About Hohai University
Established in 1915, Hohai University is one of the earliest higher education institutions in China. Located in Nanjing, China, the University has developed into a leading comprehensive university covering engineering, natural sciences, economics and management, and social sciences. Hohai University is one of the 75 state key universities directly governed by the Ministry of Education of China and one of the 56 Chinese universities with graduate schools. The University is very strong in engineering, particularly in Water Resources Engineering and Environmental Science and Engineering, which are on the China Double World Class Program and rank the first and the eighth nationwide among all Chinese universities.
Hohai University considers globalization one of the key strategies for our development. The University has intensive international collaboration with our global partners, including TUDelft in the Netherlands, University of California Los Angeles, Georgia Institute of Technology, Arizona University in USA, University of Lille in France, University of British Columbia and University of Waterloo in Canada, and Western Australia and University of Queensland in Australia. The University has about 1,500 international students coming from more than 100 countries.
Majors
The master’s programs are: Hydrology and Water Resources, Harbor, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Civil Engineering, Enterprise Management
The doctoral programs are: Hydrology and Water Resources, Harbor, Coastal and Offshore Engineering, Civil Engineering, Business Management
Eligibility
Students from Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam are eligible to apply. They shall abide by Chinese laws and regulations, respect Chinese traditions and customs.
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.
Graduation and Degree Awarding
The standard length of schooling for master’s student is set to 3 years (no less than 2 years& no more than 5 years), and the standard one for doctoral student is set to 4 years (no less than 3 years& no more than 6 years).
Those who have completed all courses stipulated in the academic plan and passed all the exams and thesis defense shall be awarded the graduate diploma. Those who pass the degree examination shall be awarded the corresponding academic degree. According to the relevant regulations of Ministry of Education, China, graduate students taught in English should reach level 3 of <Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages>.
Application Documents
1. Scanned copy of the passport (Valid after Aug.30, 2025);
2. Scanned copies of all the original diplomas and degrees starting from undergraduate. Those to be graduated should provide the proof of graduation from current school. The diploma/degree must be submitted when registering;
3. Scanned copies of the original transcripts with all the courses starting from the undergraduate;
4. Curriculum vitae (Consecutive study and work experiences since undergraduate);
5. A personal statement or study plan, including the academic background, study and work experiences, academic achievements, study plan and development targets, etc. at least 1000 words;
6. English language proficiency certificate (For applicants from non-English speaking countries, TOEFL, IELTS, GRE or other proof of their English proficiency is required);
7. Two recommendation letters from the applicant’s work or study institution;
8. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (Attachment 1). The applicant should conduct the examination strictly according to the list. The result is valid for 6 months;
9. Catalogue and abstract of published papers if there is any;
10. Non-criminal record.
Application Time and Procedures
Deadline: May. 20, 2024.
Applicants need to complete the China Scholarship Council on http://studyinchina.csc.edu.cn (Type B, Agency Number: 10294).
Applicants need to complete Hohai University online application on http://admission.hhu.edu.cn. The International School will complete the initial review within 1-3 working days. Those who pass the initial review need to pay the 400RMB application fee (Attachment 2), which is not refunded regardless the applicant is admitted or not. Applicants can track the application status online. Please pay attention to the email for important information sent by the University, such as requests for supplementary materials and interview time.
Scholarship
Admitted students are eligible for the Chinese Government Scholarship, which covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and living expenses (3000 RMB/month for master's students, 3500 RMB/month for doctoral students), excluding international travel expenses.
Admission and Announcement
The University will comprehensively evaluate the applicant's educational background, academic potential, school performance and research ability, etc. and organize an interview to select the best. The final admission results are subject to approval from the Ministry of Education.
After receiving official approval from the Ministry of Education, the University will contact the admitted applicants to issue an electronic version of Admission Notice and the Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW201 Form) link. The students should download and print these documents by themselves.
On Campus Dormitory
The master's and doctoral students are accommodated on campus according to the overall layout of the University. Dormitory facilities include bed, desk, closet, chair, water heater, internet access, toilet and public laundry room.
Visa Application and Registration
Those who’re enrolled shall submit ordinary passport, the Admission Notice, the Confirmation Form for Study in China (Form JW201), Foreigner Physical Examination Form 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 student's information and materials will be reviewed again by the University. The admission will be canceled if the applicant:
1. Having not obtained the required diploma/degree;
2. Have violated any discipline;
3. Being dishonesty or fraud;
4. Having registered at other university at the same time.
Contacts
International School, Hohai University
Add: No.1, Xikang Road, Gulou District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Zip Code: 210098
Tel: +86 25 83787955
Fax: +86 25 83787981
Email: admission@hhu.edu.cn
Website: http://ie.hhu.edu.cn
Attachments
1. Foreigner Physical Examination Form
2. Payment Guidance of the Application Fee
International School, Hohai University
Apr.23, 2024