Program Overview

Introduction to Hohai University

Hohai University, founded in 1915, is a state key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China, and is on the State Double First-Class and 211 Project. It is a comprehensive university with research and study of water resources as its main focus, education of engineering subjects as its first priority, and coordinated development of a wide array of disciplines, ranking among China's top universities in its teaching indexes and overall strength.

About the High Level Graduate Student Program

The High Level Graduate Student program is a scholarship program provided by the China Scholarship Council to Hohai University, for selecting and recommending outstanding students to study in China. The funding includes tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, living allowance, and comprehensive medical insurance premiums. The University selects and admits international students with excellent academic backgrounds, outstanding professional abilities, and future development potential based on the principles of individual application, college recommendation, expert evaluation, and selective admission.

Graduation and Degree Awarding

Graduate international students should have a good international perspective in their respective disciplines, be able to apply and develop knowledge, skills, and methods in their fields on a global scale, and possess competitive capabilities in international affairs. The standard length of schooling for master's students is set to 3 years (no less than 2 years & no more than 5 years), and the standard one for doctoral students is set to 4 years (no less than 3 years & no more than 6 years). Those who have completed all the 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.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China, and be in good health both mentally and physically.
• Applicants must be a bachelor's degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master's programs and be a master's degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs.

Majors and Disciplines

The doctoral and master's programs are available, with specific details to be provided by the university.

Application Documents

• Copy of Passport Home Page
• Notarized highest diploma
• Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards)
• Language qualification certificates
• A study plan proposal
• Recommendation letters
• A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form
• Non-criminal record report
• Curriculum vitae
• Scanned copies of the China-related visa and residence permit
• Catalogue and abstract of published paper (if any)
• Signed personal commitment

Application Period and Procedures

The application period is from January 1 to February 15, 2026. The application procedures include:

• Logging in to the Hohai University online application system to register an account, fill in the information, upload the relevant application materials, and pay the application fee
• Initial review by the International School
• Review by the respective Colleges/Schools
• Online interview and finalization of the list of recommended candidates
• Issuance of pre-admission notice to recommended candidates
• Completion of the China Scholarship Council online application
• Assessment and evaluation by the China Scholarship Council
• Notification of admission status and preparation of formal Admission Notices and other essential materials.