University Profile
Founded in 1958,G.I.P.E is the only higher education institution majoring in sports in South China .It offers three main subjects-Physical Education, Literature and Economics-which include 8 specialties such as Physical Education, Sports Training, Human Kinesiology and Science, Sports Sociology, Traditional Sports Education, Sports Correspondence and Modeling, and Sports Economics. In addition, it has been authorized to award Master's Degrees for such majors as Teaching Theory and Methods of Physical Education, Humanities of Sports and Human Kinesiology and Science. It is not only possesses the national base for the training of sports aerobics, the key national research base for sports sociology, and the "Association of Calisthenics and Gymnastics" for the university students of China under the Ministry of Education, but has also been awarded the honor of hosting the National Training School for Teenagers. It is also entitled by the National Sports Bureau to award qualification certificates for referees and athletes of the highest level. The institution, along with nearly 20 well-known guest professors from both home and abroad, has 251 experienced teachers with academic degrees that include 32 professors, 113 associate professors and several highly respected supervisors for PhD candidates. It has a current students population of approximately 5,000, including over 200 national master sportsman and over 400 first-class athlete degree holders. Reputed for its professional level of teaching, training and researching, G.I.P.E has established an exchange program with over 10 universities in the U.S., Australia, Finland, Malaysia and other countries.
Majors and Programs
﹡Master's degree students: Those who are bachelor's degree holders, able to pass the fourth level of the HSK (Chinese proficiency test), are in good health, well behaved, are recommended by 2 associate professors or above, and pass the entrance examination can be a master's degree student. The period of study is 3 years.
﹡Undergraduate students: must be high school graduates, in good health, well behaved, below 28 years of age, able to the third level of the HSK(if applying for Physical Education, Aerobic Dancing, Sports Training and the Traditional National Sports), or the fourth level of the HSK(if applying for the Department of Human Kinesology and Science, Sports Sociology, Sports Economics and Sports News).The period of study is 4 years. The students study according to the teaching program of the university and have classes with Chinese students.
﹡General advanced students: Those who are at least high school graduates, in good health and well-behaved can apply for general advanced students.
﹡One-subject and short-term student: The same as the general advanced student.
Campus Life
Fees for residence
﹡Single room: US$5 per day plus utilities
﹡Double room: US$3 per day plus utilities
The school currently has one new dormitory building for foreign students to live in. In each room, there is a private bathroom, an air-conditioner, a desk and bedding. The school features canteens, stores and international telephone booths to cater to the study and living needs of every kind of student.
Other
Student will meet expenses for their water, phone, electricity, gas, meals, medical treatment, teaching materials, scientific experiments, senior year teaching internship and travel. Living in China is generally very affordable. Terms of payment
On arrival, the student must pay US$50 for registration fee and an extra US$30 if reception at the airport is required, both in cash. The student may pay his tuition and room fees twice in a year after the first year, witch must be paid in full on registration. The tuition must be fully paid for one year if the student studies more than half a year and less than one year. Extra 5%payment is required for postponed payment. No tuition will be returned or remitted by the Institute on account of absence through illness or termination of studies during the whole or any part of any term. Room rent is paid on daily basis for those who discontinue their studies, transfer to another school during the term or are expelled from the university.
Applicant Qualifications
Centrally located behind the gleaming skyscrapers of the metropolitan Tianhe District, one of most modern and attractive areas of Guangzhou, G.I.P.E. is a tranquil oasis of beautiful, quiet and unique scenery, with fresh air, shady flowering trees and singing birds. It conveniently neighbors Tianhe East Train Station to the east, Tianhe Sports Stadium, Tianhe Shopping Mall and many charming little shops, cafes and international restaurants to the south, and the quiet and elegant Dongfeng Park to the west.
The weather in Guangzhou is quite comfortable, with long, steamy summers, plenty of sun and rain, very pleasant springs and autumns and very short frosty winters. Adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao, Guangzhou is easy to reach by airplane, or via express train from Hong Kong.
Guangzhou offers a wide ranges of toiletries, imported food and clothes, so you can buy almost everything you need here more cheaply than at home. You'll mainly want to stock up on deodorant and dental floss before you come. It can also be a bit difficult to find medium or larger sizes of shoes, underwear, swimwear and jeans/trousers here. On the other hand, there are many excellent, inexpensive tailors, so you can have anything made to fit.
Tuition Fees
﹡General Majors:
One subject study: US$1800/year
Wushu study: US$1800/year
Undergraduate student: US$2200/year
﹡Dancing, Modeling and Public Relation:US$2800/year
﹡Short-term study(above 3 months):
General majors: US$250/month for advanced study in groups Dancing, Modeling and Public Relations: US$300/month; the students study according to the teaching program of the university and have classes with Chinese Students.