Fall 2026 Admissions Guide
Xinwei Institute of Artificial Intelligence — Inaugural Class 2026
The institute will open first admissions in September 2026 with two undergraduate majors: Autonomous Driving and Intelligent Cockpit. Jointly founded by Geely Talent Development Group, Geely Auto Group, and Xinwei Technology, it cultivates multidisciplinary engineers who understand AI, automotive systems, and innovation & entrepreneurship.
Programs Offered
| Program | Duration | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Autonomous Driving | 4 years | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Intelligent Cockpit | 4 years | Bachelor of Engineering |
Program Highlights
- Full AI Integration —100% AI-empowered courses; AI mentor (Xinwei Mixian) from day one
- Full Project Orientation —PBL project-pull teaching; theory:practice = 3:7
- Triple Mentorship —Academic + industry + AI mentors throughout
- Industry-Education Integration —Years 3–4 at Geely R&D centers for integrated study and work
- Dual-Track Credentials —National Bachelor of Engineering + institute competency report
- Career Fast Track —Outstanding graduates may earn Geely AI Engineer certification—job-ready on graduation
How to Apply
Eligibility
Current-year high school graduates taking the National College Entrance Examination; STEM applicants preferred. Subject requirements follow each provincial admissions authority.
Admission Method
Unified national gaokao admission under University of Sanya's enrollment plan. Batches follow each provincial admissions authority.
Tuition
Tuition follows rates approved by Hainan pricing authorities; exact amounts appear in the official admissions guide.
Scholarships & Aid
Multiple scholarships and aid programs are available—including national scholarships, national encouragement scholarships, Geely special scholarships, and freshman awards. Details appear in the official admissions guide.
Career Outcomes
Graduates hold a nationally recognized Bachelor of Engineering degree plus specialized technical capability and entrepreneurial literacy. Primary career paths:
Autonomous Driving Tracks
- Perception algorithm development engineer
- Domain-controller test engineer
- System integration engineer
- Autonomous driving test engineer
- Decision-planning algorithm engineer
Intelligent Cockpit Tracks
- Cockpit system development engineer
- HMI interaction designer
- Multimodal interaction R&D engineer
- In-vehicle software test engineer
- Intelligent voice system development engineer