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Is this program right for you?

This program is designed for students with two to six semesters of college-level Mandarin Chinese and an interest in Chinese studies who wish to immerse themselves in a more traditional and accessible locale against the backdrop of a large developing Chinese city.

Program Snapshot

  • Intensive language training, small class size, and peer tutor program; Chinese roommates or homestay with a local Chinese family; internships
  • Culture courses at intermediate and advanced levels, taught in Chinese; social research projects conducted in Chinese; opportunity for advanced language students to enroll directly in courses at Nanjing University
  • One-week module to Southwest China (fall) and Northwest China (spring); visits to memorial museums, temples, and various neighborhoods in Nanjing

Subject Areas

  • Asian Studies
  • Chinese Studies/Chinese Culture
  • Contemporary Chinese Culture
  • Independent Study
  • Language, Literature, Culture (host country)
  • Mandarin Chinese

About Nanjing

Nanjing, the center of the Yangtze Economic Delta, is a two-hour train ride from Shanghai. Nanjing prides itself on maintaining a traditional Chinese city atmosphere, while also welcoming urban development in designated parts. It has tree-lined streets and historic sites from the Three Kingdoms Period, such as the Confucius Temple, the city wall, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s Mausoleum, and the Nanjing Massacre Museum. Nanjing provides an ideal study environment for students who wish to immerse themselves in Chinese culture.

Where You'll Study

Nanjing University

Founded in 1902, Nanjing University is one of the most prestigious universities in China and is best known for its liberal arts and social science disciplines. It has established academic cooperation with more than 200 universities and research institutes in approximately 70 countries. It is centrally located in downtown Nanjing on a beautiful campus, and has 40,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The local neighborhood features shops and restaurants from both Asia and the West. The city’s two main commercial centers are within walking distance.

Thoughts From Abroad

As both an ancient capital and a modern city, Nanjing offers you the unique opportunity to simultaneously experience China’s modern development and slow pace of change. The manageable size of the city and its friendly residents contribute to a smooth adjustment for newcomers. The numerous half-day outings and the many day trips to nearby cities, such as Yangzhou, Zhenjiang, and Yixing—or weekend travel alternatives to the Yellow Mountains, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Shanghai—will satisfy your thirst and curiosity to see more of China.

Nanjing is a place where you can avoid the bustle of rapid modern development. With the cultural mix from both north and south China, you will enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and real Chinese lifestyle in this city. I sincerely invite you to come and see for yourself why Nanjing is considered an ideal place to not only enhance your language skills and gain real opportunities for cultural understanding, but also to perhaps inspire you to have a career related to China!

— Shuxia Tang, Resident Director

Staff Bios

Shuxia Tang, Resident Director, is a Ph.D. candidate in the area of Applied Linguistics in the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Nanjing University and an Associate Professor of Chinese at the Institute for International Students at the University. Since 1992, she has taught Chinese to American and European students at Nanjing University, except for a brief period—from 1997 through 1999—when she was a Visiting Lecturer in the Sinology Department at the Catholic University of Leaven in Belgium. In addition to her international experience in Belgium, Tang also brings a unique perspective to her leadership role, having spent her youth in Urumqi, Xinjiang Province, which is located on the Silk Road trade route.

Shen Ping Ping, Program Assistant, has a B.A. in English from Nanjing University. She joined CIEE full-time in 2006, having been a part-time assistant from 2004 to 2005. With her solid understanding of both Chinese and American cultures, she helps pave the way for a smooth transition from student life in the U.S. to student life in Nanjing.

Recommended Credit

semester: 15 semester/22.5 quarter hours
academic year: 30 semester/45 quarter hours

Eligibility Requirements

  • Overall GPA 2.75
  • 2–6* semesters of college-level Mandarin Chinese or equivalent
  • Students with near-native proficiency in Mandarin should contact CIEE prior to submitting their application
  • 1 college-level Chinese area studies course recommended

*Note: Students with more than six semesters of Chinese, or Third Year Chinese, may also be appropriate for this program. These students will likely take all of their coursework outlined in the Nanjing University Institute Courses for International Students course listing. However, depending on their language background, superior language students with near native fluency may not be appropriate for this program. Contact CIEE for more information.

Program Dates

Fall 20098/28/2009 - 12/20/2009
Academic Year 2009-108/28/2009 - 6/13/2010
Spring 20102/18/2010 - 6/13/2010

Application Deadlines

Fall 20094/1/2009
Academic Year 2009-104/1/2009
Spring 201011/1/2009

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Duration

Fall 200916 weeks
late August - mid-December
Academic Year 2009-1044 weeks
late August - mid-June
Spring 201016 weeks
early February - early June

CIEE Costs

CIEE program fees, inclusions, and estimated additional costs, are outlined below. Please note that CIEE reserves the right to adjust its fees in the event of significant change in exchange rates or other factors beyond its control. The actual cost of the programs may vary slightly for students from different institutions.

For comprehensive fee breakdowns and estimated additional costs, click the costs below:

  • Fall 2009 $10,750
    The CIEE program fees include an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,336
    Housing*$2,150
    Medical Insurance$74
    Visa Fee$190
    Total$10,750

    The CIEE program fees include an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,400
    Meals (dormitory option)**$900
    Personal Expenses$1,900
    Books and Supplies$100
    Local Transportation$200
    Total$4,500

    **Students placed in homestays should budget an additional $400 for lunches.


  • Academic Year 2009-10 $19,350
    The CIEE program fees include an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Housing*$4,300
    Medical Insurance$74
    Visa Fees$190
    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$14,786
    Total$19,350

    The CIEE program fees include an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,400
    Meals (dormitory option)***$1,800
    Personal Expenses**$3,800
    Books and Supplies$200
    Local Transportation$400
    Total$7,600

    **Students should budget and additional $1000 for meals and personal expenses during the semester break.

    ***Students placed in homestays should budget an additional $800 for lunches.


  • Spring 2010 $11,000
    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.

    Program Fees

    This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time.

    Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $340 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed below.

    Educational Costs (direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students; including $300 non-refundable Participation Confirmation Fee)$8,583
    Visa Fees $193
    Housing*$2,150
    Medical Insurance$74
    Total$11,000

    The CIEE program fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, tuition, full-time program leadership and support, housing, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, field trips, pre-departure advising, visa fees, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits. *Students placed in homestays will receive breakfast and dinner during the week and most weekends.



    Estimated Additional Costs

    The estimated additional costs indicated below are intended to assist students and parents in budgeting for those additional living and discretionary expenses not included in the program fee. Actual expenses will vary according to student interests and spending habits.

    Transportation (round-trip based on U.S. West Coast departure)$1,400
    Books and Supplies$100
    Personal Expenses$1,900
    Meals (Dormitory Option)**$1,000
    Local Transportation$200
    Total$4,600

    **Students placed in homestays should budget an additional $400 for lunches.


Scholarship Information

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