INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HANDBOOK Issued by Global Institute of Management and Economics Dongbei University of Finance & Economics 2020.09 CONTENT INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 4 About DUFE.................................................................................................................. 4 About GIME .................................................................................................................. 4 About Offices ................................................................................................................ 5 GIME Administration Staff Contacts ............................................................................. 5 BEING AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IN CHINA ........................................................... 6 Passport ........................................................................................................................ 6 Visa and Residence Permits ........................................................................................ 6 Accommodation Registration Form for Visitors from Overseas ................................... 8 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS ............................................................................................. 10 General Academic Information ................................................................................... 10 Examination Information ............................................................................................. 16 GENERAL STUDENT MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 23 Discipline and Management Criterion ........................................................................ 23 Accommodation Regulations ...................................................................................... 23 Scholarship Regulations ............................................................................................. 23 Registration, Transfer, Suspension and Drop out Policy ........................................... 23 Internship Policy ......................................................................................................... 27 International Student Liaison Committee(ISLC) ......................................................... 28 STUDENT SERVICE AND SUPPORT .............................................................................. 29 Orientation .................................................................................................................. 29 Accommodation .......................................................................................................... 29 Chinese SIM Card and Bank Account Application ..................................................... 29 Insurance .................................................................................................................... 29 Materials and Certificate ............................................................................................. 29 Daily Service ............................................................................................................... 30 Emergency Service .................................................................................................... 30 Exchange Program ..................................................................................................... 30 Appendix 1 ......................................................................................................................... 31 Appendix 2 ......................................................................................................................... 39 Appendix 3 ......................................................................................................................... 41 Appendix 4 ......................................................................................................................... 43 Appendix 5 ......................................................................................................................... 45 Appendix 6 ......................................................................................................................... 46 USEFUL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 49 Local Information Guide ..................................................................................................... 49 Transportation ............................................................................................................. 49 Shopping ..................................................................................................................... 50 Useful Numbers-常用电话号码 ................................................................................... 50 Health Care Information 医疗信息 .............................................................................. 50 First Aid Center 大连市急救中心 ................................................................................ 50 Acupuncture................................................................................................................ 50 Basic Chinese You May Use ............................................................................................. 51 English ........................................................................................................................ 51 Pinyin .......................................................................................................................... 51 汉字 ............................................................................................................................. 51 Cost of Living ..................................................................................................................... 54 DUFE Map ......................................................................................................................... 55 Dalian Subway Map ........................................................................................................... 56 Important Notice:................................................................................................................ 57 INTRODUCTION About DUFE Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) was founded in October 1952. It was a co-established university by the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Education and Liaoning Provincial People's Government. It is one of China’s top-ranked multi-disciplinary universities and is one of the best universities in China. To further broaden educational horizons, DUFE began to encourage international cooperation and exchange from 1994, under the guideline of “high standards and internationalization”. With experience of more than one decade, the University has gradually brought about internationalization in terms of instructional languages, teaching materials, curriculum systems and administration patterns. Taking education quality as the lifeline of the development, DUFE gives constant priority to fostering qualified professionals. For this reason, DUFE integrates both in-class teaching and extra-curricular learning to make appropriate training schemes for students so as to enhance students’ social responsibility, professional dedication, and sense of community. About GIME Global Institute of Management and Economics (GIME) ----was established in 1997 when Dongbei University of Finance and Economics established its first international faculty and student exchange program. As a leading provider of degree programs taught in English, GIME currently offers Business Management and Tourism Management at both undergraduate and postgraduate level with a diverse student population of over 300. GIME is a research-orientated academy with its focuses on international business management, management information systems, accounting and international finance. GIME has developed into a top quality international study center with excellent modern facilities. GIME has an excellent teaching and researching faculty with more than 50 staff offering a wide range of international educational experience. Looking forward to the future, GIME will continue to be committed to becoming a world-leading research center, creating new opportunities for international collaboration with top universities in the world, providing internationally-tailored academic programs, applying for international education accreditation and quality-assurance systems and offering students the highest level of education. About Offices The International Office (IO) is responsible for all aspects of administration pertaining to supporting students’ study, life, and social well-being. Please visit our website http://www.gime.dufe.edu.cn/en/ for more information, or contact us by e-mail via our staff members’ email. Our office is located on the 3rd floor, Mingzhe Building, DUFE. The Academic Affairs Office is responsible for all aspects of students’ academic records, degree progress, and academic well-being. The International Cooperation Department is mainly responsible for the establishment of international cooperative programs and the recruitment and admission of international students. At the same time, it also provides services for students of GIME study abroad program. GIME Administration Staff Contacts Whilst you are here, you will have a dedicated administrative team of staffs supporting you. Here are the contact details you may need throughout your program of study: Title