FAQ about Lanzhou 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 program is fully English medium program.
2.How is the living standard in Lanzhou city, Gansu province? What about the canteen in the University?
Answer: The living expense here is accpetable, for example, just about 150 USD for your food per month. Several canteens with different styles and diverse types of food are provided for students to choose. If you want to get more details, you could click canteen page.
3.How can I arrive in Lanzhou city, the location of University?
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Lanzhou, the recommended flight is transit from Beijing to Lanzhou (around 2.5 hours), or transit from Shanghai to Lanzhou (around 3 hours), or transit from Guangzhou to Lanzhou (around 3 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: The university can provide airport pick up service for the students in group from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to our university’s representative minimum 7 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 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 Lanzhou city?
Answer: There is one airport, three train stations and many buses in Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou city?
Answer: Lanzhou is situated in the temperate zone and enjoys a semi-arid climate. The mean annual temperature is 9.75 °C (49.55 °F), while annual rainfall is 315 millimeters (12.4 in), almost all of which falls from May to October. The city receives 2,424 hours of bright sunshine annually.
8. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
Answer: China is a largest producer of engineering graduates in the world
9.How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
Answer: China has become the second largest economy and this has influential role in the global economy.
10. 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.
11. Is learning Chinese language compulsory?
Answer: 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
12. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
13. 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!
