PART ONE ENTRANCE
Visa Application
The prospective students should apply for student entry visa (X1 visa) at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate by presenting Admission Notice of Anhui Polytechnic University (AHPU), “Visa Application for Study in China” (JW202) and “Physical Examination Record for Foreigner”.
Important Notice: You must send an email to us (wsb@ahup.edu.cn) for the name and contact information (telephone and email) of the Chinese Embassy or Consulate for the visa application (FIVE DAYS before applying for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate).
Registration
If you fail to register within the time limit without permission from School of International Education of Anhui Polytechnic University (AHPU), your admission will be cancelled.
Original documents, like Passport (including visa page), Admission Notice, Visa Application (JW202), Physical Examination Record, notarized Transcript, notarized Diploma or Degree Certificate, English Proficiency Certificate, and Certificate of No Criminal Conviction will be checked during registration. Any missing document will invariably lead to rejection. Besides, please prepare 8 copies of the passport photo.
Free Pick-up Service
For those who arrive in Wuhu Railway Station on Oct.8-12, 2019, we will offer free Pick-up service at 8:00-19:00. Please let us know your arrival at least FIVE DAYS in advance （wsb@ahpu.edu.cn，86-553-2871021）.
How to Arrive at AHPU?
◆Route1: From Shanghai Pudong International Airport to AHPU
A. From Shanghai Pudong Airport, take AIRPORT BUS LINE 1 to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, or AIRPORT BUS LINE 5 to Shanghai Railway Station.
B. Take the BULLET TRAIN or HIGH-SPEED TRAIN from Shanghai Railway Station or Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station to Wuhu Railway Station (second class seat, about 175CNY/person, 3 hours).
C. Take a TAXI to AHPU (about 8 CNY/person, about 10 minutes, Chinese Pinyin for the name of school: Anhui Gongcheng daxue).
Notes for AIRPORT BUS LINE 1 and LINE 5 (from Pudong International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station or Shanghai Railway Station):
A. Time Interval: 20 minutes
B. Working Hours: Line 1 6:00-23:00, Line 5 5:30-21:30
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◆Route2: From Nanjing Lukou International Airport to AHPU
A. Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Nanjing South Railway Station by SUBWAY (about 40
minutes)
B. Nanjing South Railway Station to Wuhu Station by BULLET TRAIN or HIGH-SPEED TRAIN (Second class seat, 31.5 CNY/person, 40 minutes)
C. Wuhu Station to AHPU by TAXI (about 8 CNY/person, 10 minutes, Chinese Pinyin for the name of school: Anhui Gongcheng Daxue).
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◆Route3: From Beijing Capital International Airport to AHPU
A. Beijing Capital International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
B. Nanjing Lukou International Airport to AHPU (referring to ROUTE 2)
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Register Residence Information
According to the Exit and Entry Administration Law of P. R. China, You MUST register your residence information within 24 hours after arriving in China. Show your passport and register at the university dormitory you stay in. And then residence Info should be reported to the local police station in time. A fine of 2000 CNY will be imposed by the Police if you fail to do so.
PART TWO FEES
Before you come to China, please make all necessary arrangements to pay your tuition fees. You are required to pay off fees upon arrival (WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS). Delay in payment of fees may delay your registration and residence permit. Fees can be paid by UnionPay cards and bank transfer. Payment via UnionPay card is highly recommended. If fees are paid by bank transfer, the original bank transfer document should be kept for reference.
Accommodation
3500 CNY per person per year (Single room)（1500 CNY to pay if 2000 CNY has been paid）
Other Fees
1. Following expenses are for the 1st year only
Application Fees: 400 CNY (Paid to Edu P R China)
Deposit for Dormitory: 500 CNY
Bedding Items: about 400 CNY (2 quilts, 1 padding, 2 duvet sets, 1 pillow, 1 cushion cover, 1 waterproof bedding bag, 1 water bottle, 1mat, 11 pieces in total) or you can buy yourself when you arrive at campus.
Physical Examination : about 400 CNY (to be paid to Entry-Exit Inspection & Quarantine Bureau)
2.Annual expenses
Medical Insurance Fee: about 800 CNY/ year (to be paid to the Life Insurance Company)
Resident Permit: about 800 CNY/year (to be paid to Public Security Bureau)
Books: about 500 CNY/year
Living expenses: about 1,000 CNY/month
PART THREE CAMPUS LIFE
University Culture
To experience the wonderful campus life of AHPU, we encourage freshmen to make at least one Chinese friend, join one student club, participate in relevant academic exchanges, share your cultures with international friends, and appreciate the local traditional culture and art.
Meal
5 canteens in AHPU are ready to serve food to students.
PATR FOUR IMPORTANT NOTICE
Residence Permit Application
All foreign students who enter the Chinese territory with the X visa type must request an application for residence permit at International Institute within 10 DAYS upon arrival, later requests will be rejected. (Note that AHPU does not sponsor students holding visa types other than X.)
Opening an Personal Bank Account
New students should open a personal bank account in Wuhu and they need to provide tax card/number from their country of residence or a screenshot from the taxation department's website showing their identity. Only providing a tax number without showing the tax payer's identity will result in denial.
E-campus Card Application
Daily life expenses on campus are paid by E-campus card, so it is necessary for international students to apply for E-campus card.
Weather Information
Please take note that the weather in November-February next (winter season) is cold (with average temperatures ranging from -5 to15 degrees Celsius). Please prepare warm clothes and precautions for weather change. However, weather will be warmer from March through October.
Safety
Wuhu is a city with good comments on its safety. However, there are still several reminders for international students:
A. It is highly recommended that you keep your valuable articles at safe place. Do not bring too
much cash with you.
B. Please abide by the traffic codes.
C. Lock the door and ensure the power/gas switch is turned off before you leave to avoid any
accident.
D. Emergency calls
120, Medical Emergency 110, Theft/Criminal
122, Traffic Accident 119, Fire
