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 3,100mu, 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. Undergraduate Programs

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. 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:

 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).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. Applicants for degree-granting programs must provide these letters according to the specific requirements.

6. Study Plan. 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.

VIII.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

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