Academic Calendar

Semester 1: End August to End January

Teaching: End August to Mid Jan
Mid-term Exams:  End Nov
Examination: End Jan
Vacation: End Jan to End February

Semester 2: End February to Early July

Teaching: End Feb to Mid Jun
Mid-term Exams: End May
Examination: Early Jul
Vacation: Mid Jun to End Aug

Refer to http://jwc.hust.edu.cn/default/xiaoli.asp for more details.

Refer to http://www.gov.cn/test/2008-02/26/content_901723.htm for official public holidays.

University's faculties/schools

• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Law, Public Administration
• Journalism & Information Communications
• Science, Science & Engineering
• Life Science & Technology
• Architecture & Urban Planning
• Computer Science & Technology
• Information Technology & Engineering
• Management, Economics

http://www.hust.edu.cn/english/academic/depart/default.htm

Curriculum Structure

Course information is available at
http://jwc.hust.edu.cn/default/pyjh07.asp and
http://jwc.hust.edu.cn/default/xqkb.asp

Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

Modules on Electrical and Information Technology are taught in English.

Restrictions for exchange students: N.A

NUS Application Deadline
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-campus:
On-campus accommodation is available at the Friendship Apartment Building. There are single, double rooms and two bedrooms with a common bathroom. Other public facilities include kitchen, laundry, gym, etc.

Off-campus:
Students may apply to the Foreign Students Office to rent rooms at Chinese homes. For further information, please contact Ms. Zheng Mingjie at 86-27-87542457 or email to fso@hust.edu.cn.

Accommodation during Semester Break:
Available.

Cost of Living

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 10 June 2009: S$1=RMB4.72

Consular / Visa Regulations

A student visa is required (F visa of 180 days for 1 semester exchange with no physical examination required and X visa for 1 year exchange)

Apply at the China Embassy with the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) issued by HUST.

Health / Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in China and travels within/outside China.

Exchange students are required to purchase a compulsory medical insurance of RMB600 per year.

Airport Pickup Services

Students have to submit their flight details one week before arrival to HUST.

Services Available to Students

Exchange students enjoy the same access as the local student to the university facilities.
Refer to http://www.hust.edu.cn/english/life/default.htm for other activities.

Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to HUST
http://www.hust.edu.cn/english/exchange/default.htm  and http://www.hust.edu.cn/english/resources/default.htm

Please contact:
Ms CHOOI Foong Sin
Email: iroasia@nus.edu.sg

Module Mapping, Course Selections, Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office.