Hohai University
河海大学
NanjingEngineeringWater211
Premier water resources and hydropower engineering university; also strong in civil and environment.
At a glance
- Location
- Nanjing, East China
- Degree levels
- Undergraduate · Graduate (Master's / PhD)
- English-taught
- Some English-taught graduate programs; mostly Chinese-taught (HSK 4+).
- CSCA aptitude exam
- Required for undergraduate applicants (national policy, from 2026/27). — subjects: 理科中文, 数学, 物理
- Language requirement
- HSK 4 for Chinese-taught; English proof for English-taught.
- Application deadline
- Grad (high-level): Jan 1 – Feb 15; undergrad per guide.
- Tuition (indicative)
- ¥20,000–28,000/yr typical.
Programs & degrees
- Undergraduate
- Available
- Graduate
- Master's & PhD available
- English-taught
- Some English-taught graduate programs; mostly Chinese-taught (HSK 4+).
- CSC scholarships
- Eligible — see the scholarship list and the CSC guide.
Strong subjects
- Hydraulic Engineering
- Environmental Science & Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Port, Waterway & Coastal Engineering
Why students choose it
- No. 1 in hydraulic engineering nationwide
- Strong water-conservancy employment
- Located in Nanjing
Highlights
- Apply via admission.hhu.edu.cn or hhu.17gz.org.
- Top-ranked hydraulic engineering.
- Silk Road Scholarship (CSC) available.
How to apply
- Check eligibility and the language requirement (HSK for Chinese-taught programs, or an English test for English-taught programs).
- Prepare your documents: notarised transcripts, a study plan, two recommendation letters, and the physical-examination form.
- Submit through the official portal below, and sit the CSCA aptitude assessment if you are applying for undergraduate admission.
- Track your deadline and wait for the admission notice; apply for a CSC scholarship separately if you are eligible.
How to apply for a Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) →