Jingchu University of Technology
荆楚理工学院

FAQ about Jingchu University of Technology, 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 Jingmen city? What about the canteen in the University?
 
Answer: The reference living cost for studying in Jingmen is around 100 USD per month for food. Various canteens at Jingchu University of Technology provide different dishes, special cuisines and delicious snacks with reasonable price.
 
3. How can I arrive in Jingmen city, the location of University?
 
Answer: Jingmen does not have airport, the nearest big airport from Jingmen is Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. If there is no direct flight to Wuhan, the recommended flight is transit from Beijing to Wuhan (around 2 hours), or transit from Shanghai to Wuhan (around 1.5 hours), or transit from Guangzhou to Wuhan (around 1.5 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: Sorry, Jingchu University of Technology does not provide airport pick-up service to international students at present.
 
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 Jingmen City?
 
Answer: There are three 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 Jingmen City?
 
Answer: Jingmen has a subtropical monsoon climate with abundant rainfall and sunshine, while mean annual temperature is 16°C (60.8°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!