FAQ about Zhengzhou University School of Medicine, 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 the living standard in Zhengzhou city? What about the canteen in the University?
Answer: The living expense here is medium, for example, approximately 150 USD for your food per month. There are canteens in each garden of Zhengzhou University School of Medicine: Heyuan, Liuyuan, Juyuan and Songyuan. Canteens are equipped with air conditioners and TV sets and provide various flavors of cuisines and snacks, including rice and cooked wheaten food. There is also a cafeteria of hot pot. International students also have access to Muslim canteen.
3. How can I arrive in Zhengzhou city, the location of University?
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Zhengzhou, the recommended flight is transit from Beijing to Zhengzhou (around 1 hour and 45 minutes), or transit from Shanghai to Zhengzhou (around 2 hours), or transit from Guangzhou to Zhengzhou (around 2 hours and 20 minutes), or transit from Hongkong to Zhengzhou (around 2.5 hours). International students can choose the travel route according to their location.
4. Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?
Answer: Sure, we can provide airport pick up service for the international students in group from the local airport - Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport to the campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to the college’s representative minimum 3 days in advance so that the university can pick up without any delay.
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 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.
6. How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Zhengzhou City?
Answer: there is one airport, two train stations and many buses to many cities in China. 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.
7. How is the climate in Zhengzhou City?
Answer: Zhengzhou experiences a monsoon-influenced, four-season humid subtropical climate, with cold, dry winters and hot, humid summers. Spring and autumn are dry and somewhat abbreviated transition periods. The city has an annual average temperature of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F), with monthly daily mean temperatures ranging from 0.1 °C (32.2 °F) in January to 27.0 °C (80.6 °F) in July. Diversified weather brings rich and beautiful landscapes and the abundance of wildlife.
8. How is China’s medical education ranking in the world?
Answer: China’s medical education ranks 4th worldwide
9. 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.
10. 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 in the first two years, three times per week, and international students are required to pass the basic level. From the third year, some clinical classes will be taken in hospital; students need practice with Chinese patients, so students need to know basic Chinese language.
Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language
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!
