Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Early September to Late January

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

Semester 2: Early Mar to Early July

Teaching: Early Mar to Mid Jun
Examination: End Jun  to Early Jul
Vacation: Mid July to Early Sep

Refer to http://www.dxb.sdu.edu.cn/db/fwzn/xqxl.htm for details.

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

University's faculties/schools

• Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Technology
• Control Science and Engineering
• Economics
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy and Power Engineering
• Environmental Science and Engineering
• Fine Arts
• Foreign Languages and Literature
• History and Culture
• Information Science and Engineering
• Law
• Life Science
• Literature and Journalism
• Management
• Mathematics and System Sciences
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Philosophy and Social Development
• Physics and Microelectronics
• Political Science and Public Administration
• Pharmacy

Curriculum Structure

Semester workload: 4 to 9 modules

Course information is not available online at the moment. You can contact the College of International Education at cie@sdu.edu.cn on your proposed study plan.

Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

Bilingual courses are offered in the School of Economics, Medicine, Information Science and Engineering. Refer to the following links for the list of English courses available at SDU:
Bilingual courses that are conducted in English and Mandarin (1)
Bilingual courses that are conducted in English and Mandarin (2)  
Bilingual courses that are conducted in English and Mandarin (3)  

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 housing is available at the International Student’s Complex. Students have to submit the housing application form by stipulated deadline.

Off-campus:
Students are not allowed to live off campus.

Accommodation during Semester Break:
Available.

Refer to http://www.cie.sdu.edu.cn/shownews.php?id=96 for more details.

Cost of Living

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 14 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 Shandong 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.

Six-month medical insurance is available at RMB400 per semester at SDU.

Airport Pick-up

Students are required to submit the “Airport Pickup Information Sheet” to SDU by the stipulated deadline.

Official Transcripts

Will be ready in end January for semester 1 and end July for semester 2.

Medical Report

Students have to submit a medical report upon registration.

Services Available to Students

Exchange students enjoy the same access as the local students to university facilities such as the university library, sports facilities, internet access and activities by the International Communication Association.

Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to Shandong University
http://www.ipo.sdu.edu.cn

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.