Preparation for studying in the Chinese mainland

1. Visa：Once your child has secured a place at a university and has proof of that, he/she needs to apply for a student visa (also known as an XI-visa) This can be done at the Chinese embassy in Cambodia which located in Phnom Penh as soon as possible. Please click here to learn more about the application process and documents required.
2. University Accommodation：Your child can choose either on-campus dormitories or off-campus apartments
   • On-campus dormitories: typical university accommodation is of good quality by international standard, the price can vary according to the university itself. They usually have showers, toilets, internet and water.
   • Off-campus apartments: The easy way to rent an apartment is going through estate agents nearby the university. The rent is generally affordable, and it depends on the size and location.
3. Public transportation – always a good idea of get a transport (Jiao Tong) card with you upon arrival
   • Public buses are convenient and inexpensive way to get around the city
   • Subway is another choice to get to campus. Underground rail system can be found in over 20 cities
   • Bicycles are another common way of getting around the campus. Bikes are relatively inexpensive and are easy way to explore larger areas independently. Over the past few years, shared bikes have been very popular in major cities in China
   • Taxis is another fast method of getting from one point to another. Currently, the most popular taxi-hailing APP in the Chinese mainland is DiDi, which can pay with Bank of China Phnom Penh Branch VISA Credit card and UnionPay debit card.
4. Payment – Cashless society
   The Chinese mainland is fast evolving into a cashless society. People no longer go out with cash but pay with their phone instead. There are the three most popular e-payment systems in the Chinese mainland: WeChat Pay, Alipay and UnionPay QR code payment.
   Among them, UnionPay QR code payment has been widely accepted by merchants in mainland China and Hong Kong. Bank of China Phnom Penh Branch is going to launch UnionPay QR Code Payment function in mobile banking, so that customers can use mobile banking to scan UnionPay QR code for payment after binding Bank of China Phnom Penh Branch UnionPay debit card. In addition, using UnionPay QR code payment can enjoy UnionPay special services. The launch date is to be confirmed and please pay attention to our latest press release.
5. Mobile Network
   Currently there are three main mobile service providers in China: China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, offering various voice calls and data plans. Please visit their official websites for more details.

Universities in the Chinese mainland 

1. Top universities based on QS World University Rankings 2022 in the Chinese mainland:

   China Ranking	World Ranking	University
   1	17	Tsinghua University
   2	18	Peking University
   3	31	Fudan University
   4	45	Zhejiang University
   5	50	Shanghai Jiao Tong University

2. Fees and scholarship: Here is some information about average study and living cost per year in 5 cities in China (currency: CNY)

   Cities	Undergraduate programmes	English-taught Undergraduate Programmes	Chinese Language Programmes	Postgraduate programmes	Living costs	Accommodation fees
   Beijing	26,000	30,000	19,000	31,300	49,200	26,000
   Shanghai	24,000	65,000	19,000	28,500	55,200	22,000
   Guangzhou	28,000	26,000	17,000	30,000	43,200	10,000
   Hangzhou	25,000	63,000	18,000	26,000	43,200	12,000
   Xiamen	25,000	38,000	26,000	29,000	45,600	10,000

   Before making decision, you are advised to visit institutions’ websites or contact the institutions direct to check out the tuition fees of the programme that your child plans to apply.

   There are various scholarships designed to support international students. For more info, please click here.

3. Admission requirement: requirements for student admission may vary from institution to institution. In general, your child needs to:

   Complete secondary school, and attain satisfactory academic results at the National exams in your country.

   Attempt HSK examination and meet a certain level.

   Take the TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent exams if English is not the mother tongue

   You should contact the admission office of institutions for more details.

Feel free to download our Overseas Studies guide for more information.

Please call +855-23988886 to contact us, visit any of our branches, or click here to know more about our overseas study financial services

BOC Address and Offices in Cambodia

Preparation for studying in Hong Kong

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