Xiamen University has a relatively short school time, but it is also a century-old prestigious school. Because of its "overseas Chinese affairs office" attribute, the school has great characteristics and influence overseas.

Xiamen University is located between mountains and seas, and the surrounding scenery is beautiful. Several school gates face the sea, and there are many sea-view classrooms and sea-view dormitories on campus. As an educational place, Xiamen University (Siming Campus) ranks among the best scenic spots in Xiamen, so students of Xiamen University have always called their school "Xiamen People's Park".

Among the people, many people think that Xiamen University is "the most beautiful university in China".

Xiamen University was founded at the time of national peril, and its birth is of great historical significance.