Sichuan Agricultural University
四川农业大学

FAQ about Sichuan Agricultural University, China

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

Answer: The programs are fully English medium programs.

2.How is the living standard in Chengdu city? What about the canteen in the University?

Answer: Living in Chengdu is much cheaper than in Beijing or Shanghai, for example, about 150 USD for your food per month. There are plenty of options on campus canteens for international students. 

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

Answer: There are many direct flights from all over the world to Chengdu.

4.Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?

Answer: Sichuan Agricultural University can provide Airport Pick-up to international students in group from the airport - Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to the campus. It takes around 50 minutes from the airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to our university’s representative minimum 7 days in advance so that we can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available on duty hours in Registration time.

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

Answer: Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in big international 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 about the transportation, telecom and internet in Chengdu City? 

Answer: There is 1 airport, 3 train stations and many buses to most cities in China and many foreign cities. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time. There is internet access in international students’ dormitories and they just need to pay the fees according to their use. There are also lots of internet pubs for going on internet.

7. How is the climate in Chengdu City?

Answer: Chengdu has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate and is largely mild and humid. It has four distinct seasons, with moderate rainfall concentrated mainly in the warmer months, and relieved from both sweltering summers and freezing winters. Annual average temperature is 15.7 °C (60.3°F).

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. What is the voltage used in China?

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

12. 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!