Chapter I Why HNU? 

A Top-ranking University HNU is a "211 project" university, ranking 60th among China's key 100 universities. In 2011, HNU was elected as one of "Ten Famous Universities" by all the foreign students in China.

First-class Living Condition The foreign students' dormitory is constructed according to the Standard of three-star hotel. Each room is with a pirate washing room and a balcony. In the room there are a TV set, a fridge, a telephone, a water heater, internet service, bookshelves, desks, soft simmons beds and etc.. Public laundry is in the basement and public kitchens are located in each floor. The foreign students' dormitory living fee is much cheaper than those in Beijing and Shanghai.

Perfect Supporting Facilities About 50 meters away from the foreign students' dormitory there are four banks and a Post Office, where students can draw and deposit money and get Western Union service. A super market and a students' dinning room is around 100 meters away, where students can buy necessaries and get food. The university library is 200 meters away, where is a good place for students to do individual learning at the main teaching building where students have their classes is about 5 minute walk and only 400 meters away.

Excellent Chinese Teaching and Services A professional college called International College of Chinese Language and Culture at HNU is especially set up for foreign students to learn Chinese. In each class, there are around 15 students and the college provides one-to-one Chinese training. Specialists in the Office of International Exchange and Cooperation offer admission services, airport pick-up, living and students' visa help.

Chapter II Scholarship  

1. Chinese Government Scholarship 

This scholarship pays for tuition and incidental expenses, accommodation fee, Comprehensive Medical Insurance, and provides living allowance from 1,700- 2,000 Yuan 222-318 USD per month. Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or dispatching authorities between January and April every year.

Applicants can apply to study as a Senior scholar, General scholar, Chinese language students, or they may pursue their Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Doctoral degree students.

For more detailed application information, please go to the website of China Scholarship Council:

http://www.campuschina.org/content/details3_74776.html

2. Confucius Institute Scholarship 

This scholarship exempts from tuition and incidental expenses, accommodation fee, comprehensive medical insurance, and provides living allowance from 1,400- 1,900 Yuan(222-302 USD) per month.

Applicants shall apply to Chinese diplomatic missions or Confucius Institutes in theirs own countries between January and April every year.

Applicants can apply to study as a Senior scholar, General scholar, Chinese language students, or they may pursue their Bachelor's degree, Master's degree and Doctoral degree students.

3. Education Forum for Asia Scholarship

Each year HNU provides five scholarships to Asian countries students. This scholarship exempts tuition fee and registration fees. The applicants can apply through the Chinese embassy or consulate or embassy of their home countries. The application deadline is the end of May of each year. This scholarship can only accept language students.

4. Provincial Excellent Foreign Student Scholarship (by Hunan Education Department) 

The Provincial Excellent Foreign Students Scholarship is provided by the Hunan Province and is given to the outstanding foreign students. Those students will be rewarded one year scholarship.

5. University Excellent Foreign Student Scholarship (by HNU) 

The University Excellent Foreign Students Scholarship is provided by HNU and is given to the foreign students who study excellently. Those students who get the scholarships can get the rewards of the exemption of half tuition or full tuition for the next semester or next year.

Chapter III Application Procedures 

Application 

The University usually enrolls students in spring and autumn. A new term begins at the beginning of March in spring. In autumn, classes begin in early September. Applicants may request application forms from the International Office of the university one to four months in advance or download application forms.

The following documents are required for application:

A copy of the passport information page;

completed application form;

notarized degree certificates and official transcripts (required for degree applicants);

recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors;

(only required for master and doctor applicants);

The materials mentioned above should be emailed or faxed to the overseas student's admission office beforehand when submitting the application and the originals can be submitted for verification when the student arrives for registration.

Visa Application 

The applicants may apply for a studying visa (X Visa) from the Chinese embassy or consulate via JW202 application form (visa application for study in China) and the Admission Notice sent by our university. Visiting scholar visa (F Visa) may be accepted for those whose term of study is less than 6 months.

Source: http://english.hunnu.edu.cn/html/admissions/08.php?m_cat=8 

Chapter IV Programs 

Chapter V Tuitions