Summer Business + Culture
Unique Experiences
Get hands-on cultural experience
by learning Chinese cooking, dancing, calligraphy, martial arts, music, or mahjong.
Stroll the pedestrian mall on Nanjing Road
which is Shanghai’s most famous street and the epicenter of busy commercial life. See the dazzling city lights at night at its terminus, The Bund, former home to many western banks and their striking facades.
Step back in time
with visits to traditional areas like Qingpu District or Songjiang District.
24 M
Population of Shanghai
751
years since Shanghai was incorporated
632 M (2,073 FT)
the height of the tallest building in Shanghai
Your Destination
Shanghai has seen massive development over the last two decades. Its new financial district, Pudong, is home to some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world! Boasting the fastest-growing rapid transit system in the world, Shanghai’s urban centers are conveniently connected by the world’s first commercial high-speed Maglev train, 18 subway lines, and two of the world’s busiest airports. In Shanghai, 21st-century businesses have become increasingly interconnected through complex technological, political, social, and financial systems.
Excursions & Activities
You can expect to participate in ample CIEE-organized activities and day trips to immerse you in Chinese culture and historical heritage.
Excursions can include:
- Exploring Urban Planning Exhibition Center,
- Visiting Jade Buddha Temple
- Visiting Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
- Excursions to suburban areas like Qingpu or Songjiang
Projects, Volunteer Opportunities, or Internships
Volunteer Opportunities: Get involved in volunteer programs in hospitals, parks, schools, after-school programs, and homes for the elderly. Work with local environmental groups to help maintain public parks and learn about cultural nuances. Volunteer to coach local youth in sports and games.
Program Blogs
Eat, Drink, Explore: Shanghai
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Chinese New Year: The Ultimate Guide
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Top 10 Chinese Slang Words & Phrases You Must Know
Think you’re fluent in Mandarin just because you’ve mastered “ni hao” and “xie xie”? Not so fast! To truly impress your new friends in Great China, you’ll need more than... keep reading
Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Shanghai offers students housing in campus residence halls with a CIEE roommate. Campus residence halls are located in neighborhoods with convenient access to CIEE Shanghai (a 1-minute walk).
Standard Housing: Includes a double room at the residence hall on campus, which boasts a shared kitchen, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included in Residence Hall housing. There are moderately priced cafeterias available on campus and various other options in the area surrounding the campus.
Academics
Students take one full-credit course per session. Students can also enroll in an optional Communicative Chinese language course (1 credit) during one session. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
Course Information
Course Notes
- Students studying with CIEE for more than one session may take the Communicative Chinese Language course only once.
Summer Session I 2025
Summer Session II 2025
Summer Session III 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- The Stephen M. Lew Lifetime Friendship Award
- CIEE STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Summer Session I 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,950 |
| Program Summer Session II 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,950 |
| Program Summer Session III 2025 4 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $4,950 |
| Program Summer Session I and II 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,910 |
| Program Summer Session II and III 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $8,910 |
| Program Summer Sessions I, II and III 2025 12 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $12,870 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $2,450 * |
| Housing | $2,000 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $440 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $68 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Visa Fees | $185 †† |
| Personal expenses | $160 ††† |
| Other | $15 |
| Total Costs | $2,188 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††For students who must change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, an additional $150 is required.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $2,450 * |
| Housing | $2,000 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $440 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $68 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Visa Fees | $185 †† |
| Personal expenses | $160 ††† |
| Other | $15 |
| Total Costs | $2,188 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††For students who must change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, an additional $150 is required.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $2,450 * |
| Housing | $2,000 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $4,950 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $4,410 * |
| Housing | $4,000 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,910 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $880 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $135 |
| Books & Supplies | $40 |
| Visa Fees | $185 †† |
| Personal expenses | $320 ††† |
| Other | $30 |
| Total Costs | $2,890 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††For students who must change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, an additional $150 is required.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $4,410 * |
| Housing | $4,000 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $8,910 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $440 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $68 |
| Books & Supplies | $20 |
| Visa Fees | $185 †† |
| Personal expenses | $160 ††† |
| Other | $15 |
| Total Costs | $2,188 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††For students who must change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, an additional $150 is required.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Participation Confirmation | $300 |
| Educational Costs | $6,370 * |
| Housing | $6,000 ** |
| Insurance | $200 |
| Total Fees | $12,870 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
| Meals not included in program fee | $880 † |
| International Airfare | $1,300 |
| Local Transportation | $135 |
| Books & Supplies | $40 |
| Visa Fees | $185 †† |
| Personal expenses | $320 ††† |
| Other | $30 |
| Total Costs | $2,890 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†For groceries if you plan on making your own meals, budget more money if you plan on eating out regularly.
††For students who must change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, an additional $150 is required.
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Jia Ma
Center Director
With over a decade of service at CIEE Shanghai, Jia Ma oversees the operations of the Shanghai center, providing a strong foundation for your experiences.
Qianrong Tang
Student Life Director
Qianrong Tang is responsible for all aspects of student service & student activity administration, and health, safety & security.
Sonya Zhao
Academic Director
Sonya holds two Master of Arts degrees - one in Communication Management from Emerson College, Boston, and another in International Development Studies from George Washington University in D.C. Before joining...
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