The Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Programme at Xiamen University Malaysia (XMU), offered by the School of Mathematical Sciences (SMS), was introduced in 1923, among the first batch of programmes of XMU. The renowned mathematician, chen Jingrun, once studied in this programme from 1949 until 1953. In the "2018 Best Universities for Mathematics" published by Us news and World Report, XMU was ranked 81st globally, and 10th among the universitites in China.
The discipline of mathematics of XMU has been ranked among the top 0.5% globally in Essential Science Indicators (ESI) since 2018, and the ranking has been improving every year.
The PhD programme in Mathematics in Xiamen University Malaysia is a continuation of the MSc programme which focuses on training students to become an industry leader, a researcher or an educator in the broad area of mathematical sciences. The establishment of this programme is one of the initiatives of the university to train creatives experts whos possess a high level of technical and critical thinking skills.
Expected November 2025
Xiamen University Malaysia Campus
Jalan Sunsuria,
Bandar Sunsuria,
SEPANG,
Selangor,
43900, Malaysia
Expected December 2025
Xiamen University Malaysia Campus
Jalan Sunsuria,
Bandar Sunsuria,
SEPANG,
Selangor,
43900, Malaysia
Applicants must possess one of the following qualification:
A Master degree in mathimatical sciences or
Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree that are accepted by the Senate; or
A bachelor degrree with the following conditions;
Obtain a first class bachelor's degree or the equivalemt or
obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.67 or the equivalent from an academic programme.
English Language Requirements: