Located on the Island of Hainan, HainanUniversity is the only comprehensive university in this province. Spurred on by a wave of building institutions of higher learning during the 15th FYP, HainanUniversity has been selected as the key project jointly sponsored by the National Ministry of Education, the National Ministry of Finance and the People’s Government of Hainan. Located in the capital city of Haikou in HainanProvince, HainanUniversity is bounded by QiongzhouStrait to the north and NanduJiangRiver to the south. The campus is characterized by its tropical marine shoreline with coconut-scented breeze and undulating expanse of sea and lake waters rippling in the sunshine. HainanUniversity covers 200 hectares of land, offering an ideal surrounding for learning and growing in a domain of wisdom.

Hainan University, like a spring flower bearing its fruit in autumn, has already developed into a comprehensive educational system offering both graduate and undergraduate studies as well as a comprehensive adult continuing education program. The hard and strenuous efforts by the dedicated staff of HainanUniversity have made it possible for HainanUniversity to focus on both classroom instruction and on academic as well as laboratory research. With its marked elevation of academic quality both in instruction and research, Hainan Universityhas already become a major base for the cultivation and training of senior professional talents for the special economic zone in Hainan, making a positive contribution to the construction and development of Hainan Province.

The University, targeting at training high quality talents for the society, has set up a multi-level, well-balanced system of higher education which is mainly made up of post-graduate, undergraduate, higher vocational, adult and overseas student education. There are 14 colleges, 3 general teaching department, 14 post-graduate sections, and 34 specialized fields of study for undergraduates. The total number of the student amounts to 15,037 in 2005 and the university has already provided the society with over 32,000 graduates of different specialties during the 22 years since its establishment.

The University holds that faculty members with exceptional ability are the key point for the university developing and have thus recruited numerous high-level talents from many different parts in China. There are 285 faculty members hold high levels academic positions; 154 hold Doctor Degree; and 73 have been appraised as Experts who have made Special Contributions, Experts Receiving a Government Allowances and the title of Provincial Excellent Experts respectively.

Hainan Unviersity attaches great importance to internaional exchage and cooperation. Consequently, it has established an inter-university relationship with univeristies in U.S, U.K., France, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, tec.

Since the early 90s of last century, there are foreign teachers working for the University. And also, the University attaches great importance to the work of foreign teachers. With so many year experience with foreign teachers, now the University has set up a complete system for foeign teachers’ employment and administration. There are organization and person specially responsible for foreign teachers’ teaching and working affairs, and there are well-equipped facilities and congenial realtion and harmonious invironment for foreign teachers’ working and living.

It’s highly welcomed for those foreign frieds who love China, love students to teach at HainanUniversity. The University whould try all best to have this experience be your valuable and unforgetable momory in your life.

Please checking for the latest advertisement for the postion of foreign teachers below.

Employment Plan for the 2006-2007 Academic Year

Please Contact after April of 2006 for the following position

PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

AT HAINANUNIVERSITY

A SURVEY

In the flourishing, developing, bustling, and beautiful tropical seaside city of Haikou, a school of higher education, young and vigorous, is quickly developing and expanding day by day as society forges ahead towards the future with interest. This is HainanUniversity, the only comprehensive university in HainanProvince. It covers an area of 500 acres and borders the sea in the north in a setting that is characterized by picturesque scenery and an amiable climate.

HainanUniversity has a relatively large scope and strength with balanced multi-level system of graduate, undergraduate, higher vocational education, and adult education. The university has 13 colleges: Science and Engineering, Information Science and Technology, Life Science and Agriculture, Oceanography, Law, Economics and Management, Humanities and Communications, Foreign Languages, Arts, Tourism, Public Administration, Higher Vocational Education, and Adult Education. In addition, there are two departments for Social Sciences and Physical Education.

HainanUniversity currently offers 13 graduate programs, 30 undergraduate programs and 10 higher vocational education programs. Today, the school has a modern library and a well-equipped information center with Internet access. There are many kinds of excellent exercise facilities, such as gymnasium, tennis court, volleyball court, basketball ground and swimming pool all located on campus.

The school has a faculty numbering over 1000 and on-campus student number over 16,500. Since its establishment, the university has provided social relationships with about 30,000 graduates of different specialties.

HainanUniversity attaches great importance to international exchange and cooperation. Consequently, it has established an inter-university relationship with universities in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, etc. At present, hundreds of international students from Asia, Europe and America have studied at the university.

HainanUniversity was designated as one of the ChineseTeachingCenter by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council in April 2000.

HainanUniversity warmly welcomes international students wishing to study in China.

SPECIALITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

I. Chinese Language and Culture

Long-term study: Chinese Language and Culture

(Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced class)

Chinese History, Painting, Calligraphy, Martial Arts and Shadowboxing

Short-term study: Various courses for groups are available on the request of the institutions and organizations abroad.

II. List of Specialties for Undergraduates

College of Science and Engineering: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Technology, Bioengineering, Material Science and Engineering

College of Information Science and Technology: Electronics Information Engineering，Computer Science and Technology, Communication Engineering, Information and Computation Science

College of Life Science and Agriculture: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Landscape, Horticulture, Biotechnology

College of Oceanography: Aquaculture, Food Science and Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering

College of Law: Law

College of Economics and Management: Business Management, Accounting, Finance, International Economy and Trade

College of Humanities and Communications: Chinese Language and Literature, Advertising

College of Foreign Languages: English

College of Arts: Music Performance, Art Design, Painting

College of Tourism: Tourism Management, Marketing

College of Public Administration: Public Administration

Ⅲ. List of Specialties for Graduates

Foreign Philosophy, Civil and Commercial Law，Procedural Law, Theory of Marxism and Ideology Mold, Literature, Communication and Information System，Applied Chemistry，Marine Cultivation, Crop Heredity and Breeding, World Economics, Economic Law, Business Administration, Science of Law

REGULATIONS FOR ADMISSION

I. Admission Qualifications

1. Chinese Language Student:

Student who is well behaved and in good health may apply for admission to the corresponding classes according to his/her actual Chinese level.

2. Undergraduate:

The applicant, who is a high school graduate and capable of studying his/her specialized courses in Chinese, is well behaved and in good health, can apply for admission of undergraduate to HainanUniversity. Acceptance is decided by selection after a screening process. If s/he is not capable of studying his/her specialized courses in Chinese, s/he is first expected to study Chinese for one year, and then continue his/her undergraduate studies after passing the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK Band 6).

3. General Advanced Student / Graduate:

The applicant should have already completed undergraduate studies. S/he should be in good health and well behaved. If s/he is not capable of studying his/her specialized courses in Chinese, s/he is first expected to study Chinese for one year, and then continue his/her original studies after passing the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK Band 6).

4. Senior Advanced Student:

The applicant, who is required to hold a degree equivalent to a Chinese Master’s degree, can pursue his/her advanced studies on a certain subject under the direction of Chinese supervisors after admission to HainanUniversity. S/he should be in good health and well behaved. If s/he is not capable of studying his/her specialized courses in Chinese, s/he is first expected to study Chinese for one year, and then continue his/her original studies after passing the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK Band 6).

II. School-open Date, Application Procedures, Formalities for Visa to China and Registration

1. Semester Schedule

Autumn Semester: 1 September to mid-January of next year;

Winter Vacation: late January to late February;

Spring Semester: 1 March to 15 July;

Summer Vacation: mid-July to late August.

2. Application Procedures: Applicants who would like to study at HainanUniversity may contact the Foreign Affairs Office of the university by mail or in person. The applicant should submit the following documents:

(1) Application Form for Admission to HainanUniversity

(2) Duplicated copies of highest certificate of schooling and academic record. A letter of recommendation from an expert is needed if the applicant applies for Graduate and Senior Advanced Students.

(3) Copy of Passport

(4) Application fee of 30 US dollars (non-refundable; payable in cash)

All the documents and fee must be sent by registered mail to: Foreign Affairs Office, HainanUniversity, Haikou, Hainan, P. R. China 570228

Applications will not be processed without the payment.

3. Application deadline

31 December for Spring Semester;

31 July for Autumn Semester;

Any time for Short-term Program (summer program).

4. Formalities for Visa to China: The successful applicant will receive the Letter of Admission and a “Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China” (JW 202 Form) and students who enroll in program of over 6 months must take a physical examination no more than 4 months in advance in the hospital designated by the Chinese Embassy. With the Letter of Admission, Form JW 202 and Physical Examination Record, the student can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate for visa application.

5. Registration:

(1) Students should arrive on time according to the registration time of “Letter of Admission”.

(2) At the time of registration, students are requested to show their Letter of Admission, Form JW202, Physical Examination Record, Passport, and 8 photos (2 x 1 inch, half-length, full-faced and bare-headed) as well as pay tuition, registration, teaching materials and lodging fees for one year.

III. Standard Fees

1. Tuition Fee (per person)

Language student: Long-term US$ 1600/year, US$ 800/term

Short-term US$ 75 /week

Undergraduate: US$ 1800/year

Graduate/General Advanced Student: US$ 2000/year

Senior Advanced Student: US$ 2200/year

Note: HainanUniversity specially provides the following preferential tuition fee for the offspring of overseas Chinese.

A. Undergraduate or Graduate student: same tuition fee as Chinese student

B. Language student: 50% of the standard tuition fee set by Chinese government

2. Application Fee: US$ 30

3. Registration Fee: US$ 50

4. Teaching Material Fee: US$ 50/year

5. Accommodation Fee:

ForeignStudentsBuilding: US$ 3/day

(Standard single room: air-conditioned, with telephone, hot water and private bathroom).

6. Water & Electricity Fees:

Charges for water and electricity of the room have to be taken care of by the students themselves.

7. Boarding Expenses:

There is a Foreign Students Cafeteria next to the ForeignStudentsBuilding. The food costs about US$2.5 per person per day. The expenses have to be paid by the students themselves.

Note: All fees should be paid in USD or RMB cash when register. No refunds are available for withdrawal.

IV. Travel

Hainan is the most famous tropical landscape tourist spot in China. Located at the southern most tip of China, Hainan province has a tropical maritime climate with an annual average temperature of 22-26°C. Sunlight, surf, beach, coconut palms, famous historical sites, the culture and customs of the minorities—all join to create a picturesque tropical island. Hainan is famed as “East Hawaii”. Hainan is also the region where Li and Miao nationalities live in compact communities. HainanUniversity can arrange round-the-island tour for foreign students to enjoy the beautiful, tropical, coastal landscape and learn some folk customs. Students are required to pay the cost for the tour.

V. Note

During their stay in China, foreign students should observe the laws of the People’s Republic of China, university regulations, and respect the habits and customs of the Chinese people.

Address :Foreign Affairs Office HainanUniversity Haikou, Hainan 570228 People’s Republic of China

Tel: +86-898-66279022

Fax: +86-898-66252705

E-mail: fao@hainu.edu.cn

Website: http://www.hainu.edu.cn