CIEE Nanjing

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Location:

Nanjing, China (Population: 4.5 million)

Description:

The CIEE Study Center at Nanjing University focuses on developing Mandarin Chinese communication skills and exploring contemporary Chinese society and culture. The program offers an integrated curriculum that links language classes, a Chinese studies course taught in English, and field trips in and around Nanjing.

Terms:

Fall Semester (Fall Quarter), Spring Semester (Winter/Spring Quarters), or Full Year

Sponsor:

CIEE Nanjing

Website:

Council for International Educational Exchange (CIEE)


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» Other Programs in China

Program Requirements

  • Students must have completed 1-3 years of college-level Mandarin or the equivalent.
  • Recommended: one Chinese area studies course.

Academic Specialties

Asian Studies, Chinese Studies, and Mandarin Chinese language.

Course Type

CIEE program courses including language classes and a Contemporary Chinese Studies core course.

Additional Information

  • Advanced language students have the opportunity to enroll directly in select courses at Nanjing University.
  • Students are paired with Nanjing University students for weekly one-on-one Chinese language tutorials.
  • A Cultural Reimbursement Program compensates students for their participation in cultural activities.

Housing

Double room with a Chinese roommate in an international student dormitory or a home stay.

Program Costs

Fall 2009: $17,515

This includes the estimated cost of tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current costs, contact the sponsoring organization.

Approximate Program Size

  • 15-20 students
  • Nanjing University: 20,000 students

Application Requirements

Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
  1. Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard.  Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
  2. After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
  1. CIEE program application, available on the CIEE web site.
  2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

Contact Returnees

Northwestern students may enter this section of the site for a list of students who participated in this program.