Xue Wei was originally from Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, and was born in Kaifeng, Henan Province. He studied piano at the age of 8, was admitted to the High School Affiliated to Shanghai Conservatory of Music at the age of 14, and was admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music at the age of 19. He studied under professors such as Lin Yaoji, Zheng Shisheng, Zhou Binyou, and Chen Xinzhi. In 1985, he received help from the Mayor of London and was funded by Midland Bank and Kleinwort Benson sponsored a master class at the Guildhall Academy of Music and Drama in the UK to study with Professor Nieman. Since 1989, at the age of 25, he has been employed as a professor at the Royal Academy of Music, becoming the youngest professor in the history of the academy. Xue Wei won awards at the 1981 China National Violin Competition, the 1982 British Carl Flesh International Violin Competition, and the 1983 Japan International Music (Violin) Competition. In 1986, Xue Wei won the silver medal at the 8th International Tchaikovsky Violin Competition in Moscow. Just two weeks later, he returned to London to compete in the Carl Flesch International Violin Competition, winning the gold medal and all other awards.

Including Sonata Performance Award, Orchestra Award and Audience Award. In the same year, he won the British Young Soloist of the Year Award, setting the record for the highest number of awards for a Chinese in the world music competition. His outstanding performance in the Moscow competition not only impressed the audience, but also moved the experienced judges. "People's Music" magazine reported: Violin judge Igor Oistrakh said: "...I saw tears of emotion in the eyes of several judges next to me...". Harsh music critics called him "the only soloist without criticism", "reached an unparalleled artistic realm", and "his performance was as brilliant as the rising sun". Xue Wei's performance in the British competition was also highly praised by all important British newspapers. Xue Wei often collaborates with the world's most famous orchestras and has given thousands of concerts, such as the London Philharmonic Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and the British Chamber Orchestra. He has also collaborated with orchestras including the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, Japan's NHK Symphony Orchestra, and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, touring Europe, the United States and the Far East.

Xue Wei has recorded a large number of albums for ASV, RCA, HUGO, BMG, EMI and other well-known record brands. He has won the first prize of the "American Recording Monthly Award"; the first prize of the British "Classical Recording Award"; the first prize of the Hong Kong "CD World Recording Monthly Award"; he has won the first prize of the world-famous singer Pavarotti and other four art masters*** Won the "Best Recording Award for Classical Musicians of Great Britain". Many of Xue Wei's records have been rated as "three stars with flowers" by the British "Penguin Classics" and "Record Guide". His recording of "Butterfly Lovers" is regarded as the most authoritative version today. His performance of Chinese music " "Homeland Dream" was evaluated by "CD World": "Whether it is on a record or in a concert, it is difficult to imagine such an outstanding and unforgettable interpretation of this work." He collaborated with the British Philharmonic Orchestra and was conducted by Jane Glover His recording of the violin concertos of Richard Strauss and Christopher Headington was critically acclaimed and nominated for the Breeze Award for Best Recording of a Classical Artist. The British "High Fidelity News" described Xue Wei's performance as "intoxicating, irresistible and convincing" and called him "the hottest violinist of the year!"

Xue Wei His career has expanded beyond performance. In addition to his full schedule of performances, he also offers "master classes" and serves as the main judge of many international violin competitions.

In October 2002, Xue Wei served as a judge of the "International Tchaikovsky Youth Music Competition". He is also the youngest judge so far.

In 2003, Xue Wei's first album "Greetings from Love" recorded after signing a contract with EMI (EMI), was released. Within just 3 months of its release, the sales volume reached the highest volume of classical music ever sold in China. Ranked first in terms of volume.

In May 2004, the United Nations World Fund for Natural Medicine appointed Xue Wei as its honorary chairman. At the same time, he was also appointed as a senior consultant by the China Environmental Protection Foundation.

In March 2005, Xue Wei officially became a full-time professor at the Central Conservatory of Music.