Information Sheet of Student Exchange Program Jilin University A. University Profile: Name of University University Website Brief Introduction of the university Student populations Office responsible for Int l Mailing Address Location Jilin University http://www.jlu.edu.cn Founded in 1946 and merged at the beginning of 21st Century with other 5 universities, Jilin University has become the biggest one in China. Today, the University enrolls 62,473 full-time students, 21,184 of whom are graduate students and 1,358 are international students from 102 countries. 6,220 faculty members, with 1,604 full professors have made great contribution to the academic excellence of the University. With the support from the Ministry of Education, especially from 985 Project and 211 Project etc., the University has taken it seriously to create a perfect climate for scientific investigation, educational renewal and personal development. So far, the University has established exchange and cooperation ties with 111 institutions in 24 countries or districts. Aiming to become an internationally high-level research-oriented university, it offers big options of programs, covering 12 disciplinary categories: philosophy, economics, law, literature, education, history, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management and military science. 62000+ domestic students 1600+ international students 40-50 from our partner universities Most of international students come from Republic of Korea, Japan and Russia. Section of International Exchange Division of International Cooperation & Exchange,Jilin University Friendship Guesthouse, 2699 Qianjin Street, Changchun, Jilin Province, P.R. China 130012 Room 217, Friendship Guesthouse (2F) 1
Contact Information Mr. LIU Feng, Section Chief (Japan Affairs) Email: lfeng@jlu.edu.cn Ms. SUI Yining, Program Manager (Japan Affairs) Email: ynsui@jlu.edu.cn Ms. ZHANG Jiao, Program Manager (Africa & Middle East & Southeastern Asia Affairs) Email: zhangjiao@jlu.edu.cn Ms. BAI Yu, Program Manager (Korea & America Affairs) Email: baiyu2006@jlu.edu.cn Ms. CUI Xianhua, Program Manager (Korea Affairs) Email: xianhua@jlu.edu.cn Ms. ZHU Beibei, Program Manager (Russia Affairs) Email: zhubeibei@mail.ru Ms. BAI Yin, Program Officer (Europe & Oceania Affairs) Email: baiyin@jlu.edu.cn Tel: +86-431-85166573 Fax: +86-431-85166570 B. Language: Official Language Language of Instruction Chinese Chinese Most of the courses are instructed in Chinese at undergraduate level; At graduate level, some professors could supervise students in Japanese, Korean or English. Language requirements for Free Language Course HSK Intermediate C (level 6) / New HSK (level 5) 180 above Note: no language requirement for the students who apply for the program of Chinese Language Course (for none-native speakers). No free public language course. But we could arrange exchange students to take some Chinese language course free of charge. C. Admissions: Level of study for Period of Exchange Semester Preferred semester to receive Application deadlines Both Undergraduate and Graduate One academic year (it may be different according to the exchange agreement) Fall semester (the first semester): end of August to early January Spring semester (the second semester): end of February to early July Fall semester end of April for Fall semester end of November for Spring semester 2
Special Notice for Application Required documents for application Admission Notice 1. Exchange students (except Chinese Language course) should get admission from the college (undergraduate student) or supervisor (graduate student) concerns before application. 2. Any changes regard to specialty would not be accepted after enrollment. 3. Minimum GPA Requirement: Not required for. 1. A letter of recommendation from the office responsible for 2. Exchange students application form 3. Study plan (Students who will not take Chinese as a major in JLU should specify the courses they plan to take) 4. Official transcript 5. Certificate of Enrollment 6. A copy of passport identification page (page with the applicant s photo and name) Early January for Spring semester Early June for Fall semester D. Academic Calendar: Spring Semester Fall Semester Orientation End of February End of August Beginning of classes Early March Early September End of classes End of June End of December Exam period Early July Early January New Year Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year) Qingming (Tomb-sweeping Day) Public holidays May 1 st (International Labor Day) Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival) Zhongqiu (Mid-Autumn Festival) National Day E. Academic information: Course or credits load per semester Contact hours per course Methods of Examination It depends. JLU is not absolute credit system at present. A student should take courses according to the teaching plan of the department he or she is enrolled in. 1 credit course = 16 contact hours (approximately) Attendance, Examinations, Report, Assignment & Performance on Classes 3
Grading system Subjects open to exchange students Transcripts Hundred-mark (0-100) Five-level(Excellent, Good, Average, Pass or Fail) Two-level (Pass or Fail) Chinese Language Course For other subjects, please find JLU catalogue in the attached files. IF AN EXCHANGE STUDENT WANTS TO TAKE COURSES OTHER THAN CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSE FOR FOREIGNERS, WE SHOULD SEE IF THERE IS ANY INSTRUCTORS FOR HIM OR HER. Official transcripts will be obtained when each semester ends and grading procedures have been completed. Some will be available when the next semester begins. Official transcripts will be obtained at the academic advisor of your enrolled college. If you need your transcripts sent directly to your institution, please let the Section of International Exchange know which class you are enrolled in, and submit the address, names of recipient and a list of courses you have attended before you leave China. F. Upon arrival: Visa Pick-up service International students pursuing study in China should hold a student visa (X visa), which can be applied for and obtain in the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your country. When applying visa, students are required to submit Admission Letter and JW 202 Form, which will be official sent to you by admission. * It is not required to hold an X visa if an exchange student pursues his or her study in China for less than 6 months. Free for. G. Other information: Residence Permit All international students need a residence permit if staying longer than 6 months in China. It could be applied after arrival. Health Examination Insurance Exchange students could bring the original health examination materials to China, or go through the necessary health examination procedure after arrival. All international students (including ) are required to have a group comprehensive insurance, which includes an Accidental Injury Medical Treatment Insurance & a Hospitalization Medical Insurance. Insurance Fee: 4
300 CNY for 6 months 600 CNY for 12 months Please find the detailed information in the attached Brief Introduction to the Comprehensive Insurance Plan of Foreign Students. Housing living expenses Average temperature in Changchun Scholarship Work permit On-campus housing Jilin University provides on-campus housing and meals for exchange students. There are two dormitory buildings for international students. All rooms are double occupancy. Off-campus housing You may get the information of off-campus housing from the Office of International Students (OIS for short), register at the local police station and get approval from the Public Security Organization. We do not offer home stay at present. The living expenses (on-campus housing and meals) will be approximately 2500CNY per month. Following is a rough estimate of expenses for a single person living in Changchun: Lunch or dinner at a restaurant 15.00 Public Bus ticket 1.00 Taxi 1.95/Km Movie Ticket 30.00 Changchun has four distinct seasons. Average summer temperature ranges from 20-25, highest being some 30, the weather is dry and usually air conditioning is not needed in summer. Average winter temperature is about -12 to -16, lowest rarely reaches -30. Although it s cold outside but rooms are well heated. You could enjoy skating and skiing in wintertime. None for International students (X visa holders) are not allowed to work outside the campus. But it is allowed if students take a part-time job on campus for financial aid. 5