Global China Program at East China Normal University

Language Requirement: None

Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore or Above

Location: Asia, China

GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

East China Normal University (ECNU) was established in 1951, and is one of China’s most highly-ranked and prestigious universities. ECNU welcomes many international students to its campus every year, and its programs offer students an opportunity to experience university life in China in a unique and personal way. Known as the “Garden Campus”, ECNU offers a special environment within the busy hustle and bustle of Shanghai.

Shanghai is a huge, bustling city located at the mouth of the Yangtze River in East China. It is well-known for its financial markets, shopping, dining and an incredible range of arts and cultural attractions. Shanghai is home to nearly 25 million inhabitants.

Check out international students’ experiences at ECNU here: https://lxs.ecnu.edu.cn/en/studentsharing/list.htm

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Fall Semester	2026	06/01/2026	Early September	Late December
Spring Semester	2027	12/01/2026	Early March	Mid-June

IMPORTANT: Application for the Global China Program(GCP) involves two parts:

   · Part 1: Completion of the GEO application process.
   · Part 2: Completion of the GCP application process.

Please note that the GEO application deadline takes precedence over the GCP deadline. You should only begin the GCP application after receiving and confirming your offer with GEO.

Academic Details

Global China Program

The 15-week Global China Program offers content courses (Business, Economics, Sociology, History, and Culture) in English, as well as Chinese language instruction for students at all levels from beginning through advanced. You will have the opportunity to become fully immersed in Chinese culture and to better get to know your fellow Chinese and international students by taking part in all kinds of students’ activities such as sports competitions, an international cultural festival, day trips, etc. ECNU also offers non-credit elective extra-curricular courses for personal enrichment such as Chinese Martial Arts, Calligraphy, Chinese songs, and Chinese painting to international students every semester.

Different levels of language classes from beginning to advanced will be offered according to students’ placement test results. Content courses vary by semester and are drawn from a variety of fields including Business, Sociology, Literature, Political Science, Economics, etc. For a list of class offerings, please visit the ECNU Global China Program website.

Students enroll in 3-4 classes, for a total of around 9-15 semester credits or 15-24 quarter credits.

Spring semester note: to maintain UO full-time enrollment, UO students participating in the spring semester program will need to take the Chinese language class + 3 content classes.

Credit Information: Each content class is worth 3 semester credits, which is equivalent to 5 UO quarter credits. The Chinese language class is worth 6 semester credits, which is equivalent to 9 UO quarter credits.

For students considering the Academic Year program: You are welcome to study at ECNU for the full year. However, there are not a large variety of classes offered in English, so you would do one semester in the Global China Program and one semester in an intensive Chinese language program. Please let the Program Coordinator know if you want to explore this option.

Intensive Chinese Programs

Studying intensive Chinese at ECNU offers students the opportunity to learn Chinese language in an immersive small-classroom environment with excellent Chinese instructors. The course is designed to improve your comprehension and communication skills. Students will also participate in cultural activities.

Experience Diverse China Summer Program (4 weeks, summer term)
Winter Language Program (3 weeks, winter term)

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.

Faculty and Staff

Local faculty from the East China Normal University

Housing Description

Students at ECNU could choose to stay in one of several residence halls on campus. The program fee includes the cost of staying in a Standard Double Room (with private bathroom inside) or an Economic Double Room (without private bathroom). Students have the option to request a Single Room for an additional cost – see program budget for more details. There are a limited number of single rooms available. Rooms include air conditioners and internet access. There are a number of different inexpensive dining halls on campus, serving Chinese and Western style food. A variety of restaurants are located within walking distance of campus.

Please note that on-campus housing is not guaranteed due to limited availability. ECNU can provide recommendations for off-campus accommodations, which are typically serviced apartments.