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  • Locations: Shanghai, China
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Chinese, English Housing Options: Dormitory
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Anthropology, Art History, Asian Studies, Classical Studies, Communications, Computer Science, Culture, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Studies, Film & Media Study, Finance, Fine Art, Gender Studies, History, Internships, Journalism, Management, Marketing, Mathematics & Statistics, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Public Relations, Religion/Theology, Service Learning, Social Science, Sociology, Sustainability, Tourism Program Type: Internship Abroad, Study Abroad
Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Quarter in Shanghai

Shanghai, China

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Program Overview

Your Quarter in Shanghai program lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, ASU. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Chinese culture. Live and learn in Shanghai!

Unique Experiences

Discover Shanghai’s east-meets-west character

by exploring its historic lanes, futuristic skyline, and the vibrant mix of cultures that makes the city one of a kind  

Get hands-on cultural experience

by learning Chinese cooking, dancing, calligraphy, martial arts, music, or mahjong

Travel to beautiful cities

or places such as Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, Songjiang District of Shanghai, or other parts of China?

Read About shanghai
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Program Highlights

  • Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
  • Optional Internship Placements: Enhance your program with an optional for-credit internship that aligns with your career aspirations.
  • Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.
  • Academic Projects: Enroll in an optional for-credit independent research project or service-learning project for increased professional development opportunities.
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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Shanghai will open doors for you to explore China’s rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.  

Samples of past excursions and activities:  

  • Take a Huangpu river cruise and enjoy Shanghai’s skyline from the water while learning about the city’s history and modern development
  • Visit Chongming island wetlands to observe sustainable development and environmental conservation in action  
  • Travel to beautiful cities or places such as Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, Songjiang District of Shanghai, or other parts of China

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.  


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What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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