Sociology

Hohai Universityis a research university inNanjing,Chinaunder the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education ofChina. From 1958 to 2000 it was administered by the Ministry of Water Resources.

The university's main focus is the research and study of water resources, and it primarily educates engineering subjects, with coordinated development of engineering, science, economics, management, arts and law. It is part of Project 211 (a development initiative by the Chinese government involving over 100 key universities) and has set up a graduate school.

Sociology

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Non-Chinese citizens, in good health. Comply with Chinese laws and regulations, and respect Chinese customs and traditions. For those who were Chinese citizens originally and later acquired foreign nationality, follow the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Education; 

2. Applicants for a bachelor's degree must have a high school diploma or equivalent educational qualification, and be between 18 and 30 years old. Those under the age of 18 are required to submit a guardianship guarantee. The template download link is https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2021/0322/c14691a220525/page.htm.

1. Front page of passport. If the current validity period of your passport does not meet the requirements (the validity period is later than September 2025), please promptly apply for a new passport. 

2. Notarized proof of the highest educational attainment. If the applicant is a student, they must submit a projected graduation certificate or student status certificate issued by their current school. 

3. Academic transcript. It includes all courses taken during the high school years. 

4. Language proficiency certificate. HSK 4-level or higher certificate in Chinese language proficiency test, or equivalent proof of Chinese language ability; 

5. Study Plan in China. This should include personal information, educational background, and study plan, etc. It should be written in Chinese, and the length should be around 800 words. The template download link is https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1012/c14691a289779/page.htm; 

6. Recommendation Letters. Submit two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors. The letters should be written in either Chinese or English. Please have the recommenders sign and provide their valid contact information. Template download link: https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1012/c14691a289776/page.htm; 

7. Copy of the "Foreigner Physical Examination Form" (Keep the original for yourself. This form is uniformly printed by the Chinese Health Quarantine Department and must be filled out in English). Applicants should conduct the examination strictly in accordance with the items required in the "Foreigner Physical Examination Form". An incomplete form, one without the applicant's photo attached or without the seam seal on the photo, or one without the signatures and stamps of the physician and the hospital is invalid. The validity period of the examination results is 6 months. The download link for the form is https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2021/0322/c14691a220524/page.htm; 

8. Certificate of No Criminal Record. Applicants are required to submit a valid certificate of no criminal record issued by the local public security authority. This certificate should generally be a document issued within the past 6 months prior to the application submission. Graduates can provide proof of their good academic performance during their studies. 

9. Personal Resume. Provide a detailed account of your continuous study experience since high school. Those who have studied in China should include all their study history. 

10. All scanned copies of visa and residence permit related to China. If you have never been to China, the passport pages can be used instead. 

11. Financial capability proof. One of the following documents: proof of family savings, proof of family property, proof of income from parents/guardians. It is recommended to be at least $5,000 or more. 

12. Signed personal commitment letter. The download link for the personal commitment letter is https://ie.hhu.edu.cn/2024/1017/c14691a290035/page.htm.

Hohai University Scholarship 

The school implements dynamic management of scholarships. Scholarships are evaluated annually based on students' academic performance, school conduct, and overall quality. 

First Prize Scholarship: Includes tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living expenses. Applicants must hold a HSK 5 or higher certificate, and have excellent high school grades (average score of courses on a 100-point scale of 80 or above, or ranking within the top 20% of the grade). 

2. Second Prize Scholarship: Includes tuition fees and on-campus accommodation. Applicants must be proficient in Chinese and have excellent grades in high school. 

3. Third Prize Scholarship: Includes tuition fees. Applicants must be fluent in Chinese and have excellent grades in high school.