Tongji University

INFORMATION Sheet for Student exchange Program

AY 2012/2013


Office responsible for Student Exchange Programme (SEP)

/

International Exchange and Cooperation Office (IECO)

Contact / Tongji University
Siping Road 1239, Shanghai
China 200092
Phone: (8621) 65981268 FAX: (8621) 65985216
Web:
Operating hour / Mon-Fri 8:00-11:30
13:30-17:00
Director
/ Prof. LI Zhenyu
TEL (8621) 65983057
FAX:(8621)65985216
Email:
Coordinator (Northern and Eastern Europe) / Ms. Huang xiaojie
Email:
TEL:(8621)65983330
FAX:(8621)65985216
Office responsible for Student Registration / International Student Office (ISO)
Contact / Tongji University
Siping Road 1239, Shanghai
China 200092
Phone: (8621) 65983611 FAX: (8621) 65987933
Web:
Contact / Ms Zhang Hongli
TEL (8621) 65983611
FAX:(8621)65987933
Email:

Semester Dates

(AY2012/2013)

/ 1st semester / 2nd semester

Start on

/ September 10, 2012 / Feb. 25, 2013

End on

/ January 18, 2013 / Aug. 2, 2013 (summer semester included)

Vacation (if any)

/ Jan.21-Feb.22, 2013 / Aug.5-Sep. 6, 2013

Academic Matters

Language of instruction

/ English
Chinese

Language requirement

/ Exchange Students should have the basic communication proficiency in English or Chinese

Language courses

/ Refer to

Course-related Information (for exchange students)

Is course information (eg. description, syllabus) available online?

/ Yes, refer to

（In Chinese）

(General Courses given in English)
Are course schedules/timetables available online? / Currently, students who have finished the registration can find the course schedules/timetable with student ID
refer to
Minimum and maximum number of modules to be taken for each semester/year / 12 credits – 20 credits differing from respective TU college
Are students allowed to take cross-faculty modules? / Yes, subject to availability of the modules, as well as the approval from home university. IECO is responsible for such kind of cross-faculty affair.
Can students take modules of a different level, eg. students at Year 1 take Level 3 modules? / Yes, subject to:
  1. Availability of the modules;
  2. Approval by the respective TU college

Exchange-related Information

Application deadline

/ Fall / Spring
June 10 / Dec.10

How To Apply

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  1. Send the online application form to the SEP Coordinator of relevant colleges via email (
Prepare application documents after receiving confirmation from SEP Coordinator
·Application form with the Confirmation by Competent Department at Home University
·Copy of Passport page
  1. Send the original documents via post to IECO

Nomination to Tongji University

IECO

/ Please make confirmation and seal at the column of Confirmation by Competent Department at home University on the application form before sending application documents.
Application outcome / The students will receive admission notification and JW202 by the first week of July (for those coming in Fall) or first week of January (for those coming in Spring)

Is medical report required?

/ Yes.

Can students extend their exchange stint?

For extension requests, please refer to the following link: / If the exchange quota permits, student may be allowed to extend his/her exchange stint in TU.

When will the Official Transcripts be ready?

/ The transcripts come out one week after examination.
Students can check and print out unofficial copies from the following website with respective ID

Two copies of the official transcripts will be sent to the office responsible for student exchange at the home university directly by IECO after two months after completion of the exchange.
Accommodation
Is university accommodation available for exchange students? Is it guaranteed?
Where will exchange students be accommodated? / Accommodation is guaranteed for exchange student in principal.
However room type is not guaranteed.

How will exchange students request for accommodation
How will successful applicants be notified of the outcome / Fill in and send the accommodation request form with other application documents to IECO.
The student will receive the notification with other admission materials.
Is accommodation available over semester breaks? / Yes, students who are on full year exchange are eligible for vacation stay.
If on-campus accommodation is not available, will there be any assistance in finding private housing? / The accommodation for exchange students at university lever is guaranteed.
Website for information on accommodation /
Visa Requirements
Are exchange students required to obtain a student Visa?
If yes, will the university assist in the application? / Yes. Exchange student who has been accepted by TU will receive an admission notice and JW202 which are for student visa application.
Refer to:

Arrival / Orientation Programme
Recommended arrival dates / 1st semester: / 2nd semester:
Refer to the admission notice / Refer to the admission notice
Is airport pick-up service available?
For details please refer to : / In principle, airport pick-up service is not available.
Medical Insurance
Are exchange students required to purchase a compulsory medical insurance plan? / Yes. International Students are required to purchase comprehensive insurance which will cost 300 RMB/semester or 600RMB/year.
Estimated Monthly Expenses (in Local Currency)
University-administered accommodation / RMB 900-2400
Food/Meals / RMB 1000-2000 ( 3 meals a day)
Personal expenses (such as laundry, sundries and local transportation) / RMB 100 -200
Academic expenses eg. books (per semester) / RMB 100-200
Compulsory Insurance
(per semester) / Included in comprehensive insurance (refer to the above column)
Any fees other than tuition (e.g. student services etc) / When checkin at dormitory, the new coming students should pay a deposit of RMB 1500 and housing expense for one semester.
Are exchange students allowed to work? / On Campus / Off Campus
No / No
Important Websites





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