Currently, Hohai University offers 52 undergraduate majors, and awards first-level class master degrees in 34 disciplines, second-level class master degrees in 185 disciplines. It also has 9 research bases for post-doctoral students, first-level class Ph.D. degrees in 12 disciplines and second-level class in 57 disciplines. Among these, there is a first-level class key discipline--Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering, designated by Chinese government and 7 are designated as second–level class key disciplines. In addition, 4 disciplines are recognized as first-level class key disciplines at the provincial level, and 9 as second–level class key disciplines. Hohai University has 10 key laboratories, 7 national engineering research centers above provincial and ministerial level. Among them, Hydrology, Hydraulic Engineering, and Civil Engineering related disciplines are among the top ones in China, it is especially true with the former. Hohai University has a current enrollment of more than 40,000 full-time students, including 13,072 masters and 19078 undergraduates. Hohai University has extensive ties with other universities and research institutes, and is one of the first universities in China qualified to award bachelor, master and doctor degrees to international students, and it also has conducted exchanges or other kinds of collaborative activities with more than 70universities and research institutes.
Founded in 1915, Hohai University is a key state university under the direct administration of Ministry of Education of China. Specialized in the research of water conservancy and education of engineering programs, the University provides disciplines ranging from engineering, science to economics, management, liberal arts, and law. It is a member of the University of Project 211, a cross-century project formulated by the Chinese government for the implementation of the strategy of invigorating the country through science, technology and education.
Currently, there are 3,409 faculty members and 46, 921 students. The University consists of 19 colleges and departments, with 12 post-doctoral programs, 78 Ph.D. programs, 233 master programs, 18 engineering master programs, 11 professional master programs (including MBA, MPA, MSW) and 51 undergraduate programs. Besides, the University houses one key state laboratory and one national engineering research center.
The main campus is located in Gulou District of Nanjing (No.1, Xikang Road), with two other campuses in Jiangning District (Nanjing) and Xinbei District (Changzhou), occupying an area of about 153 hectares in total.
ohai University is among the first batch of state-authorizing universities to award bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees to foreign students. The University has received students from over 80 countries and regions, most of whom have become senior experts, scholars and officials in their home countries.
Hohai University is proactively seeking international cooperation opportunities to integrate quality resources both home and abroad. It has established connections with over 80 institutions around the world and is conducting programs including joint training, mutual credit recognition, short-term student and teacher exchanges, fellowships and other academic visits.
The International School is committed to the management and service of international students, overseas studies, short-term exchanges and education of Chinese language and culture.
