Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Mid January

Teaching: Early Sept to End Jan
Examination: Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to Mid Feb

Semester 2: Mid February to Mid July

Teaching: Mid Feb to Mid July
Examination: Early Jul
Vacation: Mid July to Early Sept

Refer to http://www.nankai.edu.cn/calendar.htm for more details.

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

University's faculties/schools

• Business
• Philosophy
• Foreign Languages
• Economics
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science & Engineering
• Computing
• History
• Law
• Literature
• Physics
• Life Science
• Chinese Language & Culture
• Information Science & Technology
• Mathematical Science

http://www.nankai.edu.cn/english/

Curriculum Structure

There is no limit on the number of modules per semester.

Course information is available at http://222.30.32.3/apps/xksc/index.asp.

Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

English module is not available.

Restrictions for exchange students

Students should select courses within a faculty per semester.

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

On-campus:
Exchange students will be assigned accommodation at Yi Yuan International Students dormitory upon acceptance. Students are required to provide their admission letter to the service desk at Yi Yuan No. 2 dormitory upon arrival.  All rooms are furnished and installed with an attached bathroom, air-conditioning and central heating.

Accommodation during Semester Break:
Not available.

Cost of Living

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 13 May 2009: S$1=RMB4.65

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 Nankai University.

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.

Airport Pick-up

Airport pick-up services can be arranged at RMB500 for pick-up at Beijing airport and RMB100 for pick-up at Tianjin airport. To register, send your arrival details (flight no, date, time, arrival airport) to admin@nankai.edu.cn or fax to 86-22-23502990 at least two weeks before arrival.

For a more economical way to get to NKU, you can hop on a scheduled half hourly bus from Beijing Airport (in front of the Exit Gate) which will drop you off at Nanjing Road Terminal Station in Tianjin.  The buses operate daily from 7am to 11pm and are chargeable at RMB70 per person. You can then take a taxi to Yi Yuan Foreign Students’ Dormitory which costs around RMB25-30.

Official Transcripts

Will be issued to all exchange students before the exchange programme ends.

Services Available to Students

Exchange students can participate in all activities with the local students.

Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to Nankai University
http://user.nankai.edu.cn/WSW/English/Default.aspx

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.