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WUHAN UNIVERSITY
Hubei, China |
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http://www.whu.edu.cn
Wuhan University was founded in 1893 by Zhang Zhidong, governor of Hubei and Hunan Provinces, in late Qing Dynasty. The University houses more than 45,000 students including 12,000 postgraduates. Wuhan University also boasts a campus which covers an area of 3.67 sq km.
Wuhan University is ranked 10th among the top 100 universities in China based on Sina Ranking 2009. It is also highly ranked in the areas of Law, Engineering, Science, Management, Literature and Economics. |
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Academic Calendar
Semester 1: Early September to Mid January
Teaching: Early Sept to Early Jan
Examination: Early Jan to Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to Mid Feb
Semester 2: Mid February – Early July
Teaching: Mid Feb to Late Jun
Examination: Late Jun to Early Jul
Vacation: Early Jul to Late Aug
Refer to http://www.gov.cn/test/2008-02/26/content_901723.htm for official public holidays.
University's faculties/schools
- Art
- Business
- Chemistry & Molecular Science
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dynamics & Machinery
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Information
- Foreign Languages & Literature
- Geodesy & Geomatics
- History
- Information Management
- International Software
- Journalism and Mass Media
- Law
- Liberal Studies
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Material Science & Engineering
- Machine
- Politics & Public Administration
- Physics & Technology
- Pharmacy
- Resources & Environmental Science
- Remote Sensing Information Engineering
- Urban Studies
http://w3.whu.edu.cn/en/foster/Colleges.htm
Curriculum Structure
There is no limit on the number of modules per semester.
Course information is not available online at the moment.
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.
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| Housing Options |
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On-campus:
On-campus accommodation is available at the Foreign Students Building No. 1,2,4,5 Maple Garden, on the main campus of Wuhan University. Generally, rooms are equipped with central air-conditioning, shower bath, TV, phone, internet connection plug and toilet.
Building 1: Flat with 4 bedrooms and a common living room, each student has a separate room.
Building 2: Single Room.
Building 4 & 5: Flat with 2 bedrooms and a common living room, each student has a separate bedroom.
Students have to fill up the “Room Booking” form and submit together with the SEP application.
Accommodation during Semester Break:
Available.
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| Living Expenses |
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Cost of Living
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RMB |
S$ |
Accommodation |
Building 1: 900 Building 2: 1,200 Building 4 & 5: 1,000 |
Building 1: 194 Building 2: 258 Building 4 & 5: 215 |
Food |
450 to 900 |
97 to 194 |
Personal Expenses (such as laundry, sundries & local transportation) |
500 to 1,000 |
108 to 215 |
Academic Expenses e.g. book (per semester) |
200 to 300 |
43 to 63 |
Insurance |
300 for 1 semester 600 for 1 year |
65 129 |
Others |
Application fee: 400 |
86 |
Total (per semester, approximately 5 months) |
10,250 to 16,600 |
2,210 to 3,570 |
Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 13 May 2009: S$1=RMB4.65
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| Additional Information |
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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 Wuhan 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.
Exchange students are required to purchase a compulsory medical insurance at RMB600 for 1 year and RMB400 for 1 semester.
Airport Pick-up
Students have to submit their flight details one week before their arrival to fses@whu.edu.cn and exchange@whu.edu.cn or contact the Admissions office, College of Foreign Students Education at 86-27-87647553 or 68753912.
Official Transcripts
Will be issued at the start of the new semester.
Services Available to Students
Exchange students enjoy the same access as the local students to the university facilities such as the university library and sports facilities.
Useful Website
Information for Incoming Exchange Students to Wuhan University
http://www.fses.whu.edu.cn
http://aff.whu.edu.cn/wdgj/
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| More Questions? |
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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.
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