Intern in Shanghai. If you enroll in the Internship elective, we take your interests, background, and language abilities and match them with the needs of an organization in Shanghai. You learn to navigate an international workplace with professionalism and take ownership of your own experiences.
CET Shanghai Study Abroad
CET Shanghai: At-A-Glance
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Fall
- Arrival: 08/24/2023
- Departure: 12/10/2023
- Recommended Credits: 15
- Fee: $18,990
- Application Deadline: May 1
SPRING
- Arrival: 02/16/2024
- Departure: 06/01/2024
- Recommended Credits: 15
- Fee: $18,990
- Application Deadline: November 1
Fall
- Arrival: 08/24/2023
- Departure: 12/10/2023
- Recommended Credits: 15
- Fee: $18,990
- Application Deadline: May 1
SPring
- Arrival: 02/16/2024
- Departure: 05/27/2023
- Recommended Credits: 15
- Fee: $18,990
- Application Deadline: November 1
Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city with something for everyone—from China newbies to those with years of experience under their belt. Dig into China with a wide selection of English-taught electives, including an option to explore a career abroad with a custom internship placement. And whether you only know nĭ hăo or can already hold a conversation, a Chinese language class and local roommate help you make the most of your study abroad experience in Shanghai.
Academics in Shanghai
Semester
Snapshot
- Pre-requisites: None
- Diverse English-taught electives
- Chinese language courses for every level
- Internship elective
- Out-of-class learning and assignments
- Host University: Donghua University
Curriculum & Syllabi
You combine three 3-credit electives with one 6-credit Chinese language course to meet a total of 15 recommended credits.
You choose three of these 3-credit, English-taught courses:
- SH/EAST 252 The Making of Modern East Asia
- SH/ECON 230 The Chinese Economy
- SH/ECON 310 International Economics
- SH/ECON 335 The Chinese Consumer: Remaking the World Economy
- SH/ECON 355 Comparative History of Economic Thought
- SH/FILM 370 Contemporary Chinese Cinema
- SH/HIST 350 Shanghai: Key to Modern China
- SH/INTR 333 Political Economy Of Development
- SH/INTS 350 Internship: Bridging Theory and Practice (150 hours. 3 credits.)
- SH/LITR 380 Chinese Literature Today
- SH/MGMT 353 Management And Organizational Behavior
- SH/MKTG 325 International Marketing
- SH/POLI 340 Politics and Governance in China
- SH/URBN 353 Globalization and the Chinese City
You are placed into one of these 6-credit comprehensive language courses:
Choose your adventure in Shanghai
Advance your Chinese. Small class sizes, weekly one-on-ones, and passionate instructors help you establish or grow your Chinese language skills, while language practica get you using your Chinese beyond the classroom where it really counts.
Learn more about
Housing and Meals
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- Dormitory
- On-campus housing
- Live with a local roommate
- 2-3 people/room or suite
- En suite bathroom, communal kitchen, paid washer access
- Wired internet access, mini fridge, A/C, linens, basic furnishing, TV
Living Like a Local
Local Roommates. Your roommate is a CET-selected student from our host institution, Donghua University. Want to learn where to get the best shengjianbao (fried breakfast buns)? Where to study off campus? Sharing a room with a local student gives you instant insider’s access to the city. But more importantly, it gives you someone to share the city with. Learn more about living with a local roommate.
Eating in Shanghai. For meals, do as the local students do and eat at the budget-friendly campus cafeterias, try nearby food stalls, or find your favorite neighborhood restaurant. Feeling a home-cooked meal? Have a night in with your roommate and trade cooking tips as you prepare dinner together in the dorm’s shared kitchen. Learn more about accommodating your dietary needs in Shanghai.
Note: In light of China’s COVID restrictions, the local roommates component of the program may not resume right away. CET will make every effort to make local students a part of the program, likely serving as language exchange partners and cultural resources.
Life in Shanghai
- Known locally as: 上海 Shànghăi
- Population: 26.32 million
- Local Currency: Chinese Yuan, aka renminbi
- Famous for: The Bund, soup dumplings, major transport hub, plentiful job opportunities, economic and financial center of China
CET Shanghai study abroad students enjoy the perks of living in a city that is both cosmopolitan and culturally rich—plenty of modern amenities, diverse communities, and a history worth exploring. Take a stroll in the French Concession to see where East meets West. Chat with shop owners. Line up at Shanghai’s famous hole-in-the-wall noodle spots. Start your international network in the city’s buzzing business scene. There’s something for everyone in Shanghai.
Experience Shanghai with CET
A Weekend Away. Take a breather from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a program-led weekend trip to the rural Yangtze Delta region. Contextualize class discussions on regional migration and the urban/rural divide. Soak up the fresh air and hospitality of the Chinese countryside. All you have to do is pack your bags—we take care of everything else.
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Student Resources
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On-site Staff
Qu Zheng
Academic Director
Allison Rottmann, Ph.D.
Academic Director
Jeremy Friedlein
Program Development Specialist
Jenny He
Residential Life & Internships Director
Zhang Xinjun
Office Manager
Program Fees
Fall/Spring
$18,990
What's Included
All of your classes and program-related learning are included with your tuition.
We arrange for you to live in a dormitory with a local roommate. Your program fees go toward rent, furnishing, and other management costs.
If you choose to intern while in Shanghai, we help you land the internship and make sure you’re prepared. And after you get started, we stay in close touch with your host organization to provide support all semester long.
From pre-departure to orientation, from on site to re-entry, CET provides you with the support you need every step of the way.
You’re provided with a comprehensive insurance plan through GeoBlue that even includes medical evacuation coverage.
The activities and excursions that we arrange are included in your program fee. All you need to do is remember to bring your camera!
We guide you step-by-step through the visa process. You’ll need to do the legwork, but we pay the consular fees if you obtain your visa through the service we recommend.
Your textbooks and course supplies are covered and waiting for you on site.
You’ll receive an official transcript jointly issued by CET and Donghua University. If your home institution requires a School of Record transcript, CET is able to provide one through the University of Minnesota.
More on finances
Program Fee Breakdown. Of the total program fee, $15,990 goes to tuition and fees, and $3,000 goes to housing and other student life fees.
Local Cost of Living. Day-to-day cost of living in Shanghai is generally cheaper than the United States. Meals and transit are cheaper, but western comforts (restaurants, coffee, etc.) cost about the same or more than they do in the US.
Estimated out-of-pocket expenses:
- Round-trip Airfare: $1,050 - $1,250
- Meals: $1,450
- Personal Expenses: $1,300
- Local Cell Phone Plan/SIM Card: $200
- Local Transportation: $100
additional resources
How to Apply
We are excited to announce that our mainland China programs have reopened! Hear from current students on the Student Voices blog.
- • Pre-requisites: None. Open to students of any Chinese level, including absolute beginners
- • Must be 18 or older at the time of program participation.
- • Open to students from any US college or university
- • GPA: 3.0 or higher preferred, but admissions decisions are made on a case-by-case basis; lower GPAs still encouraged to apply
Complete the application through your online CET account. This is a brief form that asks for basic information and has a few short answer questions about why you want to study abroad.
Upload a scan of your passport to your online CET account. This should be a single scan that includes the signed signature page and the photo/personal details page. Don’t have a passport yet? Let us know and we can help advise you.
Use the link in your online account to send a recommendation request to one of your previous instructors.
This is an online form that your study abroad office completes to let us know you meet the requirements to study abroad. To send the electronic form request, simply enter the name and email address of your study abroad advisor in the designated fields of your online account.
Your online CET account has specific instructions for submitting an official transcript.
Application
Deadlines
Fall Semester:
May 1
Spring Semester:
November 1
Have a question? Get in touch!
Joelle Leinbach
Student Services Coordinator
202.349.7322
[email protected]
Price Subject to Change:
CET reserves the right to increase quoted charges at any time without prior notification, based on increased instruction costs, exchange rate fluctuation or other cost increases beyond CET’s control.