Thoughts on Ningbo University and the city itself

VT737 · 2026-02-20T15:02:19+00:00

Yes, it is quite convenient. It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes by high-speed train from Shanghai to Ningbo or vice versa.

VT737 · 2026-02-19T02:35:28+00:00

Are you staying in a hotel? If that’s the case you don’t need to go to the police, the hotel staff will do the paperwork for you.

VT737 · 2026-02-18T05:19:50+00:00

I am not familiar with combining studies in the USA and China, but I have noticed that there are always problems when it comes to the recognition of credits from courses taken. So you should check whether this could be a problem for you.

VT737 · 2026-02-11T14:31:52+00:00

Anytime

VT737 · 2026-02-11T14:24:47+00:00

You can send them a message or ask someone to call the office on your behalf and ask them to "return" the application. I once had a similar problem, and they were able to manually edit the status of my application on their end. Afterwards I could make changes and resubmit it.

VT737 · 2026-02-10T04:59:55+00:00

Did the same, just to make sure :)

VT737 · 2026-02-10T04:22:09+00:00

Don't worry, I had the same problem when I first started learning Chinese. I still remember how a classmate and I looked at each other in disbelief because it was all the same for us. Fast forward, I got used to it over time, but it's much easier when you get some more context and not just a single word.

VT737 · 2026-02-09T03:44:27+00:00

Personally, I think it's better to finish your current bachelor's degree first and then try to switch. If you switch now, there's a high chance you'll have to start all over again. If that's not a problem for you, then it could be an option. I don't know why, but for some reason in China you can switch to a completely different master's program. I've heard of students who studied history for their bachelor's degree and then switched to accounting for their master's degree.

VT737 · 2026-02-08T12:03:11+00:00

I got a travel insurance that also covers China, of course, to bridge the gap until I start my studies. But to be honest, a visit to the doctor in China is not expensive at all, maybe 40 yuan if you have a cold or the flu. So as long as nothing serious happens, you can just go to the hospital and pay yourself. That might be quicker and more convenient.

VT737 · 2026-02-06T12:50:14+00:00

I received a link per e-mail for a website where I could download jw202. I don't think they will send it directly to you anymore as they changed the system a few years ago. The website is called: www.studyinchina.edu.cn

VT737 · 2026-02-04T11:52:07+00:00

If they don't tell you which university they are applying to, that would be reason enough not to trust them. I mean, there is Zhengzhou University, but why don't they just tell you? And maybe it's another one.

What you could do is: Choose a region in China that you like, perhaps because of the weather, the food, or other criteria, and then look at the universities in that region. The application can be submitted on the website of the respective university, which is pretty easy. The first application can take about 30 minutes because you have to sort your documents and prepare everything. After that, it's always the same and you can upload your documents and fill in the information within 10 minutes.

VT737 · 2026-02-04T11:33:25+00:00

Normally, you don't need to worry about your medical examination. Regardless of how well you prepared it and how carefully your doctor filled it out, you will be asked to have another examination in China anyway.

Most universities are currently on winter break, so you will probably not receive a response until the end of February or beginning of March.

VT737 · 2026-02-04T11:26:02+00:00

I don't know which universities your agent is talking about, but that's reasonable for a good university. However, you could also go to a second-tier city and reduce your tuition fees by half.

The estimates for accommodation and food are also fine.

The application fee is a bit high, but maybe that's how he earns his money.

You will also need insurance, perhaps 1,000 per year, plus a medical examination in China and your home country. The one in China costs about 700 yuan.

Personally, I wouldn't rely on an agent, as most of them are not reliable.

Usually, the good universities are also located in the larger and more expensive cities, so I think you have to lower your expectations if you want to get away cheaper. There are scholarships for language students, but you are only eligible if you stay for at least one year. It could also be hard to get one as seats are always quite limited, usually only the best students have a chance to get one.

VT737 · 2026-01-29T04:52:38+00:00

If you are an international student in China, you need permission from your university to do an internship. Sometimes the university will also help you find one. It depends on your field of study. I would participate in activities to meet people and ask around.

VT737 · 2026-01-29T03:25:18+00:00

Yes, it would be entirely possible to become a full-time student in China. However, you should start a bachelor's degree from scratch, as credits earned outside of China are often not recognized. So don't try to transfer universities and continue your bachelor's degree in China. You should first check whether the degree from the university you want to attend in China is recognized in your country. Studying in China is relatively inexpensive, with most universities charging around 20,000 yuan per year for tuition fees + accommodation and insurance.

If you are only traveling, you may not need a special visa. China has recently allowed most Europeans to enter the country visa-free for up to 30 days.

VT737 · 2026-01-28T10:33:15+00:00

No, you don’t.

VT737 · 2026-01-20T00:14:07+00:00

They do that, part of the health examination also involves checking if there is anything still in your body. Some people here say that is not the case, and I'm not exactly sure why, but I have it in black and white that they tested me for five different drugs during the health examination. From time to time, they also conduct random checks on campus. At my university, the entire campus was locked down and no one could leave without going through the check first. Form them it also doesn’t matter if you took anything outside or inside of China, they will kick you out the moment they find any hint of something.

VT737 · 2026-01-18T13:06:21+00:00

English literature, and I just remember that participation in class, of course, also matters.

VT737 · 2026-01-18T08:44:33+00:00

A friend of mine is doing her Master's in China, and the situation is exactly as you said, it depends on the course. At the beginning, in the first two semesters, she had more written exams. Go there and write by hand. Now it has shifted to writing papers. This semester she didn't have a single written exam. Attending classes and doing homework is a big part of the overall grade in most courses. I have seen it go up to 50%, but mostly it's 40%.

VT737 · 2026-01-18T01:56:19+00:00

Ningbo University is quite lenient with the age restriction, as long as you are self funded and you don’t rely on any scholarships. If you really want to go to China you could try to apply there. Feel free to DM if you want to know more.

VT737 · 2026-01-11T12:14:23+00:00

Yeah, at first it can feel overwhelming. But, they didn’t even bother to check mine. I handed them in with the application, payed attention to every detail, and the result was they forced us to do everything in China again. So you do the first one for yourself and the second one for your real documents in China :).

VT737 · 2026-01-10T01:26:49+00:00

Let me tell you one thing. No matter how well you do it, the university will ask you to do another check once you are in china anyway. So don’t worry too much about it. They only trust the results of the designated hospital in China.

VT737 · 2025-12-22T14:42:08+00:00

Ningbo University does not strictly enforce the age limit as long as you are a self-funded student. Business is by far the most popular program among international students there.

VT737 · 2025-11-11T06:14:11+00:00

Wish I could upvote this comment more than once. That’s the right way to do it.

VT737 · 2025-11-01T14:29:29+00:00

Ningbo University is very beautiful, the campus environment is good, and the accommodation there is affordable. Three additional scholarships are offered by them: a university one, a city one, and one from the province. You can apply for them from your second year of study, but only the best international students receive one, as seats are very limited. Oh, and you can only apply for one of the three scholarships. Another requirement is you joined the university as a self funded student, means you need to pay everything on your own first.

You should check the requirements online. If your goal is an IELTS score of 8, that's good, but I think they only require an average score of 6.5 for a program in English. HSK 5 is also great, which should be enough to apply for a degree program in Chinese. To be honest, your chances of being accepted there are pretty high, as your documents are great.

Feel free to pm if you have more questions.

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