Beijing Film Academy
北京电影学院

FAQ about Beijing Film Academy, China

1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?

Answer: The program is fully English medium program.

2. How much for living expenses per month does a person need for studying in Beijing? What about the canteen in the University?

Answer: The reference living cost for studying in Beijing is around 200 USD per month for food. There is an international student’s canteen, which provides special cuisines with reasonable price.

3. How can I arrive in Beijing city, the location of University?

There are many direct flights from the entire world to Beijing.

4. Does Beijing Film Academy have pick-up service at the airport? How to arrive at Beijing Film Academy from Beijing Capital International Airport? 

Answer: Sorry, Beijing Film Academy doesn’t provide Airport Pick-up service to international students at present. International students can take a taxi from Beijing Capital International Airport to campus.

5. How can I exchange some Chinese currency for my pocket money when I just arrived in China?

Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in Beijing Airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give international call and domestic call if students need. 

6. How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Beijing City? 

Answer: there is one international airport, three train stations and subway. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call any time and there are lots of public internet club.

7. How is the climate in Beijing City?

Answer: Beijing is located in the Middle East area of China, it is sub tropic mild climate, and average temperature is 11.5 ℃(52.7℉).

8. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?

Answer: China is a largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.

9. How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?

Answer: China has become the second largest economy and this has influential role in the global economy.

10. Can a student open a Bank Account? 

Answer: Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name to keep his surplus money safe. He could also use this account to have his family remit any additional money as required.

11. Is learning Chinese language compulsory? 

Answer: Even though the program is taught in English, but international students must study Chinese language according to Ministry of Education, China. Chinese language classes are just offered three times per week, and international students are required to pass the basic level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language

12. What is the voltage used in China? 

Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.

13. Useful public contact number in China:

Answer:

Fire: 119

Police Station: 110

Time Report: 12117

Telephone Directory: 114

Telephone Repair: 112

Emergency Ambulance: 120

Earthquake Advisory Service: 2042691

 

 

The final information is subject to the University If there is any discrepancy!