The Student Journey to Beijing PDF Print E-mail

A step by step guide to becoming a China Pathways' Student

  • Choose your programme and start date
    Information on the China Pathways programmes can be found on 'Overview' menu above
  • Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an application form.
  • Complete and submit your application.
  • You will be contacted to make arrangements for an interview.
    Please ensure that you have provided a contact telephone number
  • If your application is successful an offer letter will be sent to you together with our Terms and Conditions (Download the programme Terms and Conditions here.).
  • Sign and return the offer letter.
  • Send your deposit
    You can pay by cheque or by on-line banking. If you prefer to pay by Credit or Debit card we will send you a PayPal invoice.
  • Receive acceptance confirmation, joining instructions and details of final payment from China Pathways.
  • Apply for your Visa
    More information on Visas can be found on the 'Visa Information' page ('Overview' / 'Visa Information'). You will need to send your passport and a completed Visa application form. (This can be downloaded from the Chinese Visa Processing Centre Website - there is a link on the 'Visa Information'page).
  • Arrange your journey
    You can organise flights yourself or China Pathways can organise them for you (If China Pathways organises your flights this will have to be covered by an additional non-refundable deposit prior to booking). Flights to Beijing are extremely busy so try to book well in advance. There are direct flights from London, or flights from regional airports via London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Zurich, Copenhagen and other European cities.
  • Send us your flight and arrival details.
  • Arrange some Chinese currency before departure.
  • Arrival in Beijing
    Once we know your arrival details we will arrange for you to be met at Beijing International Airport and transported to your campus accommodation.
  • Induction Programme
    China Pathways staff will help you settle into the campus environment and introduce you to the dynamic city of Beijing. You will be informed about medical facilities and hospital registration. You will also be given details and information on the content and location of the programme.
  • Start your lessons.
    You will be given a timetable and introduced to your teachers.