CIEE Nanjing: Intensive Chinese Language & Culture
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
Estimated Costs: Fall 2011
For the most updated program cost information, please refer to your program provider’s website.
- Tuition: $8,970
- Room & Board: $3,150
- SAAF: $2,355
- Transportation: $1,950
- Books & Supplies: $50
- Personal Expenses: $2,000
- HTH: $134
- Visa & Fees: $280
- Total Estimated Costs: $18,889
Additional Information:
- Billing Arrangements: Find out what you will be billed for by Northwestern and by your study abroad program.
- Study Abroad Budgeting Worksheet: Estimate total expenses associated with study abroad.
For more information on billing and financial aid, visit the Financial Considerations section of the website.
Approximate Program Size
- 15-20 students
- Nanjing University: 20,000 students
Application Requirements
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:- CIEE program application, available on the CIEE web site.
- The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.

