Background

Hohai University (HHU) is the largest university in the world dedicated to the research and education in the area of hydro-environment science and engineering. Its discipline of Hydraulic Engineering ranks No. 1 nationwide and its discipline of Environmental Science and Engineering ranks No. 8th among all Chinese universities. The International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research (IAHR), founded in 1935, is a worldwide independent member-based organization of over four thousand engineers and water specialists working in fields related to the hydro-environmental sciences and their practical application.

As part of a collaboration agreement between IAHR and HHU signed by the Presidents of the two bodies in 2015, a Committee on Higher Education and E-Learning has been established within the Innovation and Professional Development Division (IPD) of the Association. This Committee has been formed with a view to enhance higher education cooperation among IAHR members globally, and especially in talent cultivation and professional training. The IAHR-Hohai Collaborative Committee is committed to international collaboration among universities and research institutions in the hydro-environment domain in terms of discipline and cross-discipline development, teaching materials and textbook development, and teaching methodology improvement.

The IAHR-Hohai Collaborative Committee will offer “IAHR-Hohai Scholarship” to selected international students to pursue their PhD degrees in the hydro-environment area at Hohai University.

Details of the IAHR-Hohai Scholarship offers are outlined below:

PhD Programs

The PhD programs covered by IAHR-Hohai Scholarship will be offered in English and include the following:

1. Hydrology and Water Resources

2. Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering

3. Hydraulic and River Dynamic

4. Hydraulic Structure Engineering

5. Harbour, Coastal and Off-shore Engineering

6. Civil Engineering

7. Environment Engineering

Education Duration for PhD Programs

Hohai University follows a flexible schooling system. The standard duration of the Doctoral program is 4 years. The minimum duration is 3 years and the maximum is 6 years.

Those who have completed all courses stipulated in the academic plan and passed all the exams and thesis defense shall be awarded the doctoral diploma. Those who pass the degree examination shall be awarded the doctoral degree. According to the relevant regulations of Ministry of Education of China, graduate students taught in English must reach level 3 of <Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages> before they can obtain the PhD degree.

Qualification for Application

Doctoral applicants should possess a master' s degree or its equivalent and should be under age 40. All admitted students should be registered as IAHR student members.

Application Deadline

Jul. 15th, 2022.

Application Method

Complete the online application through IAHR-Hohai Scholarship portal at http://admission.hhu.edu.cn and pay the non-refundable 400RMB application fee.

Application Documents

1. Scanned copy of the passport (Valid after Aug.30, 2023);

2. Scanned copies of all the original diplomas and degrees starting from undergraduate (Chinese or English version); Those to be graduated should provide the proof of graduation from current school.

3. Scanned copies of the official transcripts with all the courses starting from the undergraduate (Chinese or English version);

4. Curriculum vitae (Consecutive study experiences since undergraduate);

5. Scanned copies of the China visa and residence permit, including all the study experiences. Upload your passport instead if there isn't any;

6. A personal statement or research plan, at least 800 words;

7. English language proficiency certificate (IELTS, GRE, TOFEL);

8. Two recommendation letters from associate professors or above in a related academic field (English or Chinese version);

9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (see Attachment 1). The applicant should conduct the examination strictly according to the list. The result is valid for 6 months.

10.Catalogue and abstract of published papers if there is any;

11. Non-criminal record.

12. Signed personal commitment (see Attachment 2).

Scholarships Privilege

The Scholarship covers tuition, on campus accommodation, comprehensive insurance and a monthly allowance of 3500RMB.

Admission and Announcement

Admission decisions will take into account the educational background, courses and grades, any publications, research plan, the interview etc. Hohai University will contact only those candidates who are admitted and send them the admission notices and visa forms.

Dormitory

The students will live on Xikang Road Campus. The facilities include the bed, desk, closet, chair, hot water, internet access, toilet and public laundry room.

Visa Application and Registration

Those who are admitted shall submit the admission notice, visa application for studying in China (JW202 Form), physical report and blood test report to their local Chinese Embassy or Consulate in order to apply for a student (X1) visa to China. The applicant shall register at Hohai University within the appointed time given on the admission notice. Admitted applicants who do not provide the required official degree certificates as proof of graduation upon arrival will be rejected to join the program. 

In case of force majeure, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, the time and method of registration shall be subject to official notices or emails.

Contacts

International School

Add: No.1, Xikang Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China

Zip Code: 210098

Tel: +86 25 83787955

Email: admission@hhu.edu.cn

Website: http://ie.hhu.edu.cn

Attachments

1. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

2. Personal Commitment

Video Introduction

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