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University of International Business
Economics — Beijing, China

 Location / “The Scene”

The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) is considered one of China’s most international universities with more than 1,800 international students in attendance. Located in the Chaoyang District of the city, UIBE is a modern and well-designed campus.

 Internship

Students participating in one of the Beijing semester programs have the option to undertake a part-time internship in conjunction with their academic studies. Students will be placed in an internship that matches their academic or personal interest needs as closely as possible. No matter the assigned internship, students consider the opportunity to immerse oneself into daily Chinese working life a highlight of the program.

 Integrated Housing

Students will live in pre-arranged off-campus apartments within close proximity of their campus. The apartments are fully furnished and include internet and phone service. A feature of our program is integrated housing, with students sharing the apartments with local Chinese students to enhance their cultural immersion. On-campus housing is available upon request. Click here for more information on the benefits of The Education Abroad Network Premier Housing.

Includes Technology Package with internet access and local phone service.

 Academics

Students attending our Beijing Program at UIBE will choose from the following menu of options to customize their academic program to meet their requirements and interests:

• Chinese History and Culture (required core course) - Course includes two weekend field trips that will give students an understanding of modern China and provide insight into many traditional customs and beliefs
• Part-time or full-time Internship
• Buiness courses: Introduction for Marketing in China; Chinese Economic and Business Systems; Human Resources Management; Cross-Cultural Communication for International Managers; China's Economy
• Language Course - Elementary or Business Chinese (Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced)

Additional courses will be added; please refer to our web site for updates.

UIBE Elective Course Offerings

UIBE Language Course Offerings

 Program Highlights

• Unique academic structure with opportunities to take classes taught in English with local Chinese and other international students
• Variety of program options allows participants to customize their own academic schedule
• Live with Chinese students in our high quality off-campus apartments for a more integrated experience
• Chinese language instruction available for all skill levels
• Includes comprehensive 5-day orientation program in Beijing plus other optional excursions

Orientation

All students in our semester programs participate in our extensive five-day in-country orientation program, which combines academic sessions with a series of cultural events designed to introduce students to life in the host country. Each orientation features information on the academic system of the host country, integration issues, medical and other types of support. After the orientation program, students are well-equipped to immerse themselves into their semester abroad.

Highlights include:

• Held in vibrant city of Beijing
• Integration sessions including: Academic Differences, Banking, Communication, Language and Transportation
• Cultural activities, including Tai Chi exercises, an acrobatic performance, and a Welcome Dinner featuring Peking Duck
• Spend the night in one of the ancient watchtowers of the Great Wall after sharing a traditional Chinese meal with the local villagers
• Trek six miles along a remote and breathtaking section of the Great Wall
• Visits to cultural icons, including the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

 Pre-Semester Trips & Excursions

For more information visit Trips & Excursions.

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