Hainan University Overview
Hainan University is a comprehensive key university established in August 2007 through the merger with the former South China University of Tropical Agriculture. It is jointly administered by the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government. Adhering to the motto of "Openness and Inclusiveness" and the spirit of "Self-improvement, Dedication, Kindness, and Perseverance," the university has achieved significant success.
In December 2008, it was approved by the state as a key university under "Project 211." In 2012, it was included in the "Plan for Strengthening the Development of Higher Education in Central and Western China" and has successively received support from the National Basic Ability Construction Project of Western and Central China and the Project of Comprehensive Strength Elevation of Western and Central China. In 2017, the university was included in the national "Double First-Class" initiative to build world-class disciplines.
In 2018, the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee and the Provincial Government made a strategic decision to fully support the development of Hainan University. In the same year, the university came under the joint administration of the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government and was listed as a university directly administered by the Ministry of Education.
Hainan University undertakes the enrollment of international students in China under the China Scholarship Council (CSC). We welcome foreign students and scholars to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship to study at Hainan University!
Bilateral Program
The Chinese Government Scholarship—Bilateral Program is established by the Ministry of Education in accordance with educational exchange agreements or understandings reached between the Chinese government and the governments of relevant countries, organizations, educational institutions, or relevant international organizations. It provides full scholarships and partial scholarships for international students and scholars, including those wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, or engage in full-time Chinese language studies.
I. Supporting Categories
The Bilateral Program supports undergraduate students, graduate students, general scholars, and senior scholars.
1. Eligibility: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, in good physical and mental health, with good academic performance and conduct.
2. Education and Age Requirements:
o (1) Applicants for Bachelor’s degree programs must possess a high school diploma and be under the age of 25.
o (2) Applicants for Master’s degree programs must possess a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35.
o (3) Applicants for Doctoral degree programs must possess a master's degree and be under the age of 40.
o (4) General Scholars must possess a high school diploma (recognized by the Ministry of Education) and be under the age of 45.
o (5) Senior Scholars must possess a master's degree or hold the title of associate professor or higher, and be under the age of 50.
Please consult the dispatching authority in your country regarding available categories.
II. Scholarship Coverage
The Bilateral Program provides both full scholarships and partial scholarships.
III. Where and When to Apply
· Application Method: Apply to the dispatching authority for overseas study in your home country.
· Application Period: Early January to early April. Please consult the dispatching department for the specific deadline for each year.
IV. Application Process
· Step 1: Apply for the CGS (Chinese Government Scholarship) opportunity through the dispatching authority for overseas study in your home country.
· Step 2: Candidates recommended by the dispatching authority (who will receive a CGS Award Letter for Candidates) must apply to Hainan University for a Pre-admission Letter.
· Step 3: Complete the online application through the China Scholarship Council Information System (http://www.csc.edu.cn/laihua or http://www.campuschina.org and click "Application Online" to log in). Submit the completed Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship online and print a hard copy. Please consult the dispatching authority in your country for instructions on using the CGS Information System and for the specific Agency Number.
· Step 4: Submit all application documents to the dispatching authority in your country before the deadline.
· Step 5: Hainan University prepares the admission documents, including the Admission Letter and the Visa Application for Study in China (JW201 form).
Chinese University Program
(Applicable only to Master's and Doctoral degree programs)
The Chinese University Program is a full scholarship established by the Ministry of Education to support designated Chinese universities and provincial/autonomous regional education departments in recruiting outstanding international students for graduate studies in China.
I. Supporting Categories
1. This scholarship is available only for graduate students and graduate programs.
Scholarship Duration: 2–3 years for Master's programs;