Shijiazhuang Tiedao University
石家庄铁道大学

FAQ about Shijiazhuang Tiedao University, China

1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?

Answer: Yes. The program is fully English medium program. 
 
2. How is the living standard in Shijiazhuang city? What about the canteen in the University?
 
Answer: Shijiazhuang is the capital city of Hebei province, and a modern city. The living standard in Shijiazhuang city is reasonable, around 150USD/MONTH for food cost per month. International students can eat at the comprehensive canteen, the second and third canteen or Muslim window. 
 
3. How can I arrive in Shijiazhuang city, the location of University?
 
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Shijiazhuang, the recommended flight is transit from Shanghai to Shijiazhuang (around 2 hours), or transit from Guangzhou to Shijiazhuang (around 3 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 service for the students in group from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport to campus. But students should send detailed departure schedule to our university’s representative minimum 3 days in advance so that we can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available during Registration time. If Airport Pick-up service is not available, student may come to university by taxi, or airport bus shuttle (Chinese currency cash is required).
 
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. How are the transportation, telecom and internet settled in Shijiazhuang City? 
 
Answer: There is one international airport, two train 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 Shijiazhuang City?
 
Answer: Shijiazhuang has a temperate, monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and an average annual temperature of 14.2 °C (57.56 °F). The city has characteristic summers and winters; in June the average monthly temperature can reach around 26.5C (79.7F), while in January it can reach a low of around -2.9C (26.78F). But the city is equipped with perfect heating applications for citizens.
 
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: 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. 
 
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!