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Detailed Information About Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE), Xiamen University

Introduction of Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE), Xiamen University

Xiamen University was founded in 1921 by Tan Kah Kee, the well-known patriotic overseas Chinese leader. It was the first university in China founded by an overseas Chinese. At present it is the only university in any of five special economic zones and is one of China's higher-level universities designated for the state key construction of the "211 Project" and the "985 Project".

Xiamen University has a graduate school, 26 schools containing 66 departments and 10 research institutes and research centers. With 31 Doctoral degrees in first-class disciplines, and 50 Master degrees in first-class disciplines, the university offers 83 undergraduate programs, 276 graduate programs, and 187 PhD programs. 14 subjects have been assessed and awarded as "the national key disciplines". There are 26 Post doctoral research centers, 9 subjects of "national educational centers for talents", 5 first-class and 9 second-class national key disciplines.

Xiamen University has inter-university cooperative ties with over 250 institutions of higher education at home and abroad. Xiamen University vigorously promotes the campaign of teaching Chinese as a foreign language. The university has co-established 13 Confucius Institutes with universities in North America, Europe, Africa, etc. Because of its especially favorable geographical location and advantageous human resources, it is the key university most actively engaged in cross-straits educational, scientific and cultural exchanges.

Xiamen University is located in Xiamen, a coastal city in the southeast of China. At present, Xiamen University's 3 campuses cover over 600 hectares. Located just a few minutes' walk from the mountains and beaches, Xiamen University is recognized as one of the most beautiful universities in China.

The university now has a total enrollment of over 40,000 full-time students on campus, including 20,314 undergraduates, 17,312 master students, 2,956 doctoral students, and over 2,700 international students. In 2005, Xiamen University received a straight-A score in the undergraduate level Teaching Appraisal organized by the Ministry of Education.

Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics (WISE) and School of Economics (SOE)

WISE is a research-oriented institute, which was founded in 2005 at Xiamen University as an initiative to modernize economics and finance research and education in China. WISE focuses on frontier research, high-quality teaching, and enjoys intensive international academic exchanges and cooperation. SOE was one of the first schools of economics established in China and is one of the top five schools of economics in China according to the Chinese Ministry of Education. 

WISE and SOE not only offer students rich courses on modern economics, econometrics and finance taught by distinguished faculty, but also provide innovative programs tailored to different career goals, excellent study abroad opportunities, sophisticated information technology services and fascinating teaching and research experiences. Highly motivated students can also challenge themselves by attending the stimulating seminars and international conferences frequently held by WISE and SOE. 

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