Image My First Dorm Room in Block D I filmed everything. I called my parents every day. I updated my grandparents. I told my friends every small detail. I wanted them to see my courage. What I did not know was that courage does not arrive loudly. It is built quietly—brick by brick.The hardest night of my first year happened in the study room. Statistics felt impossible. My grades were lower than I expected. Homesickness was growing inside me like a quiet storm. That evening, I cried. Not loudly. Just quietly, because I did not want anyone to see me breaking. For the first time, I considered giving up. Going back to Kyrgyzstan would have been easier. Familiar. Safe. Image Late-Night Study Sessions During My First Year But the next morning, I made a decision that shaped me. I chose to stay. No one forced me to study here. It was my choice. And if it was my choice, it was also my responsibility. That was the moment I stopped being just a student. That was the moment I became accountable for my own future.Independence is not about being alone. It is about standing by your own decisions. I went back. I studied again. I asked for help without shame. I passed. That night did not break me. It strengthened me.XMUM gave me more than business knowledge.When we started choosing elective courses, I discovered how wide the world truly is. Film production, history, website development—each subject expanded the way I think. I realized education is not a straight line. It is a network of ideas. I came here for business. But I stayed for growth. Every semester changed me. I learned discipline. I learned time management. I learned how to balance studies, emotions, and long-distance relationships. I learned how to live respectfully in a shared space and communicate honestly. Brick by brick, I was building not just my degree, but my character.One of the most unforgettable influences in my journey was a lecturer who trained us for Convocation. She did not teach my core subjects, yet she left a lasting mark. She taught us how to walk, how to carry ourselves, how to present confidence. From her, I learned presence. How you enter a room matters. How you speak matters. How you carry yourself matters. Image Convocation Training Session Later, during a semester full of weekly presentations, I saw the transformation. My voice grew stronger. My ideas became clearer. I stopped shrinking myself. Recently, when I received the grades I had worked so hard for, I felt something deeper than happiness. I felt proof. Proof that every tear in the study room, every sleepless night, and every moment of doubt had meaning. Another brick.The library became my quiet refuge. Whenever emotions felt overwhelming, I went there. The calm atmosphere, the greenery outside the windows, the silence filled with focused energy—it grounded me. Every morning, walking through campus, I feel gratitude. Not because everything is easy. But because this place allowed me to grow through what was difficult.As XMUM celebrates its 10th anniversary, I see a reflection. While the university was building its identity as a young international campus, I was building my identity as an independent woman. We were both growing. We were both learning. We were both in our formative years. And maybe that is why this connection feels so personal.The first night in Block D, I felt small inside that room. Today, when I walk across campus, I do not feel small anymore.I feel capable.I feel responsible.I feel ready. Image Sunset at XMUM Campus And in that realization, I understood that I was no longer the girl who arrived here unsure of herself. Years from now, I will return to this campus. I will walk these same paths and remember the girl who almost gave up—and the woman who chose to stay. And I will remember the lesson XMUM taught me:“Adulthood does not begin when you leave home. It begins when you decide to stay, to endure, and to build your future—even when leaving would be easier.”XMUM did not just educate me. It shaped me. Brick by brick, it helped me become who I am. And for that, I am proud to be part of its first decade.Happy 10th Anniversary to Xiamen University Malaysia. By Esinalieva Aizhamal2025/02 International Business
Public Space Operation Time During Semester Break (Degree)
Public Study Room Image *Public Study spaces are open for all XMUM students while no prior booking is required. LibrarySemester Break: 1 Aug – 24 Sept 2026Operating Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday – Friday)Closed: Weekends & Public HolidaysCanteen Image
R/V Tan Kah Kee Port Klang Open Day
Image Xiamen University's prestigious research vessel, the R/V Tan Kah Kee, will be docking at Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) this August.This is a unique opportunity to explore a state-of-the-art oceanographic research vessel, and we warmly invite everyone to join our FREE guided tours.Registration InformationFor participants who wish to take the complimentary bus between XMUM and PKCT, please sign in using your XMUM staff/student ID when making your reservation.Bus transportation is available only for the following two sessions (limited seats):16 August, 10:00 AM16 August, 2:00 PM17 August, 10:00 AM17 August, 2:00 PMIf you plan to drive to PKCT on your own or wish to join any other available tour session, please register using your personal email address and select PUBLIC during registration.Registration Link: https://events.xmu.edu.my/tkkrv/port-klang/Registration deadline: 13th August 2026, 12 PM About the R/V Tan Kah KeeThe R/V Tan Kah Kee is a global-class, 3,600-ton oceanographic research vessel equipped with cutting-edge marine science exploration technology. Known as the "Marine Campus of Xiamen University," it supports real-time observations and on-site scientific research across multiple disciplines, including hydrology, chemistry, biology, geology, geophysics, and atmospheric science.Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your preferred session.
The 22nd Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium
研讨会简介About the Symposium海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会于 2001 年 12 月 6 日由北京大学发展规划部联合台湾沈祖海建筑文教基金会首次举办，旨在庆贺侯仁之院士九十华诞并开启两岸学术对话。二十余年来，研讨会秉持“校园承载大学精神、空间映照教育理念”的核心宗旨，围绕大学校园规划、建筑设计、文化传承、教育空间、人文精神与城市发展等议题展开深入讨论，逐步发展成为两岸大学校园研究领域最具影响力与持续性的学术平台之一。历届研讨会先后由北京大学、厦门大学、湖南大学、西安建筑科技大学、深圳大学、天津大学、沈阳建筑大学等高校承办，汇聚了海峡两岸建筑学、城市规划、教育学、文化研究及校园管理等领域的专家学者。会议不仅关注大学校园的物质空间与规划设计，更强调大学精神、文化积累、社会责任与区域协同发展的深层价值，持续回应全球化、数字化、生态转型与城市更新背景下大学校园所面临的新挑战与新机遇。2026年海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会将于2026年11月在厦门大学马来西亚分校举办，由分校图书馆承办。本届会议以“跨文化・数字化・新演进：大学校园的传承，发展与创新”为主题，结合跨境高等教育发展与数字时代校园转型的全球趋势，重点探讨大学校园空间演进、跨文化共生、校城融合、知识服务及学习环境创新等议题。会议旨在进一步推动海峡两岸及国际高校之间的学术合作与经验共享，深化大学校园研究的人文关怀与国际视野，并为未来大学校园建设、知识传播与教育创新提供新的理论思考与实践路径。The Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium was established on 6 December 2001 through a joint initiative by the Department of Development Planning of Peking University and the Shen Zuhai Architectural and Educational Foundation in Taiwan. Originally organized to celebrate the 90th birthday of Academician Hou Renzhi, the conference sought to initiate sustained academic dialogue across the Taiwan Strait with university campuses as its central concern. Over the past two decades, the conference has upheld the principle that campuses embody the spirit of universities, while spatial forms reflect educational philosophies. Through continuous discussions on campus planning, architectural design, cultural heritage, educational space, humanistic values, and urban development, it has gradually become one of the most influential and enduring academic platforms in the field of university campus studies across the Taiwan Strait. Previous editions of the conference have been hosted by leading institutions including Peking University, Xiamen University, Hunan University, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Shenzhen University, Tianjin University, and Shenyang Jianzhu University. The conference has brought together scholars and professionals from the fields of architecture, urban planning, education, cultural studies, and campus administration. Beyond discussions of physical space and campus design, the conference has consistently emphasized broader concerns including university spirit, cultural continuity, social responsibility, and regional collaboration, while responding to emerging challenges and opportunities associated with globalization, digital transformation, ecological transition, and urban renewal. The 2026 Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium will be held in November 2026 at Xiamen University Malaysia and hosted by the Xiamen University Malaysia Library. Under the theme “Cross-Cultural, Digitalization, and New Evolution: Heritage, Development and Innovation in University Campuses,” the conference will address global trends in cross-border higher education and digital-era campus transformation. Particular attention will be given to issues such as the evolution of campus spaces, intercultural coexistence, university–city integration, knowledge services, and innovation in learning environments. The conference aims to further strengthen academic collaboration and intellectual exchange among universities across the Taiwan Strait and beyond, deepen the humanistic and international dimensions of university campus studies, and contribute new theoretical insights and practical approaches to the future development of university campuses, knowledge dissemination, and educational innovation.会议主题与子议题Symposium Theme and Sub-themes主题：跨文化・数字化・新演进：大学校园的传承，发展与创新Theme: Cross-Cultural, Digitalization, and New Evolution: Heritage, Development and Innovation in University Campuses子议题：Sub-theme: (1) 数字时代：大学校园演进、变革与空间转型Digital Era: Evolution, Transformation, and Spatial Transition of University Campuses(2) 跨文化共生：跨境大学发展及区域贡献Intercultural Coexistence: The Development and Regional Contributions of Cross-Border Universities(3) 校城融合：大学空间边界、更新与遗产保护University–City Integration: Spatial Boundaries, Urban Renewal, and Heritage Conservation of University Campuses(4)知识服务：图书馆转型与校园学习环境创新Knowledge Services: Library Transformation and Innovation in Campus Learning Environments 主办单位与承办单位Organizer and co-host主办单位：海峡两岸“大学的校园”学术研讨会组委会Organizer: Organizing Committee of the Cross-Strait “University Campus” Academic Symposium承办单位：厦门大学马来西亚分校图书馆Co-host: Xiamen University Malaysia Library缴费方式： 请通过 https://epayment.xmu.edu.my/event-listing 完成缴费Payment via: https://epayment.xmu.edu.my/event-listing缴费时间： 2026年9月15日至2026年10月30日。Payment period: 15 September 2026 – 30 October 2026 Image