
Hohai University

Hohai University was established in 1915, is a state key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China. It is a comprehensive university with research and study of water conservancy as its main focus, education of engineering subjects as its first priority, and coordinated development of many disciplines covering engineering, science, economics, management, liberal arts, and law. It is also among the group of universities to benefit from Project 211.Established in 1915, Hohai University (HHU) already has a century-old history. Under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Education, HHU has upgraded itself with good momentum of development in hydraulic engineering and water resources as its main focus, education of engineering subjects as its first priority, and coordinated development of a wide array of disciplines. It’s a state-key university under the “Double First-Rate” discipline plan, with national-level innovation platforms as well as the graduate school.
- Official academic records
- Financial statement and certificate
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of recommendation
- Copy of passport
- Curriculum vitae
- Valid Passport
- Academic Transcripts: High school for bachelor's, bachelor's degree for master's, etc.
- English/Chinese Language Proficiency:
- For English-taught programs: IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+ (some accept Duolingo)
- For Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 for bachelor's, HSK 5 or 6 for master's
- Recommendation Letters (2 required for master's and PhD)
- Personal Statement / Study Plan
- Resume/CV
- Medical Examination Form (Foreigner Physical Examination)
- Non-criminal Record
- Completed online application (via university portal or CSC/Study in China platforms)
- Application Fee (varies: typically 400–800 RMB)
- Diploma/Language: $1,500 – $3,000
- Bachelor's: $2,000 – $5,000
- Master's: $3,000 – $7,000
- MBA / Medicine: $5,000 – $10,000
- Students on X1 visa (for over 180 days) may apply for part-time work after university approval
- You must get your residence permit marked with "part-time work allowed"
- Allowed to work no more than 8 hours/week during study; full-time in holidays may be permitted
- Working without approval is illegal and may lead to visa cancellation


