To all international students,
In the light of further implementation of the relevant requirements of the Ministry of Education of China on the prevention and control on COVID-19, Jilin University has made appropriate adjustments to MBBS enrollment in 2020. The related matters are notified as below, please read carefully.
Ⅰ. Please provide proof of English proficiency according to the following requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English must have IELTS academic (no less than 6.0 in total and no less than 5.0 in each item), TOEFL (Internet based test with no less than 70 points and no less than 15 points in each item) or other equivalent proof of English test scores. Applicants whose native language is English or whose teaching language is English in the high school are exempted from the English test score certificate, at the same time they must submit the English score and English teaching certificate issued by the graduated high school.
Ⅱ. Adjustments to the teaching format on 2020 fall semester
As the development of COVID-19 is still uncertain, it is also not clear whether the students can return to school on time in 2020 fall semester. Therefore, Norman Bethune Health Science Center of Jilin University will prepare both classroom teaching and online teaching according to the development of the pandemic: If freshmen are enrolled and allowed to enter school before the end of September, they would have classroom teaching according to the schedule normally; If they are enrolled and not allowed to enter school before the end of September, they would have online teaching until students can return back to resume classroom teaching.
Ⅲ. Principle of Good Faith
Applicants should ensure that information and related materials are submitted truthfully and accurately. If he or she provides fake, wrong information or have fraudulent practices, the person shall bear all the consequence arising therefrom.
Applicants should abide by the relevant discipline consciously, apply with integrity and do not cheat.
It is forbidden to divulge or publish interview-related content and information in any form. Audio recording, video recording, and screen recording are prohibited during the interview. Only the applicant is allowed to be in the interview room during the entire interviewing, and others are prohibited from entering or leaving. If there is any disobeyed behavior, it shall be regarded as a violation.
Ⅳ. Adjustment of enrollment and registration procedure
In the admission process, after the applicant has passed the material review and interview, Norman Bethune Health Science Center of Jilin University will first issue a Pre-Admission Notice. After receiving the applicant’s tuition fee remittance, the student is deemed "Admitted". According to the overall arrangement of Jilin University, the formal Admission Notice and Visa Application for Study in China (JW202 form) will be issued after the pandemic has stabilized, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs allows foreigners to enter as well as school has the conditions for letting international students return. At that time, the specific registration time will be notified.
Ⅴ. Please pay attention to the following issues
1. About student status in Jilin University: According to relevant regulations, freshmen can only be recognized for student status registration after they have passed the unified physical examination organized by the school and successfully completed the residence permit procedures in Exit - Entry Administration, otherwise they cannot be recognized. Therefore, if freshmen cannot register as scheduled but can only participate in online teaching, they cannot be considered as Jilin University student status temporarily. Information of freshmen will be reviewed within three months after school onsite registration, including their identity, physical condition and academic performance. Only if they meet the conditions, can they register and those who are not qualified, will be dismissed.
2. About the first academic year tuition fee: In the light of the special circumstance of this year, 2020 batch international students will pay tuition fee by semester for the first academic year, and the pre-payment amount of tuition fee is the first half semester of 2020 academic year (16,500 yuan). For students who have participated in all online courses but are unable to enter China due to visa reasons and apply for withdrawal from school, the tuition fee for the completed courses will not be refunded according to school relevant regulation. For students who apply for dismiss and withdrawal from school after participating in part of online classes, the refund shall be handled in accordance with the school relevant regulations.
Norman Bethune Health Science Center of Jilin University
College of International Education of Jilin University
July 2020