2024-2025 Admission Guide of
Chinese Language and Culture program
I. A Brief Introduction of the University and Program
Hainan University is a comprehensive key university formed by a merger with the former South China University of Tropical Agriculture in August 2007. It is jointly administered by the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government. The university has made great achievements by adhering to the motto of "openness and inclusiveness" and the spirit of "self-improvement, dedication, kindness and perseverance". In December 2008, it was approved by the state as a key university under the 211 Project. In 2017, HNU was listed in the national plan for establishing world-class disciplines. In 2018, the Hainan provincial Party Committee and provincial government made a strategic decision to fully sponsor the development of Hainan University. Also in that year, the university came under the joint administration of the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government, and was included among universities directly administered by the Ministry of Education.
The University adopts a strategy of openness in education and has established all-round, multi-level and extensive exchanges and cooperation. It is the first institute in Hainan Province that is qualified to receive Chinese government scholarships for international students to study in China, it has been selected as the Demonstration Base for Studying in China by the Ministry of Education and the Chinese Language Education Base by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, and has won the honorary title of “Advanced Group of Education for International Students in China”.
At present, there are six different levels (A-F) for Chinese Language and Culture program learners according to their Chinese proficiency. Teachers in Hainan University are friendly, responsible and experienced. The School aims at not only improving the students’ language ability but also deepening their understanding of Chinese culture and enhancing their capacity of the practical use of Chinese language by organizing various activities, to help create a better study environment for international students. Students who have good class attendance and pass the final examination shall be awarded with a Certificate of Completion.
II. Teaching arrangement and Curriculum
Note: The Curriculum is subject to actual arrangement.
III. Application Requirements
Applicants should be in good health, between 18 and 60 years old. Well-behaved and capable of living independently, fulfill all the conditions of Chinese Entry-exit, observe Chinese laws and university’s regulations, and respect Chinese culture and customs.
IV. Application Deadline
Fall semester: June 30, 2024 (Semester starts from the beginning of September 2024)
Spring semester: December 31, 2024(Semester starts from the beginning of March 2025)
V. Application Method
Applicants should register and complete the online application system at https://hainanu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx , upload the required materials below and pay the application fee (can be paid online) before the application deadline.
(1) Valid Passport Copy (the expiry date of the passport should be more than 1 year);
(2) Highest academic diploma and transcript（in Chinese or English);
(3) The Foreigner Physical Examination Form;
(4) The Certificate of Non-Criminal Record;
(5) Bank Statement (30,000 yuan/RMB for one semester and 50,000 yuan/RMB for one academic year).
(6) If the applicant is an international student in China, a valid Visa or study type residence permit and an official study proof such as the "Certificate of End of Study" or "Transfer Certificate" issued by the aforementioned school/ University must be submitted with the application. If the applicant is employed, an official employment proof must be submitted.
Note：
● The applicant should affirm that all the information and documents provided are true and correct. Any conduct of falsification, fraud will result in cancellation of your admission qualification.
● Please scan the original or notarized application documents in color using a scanner. Images captured by mobile phone or camera are not acceptable.
● All uploaded documents should be in Chinese or in English; otherwise notarial translations in Chinese or English are required. Once translated, the original documents and certified translations are to be submitted together.
● Incomplete application documents will delay the process of your application.
VI. Qualification Examination
Hainan University will check the application documents and issue the Electronical Letter of Admission, Visa application form for Study in China to the qualified students after the applicants are approved.
VII. Registration
Admitted students should take the Passport, Letter of Admission, Visa application form for Study in China, the Foreigner Physical Examination Form and other required documents to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their country to apply for Student (X1 or X2) visa.
VIII. Fees and Payment
1. Application fee: 400 Yuan（Application fee should be paid when you submit your application materials; it is non-refundable.）
2.Tuition fee of Chinese Language and Culture program: 8,050 yuan/semester; 16,100 yuan/academic year.
Hainan University provides preferential tuition fee for the offspring of overseas Hainanese, who only pay 50% of the tuition fee. For exchange students of this program, the fee is based on the agreement between Universities.
3. Accommodation fee on campus
4. Textbook fee: It is subject to the actual price of the textbooks.
5. Insurance: 800RMB/year; 400RMB/semester.
All international students are required to purchase the Comprehensive Insurance Plan of Foreign Students on the day of registration. Students who do not have valid medical insurance will not be allowed to register.
6. Health Check: Around 500 Yuan.
7. Cost of meals on campus: About 1500 Yuan/month(only for reference).
8. Ways to pay the application and tuition fee:
(1). By wechat payment, add 0086-13138995246 to get the official code.
(2).By transfer (only for the transfer within China).
The bank account information is as follows:
Name: Hainan University
Account Bank: The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China,
Hainan Provincial Branch, Haida Sub-branch
Account Number: 2201029429200051678
Note: Please note your name and passport No. onto the receipt when transferring. After you fulfill the payment, please keep the receipt for check.
IX. Scholarships
For Chinese Language and Culture program, Hainan University provides excellent students with Chinese Government Scholarship（Bilateral Program), International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Hainan Provincial Overseas Chinese Teachers Scholarship, etc. Prospective students and scholars from all over the world are welcome to apply for scholarship to study Chinese Language and Culture at Hainan University. With regard to specific information about the Scholarship application, please check the Application Guide for those Scholarship Programs（https://hd.hainanu.edu.cn/gjjyen/Scholarships/Confucius_Institute_Scholarship.htm）.
X. Contact Us
Add: International Student Office,
School of International Education, Hainan University,
No.58 Renmin Avenue, Haikou, Hainan Province, 570228, P. R. China
Contact Staff: Mr. Cui, Ms. Zhou
Wechat:0086-13138995246
Tel: 0086-898-66291354/ 0086-898-66291348
E-mail: admission@hainanu.edu.cn
Website:https://hd.hainanu.edu.cn/gjjyen/Admission_Guide/Program_Information/Non_DegreeProgram/Chinese_Language_and_Culture_program.htm