HIT’s International Student Center (ISC) provides the best value for standard Mandarin Chinese language instruction with competitive tuition, affordable living expenses, and highly qualified experienced teachers in a supportive and comfortable learning environment. HIT’s ISC trains more Chinese language students than anyone else in Heilongjiang. 50 highly qualified and experienced full- and part-time teachers staff HIT’s International Student Center. The International Student Center (ISC) advances Harbin Institute of Technology as a global learning community by serving as a crossroads for students from around the world seeking educational opportunities at HIT. The ISC offers a full range of programs and services to foster student success, global perspectives, intercultural awareness and international good will. The ISC is located at walking street of the University’s first campus in Harbin. With the vibrancy of the city of Harbin and the heritage of the University, students are exposed to an enriching cultural and academic experience. The staffs are available on site to share their knowledge from issues such as visa, Chinese culture and regulations, to tips on how to successfully adapt to Chinese society. ISC also organizes a number of activities –in winter a trip to the  and in summer to the zoo, Chinese Cultural Week and so on. While providing visa advising, academic counseling, support services, and student activities, the ISC offers insight to students on how to succeed, adjust, and make the most of their time in Harbin. The ISC is divided into four sections – Admission & Management Section, Degree Programs & Affairs section , Chinese Language Department and General Affairs Section. Every year the ISC provides services to nearly 1600 international students attending the Harbin Institute of Technology from over 80 countries around the world.