Not only being the largest country in Asia, China has also known as country with the biggest population in the world. Acquiring education with affordable price, also the opportunity to learn China’s culture and language make it a popular destination country in Asia for International students.

About China

The People Republic of China is the world’s third largest country, after Russia and Canada. It is located in the eastern part of Asia, on the western shores of the Pacific Ocean. China is the most populous country. Its 1.35 billion people account for 23% of the world’s population.

China has 32 major administrative divisions, consist of 23 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 centrally administered municipalities. In addition, there are 2 Special Administrative Regions, which are Hong Kong and Macao. China’s national capital is Beijing.

China's Map

 

Time Zone

China follows a single standard time zone of GMT +08:00 or WIB +01:00, despite that it spans five geographical time zones. The official national standard time is called Beijing Time or China Standard Time (CST).

Education System

China has the largest higher education system in the world. At the undergraduate level, higher education in China includes two-year and three-year junior colleges, and universities offering programs in both academic and vocational subjects. Many universities and colleges offer graduate programs leading to the master’s or Ph.D. degree.

The top universities in China are Peking University, Tsinghua University, Fudan University, University of Science and Technology of China, and many more.

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Cost of Living

Living cost in China varies according to where you are geographically. There are many options and it all dependent on the lifestyle you choose. It is relatively low and reasonable compared to USA, UK and other western countries. The cost of living for a student is estimated around 3,000 CNY to 4,000 CNY per month including accommodation, meals, entertainment and other necessities.

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Accommodation

Here are some of the options available for International students in China:

Campus Accommodation

Most Chinese universities provide very good and comfortable dormitories for their students. The cost varies depending on the size and location of it, mostly between 2,500 CNY to 10,000 CNY per year. If you are interested in this type of accommodation, please contact the school you will be attending.

Rental Accommodation

In most cases, Chinese universities don’t allow any students to apply for off-campus accommodation. However, if you really want to, you can try to contact your university co-coordinator and ask for permission to live off-campus.

The price range is diverse, depending on the location, facilities, etc. Mostly ranged around 700 CNY – 2,000 CNY per month. Before looking for a place to rent, gather as many information as you can about the types of properties, costs and locations. You can consult us regarding this matter, and we will guide you to find the one that suits your needs.

Making Calls and Important Numbers

China country code is 86

Domestic Calls

For a domestic phone calls, dial the telephone number directly. For a long distance domestic call, dial 0 + the area code then press the phone number.

International Call

To make an international call, dial the international access code (00) + country code and area code (if needed) then press the phone number.

Important Numbers

• Police (110)
• First-aid Ambulance (120)
• Fire Department (119)

Useful Links

• China Government: gov.cn