Introduction to University
One of the earliest universities in Mainland of China to recruit Malaysian students;
One of the universities in Mainland of China to recruit the largest number of Malaysian students;
One of the first universities in Mainland of China to receive Malaysian education certification.
The University sits in Fujian Province, China, with one campus in Xiamen, a city credited with ‘The UN Best Habitat Prize’ Sea Pearl, the other in Quanzhou, a city with a long history and well-established culture. Aiming to serve the overseas Chinese and spread Chinese culture, Huaqiao University has a professional teaching management team for overseas students and has rich experience in teaching and serving the overseas students.
Huaqiao University has first-class student dormitories and restaurants. There are restaurants with delicious Nanyang-style delicacy for Malaysian students. The student dormitories are well equipped with
separate bathrooms, balconies, air conditioners, water heaters, WiFi, etc. Students can decorate their dormitories according to their own needs to create a warm and comfortable living environment.
Huaqiao University is a diversified and open university. There are a variety of cultural activities, such as Chinese cultural tour, food festival, water splashing festival, festival drum team, dragon and lion dance team, CUBA, dragon boat team, etc. Huaqiao University’s festival drum team, brought by Malaysian overseas Chinese, is China’s first festival drum team and has become a symbol of Huaqiao University after more than 20 years' development. Badminton Olympic champions Lin Dan, Chen Long and Li Xuerui are all outstanding alumni of Huaqiao University.
Huaqiao University has a large number of Malaysian students and is one of the Chinese universities with the most overseas students. There are various student organizations such as the Malaysian Classmates Association, the International Student Liaison Department, the "Light of Fire" Overseas Student Volunteer Service Team. Besides, the senior overseas student companionship and overseas student-domestic student 1+1 partnership also make Malaysian students feel at home in Huaqiao University.
Huaqiao University sincerely welcomes Malaysian students!
Type | : | Public |
Different Ranking | : | Ranks 76th among the universities of Chinese mainland in Times Higher Education's World University Ranking 2021. |
Year of Establishment | : | 1960 |
Current President/Principal | : | Wu Jianping |
Number of Students | : | Over 200,000 students of all levels have graduated from the university since its establishment, among which around 60,000 currently live overseas, mainly distributed in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and countries or regions along the Maritime Silk Road, and are committed to promoting friendship, communication and cooperation between China and those countries. HQU has 27101 full-time undergraduates and 5486 graduates, among which7070 are students from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and over 90 countries and regions. HQU is one of the universities that recruit the largest number of overseas students in China. |
Number of Teaching Resources | : | HQU enjoys over 2,800 remarkable teaching and auxiliary staff, among which, more than 1,700 are full-time teachers, including 56% with senior titles, 67% with doctoral degrees, 38% with the experience of overseas education, 66% under the age of 45, 6 double-employed academicians, over 100 high-caliber talents including National Leading Scholars, and high-level research teams including innovation teams in key areas supported by the Innovative Talent Promotion Plan of the Ministry of Science and Technology. |
Facilities | : | HQU has two campuses in Quanzhou and Xiamen respectively, covering an area of 2,147,800 square meters, among which are 1,180,400 square meters of built-area. Books and materials in the university amount to more than 5,020,000 copies. Huaqiao University has well-developed infrastructure which can meet the needs of students of all majors. It also has first-class teaching facilities (including labs, libraries, etc), accommodations, restaurants, communication facilities, medical facilities, entertainment facilities and sports facilities. |
Student Welfare | : | More than 50% students in Huaqiao University are granted with scholarships. The highest amount of scholarships reaches 200,000 RMB. Professional teaching faculty for overseas students, senior student companionship, overseas student-domestic student 1+1 partnership will make Malaysian students feel at home in Huaqiao University. Please feel free to contact the Malaysia Agency, Penang Admissions Office and Malaysian Alumni of Huaqiao University. |
Application URL | : | https://admissions.hqu.edu.cn/Account/Login |
Popular Major (Top 3) | : | Business Administration (including Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Marketing),Economics (including Economics,International Economics and Trade, E-Commerce),Computer (including Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security). |
Achievements:
Huaqiao University (HQU) is directly under the United Front Work Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee. It was listed as one of China's Prioritized Fostered Universities by Chinese Central Government. Steady progress has been made in its research strength, with 41 state or provincial key disciplines and 17 provincial peak and plateau disciplines, among which Engineering,Chemistry ranks among the top 5‰, Material Science, Computer Science rank among the top 1% in ESI (Essential Science Indicators).
In December 2017, 16 first-level disciplines were listed in the Assessments of National Academic Disciplines released by the Ministry of Education. In 2018, the university ranked 28th in the comprehensive universities list of Shanghai Ranking's Best Chinese Universities Ranking 2018 and 86th among its general list. Shanghai Ranking's Best Chinese Universities Ranking 2018 includes 4,999 disciplines from 460 universities in the Chinese mainland, among which 93 are first-level disciplines. Compared with 19 disciplines in 2017, 20 of HQU have been listed in 2018, which ranked 83rd among the list. In 2018, the university was selected into the construction plan of first-class universities and first-class disciplines (also named as Double First-Class Initiative) of Fujian Province.
Features:
Dedicated to recruiting students from abroad, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, 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. The University has been pursuing a teaching policy oriented towards Overseas, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students. The university takes the traditional Chinese culture as the lead while combines the advanced foreign culture to promote the quality education. It boasts a unique campus culture of One-culture Oriented, Multi-culture Integrated, Diversities but Harmony. It aims at producing high-quality talent with global vision, innovative spirit, practical ability and social responsibility.
Academic requirements (may list the adopted subjects of each college)
I. Eligibility
Applicants must be Malaysian citizens under the age of 28, with a complete senior secondary school diploma (including Chinese independent secondary schools and national secondary schools) or an equivalent, with clean criminal record, be in good health, abide by Chinese laws and regulations and those of Huaqiao University.
II. Application types and standards
1. Undergraduate Program (except for Chinese Language and Culture Education, Chinese Languge)
(1) Recommended by secondary school principals
Students with excellent grades in high school (top 25% ) or special talents, if recommended by high school principals, can apply for undergraduate programs of Huaqiao University with high school transcripts and award certificates.
(2)Apply with UEC scores
For Science and engineering, literature and commerce:
With the total scores of Chinese language, English Language, Mathematics (or Advanced Mathematics) and other two subjects being no more than 25 points (including 25 points).
For technical majors (physical education, music, dance, art design):
With the total scores of Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics (or Advanced Mathematics) no more than 20 points (including 20 points). The relevant performance certificate should be provided.
(3)Apply with other examination scores
For students applying with STPM, A-level and other types of diploma examination scores, please refer to the corresponding scores of UEC.
2. University Preparatory Programs
HQU offers Malaysian secondary school graduates with preparatory programs. Students whose UEC/STPM/A-level scores do not reach the requirements for undergraduate programs, or students taking part in SPM/O-level examinations can apply for the preparatory programs. Students with good preparatory programs performance in preparatory courses will be admitted to undergraduate programs of Huaqiao University.
Preparatory programs include liberal arts class and science class.
(1) Spring semester preparatory program (length of study: half a year, from March to July)
Score requirements: scores of UEC related five subjects being 26-35 points, or SPM score no less than C.
(2) Fall semester preparatory program (length of study: one year, from September to July)
Preparatory Class A: scores of UEC related five subjects being 36-40 points, or SPM score no less than D.
Preparatory Class B: scores of UEC related five subjects being no less than 43 points, or SPM score no less than E.
Preparatory class A students with good academic performance during the preparatory period can be admitted to the undergraduate programs of Huaqiao University.
Preparatory class B students with good academic performance during the preparatory period can be admitted to preparatory class A; students with excellent performance can can be admitted to the undergraduate programs of Huaqiao University.
Language Proficiency Certificate:
Students of Sekolah Tinggi Persendirian Cina are exempted from HSK.
Students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan or Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan should meet the following requirements:
HSK Level 4 or above for Science majors;
HSK Level 5 or above for Arts majors.
Tuition (RMB/person/academic year)
Student Category |
Pre-University Programs |
Undergraduate Programs |
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Regular programs |
Design Science , Musicology and Dancology |
Chinese Language and Culture Education, Chinese Language |
Clinic Medicine |
English-instructed programs |
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International Students |
12000 |
14000 |
18000 |
15000 |
17000 |
28000 |
Scholarships and Grants: Huaqiao University has formed a complete system of scholarships, loans and grants for students. Students can apply for various scholarships and grants according to their own situations. Students with outstanding academic performance can apply for school-level and college-level scholarships which cover 50% students. Scholarships specially for overseas students include "Wang Bincheng Scholarship for Outstanding Chinese Overseas Students" and "Huang Zhongxian Scholarship for Overseas Chinese Students and Overseas Students" with a maximum level of 5,000 RMB per students.
Accommodation fees (RMB/person/academic year)
Accommodation Types |
Quanzhou Campus, Xiamen Campus |
Chinese Language and Culture College Campus |
Facilities |
Double Room |
3800 |
5600 |
air conditioner, bathroom, water heater, round-the-clock Wi-Fi, desk, closet, round-the-clock security guard |
Quad Room |
1300 |
2400 |
Living expenses: approximately 1500 RMB per month ( it varies from students to students).
Career paths in China after graduation: Undergraduate students can continue to join postgraduate programs of Huaqiao University. Students can also work in various companies that meet the qualification of work visa in China. Huaqiao University also provides students with a variety of employment recruitment seminars.
Over 50% Malaysia students of Huqiao University will be successfully granted with scholarships. The main scholarships that Malaysian students can apply in Huaqiao University are as follows. Other scholarships that are available for all students are not listed here.
Scholarship |
Scholarship Coverage |
Eligibility |
Chinese Government Scholarship |
Around 60,000 RMB/year (full scholarship covering tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses ) |
Chinese Government Scholarship sponsor international students to undertake degree studies (bachelor, master and PhD) and Chinese language study in institutions of higher education in China |
HQU Overseas Students’Special Scholarship |
Covers half/all of the tuition fees |
To be awarded to full-time overseas students who have excellent school performances |
Tan Kah Kee Scholarship |
50,000RMB/year
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Applicants must be ethnic Chinese from countries along the Maritime Silk Road (particularly in Southeast Asia) and study in Xiamen. |
Chen Jianghe Scholarship |
30,000RMB/year
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For Chinese descents from countries along the Maritime Silk Road studying in College of Information Science and Engineering, School of Architecture, Business School, College of Tourism |
HQU "Belt and Road" Scholarship for Overseas Chinese Freshmen |
10,000-40,000RMB/year
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To be awarded to full-time outstanding freshmen who are ethnic Chinese from countries along the Maritime Silk Road |
HQU Outstanding Teachers Scholarship |
Covers 4-year tuition fees
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To be awarded to full-time outstanding overseas freshmen who will go back to their countries to conduct Chinese language and culture education after graduation |
Chinese Government Outstanding International Students Scholarship |
18,000RMB/year
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To be awarded to outstanding international students who study in China |
Fujian Provincial Government Scholarship for Overseas Students |
30,000 RMB/year
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For international students studying in degree programs |
Wang Bincheng Outstanding Overseas Chinese Students Scholarship |
3000-5000 RMB/year
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To be awarded to outstanding overseas Chinese students who have excellent school performances in academic field, social practice or competition |
Huang Zhongxian Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Scholarship |
3000-5000 RMB/year |
To be awarded to outstanding overseas Chinese students and foreign students who have excellent school performances |
Degree Level | Fields of Disciplines | Field of Study | Years of Study | Course Fee (CNY) | Language of Teaching | Faculty | Campus |
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Bachelor Degree | Economics | Economics (Instructed in English, including Finance, 1+2+1 Sino-American Joint Program, can be connected to CFA program) | 4 | 28000 | ENG | International School | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Business Administration (Instructed in English, including Financial Management, 1+2+1 Sino-American Joint Program, can be connected to ACCA program) | 4 | 28000 | ENG | International School | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | International Business (Instructed in English, can be connected to British Universities 3+1 or 3+1+1 Master Program) | 4 | 28000 | ENG | International School | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Economics | Finance | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Economics and Finance | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Economics | Economics (including Economics,International Economics and Trade, E-Commerce) | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Economics and Finance | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Law | Law | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Law | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Education | Physical Education | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Physical Education | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Literature | Chinese Language and Literature | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Humanities | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Literature | English | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Foreign Languages | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Literature | Japanese | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Foreign Languages | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Science | Mathematics and Applied Mathematics | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Mathematical Sciences | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Data Science and Big Data Technology | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Engineering | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Medical | Clinical Medicine | 5 | 17000 | CHN | School of Medicine | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Medical | Pharmacy | 4 | 17000 | CHN | School of Medicine | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Financial Management | 4 | 14000 | CHN | Business School | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Information Management and Information System | 4 | 14000 | CHN | Business School | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Business Administration (including Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Marketing) | 4 | 14000 | CHN | Business School | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Administration Management | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Political Science and Public Administration | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Tourism Management | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Tourism | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Hotel Management | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Tourism | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Exhibition Economy and Management | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Tourism | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Art | Fine Arts (including Picture Book) | 4 | 18000 | CHN | School of Fine Arts | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Art | Design Science (including Product Design, Visual Communication Design) | 4 | 18000 | CHN | School of Fine Arts | Quanzhou |
Bachelor Degree | Philosophy | Philosophy (including Chinese & Western Humanities Comprehensive Class, Chinese Culture) | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Philosophy and Social Development | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Law | International Affairs and Relations | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of International Relations | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Literature | Chinese International Education | 4 | 14000 | CHN | Chinese Language and Culture College | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Literature | Journalism and Communication (including Radio and Television, Advertising) | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Journalism and Communication | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Mechanical and Engineering Automation | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Industrial Design | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Mechanical and Engineering Automation | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Materials Science and Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | School of Materials Science and Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Electrical Engineering and Automation | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Information Science and Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Electronic Information (including Electronic Science and Technology, Integrated Circuits Design and Integrated Systems, Communications Engineering) | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Information Science and Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Computer (including Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security) | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Computer Science and Technology | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Civil Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Civil Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Management | Construction Management | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Civil Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Urban Underground Space Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Civil Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Water Supply and Drainage Science and Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Civil Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Chemical Engineering and Technology | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Chemical Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Biological Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Chemical Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Environmental Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Chemical Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Pharmaceutical Engineering | 4 | 14000 | CHN | College of Chemical Engineering | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Architecture | 5 | 14000 | CHN | School of Architecture | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Urban and Rural Planning | 5 | 14000 | CHN | School of Architecture | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Engineering | Landscape Garden | 5 | 14000 | CHN | School of Architecture | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Art | Musicology | 4 | 18000 | CHN | College of Music and Dance | Xiamen |
Bachelor Degree | Art | Dancology | 4 | 18000 | CHN | College of Music and Dance | Xiamen |