Hainan University
海南大学
Tropical sciences, marine science, business and technology
Hainan University, tropical sciences, marine technology and international business
Haikou is Hainan’s administrative and university centre, with a broader programme choice than resort-focused Sanya. Hainan University stands out in tropical agriculture, marine science, ecology, technology and fields linked to the free-trade-port economy.
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2.9M
residents
~3 800 ¥/month with dorm, ~6 800 ¥ off-campus
planning budget
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海南大学
Tropical sciences, marine science, business and technology
海南师范大学
Education, languages and humanities
海南医科大学
Medicine and public health
December–February: warm, humid and mild, around 17–24 °C
May–October: hot, very humid and rainy, around 26–33 °C
Island university district around Hainan University’s main campus.
Southern part of the city with major education and transport hubs.
Start with Hainan University, Hainan Normal University, Hainan Medical University. Programme availability, teaching language and admission rules must be rechecked in the official guide for the relevant intake.
Treat the ranges on this page as planning estimates. Dorm choice, neighbourhood, season and eating habits can materially change the total.
Haikou suits tropical biology, agriculture, marine science, business, education and medicine students who are comfortable in a humid climate.
Population is rounded from the 2020 census. Budgets are editorial planning ranges, not an offer. Confirm programmes and requirements for the relevant intake.
Editorially reviewed: 2026-07-15
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