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:

  1. Completion of the GEO application process.
  2. 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.

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

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