Guide for New International Students (2017 Spring)

International Students who will be studying in China for more than 6 months are required to obtain an X1 Visa.

Students who will be studying in China for less than 6 months should apply for an X2 Visa.

How Much Do I Need to Pay

Tuition: The tuition rates for the program/faculty you have been admitted to can be found at the website of the admissions office.

(http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/en/onepage/33.html)

Insurance Fee: Except full scholarship students sponsored by the China Scholarship Council and the Confucius Headquarters/Hanban, other students whose study duration in China lasts for more than 6 months are required to join the Ping’an Group Insurance Scheme for Foreign students at the rate of 600RMB every academic year (1000RMB per academic year for students aged over 45), which covers life insurance, accidental injury medical treatment and hospitalization medical insurance in public hospitals in mainland China. Students whose study duration is less than 6 months can join the Ping’an Group Insurance Scheme for Foreign students on a voluntary basis.

Accommodation Fee:

On-campus Residences: students eligible for on-campus accommodation can live on campus. The Housing Office arranges rooms based on student types and students do not need to make reservations in advance. The accommodation fee ranges from 750-1500RMB/month on Siming Campus and from 1200-4000RMB/year on Xiang’an Campus. Students should pay a one-time deposit of 1000RMB upon check-in.

Off-campus Accommodation: if your program does not offer on-campus residences, it is best for you to arrive two weeks to a month before classes begin. There will be fewer options available as the new semester gets closer. You will need to arrange temporary accommodation, so that you will have a place to stay while you arrange your permanent housing. You may not be able to move in until the first day of the month. Remember to budget for the added cost of temporary accommodations. Non-University housing prices around Siming Campus vary from 1500-2500 RMB/month depending on size, facilities and location.

Cost of Course Materials: Students are expected to purchase course materials required. On average, this amounts to RMB 400-700 per academic year.

Food expenses: Students can have meals in XMU students’ canteens. Food cost is estimated at RMB 700-1000 per month.

Miscellaneous expenses: The student is responsible for medical expenses not covered by insurances, the visa fees and all other non-exempt expenses during his or her study.

Fees Payment

Full Scholarship students don’t need to pay for tuition fees, accommodation fee and insurance premiums but they will be charged a security deposit fee of 1000 RMB when checking in the residence halls.

Exchange students should pay relevant fees according to bilateral MOUs.

Relevant fees can be paid by cash or bank drafts on the day of registration.

Finances

There are several banks on campus or near Xiamen University where banking services are available. (Siming campus: Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China; Xiang’an campus: China Construction Bank, ATMs of Bank of China and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China).

We suggest all new students prepare at least 5,000 RMB in cash to cover accommodation, physical examination, insurance, transportation and meals,etc upon arrival since converting currencies might take several working days and full scholarship students might need to wait for around one month to get the first stipend.  

Our estimation for the average cost of living per month in Xiamen is 5,000-7,000 RMB (housing, food and transportation included). There are limitations to the cash you can draw daily with your credit card. Please confirm with your bank before you leave how much you can draw daily in China.

Do make sure that you keep at least 2 photocopies of your important documents. Below is the checklist of important documents that you must carry with you to Xiamen.

• Valid passport and visa

• Admission Letter from Xiamen University (original copy)

• Visa Application for Study in China form (also known as the JW201/JW202 form) (original)

• Passport photos (at least 3 copies)

• Physical examination record and blood test reports (original, if any)

Travel light. Most daily necessities can be easily purchased in convenience stores, supermarkets and shopping malls in Xiamen.

We strongly suggest that you bring along the things that will make you feel at home, such as posters, photos and cultural items from your country. These mementos from home may help you feel comfortable in China and also minimize cultural shocks as well as homesickness.

Students of the Overseas Education College, the School of Life Sciences, Medical School, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, College of Ocean and Earth Sciences, College of Environment and Ecology, Coastal and Ocean Management Institute and College of Energy are accommodated on Xiang’an Campus. Others will reside on Siming Campus.

University Pick-up Service: The university provides free pick-up service at the following locations—Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 Of Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, Xiamen Railway Station, Xiamen North Railway Station, Wutong Wharf, Xiamen Wucun Bus Station, Xiamen Binnan Bus Station and Xiamen Fanghu Bus Station from 7:00-22:00 on Feb. 12. Please log in the online preregistration system (http://welcome.xmu.edu.cn/) to complete arrival information. Our welcome ambassadors might contact you in advance and will pick you up from the place of arrival to the university on the registration day.

Transportation:

Siming Campus: students can easily take a taxi from Xiamen International Airport or Xiamen Railway Station to Siming Campus. It takes about 20 minutes and costs about 60 RMB. Students can also take Bus No.1 or No. 21 to get from Xiamen Railway Station to Siming Campus.

Xiang’an Campus: Students who are accommodated on Xiang’an Campus can directly take a 40-minute taxi ride from the airport to the Xiang’an Campus. It costs about 120 RMB

Accommodation on campus will open on Feb. 12, 2017. Students eligible for on-campus accommodation can directly check in at the day of registration.

Siming campus: students please proceed to the reception desk on the 2nd Floor of Caiqingjie Building to check in with their passports and admission notices. (Tel: +86 (0) 592 2180501, E-mail: sjgyb@xmu.edu.cn; open 24 hours a day). Please refer to the map of Siming Campus for the location of the Cai Qingjie Building. An electronic map is available in the Download Column at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn.

Xiang’an campus: After paying accommodation fees, students should proceed to the check-in desk on Xiang’an campus (at the first floor of Du Xing Bldg. 9, Tel: +86-(0)592 2886251, E-mail: xagyb@xmu.edu.cn, Office Hour: 08:00-12:00 and 14:30-17:30) to complete move-in formalities.

International students must register their accommodation after arrival in China in accordance with relevant regulations. Please note that foreigners who fail to register their accommodation within the given timeframe will be subject to a penalty, face restrictions on length of stay, or be disqualified for residing in China.

Siming Campus:

Students who are to live in hotels should complete accommodation registration according to hotel management regulations. Students who are to live in the dormitory buildings on Siming Campus (Nanguang Building 4 or 5 or the Cai Qingjie Building) should register at the front desk of the Cai Qingjie Building.

Students who are to live in places other than hotels should complete accommodation registration in the nearest police station within 24 hours of arrival (Telephone number of relevant institutions: Xiamen Public Security Bureau Siming Branch: 0592-5302911; Xiamen Siming District University Road Police Station: 0592-2510110).

Xiang’an Campus:

Students should register their accommodation at the police station within 24 hours of arrival (at the Xindian police station of Xiang’an District, Tel: 0592-7085110).

(1) Pre-registration:

New students are required to complete online pre-registration at http://welcome.xmu.edu.cn anytime between January 1st and January 31st, 2017. The username is the 11-digit serial number printed in the upper right hand corner on the Chinese page of your Admission Notice. If you have problems logging in the online preregistration system, please send an email to welcome@xmu.edu.cn.

Please note that pre-registration is mandatory. Late or no pre-registration may affect your formal registration on campus.

(2)Registration:

Registration Time: 08:00-12:00 & 14:30-17:30 on February 12th, 2017.

Registration Place: College Buildings (Please find below the detailed place at your college.)

Documents required for registration:

1. Admission Notice (Original)

2. Passport (Original)

3. One copy of the passport, the visa page and the page with entry stamps

4. One ID photo (recent, white background)

Registration Procedures:

1. Register and submit required documents

2. Pay for relevant fees (if any)

3. Collect campus Ecard and orientation materials

4. Collect student ID (2 or 3 weeks later)

Siming Campus: 14:30-16:10 Feb. 14; Room 102, Qunxian 2 Building

Xiang’an Campus: 15:00, Feb. 15, Multifunctional hall, Overseas Education College, #2 Builidng.

The orientation will include briefings on Chinese laws, university regulations and course selection system delivered by officials from the Immigration Office and university staff. Please make sure that you attend the meeting on time.

All new students will be matched a welcome ambassador to help them through preregistration, arrival and registration, ect. The information of your welcome ambassador can be viewed at the Welcome system after Jan. 15. Our ambassador will be happy to help you at your request.

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