China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center
中国中医科学院针灸研究所,北京国际针灸培训中心

FAQ about China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center

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 Beijing city? What about the canteen in the University?

Answer: The living expense here is relatively reasonable, for example, about 200USD for your food per month. There are many different canteens providing delicious Chinese food in the university, such as Muslim canteen. There are also other special places scattering around the university if you want to find something special to eat.   

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

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

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

Answer: The university can provide airport pick up service for the students in group from Beijing International Airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to our university’s representative minimum 3 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 Beijing Airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give an 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 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 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.

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