A. University Introduction
Shandong University, under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, is a key comprehensive university with a long history, a variety of disciplines, strong academic strength, and distinctive characteristics, which has great influence both at home and abroad. Shandong University is a member university of Project 211 and Project 985, two national key construction projects to support the development of high-quality universities.
Shandong University is one of the initiative universities of modern Chinese higher education. Its medical school, established in 1864, signified the beginning of modern Chinese higher education. Its main body, Shandong Imperial College (Shandong Da Xue Tang) established in 1901, was the second national university in China, only after the Imperial University of Peking. Moreover, it was the first university to be established and run in accordance with a chartered constitution.
Shandong University now comprises 8 campuses (Jinan Central Campus, Hongjialou Campus, Baotuquan Campus, Qianfoshan Campus, Software Park Campus, Xinglongshan Campus, Qingdao Campus and Weihai Campus) in three different cities (Jinan, Qingdao and Weihai), covering an area of over 533 hectares (including 200 hectares of the Qingdao campus).
The university currently enjoys a teaching and administrative staff of 7,782 (not including affiliated hospitals). Its full-time student population totals up to 60,000, of which 41,103 are full-time undergraduates, 16,607 are postgraduates and 1,813 are international students. It also has an excellent faculty team of 1,107 professors, including 907 doctoral supervisors.
The financial mathematics, crystal materials, condensed matter physics, colloid and surface chemistry, micro-biology, machinery, material science, cardiovascular functional recovery, new drug manufacturing, and classical Chinese philosophy have all listed in the first-class level within the country, and some are even known abroad.
B. Academic Calendar
Registration
September 1th, 2019
(Be subject to change, refer to the pre-arrival information)
Orientation
September 2th-6th, 2019
Class begins
September 2th, 2019
Semester ends
January12th, 2020
C. Application
Exchange Student Number
Per the exchange students agreement between two universities
Exchange Period
One or Two semesters
Study Level
Open to undergraduates and graduates
Entry Requirement
There is no requirement for studying Chinese language, while for academic courses, students should meet the following requirement:
GPA: 70/100, 2.3/4.0
Chinese taught academic courses: HSK 4 and above
English taught academic courses:
No proof of English proficiency is required. But it is strongly recommended for the exchange students to reach the level of :
TOEFL: a minimum of 80 (internet)
IELTS: a minimum of 6
Nomination Period
Please send nomination email to Ms. LI Huijing at lihuijing@sdu.edu.cn including student name, email address, major, intended study major, exchange length.
Deadline: May 30 for autumn semester and
Nov. 30 for spring semester.
Application Period
Exchange students should apply through the online application system.
For spring semester, it opens from September 15 to November 30.
For autumn semester, it opens from March 4 to May 30.
Online Application
1. Online application website: http://www.apply.sdu.edu.cn/
2. Click “Register” to register with your email and nationality
3. Activate the account
4. Log into the application system. Select Program“Intercollegiate Exchange Student”, and you will see a list of programs. Choose the one that suits you most considering duration and instruction language, and then start the application.
（Explanation: All the exchange programs are listed in College of International Education in the application system.Please continue and complete the application. Shandong University will adjust the school you will be admittedinto according to the study plan you uploaded into the system.）
5. Fill in the application form.
6. Upload the following documents:
· Passport Photo
· Information page of your passport (including photo, name, date of birth, place of birth, county of citizenship)
· Official academic transcript in English
· Nomination letter from the International Office
· Personal Statement including study plan
· Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (only required for more than six-month exchange)
· Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)
D. Study Area & Course Registration
Website for International students
http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn
Language of Instruction
Most of courses are taught in Chinese. There are a number of courses taught in English in economics, management, political sciences, law, mechanical engineering, etc.
Workload per Semester
Undergraduates
Exchange students usually take 3 to 5 courses per semester based on 2 or 3 credits percourse (subjected to home university’s approval). No minimum workload isrequired. Maximum workload allowed is 6 courses per semester.
Graduates
Graduate students shall take a minimum of 1 postgraduate course or do research supervised by Shandong University faculty members.
List of Departments
http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=show&id=715
The courses open either in spring semester or autumn semester. Course registration will be open for the first two weeks of the exchange semester. Please email lihuijing@sdu.edu.cn if more detailed course list required.
Note:
Six schools are on Qingdao campus: Political Sciences and Public Administration, Law, Life Sciences, Information Sciences and Engineering, Computer Sciences and Engineering, and Environmental Sciences and Engineering.
Others remain in Jinan.
Restricted Subject for International Exchange Students
Medicine and Dentistry (unless within the Medicine exchange program)
Receiving Application Results
Release of Application results
Semester 1 (Autumn): Mid June
Semester 2 (Spring): Mid December
The admission letter will be sent to the International Office of the home university by EMS.
Course Registration and Drop-off Period
The second week of each semester
Academic Transcript
Official transcripts are usually ready in mid-March for autumn semester and early September for spring semester.
The Department of International Affairs will send an official English& Chinese transcript to the home university.
E. Housing Application
Housing Website
http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=229
On-campus Accommodation
Students can apply for housing after receiving the Admission Notice. The online application website is http://www.apply.sdu.edu.cn/.
For housing information including room types and prices, please visit:
http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=228
Off-Campus Accommodation
We strongly encourage students to live on-campus. However, if students do wish to stay off-campus, they can find local agencies to rent a room. They should update the university about their room locations.
More detailed information can be found:
http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=show&id=431
F. Financial Cost
Tuition Fee
According to the student exchange agreement,the tuition fee in the host university will be waived for the exchange students. However, the students needtopay tuition fees to his/her home university.
Accommodation
1200-2000RMB per month
Living Cost
1000-2000RMB per month, depending on individual lifestyle
G. Visa
Visa Type
Student Visa (X1 Visa) is issued to an alien who comes to China for study, advanced studies or intern practice for a period of more than six months.
Student Visa (X2 Visa) is issued to an alienwho comes to China to study, short-term advanced studies or intern practice for a period of less than six months.
How To Apply a Visa
Apply for visa of X1 or X2 type at the local embassyor consulate of the People Republic of China with:
- Admission Notice
- Visa application Form for Foreigners Who Want to Study in China
- original Physical Examination Record for Foreigners
Other Information
If you apply for a (X2) visa, the exchange period can’t be extended.
F. Others
Insurance Requirement
Insurance is compulsory for SDU study.
Comprehensive Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China provides international students with basic cover for medical and hospital care costs while in China.
Insurance premium is 400RMB per half year per person and 800RMB per year per person. For more information please visit: http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=96
Airport Pick-up Service
We will offer free pick-up service for exchange students arriving on registration day from Jinan International Airport and Jinan Railway station.
If you need a pickup, please send back your flight information to us at least 2 weeks before arrival.
Buddy Program
From year 2010 on, Shandong University launches Buddy Program for incoming international exchange students. The volunteers are all selected by the university to match with exchange students, which pairs new international students with current students who provide the friendly face, helping hand, and first Chinese friendship that can make a world of difference for new arrivals.
Other useful information
Please visit http://www.istudy.sdu.edu.cn/en/?c=content&a=list&catid=95
for more detailed information.
G.Host University Contact
Program Officer
Ms. LI Huijing
Student Mobility Programs
Office Address
(mailing address)
Department of International Affairs
Room 306, Block C, Mingde Building
Shandong University
27 ShandaNanlu, Jinan, Shandong, China 250100
Telephone
Tel: +86-531-88365337
Fax
+86-531-88565051
Email
incoming@sdu.edu.cn
lihuijing@sdu.edu.cn
Website
http://www.en.sdu.edu.cn/
