Medical Care 

　　Self-supporting or exchange students are all held accountable for their personal medical expenses. Scholarship students will receive free medical care.

　　

　　There is an infirmary on campus that international students can go to for minor ailments at a relatively low expense. Only outpatient care is offered in the infirmary. For serious illnesses, the Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital is very close to the campus. This hospital accepts foreigners and is one of the best hospitals in Beijing with modern facilities and a well-trained staff. The other place for emergencies is Beijing AEA International Clinic (SOS).

　　

　　We suggest that self-supporting students buy medical insurance in their home country for the duration of their studies in China. However, local insurance is also available. For further information, please contact us after your arrival.

　　

　　UIBE Infirmary: 6449-2449

　　Sino-Japanese Friendship Hospital: 6422-2952

　　Beijing AEA International Clinic: 6462-9112

　　

　　Safety 

　　UIBE is located in one of the safest areas of Beijing. The University has a security office and you can call in case of an emergency (6449-2164) or contact the School of International Education (6449-2324 or 2329). The following emergency numbers are in use throughout China:Police 110, Fire 119, Ambulance 120. 

　　

　　Extra-curricular Activities 

　　The School of International Education holds for international students lectures on Chinese calligraphy, opera and drama, martial arts, and other topics each semester. It also organizes trips to some famous historical sites around Beijing (normally one trip each month). During spring and autumn holidays as well as winter and summer vacations, tours to other parts of the country will be planned. The School will put up notices about the organized tours regularly.

　　

　　There are various sports facilities on campus including a swimming pool, a standard sports field and football ground, dozens of basketball, volleyball, tennis and badminton courts, etc. Table tennis, pool-tables and a gym are located in Huibin House. You can use any of the sports equipment after presenting your student card. Every year in April, the University holds a track-and-field sports competition for students, and international students organize a participating team. Other sports competitions are also organized regularly.

　　

　　The International Student Union (ISU) represents all the international students at UIBE and is a branch of the University's Student Union. It organizes international students to participate in all kinds of activities held by the University as well as sponsors activities of its own. Under the guidance of the School of International Education, the ISU helps international students solve problems both in and out of the classroom.

　　

　　Shopping 

　　There are many small shops surrounding the UIBE campus and several supermarkets just a short walk north from the campus. In addition, there are several shopping centers in Beijing. The closest ones are Bei Chen at the Asian Games Village and Ito Yokada to the north of campus. There is also the Friendship Store at the Lufthansa Center southeast of campus.

　　

　　Living Expenses 

　　Beijing is an international city where you can find both very expensive goods and cheaper goods depending on your taste. However, overall living expenses in Beijing are quite low.

　　

　　Subway Ticket RMB3 - 5　　Bus Ticket RMB1-2　　　Taxi RMB10 (4km)

　　Movie Ticket RMB20　　　　　 Eggs RMB4/dozen　　　 Newspaper RMB 0.5-1

　　Fast Food Meal RMB20　　　Rice RMB3/kg　　　　　　　Vegetables RMB1.5/kg

　　Bicycle RMB300　　　　　　　　 Computer RMB5000

　　Train ticket from Beijing to Shanghai RMB330

　　Air ticket from Beijing to Shanghai RMB900

　　(Foreign exchange rate is about US$1 = RMB 7.65