FAQ about Hubei University 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 programs are fully English medium programs.
2. How is the living standard in Shiyan city? What about the canteen in the University?
Answer: The reference living cost for studying in Shiyan is around 100 USD per month for food. Various canteens at Hubei University of Medicine provide various dishes, special cuisines and delicious snacks with reasonable price.
3. How can I arrive in Shiyan city, the location of University?
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Shiyan, the recommended flight is transit from Beijing Capital International Airport to Shiyan Wudang Mountain airport (around 2 hours and 10 minutes), or transit from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Shiyan Wudang Mountain airport (around 2 hours). 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: The university can provide airport pick-up for international students in group from Wudang Mountain airport to the campus. But students should send detailed departure, transfer and arrival schedule to us minimum 7 days in advance so that the university can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available during 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 are the transportation, telecom and internet in Shiyan City?
Answer: There is one airport, four main 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 pubs for going on internet.
7. How is the climate in Shiyan City?
Answer: Shiyan has a subtropical monsoon climate, summer is hot and rainy and mild and light rain in winter, while mean annual temperature is 15.4°C (59.72°F).
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, and international students are required to pass the basic level. Besides, some clinical classes will be taken in hospital. Students need practice with Chinese patients, so students need to know basic 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!
