2026 Hainan Normal University Admissions Guide

1. Introduction

Hainan Normal University is located in Haikou,a city designated as both a coastal tourist destination and a national historical and cultural city.Hainan Province,situated in the southernmost part of China, is the only tropical island province in China.It benefits from a warm, subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23.8°C.

Founded in 1949, Hainan Normal University is a key institution of higher education in Hainan Province.With two campuses, Longkunnan and Guilin Yang, spanning approximately 3,100 mu, the university provides a convenient and inspiring learning environment.Offering a comprehensive range of academic programs, the university boasts 25 schools, 65 undergraduate majors, 19 first-level master's degrees, 21 professional master's degrees, and 6 doctoral programs. This robust academic framework allows students to pursue their educational goals from bachelor's to doctoral levels.Currently, the university enrolls approximately 25,000 full-time students, including over 500 international students. The faculty comprises 2,166 staff members, including 1,397 full-time teachers and researchers, and714 senior faculty. Additionally, the university houses 4 post-doctoral research stations and 21 academician innovation platforms.Recognizing its potential, the Ministry of Education selected the university as one of the second batch of pilot units to advance AI-powered teacher training.

Hainan Normal University began enrolling international students in 1988. It was among the first institutions approved by the former State Education Commission to enroll international students and one of the earliest Chinese language education bases established by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. The university has jointly established a Confucius Institute with SEGI University in Malaysia. It is a recipient institution for various scholarships including the Chinese Government Scholarship, the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, the Hainan Government Scholarship, and the Hainan Overseas Chinese Language Education Scholarship. Approved by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, the university serves as a Southeast Asian Teachers’ Training Base for the Promotion of Chinese. It is also an HSK test center in Hainan and has been designated as a Preparatory Education School for international students in Hainan by the Hainan Provincial Department of Education.

2. Enrollment Programs

1.Standard Chinese Language Program

(1) Types of Chinese Language Program

(2) Admission Requirements

a. Abide by the laws, regulations, and school rules and regulations of China.

b. Be honest and trustworthy.

c. Be in good health.

d. Age requirement: 16-60 years old.

2. Bachelor Program

(1) Majors

(2)Admission Requirements

a. Abide by the laws, regulations, and school rules and regulations of China.

b. Be honest and trustworthy.

c. Be in good health.

d. Age requirement: 16-45 years old.

 e.Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

 f.Chinese language proficiency requirement: New HSK4 or above.

g. If the Chinese language proficiency does not meet the required level, the applicant must complete one year of intensive Chinese language training at the International Education College before being admitted to this program.

h.Applicants for physical education and art majors must pass the specialized college interview.

i.For international students applying to programsinstructed in both Chinese and English, those whose native language is English or whose previous education wasinstructed entirely in English are exempt from the English language test. For those whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of 78 or above or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above isrequired.

j. All the applicants should provide CSCA transcripts as required. Applicants for English-taught programs are exempt from Professional Chinese transcript.    

3. Master Program

(1) Majors

(2)AdmissionRequirements

a. Abide by the laws, regulations, and school rules and regulations of China.

b. Be honest and trustworthy.

c. Be in good health.

d. Age requirement: 16-45 years old.

 e.Possess a bachelor’s degree with excellent academic performance.

f.For humanities majors: HSK5 with a score of 180 or above. For International Chinese Education majors, HSK5 with a score of 210 or above is required.

 g.For science and engineering majors: HSK4 or above is required.

 h.Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors are required.

i.Pass the interview conducted by the relevant college.

j.For international students applying to programs taught in both Chinese and English, those whose native language is English or whose previous education was conducted entirely in English are exempt from the English language test. For those whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of 78 or above or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above is required.

k. For international students applying to programsinstructed in Russian, the applicant’s native language must be Russian.

3. Doctoral Program

(1) Majors

(2)AdmissionRequirements

a. Abide by the laws, regulations, and school rules and regulations of China.

b. Be honest and trustworthy.

c. Be in good health.

d. Age requirement: 18-55 years old.

 e.Possess a master’s degree with excellent academic performance.

f.For humanities majors: HSK6 is required.

 g.For science and engineering majors: HSK5 or above is required.

 h.Two letters of recommendation from professors or associate professors are required.

i.For international students applying to programs taught in both Chinese and English, those whose native language is English or whose previous education was conducted entirely in English are exempt from the English language test. For those whose native language is not English, a TOEFL score of 78 or above or an IELTS score of 6.0 or above is required.

j. For international students applying to programs taught in Russian, the applicant’s native language must be Russian.

k.Pass the interview conducted by the relevant college.

3. Expenses

1.Application Fee (in RMB): 500Yuan per person

2.Tuition Fees (in RMB):

3.Accommodation Fees (in RMB):

4.Other Fees (in RMB):

(1) Residence Permit Fee: Approximately 800 RMB per person per year, charged according to the actual cost.

(2) Physical Examination Fee: Approximately 400 RMB per person, charged according to the actual cost.

(3) Basic Textbook Fee: Approximately 400 RMB per person per year, charged based on actual usage.

(4) Comprehensive Medical Insurance Fee: Approximately 800 RMB per person per year, charged according to the actual cost.

4. Application and Enrollment Dates:

  Hainan Normal University has two semesters each academic year: spring and fall. The fall semester is the beginning of a new academic year, generally starting from September and ending in January of the following year. The spring semester generally starts from March and ends in July.

1. StudentsforChinese Language Program: Students with a certain Chinese language foundation can apply at any time. After enrollment, they will be placed in a suitable class based on a placement test and interview. Students with no prior Chinese language knowledge cannot enroll in the middle of a semester.

ForSpring Semester：

Application Deadline: December 31st

Registration Time: February 26th-28th

Starting date:March 1st

ForFall Semester:

Application Deadline: June 30th

Registration Time:: August 29th-30th

Starting date:September 1^st

2. StudentsforDegree-granting Education: registration infall

 Application deadline:June30th

 Registration time: August 29th to 30st

Starting date of thesemester: September 1st

5. Enrollment Procedure

1. Log in and Register: Log into the application website http://study.hainnu.edu.cn/ and register for an application account.

2. Complete Online Application: Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents.

3. Submit Application: Submit your completed online application.

4. Application Review:The application will be reviewed within 1-14 working days.

5. Receive Admission Notice:Applicants who pass the review will receive an admission notice or a provisional admission notice from the Admissions Office.

6. Pay Fees: Students who are required to pay fees will receive a fee notice along with the admission notice. Please remit the required fees to the designated school bank account according to the instructions on the fee notice.

7. Await Visa Documents: After receiving the remittance, the university will process the JW202 or DQ form for the student, which usually takes about 10 working days.

8. Apply for Visa: Students should apply for a visa at the local Chinese embassy or consulate with the admission notice, JW202 or DQ form, and other required documents. Please consult the local Chinese embassy or consulate for specific requirements.

9. Enrollment: Please report for enrollment with your admission notice, original passport, and 8 passport-sized photos. Self-supporting students need to pay the comprehensive medical insurance fee upon enrollment.

6. Application Materials

1. Color scan of the passport’s information page.

2. Original scanned copies of the highest degree certificate and transcript. If not in Chinese or English, a Chinese or English translation is required. Applicants for degree programs must additionally provide notarized copies and translations of the original degree certificate and transcript.

3. Certificate of Chinese Proficiency(HSK). This is not required for applicants to the Chinese Language Program. Applicants for degree-granting programs must provide this certificate according to the specific requirements.The certificate should be valid within two years.

4. CSCA transcripts. All the undergraduate applicants are required to provide it as required by the major.

5. Letters of Recommendation. This is not required for applicants to the Chinese Language Program. Applicants for degree-granting programs must provide these letters according to the specific requirements.

6. Study Plan. This is not required for applicants to the Chinese Language Program. Applicants for scholarships should provide a study plan according to the specific requirements.

7. Certificate of Health. Please download the“Foreigner Physical Examination Form” from the following website:https://gjwh.hainnu.edu.cn/index.php/Edownload/index.html, and have a physical examination conducted at a local regular hospital. The form should be completed in English or Chinese.

8. Certificate of No Criminal Record. If not in English or Chinese, an English or Chinese translation is required.

9. Proof of Financial Support. A bank statement showing a minimum balance of 30,000 RMB or equivalent foreign currency is required.

10. Letter of Authorization for Minors. Applicants under the age of 18 must submit a letter of authorization signed by their guardian in China.

7. ScholarshipPrograms

1. Chinese Government Scholarship

The Chinese Government Scholarship covers various categories including undergraduate, master's, doctoral, Chinese language, general studies, and advanced studies. Applicants should submit their applications to the relevant departments in their home countries or the Chinese embassy/consulate in their countries within the specified time. The application deadline is usually from November to April of the following year. For more specific information, please consult the relevant departments in your home country. For more details, please visit https://www.csc.edu.cn/

2. International Chinese LanguageTeachers Scholarship

The category of scholarship includes Scholarship for Master's Degree inInternational ChineseLanguage Education, Scholarship for Bachelor's Degree inInternational ChineseLanguage Education,One-yearChinese Languagestudy, andOne-semesterChinese Language study.The application deadline is May 15th (for September enrollment) and October 31st (for March enrollment). For more details, please visit https://cis.chinese.cn/account/login

3.Hainan Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students

 Hainan Provincial Government Scholarship for International Students covers various categories including undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. Applicants should submit their applications to the Admissions Office of the School of International Education, Hainan Normal University, within the specified time. The application deadline is usually from early January to early April of each year. For more details, please visit http://gjwh.hainnu.edu.cn.

4. Hainan Overseas Chinese Language and Culture EducationScholarship

Hainan Overseas Chinese Language and Culture Education Scholarshipis mainly for outstanding overseas Chinese students who come to Hainan for one semester or one year of intensive Chinese language study. Applicants should submit their applications to the Admissions Office of the School of International Education, Hainan Normal University, within the specified time. There are two application periods each year: early March to early May and early September to early December. The enrollment time is usually in March or September. For more details, please visit：http://gjwh.hainnu.edu.cn.

8. Introduction to CSCA

China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) is China’s newly established national academic test for international undergraduate admissions. Starting from 2026, all applicants to Chinese Government Scholarship universities will need to take the CSCA before submitting their applications. By 2028, CSCA is expected to become a mandatory admission requirement for all undergraduate programs in China.

The CSCA covers four main subjects: 1. Specialized Chinese (for Chinese-taught programs). 2.Mathematics(compulsory). 3.Physics (optional). 4. Chemistry(optional)

From 2026 onward, CSCA exams will be conducted five times per year — in January, March, April, June, and December.

To make the test more accessible, China will build offline centers in major source countries such as India, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan, aiming for full coverage in the top 20 countries within 2–3 years.

The CSCA marks a significant milestone in the modernization and standardization of China’s international admissions system.
   For students aiming to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in China, CSCA is not just an exam — it’s your gateway to scholarship opportunities and top-tier universities.

🚀 Start preparing now for the 2026 CSCA — your first step toward studying in China!

📌Official Website:www.csca.cn
📅 First Global Test: December 21, 2025
📘 Registration Opens: November 2025

Ⅸ.Advantages ofStudying,Living andWorking in Hainan:

HAINAN FREE TRADE PORT,

AN OPEN HAINAN, A WIN-WIN WORLD

1. Hainan boasts an excellent natural environment.

Hainan enjoys fresh air, a pleasant climate, a beautiful environment, and abundant outdoor activities. Sanya, known as the“Oriental Hawaii”, and Haikou’s world-renowned sailing and windsurfing training base make it a popular holiday destination and a paradise on earth.

2. The construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port has brought new opportunities.

The construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port has created unprecedented opportunities in finance, trade, logistics, and other fields. Coupled with tax reductions, market access, and an optimized business environment, developing a career in Hainan is full of promise!

3.“One-stop service” is efficient and convenient.

Hainan has provided many conveniences for foreign talents to work in the province. For example, the Provincial Foreign Experts Bureau has delegated the pre-examination authority for work permits for foreigners to Hainan; the Hainan Provincial Public Security Department provides convenient services such as port visa entry, long-term valid visas, and residence permits for foreigners who come to Hainan for research, business, or work.

4. Convenient Policies for Foreign Graduates to Innovate and Start Businesses in Hainan

(1) Foreign excellent graduates who have obtained a bachelor’s degree or above from key domestic universities and engage in innovation or entrepreneurship in China after graduation may apply for a private affairs residence permit (with the annotation“entrepreneurship”) valid for 2 to 5 years based on their university graduation certificate and proof of innovation or entrepreneurship. Those who are employed by enterprises or institutions may apply for a work residence permit according to the regulations.

(2) Foreign graduates who have obtained a master’s degree or above from Chinese universities and are recommended by their affiliated universities may apply for a 2-year valid private affairs residence permit (with the annotation“entrepreneurship”) to engage in innovation or entrepreneurship in Hainan. During this period, if they are employed by an institution in Hainan Province, they may exchange it for a work residence permit.

(3) Foreign graduates from internationally renowned universities who come to China for innovation or entrepreneurship within 2 years after graduation may apply for a private affairs residence permit (with the annotation“entrepreneurship”) valid for a period of up to 2 years based on their academic degree certificate. Those who are employed by enterprises or institutions may apply for a work residence permit according to the regulations.

(4) Foreign students studying at overseas universities who come to China for internships at well-known domestic enterprises and institutions, Hainan-based star-rated hotels, hospitals, international schools, and other units may apply for a port visa to enter China or have their visa changed to a private affairs visa within China based on the relevant invitation letter from the unit and proof of enrollment from the foreign university. Foreign students from overseas universities who come to China for internships under government-to-government agreements may apply for a work residence permit according to the regulations.

Ⅹ.ContactInformation

Address: School of International Education, Hainan Normal University,No.99, Longkunnan Road, Haikou, Hainan, PRC

Postal Code: 571158

Telephone:+86-898-65819460

Fax:+86-898-65819460

E-mail:hainnu@sina.com

Website: http://gjwh.hainnu.edu.cn

Wechat Official Account ofSchool :“海南师范大学国际教育学院”or “Hainannu”

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