When you receive the admission package, please start to apply for a Chinese visa and read the Registration Guide for further instructions. We would like to highlight the following information:
Visa Requirements
The applicants should submit the visa application package to the Chinese Embassy/Consulate General to apply for a visa.
Within 180 days: X2 visa (would NOT be converted into other visas after registering in WHU)
Over 180 days: X1 visa (would be converted into a residence permit after registering in WHU)
Accommodation and ExpensesOn-Campus AccommodationTwin roon or single room subject to change, 1500-1800RMB per month. We do not provide online or mail booking of dormitories. First come, first served.
Off-Campus AccommodationStudents looking for off-campus accommodation, please inform the School of International Education in advance.
Accommodation over vacationsThere is no reservation for on-campus accommodation, as all the rooms are still available during semester breaks.
ExpensesTuition fees are to be paid by exchange students to home university only. However, you should cover your own expenses as follows: travel, accommodation, food, books and teaching materials, insurance and other associated costs.
Some students will be exempted from paying other fees or obtain government funding duo to exchange agreements.
Arrival and DepartureAirport Pick-upPlease send e-mail to Ms. Feng:enrollment@whu.edu.cn at least one week before your arrival.
Please note: airport pick-up service is ONLY available in registration week.
TransportationInternational students can arrive at the campus by bus, metro or taxi.
RegistrationAfter the exchange student’s arrival, they will be required to register and pay the accommodation fees in the School of International Education.
Please note: Students must enroll on time. If you cannot arrive on time due to any special reason, please apply for deferred registration (within 7 days) with the signature of your home institution’s coordinator at the admissions office in the School of International Education. We do NOT accept deferred registration beyond 7 days.
OrientationOrientation will be held for all new international students within one month after the semester begins. Orientation activities are designed to help newcomers adapt to new campus life, offering useful tips and advice on all aspects of student life (choosing courses, etc.).
DepartureAll exchange students are required to complete a leaving-school procedure before their departure. The Departure Form is available upon request at the Teaching Affairs Office of SIE.
Insurance
After arrival, you will be required to register for Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China. The cost is 300 RMB per semester, 600 RMB per year:
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