Description

The Shanghai program combines learning through formal academic coursework and direct personal experience gained through visits to sites of historical and cultural interest, tours and an integrated living experience on campus. Academically, this program offers you a high-quality educational experience with an introduction to the economic and business environment of China and East Asia. While learning the Chinese language and business logistics during the week, you will be able to take in dozens of art exhibitions, sport competitions, movies, museums, musical events, nightclubs and more.

There are two options for combining courses from the following subject areas: International Business and Intensive Chinese language. The first option is to concentrate on International Business and take Elementary Chinese I in order to learn basic communication skills while in Shanghai.

The second option is to concentrate on intensive language by enrolling in one of the intensive language tracks that allow you the opportunity to complete one and a half years of Chinese language coursework in just one semester.

All students will be required to enroll in one Chinese language course and The China Phenomenon in order to assimilate them more effectively into their living and learning environment.

Highlights

An integrated campus life helps you assimilate into Chinese society and culture and enhances the academic value of the program. In addition to Chinese students, Shanghai University attracts 2,000 students from 80 countries. You will experience residential student life on campus with its wealth of offerings: sports, student clubs (film, theater, music, conservation, etc.) and other campus activities. Additionally, the downtown campus of Shanghai University allows easy access to world-class entertainment, restaurants, museums and cultural events.

An optional tour of Beijing is available before the start of the fall term as well as an optional tour of Chengdu during the spring term. Please see the USAC website for more details.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Semester: USD 5,980 ; Year: USD 11,460 ; Summer: USD 3,980-7,860

Program Fees Include:

Tuition and fees; housing placement (residence housing fees included for summer but not semester/year); personalized pre-departure advising; immigration visa assistance; parental support and consultation; financial aid/scholarship advising and assistance; transcript assistance; student health insurance; airport pick-up for those on the group flight; USAC mandatory orientation in Shanghai; host university student ID card; 24-hour local staff support; field trips, local travel resources (cost not included), volunteer opportunities.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Scholarships are Available

Please see USAC website for more details.

Typically The Application Process Time is

One week

University Studies Abroad Consortium's Mission Statement

We are a nonprofit consortium of 33 U.S. universities offering quality study abroad programs for the past 30 years. USAC helps arrange everything for students like housing, internships, field study courses and more; from the point you apply, to your arrival and stay, to your transcript upon return, USAC will be there for you. The mission of the University Studies Abroad Consortium is to provide students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, experiences and attitudes to prepare them for the global society of the 21st century. We believe study abroad is the most effective way to accomplish these goals.

Year Founded

1982