Shanghai, China

SUA offers a less-intensive study abroad program at East China Normal University through CIEE.

Student in garden in Shanghai

Location

Shanghai, located on China’s central coast, is the country’s biggest city and global financial hub. With a population of more than 24 million, Shanghai is the second-most populous city in the world.  

Traditional architecture in Shanghai, China

Architecture

Shanghai has one of the world’s largest number of art deco buildings and, in recent years, a large number of architecturally distinctive and eccentric buildings have popped up. 

Students with statue of a bull in Shanghai

Culture

Shanghai is renowned for its Lujiazui skyline, museums and historical buildings such as those along the Bund, City God Temple, and Yu Garden.

It was absolutely AMAZING. Shanghai is my favorite place on earth (after home of course).

Program Characteristics

The fall semester takes place from the end of August to mid-December. The spring semester takes place from late February to mid-June.

2.5 GPA

This program is designed for students seeking rapid language and development across all proficiency levels. In addition to daily classes, you may have one-on-one meetings and peer tutors. 

Cultural activities may include acrobatics, dumpling making, trips to temples, museums, and markets, and extracurricular courses such as cooking, calligraphy, martial arts, and mahjong. 

You will live in a dormitory with a Chinese or CIEE roommate or in a Chinese homestay. 

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