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 Shantou City? What about the canteens in the University?
Answer: Shantou provides high quality lifestyle, the living expense here is about 150 USD for your food per month. Many different canteens with different flavors are offered to international students in campus.
3. Can you provide airport pickup from the local airport to the Campus?
Answer: Shantou University doesn’t provide Airport Pick-up service to international students. International students need to go to the university by themselves.
4. How is the climate in Shantou City?
Answer: Shantou City locates on the southeast coast of Guangdong Province. Its coastline goes from the northeast to the southwest. Shantou is warm and humid with sufficient sunlight. The annual temperature of this city is 21.3 °C (70.34 °F).
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. 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
7. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
8. How are the transportation, telecom and internet settled in Shantou City?
Answer: there is one train station and many buses to many cities in China in Shantou city. 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.
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. Useful public contact number in China:
Answer:
Fire: 119
Police Station: 110
Time Report: 12117
Telephone Directory: 114
Telephone Repair: 112
Emergency Ambulance: 120
The final information is subject to the University If there is any discrepancy!