Study in Shanghai, China (CIEE)
The Program
The program is open to all levels of language students. One semester of college-level Chinese area studies is recommended.
Established in 1951, East China Normal University (ECNU) is one of China’s key institutions of higher learning and the first to specialize in teacher education. ECNU is nationally known for its Chinese language and literature program. The program is open to all levels of language students, from novice students with no previous experience in the language to those with superior level Chinese language proficiency.
Program Locations
Shanghai
Shanghai sits on the Yangtze River Delta on China's eastern coast, and is roughly equidistant from Beijing and Hong Kong. Once a fishing and textiles town, Shanghai has grown to be the financial and industrial hub of China. The city now boasts one of the world's fastest growing rapid transit systems, and is home to some of the tallest skyscrapers on Earth. Students looking to experience Shanghai’s magnificent past can find remnants of the years of foreign occupation and its beginnings as a market town in the many museums, temples, and architecture scattered throughout the city.
Academics
Students choose between the following tracks:
1) Open Campus (3 blocks in China required - option to add Internship, Research, and/or a Service Learning project in block 2 or 3)
2) China In A Global Context
In order to have an idea of what classes are available, you should visit the CIEE website.
You will need to be sure that you are registered as a full time student according to CIEE and Rutgers University. That means you will need to take 15-18 credits per semester. The credit translation system between CIEE and Rutgers University is 1:1, meaning a 3-credit course at CIEE will also be a 3-credit course on your Rutgers University transcript. You will receive 1-6 credits per class taken with CIEE. It is not possible to take classes as not-for-credit or pass/fail.
For information about Study Abroad credit transfer, registration, and transcripts please visit the Academics section of our website.
Housing and Meals
Residence Hall (*standard housing)
Residence Halls include a double room at the residence hall on campus with a CIEE roommate, which boasts a shared kitchen, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students. Campus residence halls are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to CIEE Shanghai (a 10-minute walk). There are moderately priced cafeterias available on campus and various other options in the area surrounding the campus
Financial Information
Program Costs
| NJ Residents | Non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $22,000 | $26,200 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing (*standard accommodation)
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Meals | $1,500 |
| Airfare | $1,800 |
| Local Transportation | $300 |
| Visa | $185 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $100 |
| Personal Expenses | $340 |
| CIEE Deposit | $300 |
| Total | $4,525.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.
Program Costs
| NJ Residents | Non-NJ Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Program Cost | $22,000 | $26,200 |
Program Cost includes:
- Tuition
- Housing (*standard accommodation)
- Excursions
- Administrative Fees
- Emergency Medical Access Abroad
Out-of-Pocket Costs
| Meals | $1,500 |
| Airfare | $1,800 |
| Local Transportation | $300 |
| Visa | $185 |
| Books and Classroom Materials | $100 |
| Personal Expenses | $340 |
| CIEE Deposit | $300 |
| Total | $4,525.00 |
Out-of-Pocket Cost includes:
The above costs are estimations and represent the known out-of-pocket costs students encounter during their time abroad.
Some of these expenses will be paid for prior to going abroad, such as an airline ticket, while some of these expenses, such as meals and personal expenses, will be paid in-country as part of your daily expenses. As you plan, you will need to budget these costs and spend wisely throughout your time abroad.