Xiamen University was founded in 192 1 by Mr. Chen Jiageng, a famous patriotic overseas Chinese leader. It is the first university founded by overseas Chinese in the history of modern education in China, and also a high-level university under the national "2 1 1 Project" and "985 Project". 20 17 Xiamen university was selected as a world-class university list. Xiamen University adheres to an open school, implements an international education strategy, and actively participates in multilateral and global education cooperation. Xiamen University cooperates with British University of Creative Arts in the field of design. Based on the design discipline of Xiamen University, the School of Creativity and Innovation of Xiamen University was established with the approval of the Ministry of Education in 20 19.