Airport pick up

Many universities provide airport pick up service.

Insurance

Required by Ministry of Education, foreign students must be covered by medical and accidental injury insurance plan during their study in China. You can purchase medical or travel insurance in your own country or you can purchase if when you arrive in China. The foreign student medical insurance costs about USD80 to 120 per year.

Valuable items

We do not encourage foreign students bring unnecessary valuable items with them. Please keep all valuables (cash, watch, camera etc) in a safe place. Your personal items are your responsibility.

Mobile Phone

GSM network is commonly used in China. You can buy GSM SIM card in China. A standard SIM card costs RMB100 and prepaid charging card are available in post offices, stores and newsstands, and they are easy to use with bilingual prompt.

International Phone Card

International phone cards are available in post offices, hotels and newsstands. IC and IP cards are recommended for convenience and low price.

Voltage

The voltage in China is 220. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.

Currency

Currency circulated in China is Renminbi (abbreviated as RMB).

Time Zone

GMT + 8

Emergency Numbers

Police 110
Fire 119
Ambulance 120

Program Schedule

Accommodation