Application Guide for International Students Huaqiao University 2025

A Comprehensive University Directly Under the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of China;

One of China’s Prioritized Fostered Universities;

National Base for Chinese Language and Culture Education;

National Base for the Cultural Quality Education of College Students;

National Demonstration University for Deepening Innovation and Entrepreneurship Education Reform;

Chinese Government Scholarship Preparatory Education Base

Huaqiao University (HQU) has two campuses: one in Xiamen, a seaside city awarded the “UN Habitat Scroll of Honor Award”;

the other in Quanzhou, the World Cultural Heritage City and one of the first group of cities awarded “Chinese Famous Historical and Cultural City”.

HQU offers 11 academic disciplines including Economics, Management, Science, Engineering, Arts, Medicine, Education, and such.

HQU has 41 state or provincial key disciplines, among which Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Computer Science and Technology rank the top 5‰ of the ESI world ranking; Environment/Ecology and Social Sciences rank the top 1% of the ESI world ranking.

Among 52 first-class undergraduate programs, there are 35 national-level ones. In addition, 22 programs have international and domestic professional accreditation.

HQU has more than 100 provincial and ministerial teaching and research platforms, such as the National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center, the Provincial and Ministerial Collaborative Innovation Center, the Engineering Research Center of the Ministry of Education, the Virtual Teaching and Research Room, the Virtual Simulation Experiment Center, the Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, and so on.

HQU has signed cooperation agreements with more than 280 universities, research institutes and government departments in 44 countries/regions on five continents.

HQU is one of the first universities in China’s Mainland to recruit overseas students and have the largest number of overseas students.

HQU ranked 71st in China’s Mainland in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024.

HQU has more than 35,000 full-time undergraduates and graduates, among whom more than 8,000 are students from over 100 countries and regions.

INTRODUCTION TO HQU

• Established in 1960, HQU is situated in Xiamen and Quanzhou, Fujian province, P.R.C.

• Dedicated to recruiting students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and abroad, HQU aims to serve the overseas Chinese and spread Chinese culture, committing itself to the school principle of Integration of Chinese Wisdom and Foreign Expertise, Unification of Moral Character and Professional Excellence. It boasts a unique campus culture of One-Culture Oriented, Multi-Culture Integrated, Diverse but Harmonious.

• Covering an area of more than 2,100,000 square meters, HQU is equipped with well-developed infrastructures, featuring advanced labs, first-class student accommodations and one of the “Best 100 Chinese University Student Restaurants”.

• HQU offers grounds for various sports including basketball, football, badminton, tennis, swimming, rock climbing, and such. It has more than 100 student clubs that meet students’ various interests.

RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS 2025

Quanzhou Campus

Xiamen Campus

Notes：

1. The admissions category refers to the academic background students should have in middle school. For example, students without a background in physics, chemistry, biology, or information technology during secondary school are not advised to apply for majors categorized as science. Majors that accept both arts and science are open to all students for application.

2. Applicants should reach HSK Level 5 to be qualified for arts programs or arts and science programs. In principle, applicants should also reach HSK Level 5 to choose science programs. The HSK certificate is not required for Chinese Language, Education of Chinese Language, and Pre-university Program (Chinese Language).  

3. Pre-university Program (Chinese Language):

Students whose Chinese proficiency do not meet the admission requirements for undergraduate programs will first attend Pre-university Program (Chinese Language). Through one year of intensive learning, students will comprehensively improve their Chinese proficiency, professional knowledge and cross-cultural communication skills, and have their admission into the undergraduate programs once graduated.

4. Pre-university Program (Major-Oriented Courses):

There are classes for Liberal Arts and Science, focusing on strengthening and improving high school knowledge. Students who finish their studies and pass the comprehensive assessment can be directly admitted to HQU for undergraduate programs.

5. Applicants for the technical programs (including Musicology, Dance Studies, Physical Education, Fine Arts, Product Design, and Visual Communication Design) should have relevant skills. Extra technical tests will be arranged if necessary.

6. Students of technical programs and English-medium programs (the three programs of the International School) are not allowed to transfer to other programs, and vice versa.

7. Above are the recommended programs for international students. Please refer to the admission application system to see the programs available. Special teaching syllabuses are designed for the above programs but not for other programs not listed.

8. Some programs above adopt ‘1+3’ integrated talent cultivation across two campuses; that is, students spend the first and subsequent academic years in different campuses. Please refer to the final registration notice to check the registration campus.

APPLICATION PROCESS

I. Eligibility

International applicants (holding passports of foreign countries and shall not have Chinese nationality at the same time) should be no more than 22 years old, with a senior high school diploma or an equivalent academic one, outstanding grades, good physical and mental health, good behavior, and a clean criminal record.

In accordance with Chinese Ministry of Education’s Regulations on Recruiting International Students for Higher Institutions, any applicant who has immigrated from China (including China’s Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) to foreign countries, or who has acquired foreign nationality at birth because one or both of his/her parents are Chinese nationals settling abroad, should has hold the valid foreign passport or nationality certificate for more than 4 years (including 4 years), and should has lived in the foreign country for more than 2 years (living for 9 months in the foreign country per year can be counted as 1 year) within the latest 4 years (before April 30^th of the year of enrollment).

II. Ways of Admission

1. Admission Application for International Students

International students holding overseas high school diplomas shall submit personal application documents through the online application system (https://admissions.hqu.edu.cn/). Those who meet the requirements will be admitted after review. Application deadline:June 1st, 2025. Those failing to provide complete materials within the specified time will be regarded as giving up their application qualifications. Documents needed are as follows:

(1) Complete personal information and valid contact information in the application system.

(2) Passport ID page (passport validity should be on or after December 2026) and one-inch color photo in clear JPG format. The photo is for enrollment registration. Any retouch of the photo is not allowed. There shall be no covering of any facial parts including eyebrows, ears.

(3) Notarized or certified high school (or above) diploma, annual academic transcripts of high school. If graduation certificates and transcripts are not in Chinese or English, please attach authenticated Chinese or English translations.

(4) Transcripts and corresponding translations of high school graduation examinations or UEC/A Level/AP/IB/SAT/ACT for reference.

(5) HSK Certificate.

(6) Recommendation letter by applicant’s high school, overseas Chinese groups or communities, renowned overseas Chinese leaders, or overseas admission offices of HQU in the local countries.

 (7) Physical Examination Report (after February, 2025).

(8) In accordance with Chinese Ministry of Education’s Regulations on Recruiting International Students for Higher Institutions, any applicant who has immigrated from China (including China’s Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) to foreign countries should submit (a) Chinese nationality cancellation certificate; (b) Certificate of foreign nationality; (c) Entry and exit records for the latest 4 years (until before April 30^th, 2025) issued by the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau. Any applicant who has acquired foreign nationality at birth because one or both of his/her parents are Chinese nationals settling abroad, should submit (a) Certificate of foreign nationality at birth; (b) Proof of permanent residence of his/her parents (Chinese citizens) in the foreign country before the applicant’s birth; (c) Entry and exit records for the latest 4 years (until before April 30th, 2025) issued by the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau.

2. Entrance Examination for International Students

International students can register to take the Joint International Admissions Examination by Jinan University and Huaqiao University for Hongkong, Macao, Taiwan, Overseas Chinese Students and Foreign Students. Please log on https: //lxlz.jnu.edu.cn/ to submit the application for examination.

Registration for the examination is scheduled in every March, with examination started in May.

3. Registration Process

       (1) HQU reviews the application documents and provides feedback through the application system. Students admitted can download the ‘Admission Notice’ through the application system.

       (2) HQU issues Admission Notice, JW202 Form and other materials to students admitted.

       (3) International students should apply for X1 visa at Chinese Embassy/Consulate in the host country with the Admission Notice and JW202 Form.

       (4) Students should register at the time specified in the Admission Notice.

Note: HQU reserves the right to review the physical examination report and qualifications of the applicants, and those who are unqualified will have their admission canceled.

TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION FEES

        I. Tuition fees (per academic year, RMB)

1. Tuition fees are credit-based for undergraduate programs.

2. Students of English-medium programs pay the tuition and accommodation fees during their study in British/American universities according to the regulations of British/American universities which also offer students certain scholarships.

II. Accommodation fees (per academic year, RMB)

Ⅲ. Living expenses are approximately 1,500 yuan per month, depending on the student.

Ⅳ. Other expenses including textbook fees, insurance fees, physical examination fees may amount to around 2,000 yuan. Students will be informed of other expenses when registering at HQU.

SCHOLARSHIPS

International freshmen can apply for various scholarships. Students with excellent academic performance may continue to apply for a variety of scholarships during their study at HQU. Scholarships are as follows:

Note: Scholarships available and their quota may vary from year to year.

CONTACT US

Admission Office, HQU

Xiamen campus: No. 668 Jimei Avenue, Jimei, Xiamen, Fujian, China 361021, +86-592-6161258

Quanzhou campus: No. 269 North Chenghua Road, Fengze, Quanzhou, Fujian, China 362021, +86-595-22695678

E-mail：[email protected]

Website：https://zsc.hqu.edu.cn

Online Application System: https://admissions.hqu.edu.cn/

Please follow the WeChat Official Account of HQU Admission Office for more information.