FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
i.
I REALLY WANT TO STUDY AT YOUR COLLEGE, BUT I CAN'T SPEAK
CHINESE. CAN I BE INSTRUCTED IN ENGLISH?
Answer: Yes. No problem. The entire course
is taught in English. Our college possess a group of teachers
who are experienced in educating international students. Most
of them have studied or been trained overseas for many years.
They can communicate with you in English fluently.
ii. HOW
IS THE LIVING STANDARD IN YOUR CITY? WHAT ABOUT THE CANTEEN IN
THE UNIVERSITY?
Answer: The living expense here is
relatively low, for example, about 50 USD for your food per
month. They are several canteens in the college, you can
choose any one as per your taste.
iii.
CAN YOU SEND A VEHICLE TO TAKE US FROM THE AIRPORT WHERE WE
LAND IN CHINA TO HEFEI CITY?
Answer: Sure, we can. But Airport pick up
fee: $30 per student (This only includes the cost of vehicles
and foods on the way from the arrival airport to Hefei City,
excluding the cost of the possible one night stay in the city
of arrival because of the flight timings).
iv. HOW
IS THE CLIMATE IN HEFEI CITY?
Answer: Hefei is located in middle east
area of China, it is sub tropic mild climate, average
temperature is 16 centigrade degree, there are four seasons,
in winter, the temperature is around 0 centigrade degree, in
summer, it is around 30 centigrade degree.
v. HOW
IS THE TRANSPORTATION IN HEFEI CITY?
Answer: Transportation: there is an
airport, train station, bus to many cities in China.
vi. WHAT IS THE MAIN LANGUAGE IN HEFEI CITY?
Answer: People in Anhui province, especially in Hefei city are
of the Han race, they speak Putonghua, (Mandarin), which is
the officially spoken and prevailing Chinese language in
China. A lot of people can speak English too.
Vi. IS
LEARNING CHINESE LANGUAGE COMPULSORY?
Answer: Even though the entire course is
taught in English, one has to learn Chinese language for a
year, without any cost. It is very important for general
communication, because you need it in your clinical sessions
after second year and for your own convenience.
viii.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF MCI AND DOES IT RECOGNIZE THE UNIVERSITY?
Answer: MCI doesn't recognize but lists the
College/University. A student who goes to study MBBS abroad,
has to take a MCI eligibility letter before going. After
completion of the course, the student appears for the
screening test taken by MCI.
ix. IS
IT EASY TO PASS MCI SCREENING TEST?
Answer: If one studies seriously, one can
pass MCI screening test easily, as China medical education is
ranked 4th worldwide whereas India comes a distant 39th.
x. HOW
IS MCI ELIGIBILITY LETTER MADE AND HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?
Answer: You have to apply filling the form
and it is prepared within fifteen days.
xi. HOW
FAR IS THE COLLEGE FROM A MAJOR CITY?
Answer: Anhui is located in a major city
itself, Hefei city, Capital of Anhui province. It is a 41/2
hour drive from Shanghai.
xii.
HOW IS THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE?
Answer: Saturday and Sunday every week.
May 1st: International Labor Day -----7 Days
Summer Holidays: One month in August
October 1st: Independence Day ----- 7 Days
Winter Holidays and Spring Festival: One month in February.
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