The Miami University China Semester Program
Miami is working with The Alliance for Global Education and their university partners in China to provide a variety of opportunities in China to meet the academic needs of Miami students in many different departments.
Study Options
Students cannot mix-and-match courses from different tracks. You must choose one of the following five tracks per semester.
 Hosted by Xi'an International Studies University
This program offers students 9 credit hours of Chinese language as well as courses taught in English in several disciplines including ancient Chinese history, contemporary issues, art and anthropology. Students may enroll for a semester or academic year.
Thematic sequences available:
 Hosted by Beijing Language and Culture University
This program offers students 9 credit hours of Chinese language during the fall and spring semesters as well as the opportunity to examine modern China through courses taught in English in several disciplines including economics, film studies, women’s studies, and cultural studies. Students may enroll for a semester or academic year.
Thematic sequences available:
 Hosted by Fudan University
The Contemporary Chinese Society and Language Track offers courses in Chinese language plus courses in society and culture, political science, economics, and international relations taught in English. Classes are based at Fudan's International Cultural Exchange School (ICES), which is devoted to the education of foreign students. All classes are taught exclusively for Alliance students. Fall and Spring term students take 9 credit hours of Chinese, plus two area studies courses taught in English.
Thematic sequences available:
 Hosted by Fudan University
The Intensive Language track is for students who want to focus on learning Chinese. In addition to 15 credit hours of Chinese language coursework, students take one course, Issues in Contemporary Society and Culture, taught in English. Classes are based at Fudan's International Cultural Exchange School (ICES), which is devoted to the education of foreign students. All classes are taught exclusively for Alliance students. Students in the Intensive Language Track must have completed two semesters of prior Chinese Language study.
Thematic sequences available:
 Hosted by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Designed for students interested in international business and economics, this program offers undergraduates the unparalled opportunity to study Chinese language, international business, and economic development in Asia's financial center. Students participate in carefully-designed activities and experiential study trips that provide a first-hand encounter with China's rapidly changing business environment. Students may also engage in an internship. Classes are based at the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. ICES is devoted to the education of foreign students and aims to train students with a background in international economics or management.
The Alliance requires students to have completed one business course and one economics course prior to arrival in China. The elective course International Finance in China also requires students to have completed an Introduction to Finance course. The remaining two elective SUFE courses do not have additional prerequisites.
Thematic sequences available:
Other Information
 Credit transfer
Students will earn transfer credit. Grades from transfer credit are not listed on the student's Miami transcript and are not calculated into the student's GPA.
Scholarships
The Miami University China Semester Program is a Co-Sponsored program. All Miami scholarships apply (except the Ohio Leader and Ohio Resident scholarships). Dependent tuition waivers do not apply. In addition to regular Miami scholarships, students can apply for scholarships from Miami University and The Alliance for Global Education.
Travel, Visas, etc.
Many of your pre-departure questions about travelling to/within China, visas and immunizations are answered by The Alliance for Global Education here.
Applying
Students can apply directly to The Alliance for Global Education here.
Once you've been accepted to the program, please continue to the next step.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah McNitt in the Miami University Office of International Education or The Alliance for Global Education.
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