Hohai University

Nanjing, China World Rank #277

Overview

English Name: Hohai University
Control Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: None
World Rank: #277
Rank in China: #69
Hohai University campus scene
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Founded 1915 as Hohai Civil Engineering Technical School and known by the famous educator and industrialist Zhang Jian.

Became Hohai University of Engineering 1924. Became the East China Technical University of Water Resources 1952.

Renamed Hohai University by Deng Xiaoping 1985. Part of "211 Project" universities.

Main administrative body: Ministry of Education

Location & Contact

Geographic and contact information for Hohai University — useful before scheduling visits or sending enquiries. Each channel below routes to a different team, so pick the one matching your question.

Address: 1 Xikang Road
Postal Code: 210098

Academic Details

The numbers below cover the academic side of Hohai University. Academic calendar conventions vary — semester, trimester, or quarter systems each carry different teaching rhythms.

Academic Year: September to July (September-February; February-July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministry of Education
Admission Requirements: Graduation from senior middle school or equivalent and National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao)

Degrees

Also postdoctoral programmes

Bachelor's 8 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Agriculture
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Law
  • Management
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Social Sciences
Master's 45 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Accountancy
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Agriculture
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Studies
  • Demography and Population
  • Ecology
  • Econometrics
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Engineering Drawing and Design
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geological Engineering
  • Heating and Refrigeration
  • Industrial and Production Economics
  • Instrument Making
  • International Business
  • Management
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Mineralogy
  • Natural Resources
  • Operations Research
  • Physics
  • Power Engineering
  • Private Administration
  • Sociology
  • Soil Science
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Technology
  • Telecommunications Engineering
  • Transport Management
  • Water Science
Doctoral 20 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Bridge Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Studies
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geological Engineering
  • Heating and Refrigeration
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Information Management
  • Management
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marine Science and Oceanography
  • Mechanics
  • Power Engineering
  • Soil Science
  • Water Science

Faculties & Divisions

Hohai University's faculties with the subjects they're known for. Industry partnerships are often faculty-level rather than institution-wide; check the faculty page for current partner organisations.

Civil and Transportation Engineering (College) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Transport Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Computer and Information Engineering (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Telecommunications Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Software Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Systems Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Energy and Electrical Engineering (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Electronic Engineering
  • Electronics and Automation
  • Energy Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Electrical Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Automation Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Environment (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Studies
  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Waste Management
Foreign Languages and Cultures (College) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Literature
  • Russian
  • Translation and Interpretation

Common Career Paths

  • Translator
  • Interpreter
  • Language Teacher

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Harbour,Coastal and Offshore Engineering (College) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Coastal Studies
  • Marine Engineering
  • Marine Science and Oceanography

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Mechanical and Electronic Engineering (College) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Industrial Design
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Science (College) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Physics
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Water Science

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Water Conservation and Hydropower Engineering (College) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Hydraulic Engineering
  • Power Engineering
  • Thermal Engineering
  • Water Science

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

International Cooperation and Education (Department/Division) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Physical Education (Department/Division) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Physical Education

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Business (School) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration
  • E-Business/Commerce
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Strategy Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

Below are Hohai University's active programmes grouped by degree level, with search. Use the filter to narrow by keyword and the level groupings to compare options at the same qualification tier.

Bachelor's Degree

45 programmes

Browse 45 programmes at Hohai University for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.

Mathematics 数学类 Mathematics
Information Management and Information Systems 信息管理与信息系统 Information Systems & Technology
International Economics and Trade 国际经济与贸易 Economics
Internet of Things Engineering 物联网工程 Electronics
Law 法学 Law
Marine Resource Development Technology 海洋资源开发技术 Marine Science
Marine Science (Biology) 海洋科学(生物方向) Biological Sciences
Marine Science (Marine Geology and Geophysics) 海洋科学(海洋地质与地球物理学) Earth Sciences & Geology
Marine Science (Physical Oceanography) 海洋科学(物理海洋学) Physics & Astronomy
Marine Technology 海洋技术 Marine Science
Marketing 市场营销 Marketing
Marxist Theory 马克思主义理论
Ideological and Political Education 思想政治教育 Education & Teaching
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics 数学与应用数学 Mathematics
Natural Geography and Resource Environment 自然地理与资源环境 Geography
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering 船舶与海洋工程 Architecture
Port, Waterway and Coastal Engineering 港口航道与海岸工程 General Engineering
Remote Sensing Science and Technology 遥感科学与技术 General Engineering
Sociology 社会学 Social & Cultural Studies
Surveying and Mapping Engineering 测绘工程 Civil Engineering & Construction
Transportation Engineering 交通工程 Transportation Engineering
Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering 给排水科学与工程 Natural Sciences
Water Supply and Sewerage Engineering 水务工程 Civil Engineering & Construction
Environmental Engineering 环境工程 Environmental Engineering
Applied Physics 应用物理学 Physics & Astronomy
Automation 物联网学院自动化 Robotics & Automation
Business Administration 工商管理 Business Administration
Communication Engineering 通信工程 Communication Studies
Electronic Science and Technology 物联网工程学院电子科学与技术 Robotics & Automation
Emergency Management 应急管理 Emergency & Disaster Management
Energy and Electrical Engineering 能源与电气学院专业介绍 Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management 工程管理 Business & Management
English 英语 English Language Studies
Environmental Ecology Engineering 环境生态工程 Environmental Sciences
Accounting 会计学 Accounting
Environmental Science 环境科学 Environmental Sciences
Environmental Science (Sino-Foreign Cooperative) 环境科学(中外合作) Environmental Sciences
Financial Engineering 金融工程 Finance, Banking & Insurance
Financial Management 财务管理 Finance, Banking & Insurance
French 法语 Linguistics & Language Studies
Geographic Information Science 地理信息科学 Visual Arts
Geological Engineering 地质工程 Earth Sciences & Geology
Human Resource Management 人力资源管理 Human Resource Management
Hydraulic and Hydroelectric Engineering 水利水电工程 Electrical Engineering
Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering 水文与水资源工程 Hydrology & Water Management

How to apply to Hohai University

The standard application path for Hohai University, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Hohai University offers 45 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Each programme at Hohai University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Apply directly via Hohai University's online portal at www.hhu.edu.cn. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hohai University

Common questions students ask about Hohai University — answers pulled straight from the institution's published profile.

In which city is Hohai University?

Hohai University is based in Nanjing, China.

Is Hohai University public or private?

Hohai University operates as a public institution.

How is Hohai University ranked?

Hohai University is ranked #277 globally and #69 in China.

What programmes are available at Hohai University?

Programmes at Hohai University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises Hohai University?

Yes, Hohai University is recognised by Ministry of Education.

Where can I learn more about Hohai University?

The institution's website is www.hhu.edu.cn.

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