Hainan University CSC Scholarship 2026 — Full Guide
Complete guide to applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) at Hainan University in Haikou, Hainan.
Quick Overview
| Scholarship | Type A (Chinese Government Scholarship) |
| Degree Levels | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, General Scholar, Senior Scholar |
| Deadline | January – April 2026 (varies by channel) |
| Monthly Stipend | ¥2,500 (Bachelor's) · ¥3,000 (Master's) · ¥3,500 (PhD) |
| Language | English or Chinese (program-dependent) |
| Agency Number | 10589 |
CSC Scholarship Benefits at Hainan University
The Chinese Government Scholarship at Hainan University is fully funded and covers:
- Full tuition waiver — all academic fees covered
- On-campus accommodation — university dormitory provided free of charge
- Monthly stipend — ¥2,500 (Bachelor's), ¥3,000 (Master's), ¥3,500 (PhD)
- Comprehensive medical insurance — provided by the Chinese government
- Settlement allowance — one-time payment upon arrival
International travel costs are not included and must be arranged and paid by the student.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for the CSC scholarship at Hainan University, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of a country other than the People's Republic of China
- Be in good health and meet the physical examination requirements
- Bachelor's applicants: high school diploma, under 25 years old
- Master's applicants: bachelor's degree, under 35 years old
- PhD applicants: master's degree, under 40 years old
- Meet the language requirements of the chosen program (English proficiency or HSK for Chinese-taught programs)
- Not be receiving any other Chinese government scholarship at the time of application
Available Programs & Subjects
Hainan University offers a wide range of programs for international students across multiple faculties. For the most up-to-date list of programs accepting CSC scholarship students, visit the university's international admissions page or search for Hainan University on the CSC Study in China portal.
How to Apply — Step by Step
There are two main channels to apply for the CSC scholarship at Hainan University:
Channel 1: Apply Directly to Hainan University (University Route)
- Contact a professor — email potential supervisors at Hainan University with your CV and research interests. Securing an acceptance letter greatly improves your chances.
- Create your CSC account — register at campuschina.org and begin the online application. Use agency number 10589.
- Complete the CSC application form — fill in your personal details, education history, study plan, and preferred program.
- Upload and prepare documents — gather all required documents (see checklist below) and upload them to the CSC portal.
- Submit to Hainan University — also apply through Hainan University's own international admission portal if required.
- Wait for results — results are typically announced between June and August.
Channel 2: Apply Through Your Country's Embassy (Bilateral Route)
- Check your embassy's deadline — contact the Chinese embassy or your country's education ministry for the bilateral program deadline and requirements.
- Complete the CSC online application — same process as above at campuschina.org.
- Submit to your embassy — deliver printed application materials to the designated authority in your country.
- Embassy nominates candidates — your embassy shortlists and forwards applications to CSC.
Required Documents
Prepare the following documents for your CSC application to Hainan University:
- CSC Application Form (printed from campuschina.org)
- Highest degree diploma (notarized copy)
- Academic transcripts (notarized copy)
- Study plan or research proposal (minimum 800 words)
- Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors
- Valid passport copy
- Foreigner Physical Examination Form (completed within 6 months)
- Language proficiency certificate — English: IELTS/TOEFL (or university attestation); Chinese: HSK certificate
- Acceptance letter or pre-admission letter from Hainan University (if available)
- Published papers or academic achievements (if applicable, especially for PhD)
- No Criminal Record certificate
All documents not in Chinese or English must be notarized translations.
Application Deadline
| Application Channel | Typical Deadline |
|---|---|
| University Direct (Hainan University) | February – April 2026 |
| Embassy / Bilateral Program | December 2025 – March 2026 (varies by country) |
| CSC Online System Closes | Usually end of April 2026 |
Always verify exact deadlines on the Hainan University website and your country's embassy.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Hainan University is a 211 Project university with strong programs. Tailor your study plan to their specific departmental strengths.
- Getting a professor's acceptance letter is highly recommended and significantly boosts your chances.
- Highlight any publications, research experience, or academic awards — 211 universities value strong academic profiles.
- Submit your application as early as possible. Late applications often face stricter review.
- Have all documents professionally translated and notarized well before the deadline.
About Hainan University
Introduction
Hainan University (HainanU or HNU) is a provincial public university in Haikou, Hainan, China. It is affiliated with the Province of Hainan, and co-funded by the Hainan Provincial People's Government, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Finance. The university is part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class Construction.
The current form of Hainan University was formed by the merger between the original Hainan University and the South China University of Tropical Agriculture (华南热带农业大学) in August 2007.
History
The original Hainan University was established in 1983. It was a key provincial university. On August 14, 2007, the Ministry of Education approved the merger of the South China University of Tropical Agriculture (SCUTA) and Hainan University merged into a single entity which kept the Hainan University name.
South China University of Tropical Agriculture (South China Institute of Tropical Crops) was created in 1958 by the central people's government to break the obstruction and embargo of natural rubber forced by foreign powers. It specialized in rubber and tropical agriculture. It was the only higher education center in Hainan to offer the State Key Disciplines and doctoral programs, which ran in partnership with the China Academy of Tropical Agriculture created in 1954 (South China Academy of Tropical Crops) to have won over 900 education and scientific research awards.
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- In 2008, Hainan University was approved by the state as a key university under the 211 Project.
- In 2012, Hainan University was included in the Plan of Strengthening Higher Education in Middle and Western China and was successively supported by the National Basic Ability Construction Project of Western and Central China and the National Comprehensive Strength Enhancement Project of Western and Central China.
- In 2017, Hainan University was listed in the national plan for establishing world-class disciplines.
- In 2018, the Hainan provincial Party Committee and provincial government made a strategic decision to fully sponsor the development of Hainan University. Also in that year, the university came under the joint administration of the Ministry of Education and the Hainan Provincial People's Government, and was included among universities directly administered by the Ministry of Education.
Campuses
Hainan University consists of 5 campuses, with a total area of 741 acres (3.00 km2):
Haidian Campus
- The main campus, located on Haidian Island in Haikou. It has three main gates: The east gate, located on Renmin Avenue, the north gate, located on Haidian Wuxi Road, and the new south gate, located on Bihai Avenue.
Chengxi Teaching Area
- Located on Xueyuan Road in Longhua District of Haikou.
Mission Hills Campus
- Named after the Mission Hills Group. Located on Mission Hill Tour Area in the city of Haikou.
Danzhou Campus
- Located in the city of Danzhou.
Yazhou Campus
- Located in the city of Sanya.
Key Labs
State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in South China Sea
The State Key Laboratory of Marine Resource Utilization in the South China Sea is both the first state key laboratory for marine resources development, utilization and protection in the South China Sea and the only school-based state key laboratory co-established by Hainan Province and national ministries. In terms of members, Academician Zhang Si is currently the director of the Academic Committee, Professor Li Jianbao is the director of the Lab, and Professor Wang Ning is its deputy director.
Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources
The Hainan Key Laboratory for Sustainable Utilization of Tropical Bioresources – State-level national key laboratory and cultivation base co-founded by Hainan province and Ministry of Science and Technology was established in 2010 by the Ministry of Science and Technology. Based on the needs of social and economic development and discipline construction in Hainan province, the laboratory takes the characteristic tropical crop resources and tropical microorganisms in Hainan province as research objects, and comprehensively and systematically carries out basic research for application on sustainable utilization of tropical bioresources.
Research interests include research on tropical agricultural bioresources (collection and utilization of tropical crop resource and tropical microorganism resource, regulation on tropical biological secondary metabolism and biosynthesis research), research on genetic improvement of tropical crops (molecular basis of regulation on important agronomic traits of major tropical crops, research on disease-resistant and stress-resistant molecular mechanism of tropical crops, molecular breeding of major tropical crops), research on new tropical ecological agriculture technologies (tropical efficient ecological agriculture and material recycling, degradation and restoration of tropical agro-ecosystem, research on efficient use of tropical crop nutrient and key technology to improve quality). The establishment of a theoretical system and technology platform for the sustainable use of tropical bioresources and the domestic leading tropical agrobiology research center is praised by international counterparts in the tropics, promoting the construction and development of the first-class crop science discipline of Hainan University.
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Disclaimer: The university information above is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect the most current data. We recommend verifying details on the official Hainan University website.
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