Shanxi Normal University
山西师范大学

FAQ about Yangtze Normal University, 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 Linfen city, Shanxi province? What about the canteen in the University?

Answer: The living expense here is relatively affordable, for example, just about 150 USD for your food per month. There are five canteens for  students with diverse types of food. If you want to get more details, you could click canteen page. 

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

Answer: If there is no direct flight to Linfen city, then recommended flight is transit from Guangzhou to Linfen (around 2 hours and 30 minutes), arriving at Qiaoli airport or transit from Shanghai to Chongqing (around 2 hours and 35 minutes). Students can choose the travel route according to their locations.

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  Qiaoli 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 Linfen City? 

Answer: there is one national airport, abundant and efficient train and bus stations. 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 Linfen City?

Answer: Linfen city lies in the center of China and  belongs to temperate continental monsoon climate, with four distinct seasons. In spring and autumn,  there is always windy and sunny and the climate is mild, making people feel comfortable; While, the summer is so hot that its average temperature will reach to 35 °C-37°C (about 97°F) with less rain, generally getting cool in September; Winter is a bit drier and colder.

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!