Reasons to attend and learn

Shanghai, the fastest-growing city in China, is a global hub of finance, commerce, and culture, where ideas and innovation thrive. This vibrant city is a tapestry of contrasts, blending old and new, East and West, and preserving traditions amid rapid development. With each day offering a unique experience, the city and the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) invite everyone to immerse themselves in the richness of the Chinese experience!

Duration

July 1 – 20

Program modules

1. Chinese language course

The intensive Chinese language courses will significantly improve your communication skills needed to function efficiently and effectively in everyday settings. The four language skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - are taught in a friendly, positive Chinese-speaking environment, including the extensive use of textbooks and audio-visual materials.

Four skill levels are offered:

- Elementary

- Beginner

- Intermediate

- Advanced

* Each level of class requires a minimum of 10 students to commence.

2. Chinese culture & art workshop

Chinese culture workshops include Chinese tea, traditional Chinese attire (hanfu), paper-cutting, and a perfumed medicine pouch. You will have the opportunity to understand the history, techniques of traditional Chinese culture and art, and create your own arts and crafts.

3. Field trip & company visit

You are able to explore the traditional glamour of China through field trips to Wuzhen water town in Zhejiang province and Suzhou in Jiangsu province.

Experience an insightful company visit to gain insights into how a company operates as well as its history, market, and strategy.

4. Chinese corner

Engage in oral Chinese practice with SUFE students, where you can share stories and deepen mutual understanding through meaningful conversations.

5. HSK mock test

Participate in an HSK mock test at the beginning and the end of the program, which will help you understand how the HSK test is structured and formatted, and your progress during the summer program.

Schedule

*The schedule is subject to change.

Fees

Application fee: 415 yuan ($57.28)/person

Tuition fee: 4,800 yuan/person (including Chinese courses, textbooks, Chinese culture workshop, field trips)

Accommodation: 180 yuan/person/day (Accommodation fee should be paid to hotel directly when checking in.)

Group discounts available (application fee waiver, tuition discount). Contact us (ices@sufe.edu.cn) and check out more details.

Accommodation

Two people will share a comfortable twin room in a hotel a 15-minute walk from the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) of SUFE, and a five-minute walk from Jiangwan town station, Metro Line 3.

Application & admission

1. Before applying

Eligibility:

> Non-Chinese citizen with a passport (valid beyond August 30, 2024),

> 18-60 years old, in good health, and completed high school.

2. When Applying

Applications will be accepted from March 20 to May 15.

There are three steps to complete your application.

Step 1. Pay the application fee

Payee：Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

A/C No.：442959257313

Bank：Bank of China Shanghai branch

Swift Code：BKCHCNBJ300

Bank Address：Bank of China Tower, 200 Mid Yincheng Road Shanghai 200120

If the payment is made through a bank account opened in the Chinese mainland, please transfer the application to

Payee：上海财经大学

A/C No.：442959257313

Bank：中国银行上海市五角场支行

Step 2. Register on the SUFE applicant portal

http://ao.sufe.edu.cn

Use your personal email address to create an applicant account.

Step 3. Fill out an application form and submit the supporting documents online

- Passport identification page

- Photo

- Application fee payment slip

- HSK certification (optional)

3. After applying

1. Accept your offer for admission

2. Apply for visa after receiving the admission package.

Contact us

Address: Room 620, No 321 Wudong Road, Yangpu district, Shanghai (200433), China

Tel: 021-65361944

E-mail: ices@sufe.edu.cn

WeChat: Study_at_SUFE

* Times/dates above are Beijing time.

* Admission Office, ICES SUFE reserves the right of final explanation for the information aforementioned.