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 Master programme in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics in Xiamen University Malaysia is established with two main missions. One is provide rigorous training to those talented mathematics students to equip them with enough tools and skills to pursue a PhD degee in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. The other one is to provide advanced training in mathematics to scientists and engineers who want to work in highly technical areas that require indepth mathematical knowledge, such as artificial intelligence, financial engineering etc.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
April 2025
Xiamen University Malaysia Campus
Jalan Sunsuria,
Bandar Sunsuria,
SEPANG,
Selangor,
43900, Malaysia
Applicants must possess one of the following qualification:
A bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or the equivalent; or
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a CGPA below 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years’ working experience in a relevant field; or
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Other Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, with at least grade B (Grade Point 3.00) in Calculus I (Single Variable Calculus), Calculus II (Multivariable Calculus) and Linear Algebra; or
A student who does not meet any of the requirements above, but who has had a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (in any field), can sit for the examination of Calculus I, Calculus II and Linear Algebra conducted by Xiamen University Malaysia. A student that passes all these three subjects with a grade B (Grade Point 3.00) or above can be admitted into the programme
English proficiency for international students: IELTS 5.0/MUET Band 3.5
