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; Spring: January 10
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:

Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the program's actual room and board fees. Reed College encourages students to choose programs based on their academic rather than financial needs to reflect Reed's belief that all students, regardless of financial circumstances, should have the opportunity to study abroad.

Financial aid continues for eligible students during the off-campus program. Students should discuss with the Financial Aid Office how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package. Check out more details directly on the Reed College Financial Aid page.

Areas of Study

Announcements

2025 CLS Program Application Now Open!: The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. Students spend eight to ten weeks over the summer studying one of a dozen critical languages: Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Russian, Swahili, Turkish, and Urdu. The program provides intensive language instruction and structured cultural activities designed to promote rapid language gains. Apply now for CLS 2025!

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