East China Normal University

Shanghai, China

Located in Shanghai, the East China Normal University provides international students a direct exchange program, offering either a semester or year-long enrollment geared towards intensive linguistic and cultural integration. Courses will be taken primarily in Chinese; however, ECNU also offers the Global China Program (GCP) with courses taught in English, as well as introductory-level Chinese language courses for less experienced students. This program is aimed at students looking for intensive study of the Chinese language with solid work ethics and self-motivation. Since this exchange does not work through a liaison program, integration and academics will be less guided and possibly more intense.

This program offers 3 different programs:

Standard Chinese Language Program
Intensive Chinese Language Program (Visiting Program)
Global China Program (English-taught courses + Chinese language course)

Campus Life: http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/en/campuslife/guide-to-ecnu
Online Campus Tour: https://3dmap.ecnu.edu.cn/

Program Information

Terms Available: semester

Type of Program: Exchange

Languages of Instruction: Chinese, English

Language Prerequisite: The language of instruction is mainly Chinese. Although there aren't Chinese Language Prerequisites for Chinese Programs, students will have a placement test before they are arranged to different level. At least one year of college-level Chinese is recommended before applying for this program.

Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 16-20 credits
- Units recorded in: credits
- Conversion to Reed units: 4 credits = 1 Reed unit
- Grading system: 60-100
GPA Requirement: 2.5
Credits: 12-18 suggested
Course Catalog

Application

Application Deadline: Fall: July 31
Program Application
Program website

Housing: Residence Dorm, Independent Housing
Students will live either in university dormitories or independently, and meals will be provided via university cafeterias. Accommodation Information: http://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/en/accomodation

Financial, Immigration

Cost to attend:

Tuition is 18,000RMB per semester, which as of March 2024 is roughly $2,507.

Areas of Study

Announcements

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Off-Campus Programs in Israel and the West Bank: The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 4-Do not Travel advisory for Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, and airlines have canceled flights. Reed College off-campus programs in this region have been canceled for the spring term. Students considering off-campus programs in Egypt and Lebanon must contact the Director of International Programs.