Beijing, China Programs

Choose from two leading Chinese universities
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

Location

Beijing originally was occupied some 500,000 years ago, so it is a city with its fair share of history. The massive city extends across 50 miles, but has a very well-laid-out design with the impressive Forbidden City at its center. In modern times the city underwent a makeover fueled by the 2008 Olympic Games. With the newfound wealth of many Chinese, the leisure and entertainment industries are thriving with new restaurants and an abundance of shopping. Culturally, Beijing is rich with many of China’s most famous landmarks such as the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square in the city itself. Beijing is no longer a gray capital but provides a colorful environment in which to study.

Cultural Immersion

Internships

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.

Dates

Fall 2008
Orientation Week: July 15 - 19, 2008
Semester 2: July 21 - Nov. 30, 2008

Spring 2009
Orientation Week: Feb. 10 - 14, 2009 (tentative)
Semester 1: Feb. 16 - June 26, 2009

University of International Business and Economics

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.

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.

Tsinghua University

Program Closed for Spring 2009

Our Beijing program at Tsinghua University, is located at the city campus in the Chaoyang district of Beijing, allowing students easy access to all that this incredible city has to offer. Although the Tsinghua campuses have more than 20,000 students, the university retains its character and charm while promoting rigorous scholarship research as one of China’s top five universities.

Students attending our Beijing Program at Tsinghua University 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
Business Courses: Business Management; Information Systems; Marketing Principles; Introductory Statistics; Accounting 1; Accounting 2; Financial Accounting; Macroeconomic Principles; Microeconomic Principles
Language Course - Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced available
Sampe of other potential courses: China's Role in the Global Marketplace; Chinese-U.S. Relations; Chinese Foreign Policy

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

Eligibility

In order to participate on the program students must be currently enrolled in a degree-granting institution, have completed one year of coursework on a college or university campus by the program start date, and achieved a minimum GPA of 2.75/4.0. However applications will be reviewed by examining the student’s overall application materials including: Course of Study, Letters of Recommendation, and Personal Statement. If you fall below the GPA requirement, please contact The Education Abroad Network to discuss your eligibility to participate in the program.

Popular Excursions

The Education Abroad Network provides optional guided trips throughout the semester as well as local activities in and around Beijing. However, we realize that many students will want to explore parts of China on their own but may be unsure of where to go. We are pleased to offer suggestions for popular excursions for these students. For further details, please visit Popular Excursions in China.