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RIEMCAMPUS LIFE
02 Campus Life
Contents
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CAMPUS LIFE
FEES&FINANCING
VISA&INSURANCE
LIVING IN CHENGDU
01 Our Campuses
04 Campus Facilities
06 Student Support
09 Overview
12 Sight-seeing
14 Visa Application
15 Insurance
16 Living Expenses
16 Funding your study
16 Part-time jobs
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Located at the west 2nd Ring in Qingyang District of
Chengdu, standing next to Jinsha Bus Terminal, Guanghua
campus is the old campus of SWUFE and currently holds
continuing education and language teaching courses.
CAMPUS LIFECovering an area of 378 acres, SWUFE possesses two beautiful campuses
Guanghua Campus Our Campuses
2 Campus Life
Located in Wenjiang District, Liulin campus is within 20
kilometers’ distance from downtown Chengdu and it is now
the main campus where all undergraduates, graduates and
Phd students study and live. There is a shuttle bus running
between Guanghua campus and Liulin Campus every day.
Liulin Campus
Qizi Library
Zhaohui Playground
Yisu Cafeteria
SanweiCafeteria
MeiDormitory
ZhuDormitory
SongDormitory
RongDormitory
LogisticsCenter
SwimmingPool
Student Activity Center
Hospital
ZhizhiDormitory
DuxingDormitory
MingbianDormitory
ShensiDormitory
BoxueDormitory
TongboBuilding
SouthGate
WestGate
International StudentsDormitory
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RIEM Office
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
TengxiangBuilding
Jingshi Teaching Building
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C
B
E
F
G
A
YideTeaching Building
HI
MinDormitory
ZhiDormitory
YiDormitory
HuiDormitory
XinDormitory
ChengDormitory
IndoorStadium
ChenxiPlayground
WuguCafeteria
SwimmingPool
TongboBuilding
NorthGate
EastGate
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4 Campus Life
Academic, residential, social and recreational facilities are
within walking distance on campus. Most classrooms
have built-in multi-media facilities and offer Wi-fi
connections. Two libraries and one literature center
are located on campus with a total collection of over 2
million volumes. There is also an international students’
computer room on both campuses. It is easy to find the
Student Recreation Center and a variety of on-campus
shops such as newsagent, hairdresser, bakery, grocery
stores, bookstores, banks, post office etc.
Campus FacilitiesStudents can use all kinds of on-campus sports facilities
for free or at reasonable price. On Liulin campus, there is
a new-built 14,000 m2 indoor stadium with inside fitness
equipment room, martial art room, physical exercise room,
indoor basketball court and badminton court etc.. There
are also two 400–meter Plastic runways, two soccer fields,
one swimming pool, 13 tennis courts, 18 basketball courts,
6 outdoor badminton courts, 12 volleyball courts, rock
climbing field etc. Annually, SWUFE holds running/soccer/
basketball/volleyball/swimming competition games.
Sports
RIEM offers foreign students single ensuite (with private
shower, washbasin, and toilet) on both Liulin and Guanghua
Campus. Each ensuite is furnished with bed, desk, chair,
bookcase, wardrobe, air-conditioner and internet access.
There are a free-of-charge laundry room and a common
kitchen on each floor. Rent is only for 500 RMB/month.
Students who prefer to rent an apartment outside the
campus are recommended to consult us first or bring a
Chinese friend along when needed.
Accommodation
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There are 3 dining buildings on Liulin campus offering a
wide range of food selections including Muslim Food. The
campus card is need to buy dishes in those cafeterias.
There are also supermarkets, coffee bars and tea houses on
campus and a variety of restaurants outside the East Gate
of Liulin Campus.
Meals
SWUFESouthwestern University of Finance and Economics
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Exchange students are supported by a dedicated team of
experienced staff who take a personal approach to guiding
you through your entire program, from application to returning
home.
Student Support
• Free Airport Pick-up
RIEM offers a free pickup from Shuangliu International
Airport to SWUFE campus for all new exchange students
usually during the arrival week. You shall inform us of your
arrival information in advance.
• Orientation & Campus tour
Students will receive an orientation session on the first day of
each semester to meet the staff and receive key information
about RIEM for the semester ahead. Free campus tour guide
is also offered by RIEM International Student Society (ISD).
• City Tour & Sight-seeing
At the beginning and middle of each semester, RIEM
organize free tours for all foreign students to help them get
quick acquainted with the city or just go sight-seeing.
• Student Organization
Aiming at building a bridge between international students
and Chinese students and helping international student
adapt to campus life and Chinese culture, the International
Student Department which belongs to RIEM Student Union
was founded in 2013. The members of ISD include both
domestic and international students. Basically, ISD offers
helps like airport pick-ups, campus-tour guide, city-tour
guide and any inquiries on Chinese culture and campus
life etc. Besides, ISD also holds various activities like study
workshops, sports activities, outdoor tours and culture salon
etc. to enrich international students’ daily life and promote
their communication with Chinese students. ISD recruits
new members who have enthusiasm in helping others and
organizing activities. If you need help or have an interest
in joining ISD, ISD is looking forward to hearing from you!
Please contact via riem_isd@outlook.com
• Student coordinators
We also hire local students as part-time coordinators to help
exchange students with all kinds of potential problems.
• Safety and Security
The campus is a very safe place with responsible university
security staff and 24-hour inspection on four gates of the
university. Chengdu is also an area of low crime rates.
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8 Campus Life
LIVING IN CHENGDUMany Exchange students choose to study at SWUFE because it offers a great combination of course options and location.
Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan Province and also the
largest metropolitan economy in mid-west China and the 4th
largest city in China. History of Chengdu can be traced back
to the early 4th century BC. The name of Chengdu implicates
the meaning of ‘Become (Cheng) a capital (Du)’*.
* There is a short video called ‘9 minutes to know about Chengdu’ on Youtube.
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Overview
Being the center of emerging inland China with an annual
growth rate of 15%, Chengdu was selected to hold the
‘Fortune Global Forum’ in 2013 and was also ranked the
fastest developing city in the world by Forbes in 2010;
however, it boasts agreeable environment and relaxed
lifestyle.
Chengdu also earned the titles of ‘the Land of Abundance’,
‘the Country of Heaven’, and ‘the Garden City’. The
pillar industries in Chengdu include agriculture, medicine,
machinery, tourism, finance and high-tech. Until now, there
have been more than 200 Fortune Global 500 Enterprises
investing and establishing operational hubs in Chengdu.
Economy
Chengdu has typical sub-tropical humid climate, with an
annual temperature of around 16.4°C(61.52°F). The winter
in Chengdu is short and mild, with an average temperature
of above 5°C(41°F). In summer, the highest temperature is
usually less than 35°C (95°F). There is not much precipitation
in winter and spring while it is affluent in summer and
autumn. The wind speed is quite low.
Climate
There are 17 public libraries, 15 cultural centers, 5 public art
centers, 10 museums and 66 institutions of higher learning
and technical secondary schools in Chengdu. Sichuan
Opera, embroidery, tea house and Mahjong are other ways
to express Chengdu’s culture.
Culture
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Nearly all styles of food from different countries can be found
in Chengdu – ‘a Heaven for Gourmets’; however, three
things are a must-try: Sichuan hotpot, Sichuan Cuisine and
Chengdu-style snacks.
Being the most popular Chinese food, Sichuan cuisine is
famous for its spicy flavor and elaborate cooking techniques.
Famous Sichuan dishes include: Mapo Tofu, Kung Pao
Chicken, twice-cooked pork, water-boiled fish etc. In 2010,
Chengdu was named ‘the City of Gastronomy’ by UNESCO,
making it the first city in Asia to be awarded such an
accolade.
Food
Chunxi Road is the most famous and convenient place
to catch up with fast-fashion. With a history of 70 years,
Chunxi Road boasts the most typical and prosperous
commercial pedestrian street in Chengdu. It is said that
‘Going to Chengdu without visiting Chunxi Road is like going
to Paris without visiting Champs Elysees, New York without
5th Avenue, or more locally, Beijng without Wangfujing,
or Shanghai without visiting Nanjing Road.’ Other famous
shopping districts include ZongFuLu, HongZhaoBi etc.
Shopping
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Chengdu is described as "China's party city" by an article
in Los Angeles Times. Chengdu outnumbers Shanghai in
its number of tea houses and bars despite having less than
half of its population. Local residents have a reputation for
having a laid back life style and for knowing how to enjoy life.
Famous recreational places include Lan Kwai Fong(coffee,
bars and clubs), Jiuyan Qiao(clubs and resturants),
Hongmen Jie(outdoor food stall and resturants) etc.
Recreation
Taxis can be caught directly on street. Drivers do not speak
English, so make sure that you have your destination written
in Chinese Characters. Mostly, a cell phone picture of an
address can help a lot. The taxi price is a base price of 8
RMB, which cover the first 2 kilometers’ distance, and plus
an increase at 1.9 RMB/kilometer. Public bus and Metro are
the main public transportation vehicles. Ticket fare varies
from 1 to 3.5 RMB.
Transportation
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Sight-seeing
Visitors to Chengdu usually take pleasure in simply ambling
inside the city, enjoying its exuberant and inexpensive
lifestyle, before rushing around to far-away scenic spots.
Kuan Zhai Xiang Zi ( Wide and Narrow Alley)
JinLi Street Mount E’mei
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Marquis Wu’s Temple Tufu’s Thatched Cottage
SCENIC-SPOTS around Chengdu
The Giant Buddha
Panda Breeding Base
DuJiangYan Irrigation Project
Jiu Zhai Valley
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VISA&INSURANCE
Visa Application
To help you successfully apply for your study in China,
SWUFE will send an acceptance letter and completed
JW202 Form Student Pages to your home university.
Usually exchange students who are going to spend only one
semester in China only need to apply for VISA F, which is
valid for a period within 6 months. After arrival in China, there
is only a need to get registered in the local police office.
For exchange students who wish to spend more than 6
months in China, you need to apply for VISA X, which is valid
for as long as one year. Holding this visa, within 30 days of
arrival in China, you must apply for residence permits in local
police office with the following documents (also suitable for
residence permit extension):
1. JW202 form PSB page (will be prepared by SWUFE)
2. Application form PSB page (will be prepared by SWUFE)
3. One photo
4. Letter of introduction (will be prepared by SWUFE)
5. Valid passport and photocopies of passport, visa/
residence permit and the latest entry date
6. Registration form of accommodation, which is issued by
the local police office in China.
7. Chinese Medical Test Certificate. (SWUFE helps students
go through the whole process)
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Insurance
We STRONGLY recommend that all exchange students
should have a Chinese insurance or at least a foreign one
which should cover the whole period of your stay. For further
information regarding Chinese insurance, please contact us.
IMPORTANT!
Upon your arrival in China, please monitor your visa/
residence permit status and report to us at least 30 days
before expiry. Otherwise, significant fines may be imposed
by the immigration bureau in China.
In Chengdu, SWUFE helps foreign students deal with the
whole process of application/ extension/ alteration of visa
and residence permits. If you have specific problems, please
consult us.
Students’ accompanying family members who are coming
to China with the students or will be coming afterwards,
need to apply for VISA L, which is normally valid for one
to six months and can be extended twice (with 30 days
extension each time). The validation of Visa L can NOT
exceed the validation of the student’s the visa/ residence
permit. Following documents are required when applying for
Visa L:
1. Application form PSB (will be prepared by SWUFE)
2. One photo
3. Letter of introduction (will be prepared by SWUFE)
4. Valid passport and photocopies of the family members’
and the student’s passport
5. Photocopies of the student’s visa/residence permit and
the latest entry date
6. Registration form of accommodation, which is issued by
the local police office in China.
7. Related certificates with which you could prove your
relationship with the students. This MUST be notarized by
Chinese Embassy/Consulate in your home country.
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FEES&FINANCING
Funding your study
Part-time jobs
Living Expenses
Foreign students are only allowed to do part-time work in
China. You need to inform us of employer’s name, address,
telephone number, working time and duration, then we
could help you apply for the part-time work permit. Students
must carry valid passport and work-permit during work
period, and return the work permit once the work is finished.
There is no tuition fee required to be enrolled in SWUFE
as an exchange student. However there are three
scholarships available for foreign exchange students:
Chinese Government Scholarship, SWUFE Overall
Performance Scholarship and HSK Scholarship. For more
details, you should go to http://international.swufe.edu.cn/
FundYourStudy.asp.
Books and Supplies < 500 RMB/Term
Accommodations500 RMB/Month (On-campus dorm)
700 – 1500 RMB/Month (Off-campus)
Food 600 – 1000RMB/Month
Transportation 50 - 200 RMB/Month
Miscellaneous* 500 RMB/Month (approximately)
* Including internet, daily necessity, phone calls etc.
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Research Institute of Economics and ManagementSouthwestern University of Finance and EconomicsNo.555, Liutai Avenue, Wenjiang DistrictChengdu, Sichuan, 611130P.R.Chinariem.swufe.edu.cn
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