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 Chengdu city?
Answer: Living in Chengdu is much cheaper than in Beijing or Shanghai. In 2006, Chengdu was named China’s 4th-most livable city by China Daily. The living expense here is relatively reasonable, for example, about 150 USD for your food per month.
3.What about the canteen in the university?
Answer: There is a cafeteria for international students, a restaurant for foreign experts, and a Muslim restaurant serving delicious meals, international students can also have meals at cafeterias for Chinese students. Chengdu is known worldwide for its unique cuisine. International students can enjoy different kinds of traditional Chinese food in Chengdu.
4. How is the climate in Chengdu City?
Answer: Chengdu has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate and is largely mild and humid. It has four distinct seasons, with moderate rainfall concentrated mainly in the warmer months, and relieved from both sweltering summers and freezing winters. Annual average temperature is 15.7 °C(60.26°F).
5. How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Chengdu City?
Answer: There is 1 airport, 3 train stations and many buses to most cities in China and many foreign cities. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time. There is internet access in international students’ dormitories and they just need to pay the fees according to their use. There are also lots of internet pubs for going on internet.
6.How is the higher education of Chengdu City?
Answer: Chengdu is home to the greatest number of universities and research institutes in Southwestern China. It has 49 colleges and universities, including Sichuan University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. Among them, Sichuan University is one of the most outstanding universities in China.
7. 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.
8. Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?
Answer: Sichuan University doesn’t provide Airport Pick-up service for international students at present. International student can come to university by a taxi.
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. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
Answer: China is the largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
11. How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
Answer: China has become the second largest economic entity, which has made China an influential role in the global economy.
12. 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. International students are required to pass the basic Chinese language level. Besides, it will be helpful for students in daily life if they learn some Chinese language.
13. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
14. 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!