
Located in Haikou, 海南, Hainan University stands as a leading center for academic excellence and innovation in China.
Hainan University maintains 2 academic programs covering disciplines from Agriculture & Forestry to Arts & Languages. Holding Double First-Class status places it in an elite tier of Chinese universities with access to substantial research funding. The QS Unranked ranking confirms its standing on the global academic stage.
International students at Hainan University enjoy a supportive environment with instruction available in Chinese and English. Annual tuition fees range from approximately $3,056 to $3,056 USD. Scholarship support — including CSC and university-level awards — is available to qualified applicants. The city of Haikou offers a rich cultural experience alongside modern urban amenities.
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Hainan University currently has 2 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Non-degree (1), PhD (1). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsHainan University is located in Haikou, Hainan · South China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥22,000 to ¥48,300 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is marked, but award type, quota, and window must be confirmed by intake year.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at Hainan University ranges from ¥22,000 to ¥22,000 RMB ($3,056–$3,056 USD). Living costs in Haikou typically range from ¥1,500–¥3,000/month for accommodation and ¥1,200–¥2,500/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
Hainan University supports international students through multiple scholarship channels:
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): Full coverage including tuition, accommodation, living stipend, and insurance.
- University Scholarships: Partial or full tuition waivers based on academic merit.
- Provincial Government Scholarships: Available in 海南 for eligible students.
- HanQiao Scholarship Matching: Our platform helps identify scholarships you qualify for and guides your application.
High school diploma with strong academic record (top 20% recommended), transcripts, language certificate (HSK 5+ for Chinese-taught or IELTS 6.5+/TOEFL 85+ for English-taught), passport copy, physical exam report. Competition is high — early application is advised.
Bachelor's degree with strong GPA (3.0/4.0+ preferred), transcripts, two academic recommendation letters, detailed study/research plan, language certificate, passport copy, physical exam report. Research experience or publications strengthen your application.
Master's degree with excellent academic record, transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors in your field, comprehensive research proposal, published papers (strongly preferred), language certificate, passport copy. Prior contact with a potential supervisor is highly recommended.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Scholarship deadlines are typically earlier (January–March for CSC). Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.