Affordable Quality Programs in Beijing...

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 

Description: Looking for an affordable program in Beijing with a focus on Chinese business, politics, language and culture? KEI offers a wide selection of major-specific courses (taught in English) as well as intensive Mandarin language courses at every level of proficiency. Study along side Chinese and international students at one of the best universities in China.

KEI is ideal for students looking for an affordable, high quality customizable program in Beijing. Visit the KEI website or contact our program advisers for more information.

Highlights: Host University:
The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), founded in 1951, is recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Development as China's leading school for business, law and public relations. In 1972, UIBE served as the forum for President Nixon's historic visit, which restored diplomatic relations between the USA. and China. Today, UIBE's faculty continue to play a central role in China's economic development.

* UIBE is among the oldest and most respected universities in China
* Designated as a "KEY" university by the Ministry of Education
* Offers one of the oldest and best developed Chinese language programs in China
* Academic community consists of 25,000 students and 1,600 professors

Student Life:
China's traditions, music and architecture are the result of 3,000 years of history. China is the world's most populous nation, with 1.3 billion inhabitants. Beijing is the political, economic and cultural capital. It is the intellectual hub of the nation, with more universities than any other city in China. The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are reminders of Beijing's past, while the modern transportation and skyscrapers are signs of its optimistic future.

Students live on campus in the international residence hall. Each double-occupancy room has a private bathroom. The campus is located in the center of Beijing, next to shops, restaurants and other attractions.

Excursions:
* Beijing City Tour (orientation)
* Great Wall of China (day trip)
* Shanghai, Nanjing & Wuxi (extended excursion)
* Xi'an (overnight excursion)
* Inner Mongolia (overnight excursion; semester only)

Cost in US$: Semester = $8,950; Academic Year = $17,900; Summer = $5,495

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available. Scholarships, grants and interest-free payment plans are available for qualified students. Students can also use their federal and institutional financial aid and grants. Visit the KEI website for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded: 1997