Jimei University, located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, is a key construction university in Fujian Province. It is a university jointly established by the Ministry of Transport and Fujian Province, the State Oceanic Administration and Fujian Province, and Fujian Province and Xiamen City. It is a doctoral degree awarding unit, enrolling students nationwide.

School-running began in 19 18 with the normal department of Jimei School founded by Mr. Chen Jiageng, a famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader, and the fishery department and business department of Jimei School founded by 1920 with a history of nearly one hundred years. From 65438 to 0994, Jimei Normal College, Jimei Navigation College, Jimei Finance and Economics College, Xiamen Fisheries College and Fujian Institute of Physical Education merged to form Jimei University. The school takes "sincerity" as its motto, and adheres to the principle of "building a school with the spirit of Tan Kah Kee and educating people with sincerity" in its long-term running practice, enjoying a wide reputation at home and abroad.

As of May 20 18, the school has 2/kloc-0 colleges and 68 undergraduate majors, covering 9 disciplines such as economy, law, education, literature, science, engineering, agronomy, management and art, and basically formed economy, law, education, literature, science, engineering, agriculture, management and art.