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CIEE: Summer Business And Culture In Shanghai

Language Requirement: None

Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or above

Location: Asia, China

GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

Spend your summer learning how to succeed in a globalized economy, discovering a new culture, and gaining crucial global perspectives – all while studying business in Shanghai. This program offers challenging coursework, volunteer opportunities, and interesting co-curricular activities designed to offer insight into international business.

Students choose one or two 4-week sessions and explore the Chinese economy, international management, and international relations. You will immerse yourself in the vibrant student population of East China Normal University, where you will have opportunities to hone your Chinese language abilities and knowledge about China.

For more information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Summer Business + Culture in Shanghai.

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Summer II	2026	02/15/2026	06/15/2026	07/13/2026
Summer III	2026	02/15/2026	07/13/2026	08/08/2026

CIEE offers three different summer sessions. UO students can choose from either Summer Session II, Summer Session III, or both Summer Sessions II and III. Summer Session I is not open to UO students, as it overlaps with the end of spring term.

Consult with your GEO Study Abroad Advisor before starting an application.

If you are interested in applying to a CIEE program, we strongly advise you to meet with an advisor prior to applying.

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, recommendation, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by a GEO Study Abroad Program Advisor. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

Completion of the GEO application process.
Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. An application fee is due at the time of application and is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Summer Business And Culture In Shanghai

2026 Summer II

**Program Fees Paid to GEO**
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per UO term)	$1,000

**Other Estimated Expenses**
CIEE Application fee Paid to CIEE	$50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE	$2,700
CIEE Housing Paid to CIEE	$1,750
Insurance Paid to CIEE	$200
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE	$300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene	$1,700
Estimated Meals	$440
Estimated Books and Supplies	$20
Estimated Local Transportation	$68
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses	$50
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical	$50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport	$160
Estimated Additional Living Expenses	$175

**Total**
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$8,663

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date	50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins	Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee

2026 Summer III

**Program Fees Paid to GEO**
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per UO term)	$1,000

**Other Estimated Expenses**
CIEE Application fee Paid to CIEE	$50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE	$2,700
CIEE Housing Paid to CIEE	$1,750
Insurance Paid to CIEE	$200
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE	$300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene	$1,700
Estimated Meals	$440
Estimated Books and Supplies	$20
Estimated Local Transportation	$68
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses	$50
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical	$50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport	$160
Estimated Additional Living Expenses	$175

**Total**
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$8,663

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date	50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins	Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee

2026 Summer II + III

**Program Fees Paid to GEO**
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per UO term)	$1,000

**Other Estimated Expenses**
CIEE Application fee Paid to CIEE	$50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE	$4,910
CIEE Housing Paid to CIEE	$3,500
Insurance Paid to CIEE	$200
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE	$300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene	$1,700
Estimated Meals	$440
Estimated Books and Supplies	$20
Estimated Local Transportation	$68
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses	$50
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical	$50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport	$160
Estimated Additional Living Expenses	$175

**Total**
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$12,623

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date	Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date	50% of UO Study Abroad Fee
Program start date or after program begins	Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee

IMPORTANT: The GEO Cancellation Policy is effective from the time a student agrees to pay their non-refundable program deposit or electronically signs the program commitment form, regardless of application or acceptance status. It is essential to read this policy before a potential cancellation takes place, to fully understand the withdrawal and cancellation penalties, and to understand what it means financially to commit to a study abroad program.

Students who cancel their participation must notify GEO in writing. Email is acceptable (geoinfo@uoregon.edu). Verbal notification to GEO or notification given to a non-UO campus study abroad office is not sufficient.

For full details, see the complete GEO Cancellation Policy.

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