2024-2025AdmissionGuideof

Bachelor Degree Program

I.A BriefIntroductionof the University andProgram

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.

In the context of the construction of Hainan Free Trade PortandInternational Education Innovation Pilot Zone,Hainan University stays committed to developing leading and distinctive disciplines through integrating the best intellectual resources and furthering opening up and innovation. With a focus on seven key research fields – "FTP Development and Institutional Innovation", "Ecological Civilization", "Culture and Tourism", "One Health", "TropicalHighEfficiencyAgriculture", "Marine Science and Technology", and "Information Technology",Hainan University is making every effort to create world-class disciplines under the country’s Double First-Class Initiative and build itself into a first-class university in China.

TheUniversity adopts a strategy of openness in education and has established all-round, multi-level and extensive exchanges and cooperation. Itis the firstinstitutein Hainan Province that is qualified to receive Chinese government scholarships for international students to study in China, ithas been selected as the Demonstration Base for Studying in China by the Ministry of Education and the Chinese Language Education Basebythe Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, and has won the honorary title of “Advanced Group of Education for International Students in China”.

Hainan UniversityoffersBachelor Degreeprogramsfor international prospective students.International undergraduates will undertake a 4-year full-time academic program with courses taught in Chinese or English. Undergraduates will be awarded graduation certificates and bachelor's degrees upon completing the amount of credits stipulated in their teaching plans within the prescribed period of schooling, as well as completing and passing the defense of theirthesis. Hainan University is in collaboration with Arizona State University, introducing ASU’s discipline, teaching faculty and other teaching resources. Students for the specialmajorsofbachelor degreeprogramwill be graduated with double degrees, which are bachelor from Hainan University and bachelor from Arizona State University.

II.The majorList of Bachelor Degree Program

III.Application Requirements

1.Applicantsshould be non-Chinese citizen, between18and45years old,in good healthboth mentallyand physically, well-behaved and capable of living independently, fulfill all the conditions of Chinese Entry-exit, observeChinese laws and university’sregulations, and respect Chinese culture andcustoms.

2.Academic Requirements:

Applicants for undergraduate programs must provide a high school diploma or equivalent;

Applicants for postgraduate programs must complete their undergraduate studies and obtain a bachelor degree or equivalent;

Applicants for Ph.Dprograms must complete their graduate studies and obtain a Master degree or equivalent.

3.Language Requirements:

Applicants for Chinese taught programs should be capable of studying courses in Chinese and obtain HSK level 4 (or above) certificate when applying. Undergraduate students majoring in Chinese language is required to pass HSK level 6 before graduation. Applicants from non-English speaking countries for English taught programs should be capable of studying courses in English and obtain a IELTS 6.0, or TOEFL 560, TOEFL iBT 78certificate.

IV.Application Deadline

June 302024.

Semester starts from the beginning of September 2023,specified in the Letter of Admission.

V.ApplicationMethod

Applicantsshould register and complete the online application system athttps://hainanu.at0086.cn/StuApplication/Login.aspx,upload the required materials below and pay the application fee (can be paid online)beforethe application deadline.

(1)Valid Passport Copy (the expiry date of the passport should be more than 1 year).

(2)Notarized certificate of the high school diploma in Chinese or English. If applicants are high school students, they must provide an official Pre-Graduation Certificate showing their student status and stating expected graduation date, the original certificate should be provided after admission.

(3)Notarized copy of transcript of all the courses in high school. The transcripts which are not in English or Chinese version should be translated into English or Chinese version and also be notarized.

(4)Two Recommendation Letters written in Chinese or English (at least one from the teacher in the high school).

(5)Proof of Chinese or English proficiency. A valid HSK certificate (Applicants for Chinese-taught programs), or a valid IELTS or TOEFL certificate (Applicants for English-taught programs) .

(6)The Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (theoriginal copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.

(7)Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.

(8)Bank Statement (50,000 yuan/RMB for one academic year).

(9)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.

(10)If one or both parents of the applicants are Chinese citizens, or applicants who were originally Chinese citizens and obtained foreign nationalities afterward, a certificate of living abroad and the entry and exit seal page of visiting China on the applicant’s passport during the recent 4 years should be provided.

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 ofyour 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 Universitywillcheck the application documents andissuethe electronicalLetter ofAdmission,Visa application form for Study in Chinato the qualifiedstudents after the applicants are approved.

Due to limited enrollmentsof scholarship, applicants who meet admission requirements but fail to obtain the scholarship can be preferentially admitted if the applicants agree to be admitted as self-funded undergraduate students.

VII. Registration

AdmittedstudentsshouldtakethePassport,Letter of Admission,Visa application form for Study in China,the Foreigner Physical Examination Formand other required documentsto the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in their country to apply for Student (X1 or X2) visa.

Applicants with high schoolPre-graduation certificatemust submit high school diplomas on or before the registration day, otherwise the admission qualification will be revoked.

VIII.FeesandPayment

1.Application fee: 400 Yuan（Application fee should be paid when you submit your application materials; it is non-refundable.）

2.Tuitionfee:

Undergraduates

One academic year

Humanities Subject: 18,400yuan Science Subjects:20,700yuan

Note:Hainan University provides preferential tuition fee for the offspring of overseas Hainanese,internationalstudents pay the same tuition fee as Chinese students do.

3.Accommodation feeson campus

4. Textbook fee: It is subject to the actual price of the textbooks.

5.Insurance: 800RMB/year; 400RMB/semester.

All international studentsare 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 400 Yuan.

7.Cost of meals on campus:About1500 Yuan/month(onlyfor 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 receiptfor check.

IX. Scholarships

Forordinarybachelordegreeprogram,Hainan Universityprovides excellent students withChinese Government ScholarshipandHainan Provincial Government Scholarship. Prospective students and scholars fromall over the worldare welcome toapply for scholarship to studyat Hainan University. With regard to specific information abouttheScholarship application, pleasecheckthe Application Guidefor thoseScholarshipPrograms (https://hd.hainanu.edu.cn/gjjyen/Scholarships/Chinese_Government_Scholarship.htm).

X. ContactUs

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, Miss Li

Wechat: 0086-13138995246

Tel: 006-898-66291354/ 0086-898-66291348

E-mail:admission@hainanu.edu.cn

Website:https://hd.hainanu.edu.cn/gjjyen/Admission_Guide/Program_Information/Degree_Programs/Bachelor_Degree_Program.htm