FAQS
1.Must the emergency contact be a Chinese?
The emergency contact can be either a Chinese or a foreigner, e.g. the applicant's parents, relatives and friends. But students cannot be a contact person.
2.What do the Non-Chinese permanent mailing address, place of birth and name of current school refer to respectively?
Non-Chinese permanent mailing address: Your address out of the territory of China; please be as specific as possible.
Place of birth: The name of the city where you were born.
Name of current school, university, or employer: For students or those who have just graduated, please fill in the name of the school or university you are in or graduated from; for those who are working please fill in the name of the company you are working for.
3.How long does one application take?
It will take about 3 weeks to process one application; if you are accepted, we will mail you the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) by post.
4.Are there student canteens on campus? How much will the meals cost?
There are canteens providing Chinese food, western-style food, fast food and Islamic food on campus. You can apply for a meal-card with your student card.
If you dine in the student canteens, the cost will be about 25-50 per day.
5.Can I apply for a study if I already have a work visa?
No. All students shall study with study visa rather other types of visa.
6.How can I get to the university from the airport? Will the university provide pick-up service?
We strongly suggest that you take a taxi, for which the cost will be about 20 RMB. If you do need a pick-up, please fax or email us the relevant information at least 7 days in advance.
7.How to pay the tuition fee?
There are 2 payment methods:
(1) Cash: RMB. Pay by cash when you arrive
(2) Bank transfer: students can bank-transfer the tuition fee to the bank account of YCTU, and present the original copy of the payment receipt upon registration; if the transfer has not been settled upon registration, the student will not be registered.
8.How many students in one class?
Normally 20 to 30.
9.When to register?
There will be accurate information on the Admission Notice for you. Generally, short-term (one semester or shorter) students: 1 to 3 days before the courses start; long-term (one year or longer) students: 1 to 5 days before the courses start.
10.Can I live off campus?
Yes, are free to live in a hotel or a local resident's. If you choose to live in a private apartment you should go through, along with the house owner, the housing register procedures at the local police station within 24 hours after your entry into China. If you live in a hotel, please present the hotel accommodation confirmation note when you register.
11.Is there Internet access in the dorms?
Yes, and the rate will be from 100 to 200 RMB per month.
12.What is the application procedure for those who are studying in other Chinese universities than YCTU?
Besides all the documents required, listed on the Application Form, you should also provide the following documents:
1. A sealed transfer letter from the Foreign Students' Office of the university;
2. A recommendation letter from the class teacher of the university concerned;
3. A photocopy of the student's visa or residence permit in China.
13.How much should I pay for the insurance?
With regard to the rules of the People's Republic of China, students that study for one semester or longer term in China should purchase Chinese Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance, which is 400 RMB for one semester or 800 RMB for a year. International students are supposed to pay it in full amount along with the tuition. Those who refuse to buy the insurance cannot register.
14.Will it be possible for me to get my application fee and documents back?
The application fee cannot be refunded, and the documents will not be retrievable.
