Graduate Education

IWHR started its graduate education in the 1950s and has excellent research facilities and equipment, a large number of cutting-edge research projects, adequate research funding, numerous literature resources, a top-notch team of graduate supervisors (206 master’s supervisors and 107 doctoral ones). After more than 6 decades of exploration and development, IWHR has established a complete and unique system of graduate education.

DEGREE PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH

8 programs for master’s degree and doctoral degree:

• Geotechnical Engineering

• Hydrology and Water Resources

• Hydraulics and River Dynamics

• Hydraulic Structure Engineering

• Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering

• Hydro-Environment

• Hydro-informatics

• Water Disaster and Security

Duration of Study:

At least 2.5 years for master’s degree and 3 years for doctoral degree.

General information

Application is open only to non-Chinese citizens who are in good health.

Educational Background and Age Limit

The applicant for a master’s program must be under the age of 35 and has a bachelor’s degree.

The applicant for a doctoral program must be under the age of 40 and has a master’s degree.

Language Requirements

• Graduates from universities of English-speaking countries;

• Graduates from universities where English is the official language;

• IELTS: overall grade of 6.0 or above;

• TOEFL: overall score of 80 or above.

FEES

Application Fee: Free in 2022

Annual Tuition: CNY 26,000-CNY 39,000

Annual Accommodation: CNY 24,000

Annual Insurance: CNY 800

SCHOLARSHIPS

IWHR Outstanding International Student Scholarship

In 2022, scholarships of up to CNY 113,600 per year are available for outstanding applicants, including all or part of the following items:

• Waiver of the fees of tuition, accommodation and medical insurance;

• Living stipend of up to CNY 49,800 per person per year.

HOW TO APPLY

Application Methods

Applicants for academic degree programs shall submit application documents to iwhrgraduateoffice@163.com.

Required Application Documents

See details at http://gs.iwhr.com/skyyjsy/en/Admission/How/A06110303index_1.htm

Important Dates

Application Deadline:

Applicants for academic degree programs shall submit their acceptable application materials before 31st May 2022.

Admission Notice Time:

Between 10th June and 15th July 2022.

Beginning of the Semester:

In early September 2022(See the specific date on the admission notice).

CONTACT US

Office of International Student Affairs, Graduate School

China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower Research

20 Chegongzhuang West Road, Haidian District, Beijing, P.R.China

Zip Code: 100048

Telephone: +86-10-68786859

Fax: +86-10-68785988

E-mail: iwhrgraduateoffice@163.com