Hohai University

Hohai University (HHU) is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education of China, included in the national 'Double First-Class' initiative, the '211 Project,' and the '985 Project Advantage Discipline Innovation Platform.' Founded in 1915 by patriotic industrialist Zhang Jian as the first higher education institution in China dedicated to water resources education, HHU now operates three campuses in Nanjing (Xikang Road and Jiangning) and Changzhou, Jiangsu Province.

As of April 2025, the university has 31 schools and colleges, with over 55,000 students, including 1,359 international students from more than 100 countries, creating a vibrant multicultural atmosphere. HHU features water resources as its distinctive strength while offering a coordinated development of engineering, science, economics, management, humanities, and law.

Hohai University's core strength lies in its water resources engineering discipline, which is rated A+ in China's discipline evaluation and ranked first nationally, also designated as a 'Double First-Class' discipline. Known as 'the cradle of high-level innovative and entrepreneurial talents in water resources and an important base for water resources scientific and technological innovation,' HHU enjoys international reputation in fields such as hydraulic engineering, hydrology and water resources, and port, waterway and coastal engineering.

Other strong disciplines include environmental science and engineering, civil engineering, and computer science, with several entering the ESI global top 1%. The university has 2 'Double First-Class' disciplines, 20 first-level doctoral degree authorization points, and 37 national first-class undergraduate programs.

Hohai University boasts a high-quality faculty of 3,579 staff, including several members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as national teaching masters. The university comprises 31 schools and colleges, offering 72 undergraduate programs, 42 first-level master's degree authorization points, and 20 first-level doctoral degree authorization points.

The curriculum emphasizes the integration of theory and practice, with advanced laboratories and internship bases for water resources, civil engineering, and environmental programs. HHU hosts multiple national-level research platforms, such as the State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering and the National Engineering Research Center for Efficient Utilization of Water Resources and Engineering Safety.

Hohai University has three distinctive campuses: Xikang Road campus in central Nanjing, near Qingliangshan Park, with a scenic environment and convenient transportation; Jiangning campus in Nanjing's Jiangning District, featuring modern facilities including a large library, gymnasium, and multiple laboratories; and Changzhou campus in Changzhou City, compact and with easy access to daily amenities.

All campuses are equipped with high-speed internet, smart classrooms, student dormitories with air conditioning and private bathrooms, several dining halls offering Chinese and Western cuisine, and comprehensive sports facilities (track fields, swimming pools, basketball courts).