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Chinese Name : 南华大学
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Province: Hunan
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City: Hengyang
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Founded: 2000
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Cost of living: $410-827 USD/year
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Scholarships: Available
University of South China, is a comprehensive public university with a history of about 60 years, co-funded by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense, China National Nuclear Corporation, China Nuclear Engineering Group Corporation, and the People’s Government of Hunan Province.
(1) History
In 1958, Hengyang Medical College (HMC) was founded in Hengyang, a medium-sized city in the central China’s Hunan Province. In 1959, Hengyang Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (HIMM) was founded, bordered by HMC to the north. In 1979, HIMM was renamed Hengyang Institute of Technology (HIT) . In 1993, HIT was renamed Central South Institute of Technology (CSIT). In 2000, The University was merged by HMC and CSIT (with English translation of its Chinese name as Nanhua Unviversity (NHU)). In 2007, The University changed the English translation of its name from Nanhua University to University of South China (USC).
(2) Discipline and program
University of South China is an established institute of tertiary education with 26 schools or teaching departments. We have 3 first-level postdoctoral research exchange centers, 3 first-level doctoral degree authorization centers, 18 second-level doctoral degree authorization centers;19 first-level master’s degree authorization centers, 149 second-level master’s degree authorization centers;4 professional degree authorization centers which are of MBA, project management, project master and clinical medicine master including 32 professional degree authorization directions; The fields of study at University of South China cover 65 subject majors authorized to offer B.A., B.S. and B.M. degrees involving engineering, medicine, management, science, economics, law, literature and education. 10 national defense disciplines and provincial key disciplines .There are 20 national and provincial majors. In affiliated hospitals there are 4 national-level professional trainings established by ministry of health, 43 key professional trainings by .provincial health department.
(3) Teaching Faculty
The University is home to over 2,800 faculty members, including around 1200 clinical teachers and around 1600 professors and associate professors. University of South China has 4 directly affiliated hospitals: First Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Second Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, Third Affiliated Hospital of University of South China, and Affiliated South China Hospital of University of South China. Those hospitals fulfill their functions and perform their duties in clinical treatment, teaching, research and courses of study.
(4) Communication and international cooperation
Since 2010, University of South China has begun to enroll M.B.B.S international students including undergraduate. The university also enrolls students who study Modern Chinese and other majors. The number of international students is increasing and the teaching and management experiences are rich. International students are from many countries such as Pakistan, Ghana and Somalia. The characteristic is that the international students who don’t know Chinese are taught in bilingual teaching. The university is the best choice for international students.
University of South China offers outstanding dorm rooms with cozy and convenient accommodation and living facilities shared with two people. Basic facilities include beds, wardrobe, computer desk, chairs, toilet, bathroom, water heater, etc. With such well-equipped facilities and good accommodation management, students will have a colorful and meaningful life here.
Applicants Eligibility
- Need to be Non-Chinese citizens
- Need to be in good health
- Age Limit: Bachelor Degree:18-25 Years old; Masters Degree:18-35Years old; PhD: 18-40Years old;Chinese Language:18-40Years old
- Need to have good academic result in highest education degree
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 or TOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Doesn’t have any criminal record in the past
- Need to have skill on research & publication(For Masters and PhD Degree )
- Need to have publication on good journal (For PhD Degree)
- Need to provide real and complete resume
Application Documents for Bachelor Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White/Blue Background)
- Higher secondary /A Level/Grade 12/High School Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (if applicable)
Application Documents for Masters Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Bachelor Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
- Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)
Application Documents for PhD Degree students:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Masters Degree Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- For English Taught Program need to have IELTS 0 orTOFEL 80 or Equivalent English Proficiency Certificate
- For Chinese Taught Program need to have HSK -4 or above (ChineseProficiency Certificate)
- Two recommendation letter from two different Professor or Associate professor
- Study plan/Research Plan(Minimum 800 words)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the guardian(under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (Job Experience ;Publications ,etc)
Application Documents for Chinese Language courses:
- Valid Passport
- PP size photo (White Background)
- Last academic Certificate & Transcript(If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy)
- Physical examination report (6 month validity)
- Non Criminal record/Police Clearance (If it’s not in English then need to translate to English or Chinese and need to submit both original & scan copy;6 month validity)
- CV/Bio-data/Resume
- The valid ID card or passport photo page of the Guardian (under 18 years old)
- Valid bank statement (more than 3000$;6 month validity)
- Other supporting documents (if applicable)
Scholarship Covers
| Tuition Fee: 7500CNY/Year | Accommodation fees: 3000-5000CNY/Year |
| Visa (Resident Permit):400CNY/Year | Insurance Fees:800 CNY/Year |
| Medical Check-Up: 450 CNY(Only for 1st Year) | Registration Fees: 600CNY (Only for 1st Year) |
Bachelor Taught in English :
| Software Engineering | Civil Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
University of South China is one of the qualified universities that enroll overseas students in China. It has established relationship on exchange and cooperation with many universities and institutions in United States, UK, Australia, India, Japan, and France, etc.
Overseas students live a relaxed and healthy lifestyle studying at University of South China. They can develop friendship with many students from different countries and teachers, and join in colorful activities in campus. University of South China provides a good learning environment for international students. With standard Chinese language environment, international students can learn standard Chinese culture and language here.
There are many different student canteens with delicious Chinese food in University of South China, including some Muslim canteens. All these canteens provide lavish dishes to cater for taste of international students. And they can also cook by themselves in public kitchen. If international students want to try something new, there are many different Chinese restaurants and fast food restaurants with reasonable prices around the campus for option.
1. I really want to study at your University, but I can’t speak Chinese, can I be instructed in English?
Answer: The programs are fully English medium programs.
2. How is the living standard in Hengyang city? What about the canteen in the University?
Answer: The reference living cost for studying in Hengyang is around 100 USD per month for food. Various canteens at University of South China provide various dishes, special cuisines and delicious snacks with reasonable price.
3. How can I arrive in Hengyang city, the location of University?
Answer: If there is no direct flight to Hengyang, the recommended flight is transit from Beijing to Hengyang (around 2 hours and 50 minutes), or transit from Shanghai to Hengyang (around 1 hour and 50 minutes). Students can choose the travel route according to their location.
4. Can you send a vehicle to take us from the local airport to the University?
Answer: University of South China can provide airport pick-up for international students in group from Hengyang Nanyue Airport to the campus. It takes around 35 minutes from the airport to the university. But students should send detailed departure, transfer and arrival schedule to us minimum 7 days in advance so that the university can pick up without any delay. Airport Pick-up Service is only available during on-duty hours in Registration time.
5. How can I exchange some Chinese currency for my pocket money when I just arrived in China?
Answer: Students can exchange some Chinese currency in bank for shuttle/bus ticket fare and pocket money in big international airport when they arrive in China. And students can buy telephone card from business counter in the airport to give international call and domestic call if students need.
6. How are the transportation, telecom and internet in Hengyang City?
Answer: There is one international airport, two main train stations and many buses to many cities in China. There are convenient public facilities for telecom and internet, you can buy telecom card to call in any time and there are lots of internet pubs for going on internet.
7. How is the climate in Hengyang City?
Answer: Hengyang has a humid subtropical climate, with four distinct seasons, while the annual mean is 18 centigrade degree (64.4°F).
8. How is China’s Engineering Education in the world?
Answer: China is a largest producer of engineering graduates in the world.
9. How is China’s Business and Management Education in the world?
Answer: China has become the second largest economy and this has influential role in the global economy.
10. Can a student open a Bank Account?
Answer: Yes, a student could open a bank account in his name to keep his surplus money safe. He could also use this account to have his family remit any additional money as required.
11. What is the voltage used in China?
Answer: The voltage here is 220 V. Converters and power strips may be purchased locally.
12. Useful public contact number in China:
Answer:
Fire: 119
Police Station: 110
Time Report: 12117
Telephone Directory: 114
Telephone Repair: 112
Emergency Ambulance: 120
Earthquake Advisory Service: 2042691