Nantong University

Nantong University was founded in 1912. It originated from the private Nantong Medical Specialized School and Nantong Textile Specialized School founded by Zhang Jian, a famous modern industrialist and educator. In 2004, the former Nantong Medical College, Nantong Institute of Technology, and Nantong Normal College merged to form a new Nantong University. In the China University Evaluation 2024 of the China Academy of Management Science, Nantong University ranked 100th. In the ESI Comprehensive ranking of Chinese universities, it ranked 113th.

There are 25 schools, one independent college, one affiliated Hospital of Nantong University, the School of International  Education, and the School of Continuing Education in the university. There are 3 postdoctoral research stations of basic medicine ， clinical medicine, and information and communication engineering, 5 first-level doctoral programs of basic medicine, clinical medicine, information and communication engineering, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Special Medicine, 22 first-level master's degree programs, and 22 professional master degree programs. 9 disciplines of Clinical medicine, neuroscience, and behavioral science, engineering, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Biology and Biochemistry,  Chemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Biology, and Genetics and Computer Science entered the top 1% of the ESI global ranking of disciplines.

There are 3.285 faculty members in the university currently, including 1,730 with senior and higher titles, and 1,619 doctoral and master tutors.  There are 101 undergraduate programs, covering 10 disciplines of literature, science, engineering, medicine, art, economics, law, pedagogy, history and management, etc. There are nearly 42,000 full-time undergraduates, more than 5,600 postgraduates, and 1000 overseas students. The average annual employment rate of students remains above 95%.

The university has a number of high-end research platforms, such as the National-local Joint Engineering Research Center, the Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, the Key Laboratory of Sinopec, the Provincial Key Laboratory and Engineering Center, the Cooperative Innovation Center of Jiangsu Universities and the Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Sciences of Provincial Universities. Over the past five years, it has undertaken nearly 600 projects of National Key Research and Development Projects, Project of the National Natural Science and Social Science Foundation.

The university has extensively carried out overseas exchanges and cooperation. It has established friendly cooperative relations with 141 universities and research institutes in the countries of the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Australia, Japan, Korea, and Chinese regions of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

At Nantong University, the accommodation fees for international students vary depending on the type of room and facilities offered. The accommodation is generally charged per semester, and the options include both on-campus dormitories and off-campus housing. Here’s a general overview of the accommodation fees per semester:

Nantong University offers on-campus accommodation for international students. Here are the details:

Accommodation Options

• Single Room
• Double Room
• Triple Room

Facilities

• Air Conditioning: Each room is equipped with air conditioning.
• Attached Toilet: Private toilet facilities.
• Wardrobe: Built-in wardrobe for storage.
• Desk and Chair: Study area with desk and chair.
• Laundry: Access to laundry facilities.
• Bedding Amenities: Basic bedding provided

Bachelor’s Program

• Age: Applicants should generally be between 18 and 25 years old.
• Education: Completion of high school or equivalent education with good academic standing.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Chinese-Taught Majors: HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) Level 4 or above.

  • English-Taught Majors: Proof of English proficiency, such as IELTS (typically 5.5 or above) or TOEFL (typically 70 or above).

     

    Documents:

    • Completed application form
    • Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
    • High school diploma and transcripts (translated into English or Chinese if necessary)
    • Language proficiency certificate (HSK for Chinese majors; IELTS/TOEFL for English majors)
    • Personal statement or study plan (approximately 500 words)
    • Two recommendation letters (optional, depending on the program)
    • Health examination report (for visa purposes)

Master’s Program

• Age: Typically, applicants should be under 35 years old.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field, with a solid academic record.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Chinese-Taught Majors: HSK Level 5 or higher.

  • English-Taught Majors: English proficiency with IELTS (typically 6.0 or above) or TOEFL (typically 80 or above).

     

    Documents:

    • Completed application form
    • Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
    • Bachelor’s degree diploma and academic transcripts (translated if necessary)
    • Language proficiency certificate (HSK, IELTS, or TOEFL as applicable)
    • Personal statement or study plan (around 800 words, detailing study goals and relevant experience)
    • Two recommendation letters from professors or academic advisors
    • Health examination report
    • Research proposal (if required by the specific program)

PhD Program

• Age: Applicants should generally be under 40 years old.
• Education: Master’s degree in a relevant field with demonstrated academic excellence.
• Language Proficiency:
  • Chinese-Taught Majors: HSK Level 5 or higher.

  • English-Taught Majors: Proof of English proficiency, with IELTS (typically 6.5 or above) or TOEFL (typically 90 or above).

     

    Documents:

    • Completed application form
    • Passport copy (valid for at least 6 months)
    • Master’s degree diploma and academic transcripts (translated into English or Chinese)
    • Language proficiency certificate (HSK, IELTS, or TOEFL as applicable)
    • Personal statement or study plan (1,000 words, describing research interests and academic goals)
    • Two academic recommendation letters from professors or research advisors
    • Health examination report
    • Research proposal, including intended research topic and objectives