FAQ about Xuzhou Medical College, 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 is China’s medical education ranking in the world?
Answer: China’s medical education ranks 4th worldwide.
3. How is the living standard in Xuzhou city?
Answer: Living standard in Xuzhou City is quite suitable for international students. Compared to other cities in China, living expense in Xuzhou City is relatively low, for example, about 100 USD for your food per month.
4. What about the canteens in the University?
Answer: There are several canteens in Xuzhou Medical College, including a Muslim Canteen in second floor of No.2 Student Canteen. Besides, public kitchen can also be used for international students to cook delicious food in the dormitory. International students can also choose delicious food near the campus.
5. How can I arrive in Xuzhou city, the location of University?
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Xuzhou, the recommended flight is transit from Guangzhou to Xuzhou (around 2.5 hours).
6.Can you provide airport pick-up from the local airport to the campus?
Answer: Xuzhou Medical College can provide Airport Pick-up service for international students in group from Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport to the campus. But students should send detailed departure, transfer and arrival schedule to us minimum 3 days in advance so that the university can pick up without any delay.
7. 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 the 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.
8.How is the climate in Xuzhou City?
Answer: The climate in Xuzhou City is very comfortable, and the city has four distinctive seasons. People will appreciate different beautiful sceneries in different seasons. And average temperature is 14 °C (57.2 °F).
9.How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Xuzhou City?
Answer: Xuzhou is an important comprehensive national transportation hub, including railways, highways, waterways, airlines, and pipelines. Xuzhou Guanyin Airport, the center airport in Huaihai Economic Zone, has passed the national level airport acceptance and become an important window opening to the outside world for Xuzhou and its surrounding cities. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time and there are lots of internet pub for going on internet.
10. How is the international students accommodation?
Answer: Xuzhou Medical College supplies international students with well-equipped on-campus accommodation. Double room is available for international students and the roommate could be assigned by the University or chosen by the international student after reaching the University. The hostel building equips with separate bathroom with 24 hours hot water supply, separate toilet, air conditioner, telephone, broadband Internet access, required amenities, furniture and laundry.
11. 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.
12. 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. International students are required to pass the basic Chinese language level. Students need practice with Chinese patients since clinical classes are taken in hospital. So international students need to know basic Chinese language.
Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language.
13. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
14. Useful public contact number in China:
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!
