Description

Situated at the southern tip of the Liaodong Peninsula, Dalian is the largest port in Northeastern China and is well-known in China as a summer resort. Surrounded by the sea on three sides and with hills as a backdrop, Dalian enjoys a pleasant climate.

The city was originally planned by the Russian imperial government which began constructing a port they called Dalny in 1899. Five years later, the Russians lost the half-built city to the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese War. The Japanese renamed the city Dairen and set up governance through the South Manchuria Railway Administration. The city was built and occupied by the Japanese for 40 years until the end of World War II, and remnants of the occupation can still be seen in its architecture.

A city of light industry, shipping, and tourism, Dalian hosts a number of trade fairs every year. The most popular is the Dalian International Fashion Festival that opens every August with great fanfare at the city stadium. Throughout the festival week, fashion shows, cultural performances from around the world, and a trade show are hosted at various locations around the city.

A thriving metropolis of over 3 million people, Dalian has become a key target in China's effort to modernize. A Special Economic Zone has been set up on the outskirts of the city attracting business primarily from Japan, South Korea, and the United States. The free market economy is booming in Dalian and BCA students benefit through work experience opportunities with major Chinese and joint venture companies.

Despite the recent influx of foreign business, one of the major advantages to studying in Dalian is that no large settlements of Westerners have developed as they have in Beijing, Shanghai and Nanjing. Students who make an effort to meet people will find them receptive and eager to learn about the world outside China. This, combined with the fact that people in Dalian speak standard Mandarin Chinese, creates an excellent atmosphere for studying about China and the Chinese language.

Dalian Quick Facts
- The influence of foreign powers throughout its history means that architectural styles in Dalian include Russian, Japanese, Byzantine, Baroque, Neoclassical, and Gothic, in addition to traditional and modern Chinese.
- Dalian is known as the "city of apples" because of its huge agricultural output of fruit.
- Dalian's continued economic success has led some to refer to it as "the Hong Kong of the North."
- Dalian is known for its annual International Fashion Festival, the Festival of Locust Trees and the Arts Festival.
- Dalian is renowned for its athletic successes, particularly in men and women's soccer and track and field events. Its Acrobatics Troupe is one of the most famous in the world.

Highlights

Two University Options for Study
- Dalian University of Foreign Languages (DUFL). DUFL was founded in 1964 and has eight schools and seven departments offering languages such as Russian, Japanese, Korean, French, German, English, and of course, Chinese. DUFL is the largest center for the instruction of Chinese to foreigners in northeast China and it was one of the first National Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) centers in China. DUFL was also one of the first universities to offer a BA degree in Chinese to foreign students.
- Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (DUFE) is a multi-disciplinary university with strengths in economics, management and law. The university currently offers 31 undergraduate degree programs, 54 master's programs, and 34 doctoral programs. Among the programs offered at the university include: industrial economics, accounting, statistics, banking, public finance, quantitative economics, and business management.

Location, Location, Location
- Booming IT industry (Dalian aims to be a leading hub for the IT industry in Northeast Asia) (for more information on this aspect of Dalian's growth, see Thomas Friedman's The World Is Flat). Intel, Oracle, HP, IBM, Dell, etc. all have operations in Dalian.
- BCA was the first American study abroad provider to establish an exchange program in Dalian
- Dalian is an up and coming Chinese city ranked 4th as "Best Places for Business" in 2006
- Beautiful port city at the foot of Nanshan Mountain
- Meet students from China and all over the world
- Access to great facilities and opportunities for extracurricular activities
- Not saturated with Americans or American programs
- Clean air!

Expert Resident Director
Full-time, resident director, Dr. Danny Hsu is new to BCA but not to Dalian. Danny was born in Taiwan and moved to the United States at the age of seven. He has a Ph.D. in modern Chinese history from UCLA and has many years of experience living and studying in China. Danny conducted research in China as a Fulbright scholar (2003-2004) and his work on the development of the Chinese legal system was supported by an NSEP grant. He is currently revising his dissertation into a book manuscript and starting a new project on U.S.-China cultural relations. Danny is passionate about traveling and working with college students to broaden their understanding of China.

BCA Orientation
Danny will get you up to speed on life in China and introduce you to Dalian, DUFE and DUFL during your orientation.

Excursions and Activities
- Visit Beijing and the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City among other sites
- Unique opportunity to travel to the heart of the countryside for a homestay visit. This is the type of excursion that would not be found in any travel guidebooks.
- Dalian is known for its annual International Fashion Festival, the Festival of Locust Trees and the Arts Festival
- Participate in soccer, basketball or volleyball with other students.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Accounting
• Economics
• Finance
• Management
• Statistics

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

- Tuition
- Housing
- Meals
- Excursions
- On-site resident director assistance
- Volunteer and internship opportunities
- On-site group activities
- Seminars and guest lectures
- University services
- BCA courses taught by host institution's professors and/or resident directors
- Personal advising
- BCA International Student Conference (spring semester only, for students studying in Europe)
- Cultural and university orientation
- Intensive language training
- Academic transcript
- International SOS Membership

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Scholarships are Available

There are hundreds of scholarships available. Please be aware of application deadlines as it may be necessary to apply for scholarships well in advance of when you intend to study abroad

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-3 weeks

BCA Study Abroad's Mission Statement

BCA is one of the nation's oldest independent organizations committed to promoting international understanding and academic excellence through college study abroad programs for U.S. students.

Year Founded

1962