Study Abroad in China

The best time for foreign student to apply for Chinese university

Chinese full-time universities’ school year contains two semesters (except for a few ones that start trial implementation of 3-semester system). The first semester starts on autumn of each year; and the second semester starts on spring. Student studies 5 days a week, each semester lasts about 20 weeks.

Spring semester

Courses offered in spring semester usually are Chinese language training, short-term cultural, medical training, and the like. Spring semester starts on early March of each year; the application usually starts on Sept. or Oct. of the previous year and closes in mid-January of current year. The application deadline of some universities is at the end of December of previous year.

Autumn semester

Courses offered in autumn semester are usually degree programs, Chinese foundation program, short-term Chinese language training, and other short-term training programs (Cultural, Medical trainings and so on). Autumn semester starts on Sept. of each year; Application usually starts at the beginning of March and closes before mid-Jul. The deadline of some universities is at the end of June, nevertheless in some universities, the deadline is extended to the end of August.

In addition, most Chinese universities’ Chinese language courses accepts application throughout the year, the foreign students can apply at any time.

That the specific date to apply, especially the application date of short-term training programs, please refers to each university’s official website.

Time Arrangement for Study in China (Our suggestions)

Application for course offered in Spring Semester

Sept. to Oct. of the current year: Submitting the Application

Nov. to Dec. of the current year: Waiting for admission result and JW202 form issuing

Jan of the next year: Waiting for receiving the Admission materials mailed

Feb. of the next year: Applying for visa and preparing for going to university (Luggage, Air Tickets, Accommodation, etc.)

For short-term(less than 6 months) Chinese language or other training program students, the university usually will not issue JW202 form, and will not mail original admission notice, instead, most universities will send student canned copy of admission notice, so student can apply for tourist (L) visa or visitor’s （F） visa to come to the university. The student should contact the university in time when scanned copies of admission notice, letter of invitation are required for applying for atourist (L) visa or visitor’s (F) visa.

Application for course offered in Autumn Semester

March to April: Submitting the Application

May to June: Waiting for admission result and form JW202 issuing

July: Waiting for receiving the Admission materials mailed

August: Applying for visa and preparing for going to university (Luggage, Air Tickets, Accommodation, etc.)

September: Going to university

When applying for a Chinese university, the earlier, the better, so that, on one hand, there will be enough time for you to prepare for materials that are required for your application; on the other hand, there will be more time left for you to deal with emergency cases that may happen during the application. For example, the correspondence address that some students provide are not specific enough so that admission documents cannot arrive at the right place to be collected, thus impacting the registration time of the university in which they are enrolled, as well as missing other universities’ application time, especially for those who applied for only one university, much more time should be guaranteed for the application so as to make a considerable plan.

CHINA UNIVERSITY COURSE SEARCH

Chinese Government Scholarship Program
The Chinese Government Scholarship Program was established by the Ministry Of Education to provide both full scholarships and partial scholarships to international students and scholars. The program supports students who come to study in China on undergraduate and postgraduate programs, Chinese language training programs, general scholar and senior scholar programs.
Eligibility:
1. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and be in good health. (Should be easy enough.)
2. Education background and age limit:
• Applicants for undergraduate program must have high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
• Applicants for master’s degree program must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
• Applicants for doctoral degree program must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
• Applicants for Chinese language training program must have high school diploma and be under the age of 35. Chinese language is the only subject available (which is fine by me).

Tests & Documents

Application form: Almost all institutes require you to fill in the form online and pay the application fee by a credit card
Essays and/or Statement of Purpose: These essays are your opportunity to talk directly to the admission committee and share what’s important to you including your detailed career goals
Resume: In a one page document, list your work experience, extracurricular activities, volunteer work and achievements
SAT/ ACT/ GRE/ GMAT/ TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE score sheets: You must send your official scores to the institutes. Most institutes in China need only the TOEFL or IELTS scores. MBA students must submit GMAT scores when applying to ‘top’ institutes
Recommendation Letters: These letters should be from people who know you well including professors or previous employers
Transcripts and Mark sheets: Issued by your school and college, a transcript explains your country’s grading system to foreign institutes
Costs

Average tuition fees are about 35,000 Yuan per year and average living expenses are about 10000 Yuan per year. Fees vary from institute to institute and some programs including an MBA have higher fees.
Scholarships & Loans

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries are available for international students, at the undergraduate and postgraduate level. The scholarship committee considers the overall profile of students including the past academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities and past achievements while deciding scholarship and financial aid awards.
Students from India can get education loans from state banks for up to Rs.2.5 Million. Security of up to 100% of the loan amount will be needed and the repayment period varies from 5-7 years. Please contact individual banks for more information.
Employment

International students can work in China once they have been hired by a company. Getting employment for international students in China is not easy due to stiff competition from local Chinese students.

Admission in China

Study in China- China has been touted as the world’s fastest growing economy and many students wish to study in China to learn more about the history of the country and be part of the growth story of China. There are a few universities in China which are internationally well known and students can study in English in these institutions. The living costs in most cities in China is relatively cheap and the standard of living is high. Getting work permits in China is not easy and most students struggle to find jobs after graduation. Scholarships are rare in China and students have to bear their entire of education and living expenses. If students are willing to learn Chinese, they would have a better experience while studying in China.

Overview of Visa Requirements for China

It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that they apply for and obtain a Visa to gain entry to China, prior to their departure. Students are advised to contact their closest Chinese Embassy or Consulate to inquire about their individual Visa application process.

There are generally two types of Visa’s students obtain when preparing to come to China - Student or Business. The choice is largely dependant on the length of your study time as well as the how far in advance you apply for your visa ahead of departure.

Dual citizens must apply for visas using the same passport that will be used to register students for their chosen university. Applicaitions for visas and university can not be made using two identifications.

Students with Hong Kong residence cards and entering China from Hong Kong must use their Hong Kong residence cards. University applications must also be done using Hong Kong residence card. Please note that not all universities accept Hong Kong ID's for Chinese language programs. Ask us before making your application so we can advise on the best way to apply.

Visas can be converted from tourist visas to student visas after arrival in China. This may involve getting a medical exam in China. The total cost of converting your visa is approx 960RMB.

China Study Abroad will provide as much advise and assistance with obtaining your visa, however we are unable to guarantee visa issuance and we do not have any influence over the consulates choice of visa, length of time issued or number of entries.

Jilin University

Jilin University is a leading national university that comes under the ministry of education in this country. It comes in the list of top 10 universities and offer programs in several disciplines including medicine. Its position has attracted the attention of several international students to acquire several disciplines here. If you are interested in studying medicine in this country, this is one university that you can enroll in. The university is known to offer top class facilities for education. Currently, the university pays a lot of emphasis on offering medical education in several levels. There are almost about 78 different medical schools under this university, so that the students can select from among the different schools in terms of their eligibility. The university offers full time graduate, post graduate and even research programs on medicine.

Fees:

The application fee applicable only once is RMB 400 and the tuition fee is RMB 27000 each year. The hostel fee, food charges, residential permit, health checkup and health insurance are RMB 6000, RMB 6000, RMB400, RMB 350, and RMB 600 respectively. However, the cost of internship programs is not included and accounts for a total of RMB 20, 2150.

Shanghai, China | 2017 Fall
Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.

Academics
You will enroll in 12 to 18 credits per semester comprised of a language study plus electives in international business and Chinese studies. Course availability is contingent upon student enrollment and is subject to change.

USAC offers intensive language courses grouped into tracks in which courses are taught sequentially (back to back) within one semester. If you have already taken the first course in a track, you do not have to take it again for credit, but you must audit it to be prepared for success at the next level. Language courses are small and typically have a maximum enrollment of 15 students each. Students who do not enroll in a full track are required to take either Elementary Chinese I; Intermediate Chinese I; Advanced Chinese;or Chinese Conversationto assimilate more effectively into Chinese culture and their new living and learning environment.

The best time for foreign student to apply for Chinese university

Chinese full-time universities’ school year contains two semesters (except for a few ones that start trial implementation of 3-semester system). The first semester starts on autumn of each year; and the second semester starts on spring. Student studies 5 days a week, each semester lasts about 20 weeks.

Spring semester

Courses offered in spring semester usually are Chinese language training, short-term cultural, medical training, and the like. Spring semester starts on early March of each year; the application usually starts on Sept. or Oct. of the previous year and closes in mid-January of current year. The application deadline of some universities is at the end of December of previous year.

Autumn semester

Courses offered in autumn semester are usually degree programs, Chinese foundation program, short-term Chinese language training, and other short-term training programs (Cultural, Medical trainings and so on). Autumn semester starts on Sept. of each year; Application usually starts at the beginning of March and closes before mid-Jul. The deadline of some universities is at the end of June, nevertheless in some universities, the deadline is extended to the end of August.

In addition, most Chinese universities’ Chinese language courses accepts application throughout the year, the foreign students can apply at any time.

Studying MBBS in China in Comparison to Ukraine, Russia or the Philippines
Mbbs in China is undoubtedly among the two most influential and developed nations of the world, right after the U.S.A. Economy here is much more stable as compared to Russia, Ukraine or Philippines. Thus, life here is much more comfortable and employment opportunities are more.
Mbbs in China is safer for female students as compared to these three since law and order here is much tighter.
By virtue of constant global trade and interaction, English is used more commonly in China than in Russia or Ukraine.
Tuition fees and cost of living for MBBS courses in China is almost half of MBBS in Europe, Russia, Philippines or Ukraine. The average yearly tuition fees for MBBS
Mbbs courses in China are around INR 2.25 lacs.
MBBS students from China who appear for MCI screening test have a record of more success as compared to those from other countries.