What is the accommodation like?

If you’re concerned about living conditions in China, you might well be surprised by the quality of accommodation available. A survey conducted after the Beijing Olympics found that 100% of foreign athletes and officials were satisfied with the food and accommodation.

International students in China can choose to live in the university's hotel or dormitory. You can also live off campus with the permission of your school. Dormitories on campus usually have all the facilities that you may need, including lockers, bedding, air conditioner, TV sets, inexpensive or even free Internet access, toilet, shower facilities, hot water, etc., as well as communal kitchens, refrigerators and so on. Universities in the north would provide heaters for winter use.

Dormitories generally offer single rooms, double rooms or deluxe rooms. You may also request for your own roommate if you want. The dormitory fee may vary from RMB 25 to RMB 150 per day, depending on the university and city.

For instance, Beijing Language and Culture University offers six options of accommodation for international students to choose from. The on campus dorms include single rooms, double rooms, and economic double rooms, which cost from RMB 37 to 149 per person per day.

Single room in BLCU	Double room in BLCU

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