Qingdao Binhai University

Prospectus for International Students

I. Qingdao Binhai University

1. Brief Introduction

Qingdao Binhai Univesity was initially established in 1992. In 1999, it was granted as a vocational college by the Ministry of Education of China. Successively, in 2005, it was upgraded to an undergraduate university.

Located in the Economic and Technological Developing Zone, Qingdao Binhai University enjoys its beautiful scenery and moderate climate. In addition, it has got high prestige for its abundant academic resources, colorful campus’s life and convenient transportation. Occupying an area of 677 thousand square meters, Binhai University is made up of a complex of buildings with a total area of more than 420,000 square meters equipped with advanced facilities. At present, Binhai University has about 1000 faculty teachers, 70% of whom are full-teachers with senior professional certificates, and the total enrollment of 16,000 full time students including about 80 foreign students. In recent years, 32 foreign teachers from America, Canada, Britain, Australia, Russia, Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea have been invited to our School. Currently, Binhai University consists of a Graduate School, a School of Adult Continuing Education, an International Cooperation College and a Vocational College with 15 departments, which offers more than 60 programs involving arts, science and finance. Besides, Chinese language learning courses are provided for foreign students ( including 3years and four years).

Binhai University attaches great importance to international exchange and cooperation. Consequently, it has established an inter-university relationship with universities in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Germany, Russia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodian, South Korea, and Japan etc. very year, Groups of well-known foreign exports and scholars are invited to give lectures in our school, and at the same time, the college keep sending excellent students to study abroad. With the help of advanced facilities and excellent teachers, the University provides comfortable living and studying environment for overseas students. Binhai University warmly welcomes international students wishing to study in China.

The University adheres to the mission of “ Serve the whole society, open to all the people”. Meanwhile the excellent teaching quality and various perfect systems has helped the university successfully train more than 600 overseas students. All of the above has made Binhai a dynamic university in the line of private schools. As a result, it has not only been fully affirmed by Chinese Education Appraisal Institute but also gained a high reputation in the international education field.

2. Campus’s Culture

       The University’s core values are: be self-reliant, self-strengthening, self-esteeming, and self-     respecting;

The motto is: be pioneering, industrious, honest, pragmatic;

The objectives are: put people first, and promote the full development of individuality;

The targets are: learn to be, learn to do; learn to innovate, and learn to work together

3. Transportation

The transportation around the university is very convenient, where No.1,2,7,18,25 buses and university sightseeing routes all pass by Binhai, and it takes less than an hour to get to the Qingdao airport , Qingdao and one hour to every famous scenic spot located in the downtown areas.

4. Living Environment

Qingdao Developing Zone is one of the universities-serried areas and provides the availability of land for foreign investment. The communication between China and foreign countries is very frequent. Therefore, the local government can thoroughly guarantee the security of all the students.

5. Facilities

The university provides convenient facilities as follows:  museum, natatorium, gymnasium, e-reading rooms, physique training rooms, dining halls, tennis courts, volleyball courts, bathrooms, laundry, large playground, hotel, photo studio, supermarket, telephone bars, glasses shop, post office together with 24-hour ATM.

6. Accommodation for overseas students

The hotel of the university includes luxury double rooms as well as standard double room and single room for the overseas students. The rooms all are equipped with necessities: bed, closet, table, light, TV, sofa, water heater, bedding etc. In addition, the overseas students can choose to live with Chinese students in the common dormitories that usually hold 6-8 people.

7. Foreign Affairs Office

The university has a specialized foreign affair office to supply the services of recruitment, consultation, enrollment, communication and coordination for the overseas students, together with an international cooperation institute in charge of the study, life and administration of the overseas students. We will try our best to create a pleasant, rich and colorful life for the overseas students.

II. Study Categories and Admission Procedures

1. Undergraduates Programs for 4 years

(1) Admission Qualifications:

(2) Applicant who has passed HSK (band 6), is well-behaved, in good health, holding

a certificate of High School and at the age of 18-45 may apply for admission to the corresponding classes according to his/her actual Chinese level. Those who apply for Business and Management have to pass mathematics examinations.

(3) Application Date and Procedure

Applicants who would like to study at Binhai University may contact the Foreign Affairs Office of the university for application form by mail or download on college website: http://www.qdbhu.edu.cn

Applicants should submit the application documents to the Foreign Affairs Office of the university one month before new semesters start (February or September).

The admitted applicant will receive a Letter of Admission and a “Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China” (JW 202 Form) and students who enroll in program of over 6 months must take a physical examination no more than 4 months in advance in the hospital designated by the Chinese Embassy. With the Letter of Admission, JW202 Form and Physical Examination Record, the student can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate for visa application.

(4) Registration:

Students should arrive on time according to the registration time of “Letter of Admission”.

At the time of registration, students are requested to show their Letter of Admission, Form JW202, Physical Examination Record, Passport, as well as pay tuition, registration, teaching materials and lodging fee for one year. Anyone who cannot enroll on time for special reasons should contact the university in advance.

(5) Application documents:

·Application Form for Undergraduates and Higher Vocational Students to Binhai University

·  Certificate of High School

·  Copy of Passport

· A letter of recommendation (original)

· Certificate of High School

· School report (original)

· Certificate of HSK

· 6 current photos (2 x 1 inch, half-length, full-faced and bare-headed)

· Registration Fee: (US$10, non-refundable; payable in cash)

(All documents should be provided with Chinese version or English version)

· Tuition Fee: US$2000 per year

((There are two semesters in one academic year, and all fees can be paid half a year, but one-off in cash. No refunds are available for withdrawal, if the fault is not caused by the university)

· Accommodation payment: According to living conditions (deposit US$100,refundable)

· Boarding Expenses: self-paid (US$60-80 per month)

· Teaching Material Fee: 300-550 RMB/year

2. Speciality Programs for 3 years

(1) Admission Qualifications:

Applicant who has passed HSK (band 6), is well-behaved, in good health , holding a certificate of High School and at the age of 18-45 may apply for admission to the corresponding classes according to his/her actual Chinese level. Those who apply for Business and management have to pass mathematics examination.

(2) Application Date and Procedure

Applicants who would like to study at Binhai University may contact the Foreign Affairs Office of the university for application form by mail or download from college website: http://www.qdbhu.edu.cn

Applicants should submit the application documents to the Foreign Affairs Office of the university one month before new semesters start (February or September).

The successful applicant will receive a Letter of Admission and a “Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China ” (JW 202 Form) and students who enroll in program of over 6 months must take a physical examination report no more than 4 months in advance in the hospital designated by the Chinese Embassy. With the Letter of Admission, JW202 Form and Physical Examination Record, the student can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate for visa application.

(3) Registration:

· Students should arrive on time according to the registration time of “Letter of Admission”.

· At the time of registration, students are requested to show their Letter of Admission, Form JW202, Physical Examination Record, Passport, as well as tuition payment, registration, teaching materials and lodging fees for one year. Anyone who can not enroll on time for special reasons should contact the university in advance.

(4) Application documents:

· Application Form for Undergraduates and Higher Vocational Students to Binhai University

· Copy of Passport

· A letter of recommendation (original)

· Certificate of High School

· School report (original)

· Certificate of HSK

· 6 current photos (2 x 1 inch, half-length, full-faced and bare-headed)

· Registration Fee: (US$10, non-refundable; payable in cash)

(All documents should be provided with Chinese version or English version)

· Tuition Fee:US$1700 per year

(There are two semesters in one academic year, and all fees can be paid half a year, but one-off in cash. No refunds are available for withdrawal, if the fault is not caused by the university).

· Accommodation payment:  be paid according to the existing living conditions (deposit US$100,refundable)

· Boarding Expenses: self-paid (US$60-80 per month)

· Teaching Material Fee: 300-550 RMB/year

3. Chinese Language and Culture

(1) Major courses and grades:

Beginner: phonetics, listening, speaking, reading, calligraphy

Elementary: intensive reading, listening, speaking, Shadow boxing, grammar, calligraphy

Intermediate: intensive reading, listening, speaking, writing, grammar, Chinese history, Chinese selected journal material reading

HSK guidance course: grammar, reading, listening, Chinese literature

(2) Study Schedule: at least one semester. Anyone who asks for special study can be arranged according to the student’s request, and groups are also welcome.

(3) Qualifications

· More than 6 years formal education or equivalence

· Over 12 but below 45 years old

·  Healthy

(4) Application Date and Procedure

Applicants who would like to study at Binhai University may contact the Foreign Affairs Office of the university for application form by mail or download from college website: http://www.qdbhu.edu.cn

Applicants should submit the application documents to the Foreign Affairs Office of the university before new semesters start (February or September).

The successful applicant will receive the Letter of Admission and a “Visa Application for Foreigners Wishing to Study in China” (JW 202 Form) and students who enroll in program of over 6 months must take a physical examination no more than 4 months in advance in the hospital designated by the Chinese Embassy. With the Letter of Admission, JW202 Form and Physical Examination Record, the student can go to the nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate for visa application.

(5) Registration:

·  Students should arrive on time according to the registration time of “Letter of Admission”.

·  At the time of registration, students are requested to show their Letter of Admission, Form JW202, Physical Examination Record, Passport, as well as tuition payment, registration, teaching materials and lodging fees for one year. Anyone who can not enroll on time for special reasons should contact the university in advance.

(6) Application documents

· Application Form for Admission to Chinese Language Programme of Binhai University

· Copy of Passport

· A letter of recommendation from an expert is needed if the applicant applies for Graduate and Senior Advanced Students.

· Certificate of High School

· School report (original)

· Certificate of HSK

· 6 current photos (2 x 1 inch, half-length, full-faced and bare-headed)

· Registration Fee: (US$10, non-refundable; payable in cash or by post)

(All documents should be provided with Chinese version or English version)

· Tuition Fee: US$1500 per year

(There are two semesters in one academic year and all fees can be paid once half a year, but one-off in cash. No refunds are available for withdrawal, if the fault is not caused by the university)

· Accommodation payment: be paid according to the existing living conditions (deposit US$100,refundable)

· Boarding Expenses: self-paid (US$60 per month)

· Teaching Material Fee: 300-550 RMB/year

III. The Means of Enrollment and Contact

1.Enrollment

· On spot:

Bring required documents to Foreign Affairs Office, Binhai University.

Address: Room 216 Daide Building

Linkmen: Ms Li, Mr Qiao Mr Lv

· By mail: post all documents to Foreign Affairs Office, Binhai University.

Address to: Ms Li Ling

Foreign Affairs Office, Binhai University

Jia Lingjiang West Road 425,

Qingdao Economic and Technical Developing Zone

Qingdao, Shangdong

China

Post Code: 266555

· Enrolment Procedure:

Step1 Summit required documents and enrollment fee  

Step2 Check the qualification

Step3 Summit the letter of Admission and Form JW202    

Step4 Check in visa    

Step5 Enter China   

Step6 Enroll    

Step7 Pay all fees required     

Step8 Summit passport and Physical Examination Record    

Step9 Arrange accommodation and meal    

Step10 Have an interview and examination     

Step11 Post the results    

Step12 Arrange schedule and place for the course and hand out textbooks   

Step13 Register

 Contact us

Contact our friendly and helpful staff for assistance with your application, study options and any queries regarding your study with Foreign Affairs Office, Binhai University

Tel: +86-532-86728000 8629032

Fax: +86-532-86728772 86728000

E-mail: bhyb@public.qd.sd.cn

qiaoshibao@163.com

IV. Foreign students’ Management

1. Evaluation

At the end of each term, a final examination will be held, only those who pass all subjects he/she has chosen can go on upper grade study.

2.      Certificate

The certificate is to be awarded to those who pass all the examinations given by the university.

3.      Postponement and cancellation of registered semester

If foreign student asks to stop study due to events beyond control, the foreign student should ask for postponing study, otherwise he/she will be regarded as a dropout; those who have to stop study for special reasons are allowed to do transaction of leaving school.

4.      Management

During their stay in China, foreign students should observe the laws of the People's Republic of China , university regulations, and respect the habits and customs of the Chinese people.