Description

Located on the mouth of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is one of the world's most exciting and fastest-growing cities. It emerged as an important nexus for international trade and cultural exchange in the 1920s and today is the vibrant center of China's economic ascendancy, a fascinating mixture of East and West and a global city for the twenty-first century.

This 8-week program combines coursework in the life sciences and the social sciences, and is specifically designed to promote interdisciplinary learning across both broad fields in the context of contemporary China. Offered in collaboration with a major university in Shanghai, the program enrolls both US and Chinese students, creating an exciting cross-cultural learning environment. All instruction is in English.

Highlights

Biological studies and hands-on laboratory research in Shanghai

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Biology (general)
• Science

Cost in US$:

Experience Required

yes

Dependent on courses offered.

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records

Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Programs's Mission Statement

Expect a true Harvard experience, engage your intellectual curiosity with Harvard faculty, and study in a range of fields. Harvard study abroad programs are both demanding and rewarding. Because programs are led exclusively by faculty, students find the same Harvard-quality education they encounter on campus in Cambridge. Programs span 5 to 10 weeks and are limited enrollment. All programs are 8 credits, and the credits are accepted toward degrees at most colleges and universities. Harvard study abroad programs are selective. To apply, students must be at least 18, have completed 1 year of college or be a first-year student, and be in good academic standing. Admission criteria are outlined on each program webpage.