FAQ

1. Why should I choose UIBE and its schools and departments?

2. What are the special features?

3. How to apply? Understanding the process.

4. What kinds of documents do I have to submit?

5. When is the deadline?

6. What to do once admitted?

7. Are scholarships available?

8. If the applicant's TOEFL or IELTS score too low, but very close?

9. How much is the application fee?

10. Does the applicant need to have previous work experience?

11. Do the International Programs provide internship or field trips for students?

12. Can I work while studying at UIBE?

13. Do I have to live on campus?

14. Can I receive university credits from this program?

15. What do I need to bring with me to Beijing?

16. Is access to the Internet available at UIBE?

17. What is a conditional offer?

18. How much is the tuition?

19. How to pay the tuition fee?

20. How to calculate living expenses and tuition?

21. I am a IGPAE student but I am very interested in courses in international business, can I take IGPIB courses for credit?

22. Residence information?

23. How to get more information?

1. Why should I choose UIBE and its schools and departments?

One reason of course, is employment. UIBE, and its schools and departments, SITE (School of International Trade and Economics), SIE (School of International Education), School of Business, for example, help international students with various internship and placement opportunities, especially the intensive summer internships which generate lots of job placement opportunities.

Another reason which may be even more important to you is the Chinese economy is exciting. After all, what is a job if you do not enjoy it? How interesting can it be if it doesn't challenge you to the utmost of your abilities? In a few years, China has gone from a closed society to a major player in a globalized world. China has a great future! UIBE and its various schools and departments can prepare you, they are committed to teaching international students who will pursue a career related either directly or indirectly to China; and remember too that getting an education at UIBE is about the network of friends and contacts you make!

2. What are the special features?

The programs are all accredited by the State Ministry of Education.

- All programs are in English

All International Undergraduate and Graduate Programs are offered entirely in English. Professors, faculty members and administrators communicate entirely in English, and all course materials, including books and brochures, are provided in the English language.

- Free Field Trips

SITE, SIE both offer FREE field trips to exciting destinations like China’s Development Zones，Multinational Enterprises, and popular sightseeing spots (including the Great Wall and others). Field trips give students a clearer idea about how China has been changing economically and culturally.

- Internship Placements

Internship placements are available to degree-seeking students registered at the School of International Trade and Economics (SITE) in any of the International Graduate Programs. The placements provide students with direct work experience in various areas of the private sector and help to develop personal contacts and networks to assist with future career prospects. This Internship Placement is a competitive program, and is entirely voluntary in that participating students receive no financial remuneration.

- Practicum (6 credits):

Three-month intensive Practicum provides practical on-the-job professional experience that will help the International Undergraduates students in the competitive job markets after graduation.

- Exchange Program:

UIBE, and its schools and departments, has international exchange programs with universities in the USA, Canada, Japan, Europe and many other countries. You may be able to participate in one of our international exchange programs by contacting the Office of International Students and Scholars, Boxue Building#1109 at SITE.

- Research Seminar I & II:

The faculty of UIBE, and its schools and departments, believes that a good education requires familiarity with a range of disciplinary in your major field of study. To ensure that, International Undergraduate students are required to take Research Seminars I & II.

3. How to apply? Understanding the process.

First of all it's important to understand that the School of International Education, (SIE), is also responsible for registering all international students, whether degree, non-degree, or short-term training, in other words SIE acts not only as a school, offering courses to international students, but also as an admissions and administrative office. Whereas the International Relations Department is responsible for managing student exchange programs with other universities.

For prompt application processing, we encourage applicants to submit the application form on-line:

Information on applying. Alternatively, applicants can either order the print application form by email at sie@uibe.edu.cn or janelee@uibe.edu.cn (or janeatuibe@hotmail.com) Application Fee is CN￥660.

4. What kinds of documents do I have to submit?

Admissions office requires the below documents and they are non-returnable

◆ Application fee CN￥660

◆ International Students Application form

◆ an official copy of your academic transcript in singed and sealed (institutional) envelope

◆ two letters of reference from two academics advisors or instructors.

◆ Letter of Guardian (one of parents or relatives)

◆ A copy of guardian's passport (or I.D.)

◆ A copy of passport

◆ Two passport size photos

◆ Enclosed your current language proficiency result (TOEFL or IELTS) or a certificate from the institution awarding your most recent degree confirming the language of instruction was English.

◆Application for Residence on Campus (optional)

For more Admission & Program information please contact: Jane Lee by email at janelee@uibe.edu.cn or janeatuibe@hotmail.com.

5. When is the deadlines?

Application Deadline is June 30.

However, the faculty may consider Master degree applicants to commence in the spring session (deadline is October 15)

6. What to do after admitted?

If applicants receive an Offer of Admission and wish to accept, applicants need to send a CN￥5000 non-refundable deposit. A CN￥5000 non-refundable deposit is required upon acceptance of the offer of admission to the International Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. This deposit will be applied to the first term program fee.

7. Are scholarships available?

Chinese Government Scholarships

The Ministry of Education of China provides scholarships for international students. And International Graduate program at the School of International Trade and Economics is one of programs for which the Chinese Government Scholarship is available. The Department of International Cooperation and Exchange of Ministry of Education of China takes charge of the office approval of the scholarships. Please consult the website at www.csc.edu.cn for further information.

BEIJING Scholarships

It is a scholarship only for new international graduate students who like to study in Beijing. The scholarship provides 50% of the tuition, and the deadline is January 15.

For more information, please contact Jane Lee by email at janelee@uibe.edu.cn or janeatuibe@hotmail.com.

SITE Scholarships

-International Undergraduate Programs:

The SITE scholarship is awarded annually to two outstanding students enrolled in the International Undergraduate Program at SITE who have shown excellence in the study.

-International Graduate Programs:

The SITE scholarship is awarded biannually to two outstanding students enrolled in the International Graduate Programs at SITE who have shown excellence in the study of Applied Economics, International Business or International Development.

For more information, please contact Jane Lee by email at janelee@uibe.edu.cn or janeatuibe@hotmail.com.

UIBE Scholarships

The UIBE scholarship is awarded annually to a student enrolled in the International Programs at UIBE who has shown excellence in the study of International Undergraduate program and in the study of International Graduate program. For more details, please see Scholarships on the website.

8. If the applicant's TOEFL or IELTS score is lower than 550 or 5.5, but very close, say 540, does this applicant need to take a test again?

Under this circumstance, an oral English test will be required. For more information, please contact Jane Lee by email at janelee@uibe.edu.cn or janeatuibe@hotmail.com

9. How much is the application fee?

The application fee is CN￥660 per applicant.

10. Does the applicant need to have previous work experience?

Not required. However, it will be preferable.

11. Do the Programs provide internship or field trip for students?

Yes. SITE provides internships and field trips in joint ventures, enterprises or rural areas as a course requirement. Especially Graduate program offers the INTENSIVE Internships in summer session about 3 months. 30% of full-time students are taking advantage of the internship programs and 100% of internship students got a job offer from the internship companies.

12. Can I work while studying at UIBE?

According to the government regulations, international students cannot work during their studies. However, Teaching Assistant (T.A.) or internships are sometimes allowed. Jobs of teaching English are particularly easy for native English speakers to find.

13. Do I have to live on campus?

14. Can I receive academic credits from the International Programs offered by SITE?

UIBE offers academic credits for all courses of the International programs. After you have completed all the coursework as required, we will assist you in obtaining any information or documentation required by your home university. Of course the final decision to offer academic credits is up to your home university, so we recommend that you discuss your study plan with your university before your studies at UIBE.

15. What do I need to bring to Beijing?

If you are staying in the student dormitory, bedding, telephone and television are all provided. A computer room is located on the first floor of the dormitory for students. Smaller items, furniture, clothing and cleaning supplies can all be bought quite cheaply on and out of campus. We suggest you bring some medication from home in sufficient quantities for cases of emergency. The electricity voltage in Beijing is 220, so you may need to bring an adapter to use with any electrical appliances brought from home.

16. Is access to the Internet available at UIBE?

The on-campus dorm provides in each room a telephone and access to the UIBE Internet network. You can also find a local ISP and use a modem to connect to the Internet. In addition, UIBE has several computer rooms in which you can go on-line.

17. What is a conditional offer?

A conditional offer means that there are conditions an applicant must satisfy in order to receive final admission (i.e. maintain your offer) If applicants have received a conditional offer, this will be noted in the details on the form entitled “Offer of Admission”

18. How much is Tuition Fee?

University reserves a left to change tuition fees, late registration fees and refund polices without notice. Tuition fees are usually reviewed in the spring of each year. For the incoming degree students from spring 2007, fees are charged on a credit basis.

Undergraduate Program

First-year tuition:￥52000 (Chinese Yuan)

Second-year Tuition:￥59000 (Chinese Yuan)

Third-year Tuition: ￥49000 (Chinese Yuan)

Fourth-year Tuition: ￥39000 (Chinese Yuan)

Graduate Program

Approximate One-year Program Fee: CN￥99,200 (maximum 37 credits)

The rate for each credit is CN￥2680 (approx. 99,200 Chinese Yuan for the completion of the degree).

Full-Time students are required to pay at least CN￥50,000 (approx. US$6000) for the first term

Tuition is due and payable at the time of registration period of each term. However, the cost of class materials and required software are not included in the cost of tuition. Tuition is due and payable at the time of registration period of each term; and the living expenses, cost of class materials and required software are not included in the cost of tuition.

19. How to pay Tuition Fees?

Please ensure you have sufficient funds in your bank account to cover your tuition fees and have allowed enough times to allow for processing to avoid late charges if wiring tuition and fees. Students will pay for service charges at the bank. Payments not received, processed, and posted to students’ account by the appropriate scheduled deadlines will be considered late and be susceptible to a late penalty.

NOTE: Be sure to include your name, and the detail of what the payments is for (e.g. AE tuition, IB tuition, Application fee, Residence, etc) on the Payments Details (wire information).

You may pay by any of the following methods:

Method 1: A students with an International Bank Account （US Dollar Account）;

to send funds to the University from an international Bank account only by US Dollar, use the following information

Method 2: A students with an International Bank Account （Euro Account）;

to send funds to the University from an international Bank account only by Euro, use the following information

Method 3: A students with an International Bank Account （Yen Account）;

to send funds to the University from an international Bank account only by Japanese Yen, use the following information

Method 4: Student who has a Chinese Bank Account (only Chinese￥);

to send funds to the University from a Chinese Bank account, use the following information

Method 5: Cash-accepted in person on Campus.

Please come to Huibin Building #111 or call at (86-10) 6449-3321 for your tuition information

International Credits Cards (VISA, Master Card, etc.) are not accepted on the Campus.

20, How to calculate living expenses and tuition?

The first step in financial planning is getting an accurate calculation for your costs. If you are planning to study the International Undergraduate and Graduate programs at SITE, you should expect to budget about CN￥137,160 per year.

First-year Undergraduate Program

Calculating your Expenses (September 2007-August 2008)

Graduate Programs

Calculating your Expenses (September 2007-August 2008)

21, I am an IGPAE Student, but I am very interested in courses in international business, can I take IGPIB courses for credit?

International Graduate Students of SITE are permitted to take up to 16 credits, i.e., three sessions, at the 500 level, from other Master’s level courses offered at SITE in a related discipline, with permission from a Program Director of the International graduate Program.

22, Residence on Campus?

A variety of housing is available on the Campus. And a refundable deposit of US$200 or RMB2000 is required at the check-in.

The Residence Service Desk is located on the lobby of Huibin Building. (See Location for the Campus Map).

HUIBIN House is a six-floor building providing 198 standard rooms and 10 spacious suites. The first and second floors are house offices and classrooms while the upper four floors are designed as a dormitory to accommodate foreign students on campus.

All the standard rooms and suites are equipped with fine furniture and modern facilities, including telephones, television sets, air conditioning and private baths. For your convenience, the House has set up a business service office, a recreation hall, an exercise room, a coffee shop, a laundry and a number of public kitchens on different floors. At present the long-term student price is RMB 90/day for double occupancy in a standard room and RMB 150/day for a suite. Address: No. 10, Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China

Tel: (86-10) 6449-3417/6449-3414/6449-1755

Fax: (86-10) 6449-1753

Website: www.uibe.cn

HUIDE Apartment has 108 apartments. Each apartment has a spacious sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and balcony. The apartments can be rented by a single person, a married couple or shared with a roommate. At present the long-term student rates are RMB120-130/day. The contact telephone number is (86-10) 6449-3417/6449-2442

HUICAI Apartment completed in September 2002, has 72 apartments. Each apartment has a spacious sitting room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and balcony. The apartments can be rented by a single person, a married couple or shared with a roommate. At present the long-term student rate is RMB120/day. Please contact Huibin House for reservations or more information

Newly Completed Dorms: another choice of residence on campus for your reference

· 90 rooms totally, on the east of #5 Building, have been completed in February of 2006 and put into use this semester as our international students’ dorms.

· 16 square meter room and each floor owns a public toilet and a bathroom with shower.

· All of the dorms are equipped with furniture, air-conditioner, television and telephone as well as high speed internet access.

· RMB 60 a day a dorm, either you live in a single room or share with a roommate equals RMB 30 per day a bed).

· 50 degree of power will be free for a dorm a month.

· Please inquiry and check in at the front counter in this building if you are interested.

Table 1-Rent Prices

Unit: RMB/room/night

23, How to get more information?

Please contact: Ms. Jane Lee at (86-10) 6449-2003 or email at janelee@uibe.edu..cn or janeatuibe@hotmail.com. You can also refer to the contact us page for more options

Updated December 10, 2008