Going to study in China

Contact

Questions? Do not hesitate to contact us:

Anne Karina Lund (regarding admission):
E-mail: admission@sdc.university
Phone: +45 53545534

Thomas Lykke Pedersen (regarding living in China):
E-mail: ThomasLP@sdc.university
Phone: +45 51715376

The Master's programmes

Q: Do I have to speak Chinese?
A: You don’t have to speak Chinese to study at SDC, but due to national requirements all international students studying in China have to attend language and culture classes. Therefore you will have to attend these classes alongside your studies.

Q: What kind of certificate do I get in the end?
A: Upon completion of a SDC Master's programme you will obtain a double MSc degree with a certificate from the responsible Danish University - e.g. University of Copenhagen - and a certificate from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Q: What grading system will be used?
A: You will be given two grades for each examination result - one following the Chinese grading scale and one following the Danish grading scale.

Q: Who are my teachers and fellow students?
A: The teachers of SDC Master's programmes come from all the Danish universities as well as UCAS and others. You will be studying with students from all over the world, but mainly from Denmark and China. The programmes are taught in English and all examinations will be carried out in English.

Q: When will the programmes start?
A: The programmes begin in September.
In early August SDC invites all new students to a two-day seminar in Denmark, where you will meet the Danish SDC team and the Danish and international classmates.
Ultimo August you will have the opportunity to take part in the introduction week, where the new cohort is introduced to each other. During the week you will receive valuable information concerning your stay at SDC, China and the study programmes. We strongly recommend all students to participate in the introduction week.

Q: Where will I receive my lectures?
A: All lectures and classes will be given in China at UCAS' Yanqihu Campus in Huairou District, Beijing.

Finance

Q: Will I receive SU when studying at SDC in China?
A: The SDC Master's programmes are all approved for SU (the Danish students' Grants and Loans Scheme). To find out whether you are eligible for SU visit the website of the Danish Agency for Institutions and Educational Grants.
Remember to make sure your study grant is correct. You are responsible for informing the State Education Fund in all matters like enrollment at another programme, interrupted studies, documentation of study activity, extended time of study, notification of illness etc.

Q: How do I apply for SU?
A: If you are eligible for SU (The Danish students' Grants and Loans Scheme) you can apply via the Danish Agency for Institutions and Educational Grants on-line Fast Track. Choose "Kina", then "University of Chinese Academy of Sciences" then click "søg".

Q: Are there any scholarships available from SDC?
A: There are no scholarships available from SDC. Students are encouraged to apply for grants from private foundations etc.

Living in Beijing

Q: Where can I live?
A: UCAS offers dorm rooms on campus. We encourage you to stay in the dorm rooms to experience the unique social aspect of studying and living together with your fellow students. However, if you prefer to rent an apartment we recommend you do it through a private real estate agent.

Q: What are the dorms like?
The UCAS campus management offers accommodation on campus for approximately 1,800 RMB a month (excluding electricity and water). Students live in apartments that have 8-10 single dorm rooms (approximately 7 square meters each), and they are equipped with necessary furniture. Each apartment has a common room and shared bathrooms and showers.

Q: How expensive is it to live in Beijing?
A: The cost of living is relatively low, and as a student it is possibly to live fairly comfortably even on a tight budget. To get an idea of the price range, check some of the ‘cost of living’ indexes, e.g. numbeo.com.

Q: How do I get a visa?
A: If you get accepted into one of SDC's Master's programmes, you will have to apply for a student visa either in your home country or at the Chinese embassy in Denmark. SDC will inform you about this when it is relevant.

Q: Do I need an insurance?
A: Yes. SDC students enrolled at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences are required to take out insurance that covers both physical and mental health issues. Upon arrival UCAS will demand proof of adequate insurance.
Usually travel insurances will not cover for a two-year stay abroad, so often special agreements are necessary. Students must choose an insurance company in Denmark or their home country. A Chinese insurance will not be adequate. Current students have primarily taken out, and recommend, insurance at StudenterForsikring.dk, Europæiske Rejseforsikring, Gouda and AON (through Danish Students Abroad).
To avoid a possible waiting period between first and second year it is advisable to pay for both years of insurance before leaving Denmark/your home country.

Q: Which vaccines are recommended - if any?
A. Ask your doctor or check Statens Serum Institut to find out you are recommended to get any vaccines. Some vaccinations might have to be administered over a period of time.

The campus

Q: Where is the campus located?
A: The Yanqihu campus is located approximately 60 kilometres north of downtown Beijing, on the shore of the Yanqi Lake in the Huairou District. Huairou’s greater urban area has a total population of approximately 200,000 people and the centre is located 13 kilometres from the Yanqihu campus. In Huairou city centre you find cinemas, shopping malls, restaurants and bars. Huairou is covered in forests and mountains and is called the lungs of Beijing. The area has great options for biking, nature walks, skiing, golfing, and hikes.

Q: Which facilities are available at the campus?
A: On campus you find dormitories, library, coffee shops, convenience stores, supermarket, canteens, and a restaurant. The indoor sports facilities include gyms, ball courts and swimming pool, while the outdoor facilities include football pitches, tennis-, badminton- and volleyball courts and a jogging trail circling the campus.

Q: Where will the classes take place?
A: SDC’s teaching activities take place in the SDC building at campus. In the building you find classrooms, lecture halls, administration, meeting rooms, group rooms, student lounge and much more. The SDC students have established their own gym, arrange movie nights in the lecture halls etc. In the SDC building you will meet Chinese and Danish staff.

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UCAS Academic Year 2022-2023