Hainan University

Double First-Class comprehensive university on tropical Hainan, with a full bachelor–master–PhD international pipeline.

At a glance

Location

Haikou, South China

Degree levels

Undergraduate · Graduate (Master's / PhD)

English-taught

Some English-taught programs (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 78); mainly Chinese-taught (HSK 4).

CSCA aptitude exam

Required for undergraduate applicants (national policy, from 2026/27). — subjects: 理科中文, 数学

Language requirement

HSK 4 for Chinese-taught; IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 78 for English-taught.

Application deadline

Undergrad: before Jun 30.

Tuition (indicative)

¥16,000–22,000/yr typical.

Programs & degrees

Undergraduate

Available

Graduate

Master's & PhD available

English-taught

Some English-taught programs (IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 78); mainly Chinese-taught (HSK 4).

CSC scholarships

Eligible — see the scholarship list and the CSC guide.

Strong subjects

• Crop Science
• Food Science
• Law

Why students choose it

• Tropical-agriculture specialization
• Hainan Free Trade Port location
• 211 Platform (national initiative)

Highlights

• School of International Education (sie.hainanu.edu.cn) is the official office.
• Apply via hainanu.at0086.cn international student service system.
• Hainan Provincial Government International Student Scholarship available.

How to apply

1. Check eligibility and the language requirement (HSK for Chinese-taught programs, or an English test for English-taught programs).
2. Prepare your documents: notarised transcripts, a study plan, two recommendation letters, and the physical-examination form.
3. Submit through the official portal below, and sit the CSCA aptitude assessment if you are applying for undergraduate admission.
4. Track your deadline and wait for the admission notice; apply for a CSC scholarship separately if you are eligible.

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