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Question: What is the cost of applying through ACASC?
Answer: ACASC charges a service fee of $50 for using its online application portal. Applying through ACASC into Chinese universities attracts a service fee of $50. Please check ACASC application service for details. Different universities charge different application fee and ACASC has been authorized to receive the fee on their behalf.
Application Fee
1. Affiliated universities and colleges in China have approved ACASC to accept the application fee on their behalf.
2. Processing of your application starts after the application fee has been paid. The application fee ranges from $20 to $150
3. Note that payment for all services by universities and colleges in China is transacted only in Renminbi (RMB).
E.g. The application fee for Hebei North University is 800RMB, the same as posted on its website. ACASC converts RMB into US dollars on the ACASC website for students’ convenience.
Note:
1. It is solely the decision of individual university’s admission office to accept or decline your application based on applicants’ documents and educational background. However, we guarantee you will enjoy:
One-on-one consultation service.
The free and the high-quality service
Free express delivery of admission package
2. Applicants are required to pay their tuition and accommodation fees when you arrive in the school and register. Note again that all China’s universities accept payment in RMB and in cash. Detailed information about payment mode will be clearly stated in your acceptance letter and most banks in China provide cash exchange services. ACASC has designed a pre-departure guidebook to assist you.
Question: Is there a ranking list of China’s universities?
Answer: No. There is no official ranking list of China’s universities. Normally, the so-called ranking list is made by Chinese mass media. So it’s not quite scientific. You should choose China’s university based on your needs. For example, if you are seeking for Chinese language study, you can focus on normal schools or language schools, such as Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing Normal University, Tianjin Normal University, Tianjin Foreign Studies University and Dalian University of Foreign Languages, etc. Though these universities do not rank well, they are the best ones for teaching and learning Chinese. And you can get guide from ACASC to find satisfied and suitable course and university.
Question: How to choose the right university?
Answer: Every course and every university is different and each student wants different things. The chances of finding a perfect match can be a challenge because of the tall list of universities you have to choose from and wide range of courses associated with them. You will almost certainly need to decide what is most important to you.
Currently, nearly 400 universities and colleges in China and 10 language schools are making use of ACASC’s online admission system. We advise that you think through the following aspects to help you choose the right university:
Your preference
If a particular city interests you, it is advisable to look at the geographical location of the university or college you are interested in and then apply for it immediately. If you’re not very familiar with China’s cities, take a look at our City Guide.
What sort of university do you want to go to? As you might expect universities are not all the same. Whether large or small, old or new university each university-type will offer a different student experience. Think about what is right for you.
Cost
Cost has always been a factor in the decision-making process and budgeting for university education can’t be left out. It is important to budget for social life too.
The cost of living in Beijing, Shanghai, and large coastal cities is relatively high compared to living in China’s inland regions. For example, cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Xi’an, Changsha, Wuhan, Zhengzhou and other cities are all well developed with beautiful scenery and many excellent universities.
University Characteristics and Strong Points
Course choice is consistently the top reason why students drop out of university so it is important to get it right. For some, the choice of subject and type of course will narrow down the number of possible universities to just a few. So choosing the right course at the right university for you will require some research.
If you have doubts about language of instruction in China, there are a number of English taught programs like Medicine, Engineering, International Trade and Economy and Business in all our universities and colleges.
If you have a particular major that you want to study, you can choose according to the universities’ expertise. For example, Beijing Language and Culture University is the earliest, most well-established and recognized university teaching foreign students Chinese. Every year, thousands of foreign students attend this university to study Chinese language and culture.
It is all a matter of priorities that you feel are important for you, after all you will be the one who has to study on the course and you may be living there for over three years or more. The more research you put into the process the more likely you will make the right decision.
Fellow citizens
If you want to quickly learn the Chinese language it is advisable you apply to a university with less number of fellow citizens. If you however want to get integrated quickly into the university, you might want to choose a university with more fellow citizens. Again, it all bores down to priorities that best suit you.
Question: How to find the top universities in China?
Answer: At present, China has around 600 universities and colleges that are accredited to admit international students. Choosing the right university by foreign applicants doesn’t come easy. It is not easy for a foreign applicant to make the right choice of university without any research. Browsing university rankings is one way to learn about universities’ reputations. In China, there are a number of rankings edited by different organizations, but Chinese people generally refer to Project 211 and Project 985 instead of rankings, which were set up by the Chinese Government. Project 211 and Project 985 universities are widely regarded to be the most prestigious in China.
Question: How to track my application progress?
Answer: Once you’ve received your welcome email, you can use Track Progress Now with your personal ACASC account to keep up-to-date with your ACASC application.
For your application to be processed, it usually takes the university’s admission office 4 to 5 weeks. This time frame is used to process an application and prepares the admission package with all documents you will need to apply for a student visa in your local consulate. Kindly send us an email to admission@acasc.cn if after a month you haven’t received any response to your application. Remember to please include your Application ID in the email.
To check the progress of an application, applicants can login in any time to their personal account (My ACASC -> My Application -> Completed) using the application ID in your welcome email, along with password used when applying. We’ll email the address you gave in your application, whenever there’s an update. For example, the “Application Status” will be updated as soon as the admissions office makes the decision, and the ACASC system will send a confirmation email to your registered email address. It usually takes 4-8 working days to send your Admission Letter and JW202 form as soon as the university takes it final decision on your application. You will need both documents to apply for a student visa.
Question: How can I track my application status?
Answer: To track the application status, please login your ACASC personal account. Whenever there’s an update, you will be informed on your application status through ACASC system within a day as soon as we receive university’s notification. You will simultaneously receive ACASC auto-email about the application status. To directly inquire about your application status, feel free to send us an email to admission@acasc.cn and our team will keep you updated.
