Application Requirements
Non-Chinese citizens with valid passports, physically and mentally healthy, shall abide by Chinese laws and regulations, respect Chinese traditions and customs. Chinese citizens who have obtained foreign nationalities shall follow the relevant regulations of Ministry of Education, China.
The master’s applicant should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent one, under age 35; the doctoral applicant should have a master’s degree or equivalent one, under age 40.
Majors and Disciplines
In 2022, there’re 126 graduate majors (44 doctoral and 82 master’s ones) available for international students, of which 51 are taught in English (22 doctoral and 29 master’s ones) at Hohai University.
The master’s programs:
https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2021/0113/c14686a220508/page.htm
The doctoral programs:
https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2021/0113/c14686a220511/page.htm
Application Documents
1. Scanned copy of the passport (Valid after Aug.30, 2023);
2. Scanned copies of all the original diplomas and degrees starting from undergraduate (Chinese or English version); Those to be graduated should provide the proof of graduation from current school.
3. Scanned copies of the original transcripts with all the courses starting from the undergraduate (Chinese or English version);
4. Curriculum vitae (Consecutive study experiences since undergraduate. Full study experience is required for those who have studied in China);
5. Scanned copies of the China related visa and residence permit, including all the study experiences. Upload your passport instead if there isn’t any;
6. A personal statement or study plan, at least 800 words;
7. English language proficiency certificate (For applicants from non-English speaking countries, TOEFL, IELTS or other proof of their English proficiency is required);
8. Two recommendation letters from associate professors or above in a related academic field (English or Chinese version);
9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (see Attachment 1). The applicant should conduct the examination strictly according to the list. The result is valid for 6 months.
10. Financial proof (either the family deposit certificate, property certificate or parent/guardian income certificate, over $5000 suggested);
11.Catalogue and abstract of published papers if there is any;
12. Non-criminal record (Those to be graduated may provide the proof of good performance at the current university);
13. Signed personal commitment (see Attachment 2);
1. Certificates uploaded must be original or notarized in Chinese or English.
2. The files uploaded must be colored scanned copies of the original ones.
3. The applicants should guarantee that the information and materials provided are accurate and genuine without any counterfeiting, otherwise the admission will be cancelled.
Application Period
Jan.1-May 30, 2022.
Application Procedures
Complete the online application of Hohai University via http://admission.hhu.edu.cn and pay the application fee.
Scholarships
1. Chinese Government Scholarship
1) Bilateral Program (Type A)
Bilateral Program includes a full or partial scholarship in accordance with educational exchange agreements or consensus between Chinese government and governments of other countries, institutions, universities or international organizations.
Applicants should apply from thelocal Chinese Embassy or Consulate and fill in “Hohai University” as the first choice. Hohai University doesn’t accept this type of application directly, while a pre-admission can be provided for the qualified candidate to facilitate the application.
See below for the reference:
https://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html
2) Chinese University Program (Type B)
Applicants needs to complete both the China Scholarship Council and Hohai University online applications respectively on http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn(Agency Number: 10294) and http://admission.hhu.edu.cn.
Chinese government scholarship is subject to an annual evaluation regulation. It’s up to the annual review result whether the candidate will be continuously sponsored.
2. Hohai University Scholarship
Hohai University scholarship is annually reviewed, based on the candidate’s academic result, research and comprehensive performances. The result will be updated each academic year.
1) The first-class scholarship includes tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and monthly allowance.
2) The second-class scholarship includes tuition and on-campus accommodation.
3) The third-class scholarship includes tuition.
3. Nanjing Municipal Government Scholarship
The scholarship is 20,000RMB/year.(Annual Review).
The applicant shall download “the Application Form for Nanjing Government Scholarship for International Students” on http://ie.hhu.edu.cn/7298/list.htm, fill in the form and upload it to the online application system as an attachment.
Charge and Refund Policy
Application fee: 400RMB/$60
Applicants shall pay 400 RMB online through Hohai Payment Platform or transfer $60 to the university’s bank account. The application fee is non-refundable. (see Attachment 3 for payment guidance)
Tuition fee:
Program | Chinese | English |
Master | 24,000 RMB/year | 32,000 RMB/year |
Doctorate | 32,000 RMB/year | 44,000 RMB/year |
Accommodation: 9600-24,000RMB/year subjects to different conditions on Xikang Road Campus; 12,000RMB/year/single room on Jiangning Campus.
Tuition and accommodation fees are only paid in RMB. 70% of the tuition can be refunded and the accommodation fee will be calculated accordinglyif quitting within 2 weeks of the registration date. The refunds shall be settled in RMB. Anyone who requests to withdraw from school has to submit the hard copy of an application and return the invoice. No refund after 2 weeks. The expelled students due to violation of school rules and regulations will not get any refund.
International students must apply for comprehensive medical insurance of RMB 800/year in accordance with relevant national regulations and requirements of the university, otherwise they will not be registered.
Admission and Announcement
In accordance with the order of application, the university will comprehensively evaluate the applicant’s educational background, academic performance, school performance, research ability and development potential, etc. and organize an interview to select the best.
Applicants should pay attention to the application email or track the application status online.
The official admission result is subject to the notice of Hohai University. The university will send the admission notice, visa application form for study in China (Form JW201/202) and other materials to the applicants.
If any adjustment is made due to the pandemic, subsequent arrangements of the university shall be notified.
Dormitory
The doctoral students in the College of Hydrology and Water Resources, the College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, the College of Harbor, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, the College of Civil and Transportation Engineering, the College of Environment and the College of Oceanography will live on Xikang Road Campus.
The others will live on Jiangning campus. There’re 3 single rooms in one apartment. The facilities include the bed, desk, closet, chair, hot water, internet access, toilet and public laundry room.
The students in Changzhou will be arranged on Jiangning Campus for the first year and transferred to Changzhou Campus thereafter.
Visa Application and Registration
Those who’re enrolled shall submit ordinary passport, the admission notice, visa application form for study in China (Form JW201/202), physical report and blood test report to local Chinese Embassy or Consulate to apply for a student visa (X1) to China. The applicant shall bring all the above materials and register at International School of Hohai University within the appointed time on the admission notice.
The applicant’s information and materials will be reviewed again by the university. If there is any violation of discipline, dishonesty or fraud, the applicant will be disqualified.Those who have provided proof of pre-graduation at the time of application but fail to obtain the corresponding degree before Sep. 2022 will be disqualified for registration.
In case of irresistible force, like the pandemic, the time and method of registration shall be subject to official notices or emails.
Contacts
International School, Hohai University
Add: No.1, Xikang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Zip Code: 210098
Tel: +86 25 83787955
Fax: +86 25 83787981
Email: admission@hhu.edu.cn
Website: http://cie.hhu.edu.cn, http://ie.hhu.edu.cn
Attachments: 1. Foreigner Physical Examination Form