China

China's universities attach great importance to good school spirit. In many universities, a good school spirit is embodied by diligence, hard work, strictness, realism, pioneering, innovation and originality. Based on the characteristics of their specialities, different universities accentuate specific aspects of school spirit.
For instance, medical universities install in their school spirit the concept of humanitarianism; normal universities recommend the students to develop the spirit of sacrifice and be paragons of virtue and learning; and universities of political science and law encourage the students to cultivate noble characters and to be upright and just, honest and faithful to the duties.
By studying in China you will gain academic success, grow as an individual and go on to bring great honour to your homeland when you return

International students can work for 12 hours per week in China during study period. But in summer and winter vacations international students can work more than 12 hours if they have permission.

Instructions about the method to get admission in Chinese Universities
Methods to Apply in China for studying

1. Exchanges between governments
Handled in the light of the bilateral exchanges agreements between the governments.

2. Inter-college exchanges
Handled in accordance with exchanges agreements between the colleges or universities.

3. Recommendations by communities
Applying by means of China's relevant organizations or directly to related universities or colleges in China by foreign universities or colleges, educational organizations, friendship groups.

4. Individual Applications
Individual students may apply through China's relevant agencies or directly to the relevant universities or colleges in China.

Preparation of Application Materials
1. Application forms for studying in China

2. Physical Examination Record for Foreigners

3. Diplomas of the latest degree, courses learned and transcripts

4. As an extra, recommending letters by two teachers with titles of or above associate professor (or the equivalent) 
    or persons of higher positions for those who apply for Master' degree or doctoral degree studies.

5. Apart from items above, consignee identification of matters in China and certificate of economic guarantee need 
    to be provided in the case of those who are at their own expense.

6. The above materials must be in Chinese or English, or with translation in any of these two languages. Relevant 
     forms may be available from Chinese embassies (consulates) or concerned universities in China.

When to Apply
Foreign students of bilateral exchanges projects between governments should apply through relevant departments of their own countries, which are in charge of choosing and sending students to China, from February 1 to April 30.

Entrance Examinations and Tests
For learners and trainees of Chinese languages, enrollment will be on the basis of competitive selection in light of education certificates. 
1. For those to be undergraduates of arts, enrollment will be on the basis of competitive selection in light of degree certificates, medium stage C level certificates of HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi -Chinese Proficiency Test), and the examinations and tests held by the universities. 

2. For those to be scientific, medical, agricultural, or technological undergraduates, enrollment will be on the basis of competitive selection in light of degree certificates, primary stage C level of HSK result, and the Admission examinations. 

3. Those to be postgraduates ought to have bachelor's degrees certificates, certificates for courses already attended and transcripts, recommendations of two associate professors (or with titles above), and will have to pass the entrance examinations arranged by relevant universities. Only by means of attending courses arranged by the universities and passing courses examinations after they arrive in China can these students gain their qualifications to prepare theses, or otherwise they will have to graduate as trainees. The applicants already in China should attend united postgraduate Admission examinations held by China. The graduates from universities in China and of the same year may be enrolled by universities and colleges in light of China's recommendation admission methods without usual entrance examinations. 

4. Applicants for doctoral study must be of Master's degrees, with certificates, list of courses accomplished, two recommendation letters by teachers with titles of associate professor or above, and pass the examinations or tests held by the universities and colleges. Applicants already in China should attend united doctoral students admission examinations held for native students. Foreign postgraduates in China who are qualified of graduating and studying for doctorates ahead of schedule can study for doctoral degrees in advance according to the relevant regulations. 

5. The would-be undergraduates, postgraduates and doctoral students of artistic colleges are required to offer the 
     photos or tape records of their artistic works and tutor's recommendations as well. 

6. Foreign students who have graduated in China will be granted priority to return for further education. 

7. Foreign students, of all types, will be examined by relevant universities, and enrolled on the basis of competitive 
    selection.

Living Cost for International Students in China:
Food costs are generally reasonable in China, so housing is the major expense. Contacts are important for finding the best place to live, so start talking to people as soon as you reach there for comfortable but reasonably priced living arrangements. In general, western China tends to be cheaper than the eastern port cities of Beijing, Qingdao, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. In Beijing, both furnished and unfurnished properties are available. Furnished houses are very easy to find in the rental market of Beijing. For travel between cities, buses and boats are almost always cheaper than trains and planes.

Accommodation
The students will be housed in safe, secure, clean and comfortable accommodation. The standard style of accommodation is in double occupancy rooms, but single accommodation is available at an additional cost. 
In Beijing, participants will be housed in a three star hotel, adjacent to the campus of Beijing University. All rooms include attached (en-suite) western-style bath, 24-hour hot water, air-conditioning, television and telephone. Most rooms offer ports for internet connection as well. 

In Shanghai, the housing will be in university-owned on-campus housing on the campus of Shanghai Jiao tong University. As in Beijing, in Shanghai all rooms include attached (en-suite) western-style bath, 24-hour hot water, air-conditioning, television and telephone and most rooms also have ports for internet connection. 

In Hong Kong: In fall semesters housing in Hong Kong will be in a three star hotel, adjacent to the campus of Hong Kong University. In spring semesters this final week of the program will be spent in university-owned on-campus housing on the campus of Hong Kong University. As in Beijing and Shanghai, all rooms will include attached (en-suite) western-style bath, 24-hour hot water, air-conditioning, television and telephone and most rooms also have ports for internet connection.