Pre-travel Preparations
Ⅰ. Visa
Students must apply to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate for an X1 visa prior to entering China. Kindly note that you must enter China before the deadline on the Admission Letter.
Ⅱ. What to pack
Clothing
Winter and summer clothes are both necessary. In winter the temperature is between minus 0 to minus 10 degrees. Warm clothes, such as down coats are needed when you are outside. Indoors, however, there are heating radiators and it is warm enough. In summer the temperature is between 25 to 35 degrees. T-shirts and pants (skirts for girls) are necessary. In spring and autumn, you need sweaters and jackets.
Electrical Equipment
The electricity supply system in China is 220V. Your plugs and sockets may be incompatible, so please check before departure. Multi-function power cords and transformers can solve the problem and you can purchase them in advance.
Money
It will cost about 1500 to 2000 RMB per month for living including food, telephone, transportation and so on. Currency exchange services are available at the Beijing airport, however, the banks close to our university probably have a better rate. We suggest you bring about at least US$500 for the first month since you may need to buy some daily necessities.
Ⅲ. Arrival Information
Please inform the Admissions Office of your arrival details at least one week before departure and read “Traveling instructions from Beijing Airport to LUT” carefully.
Tips:
1. RMB is the only currency that can be used in China, so please get some cash in advance or bring some dollars and change them to RMB at the Beijing Airport. Go to the inquiry desk if you cannot find where to change money (the exchange rate is usually low at the airport, so just change 100 dollars. It is enough).
2. Please carefully check all your belongings before you get off the plane, train, bus and taxi. Do not leave anything behind. Make sure you have your passport with you at all times.
3. Fees (besides tuition fee and accommodation fee) that need to be paid as soon as you come to register include room deposit, insurance fee for the whole duration, health check, residence permit, etc.).
Attention: You are supposed to come to our office to register as soon as you arrive in China. Any loss or violation of laws and regulations caused by your late registration will be on your own responsibility.
After arrival
Registration Procedures
Step I: All foreigners must be registered at the local police station within 24 hours (72 hours in case of weekends) after arrival. Therefore, new students should come to the office the same day or the day after you arrive at our university. Come to the Admissions Office in the International Building, you will be directed to find your supervisor’s office.
Step II: Register with your supervisor
1. Hand in a copy of your passport data page and a copy of the visa page.
2. Hand in the copy of your admission letter and the JW202 form.
3. Hand in eight passport size photos with white background and dark clothes.
4. Get a sim card on campus and download wechat.
5. Fill out the Registration Form.
6. Get your Chinese name and student number.
7. If you are a transfer student, provide the original transfer letter.
8. Clarify your payment status and provide the proof of payment, and pay the remaining fee if there is any and the insurance fee.
9. Apply for a student ID Card.
10. Buy books and get your timetable in the Teaching Affairs Office in the International Building.
Medical Check-up and Residence Permit
1. Within one week of registration, you need to go to the appointed hospital for your medical check-up. On the morning of the medical check-up, you are not supposed to eat or drink anything, and remember to take a copy of your passport data page, two photos and RMB 460 yuan with you.
2. You will notice that your entry visa only allows you to stay in China for 30 days after arrival. Within one month of your arrival in China, we will take you to the Immigration Office for your residence permit. Bring your passport and RMB 800 with you. It usually takes 15 working days to get your passport with the residence permit on it back.
No outstanding balance is the condition that we apply for the residence permit for you. Make sure you complete all payments on time to avoid any loss or more serious results caused by the illegal stay.
3. The residence permit needs to be extended year by year. After receiving your residence permit, you must pay attention to the expiration date. Bring your passport and the fee to your supervisor one month before your residence permit expires.