| Mandatory Summer Term | Mid-June to mid-August |
| Fall Term BNU | Late August to mid-December |
| Fall Term PU | Late August to late January |
| Winter Term BNU | Mid-February to late June |
| Winter Term PU | Mid-February to late June |
Instruction in Mandarin
Dormitory, off-campus apartments, or home stays
Prices may change, check often for updates
| UM Tuition | UM home college/school tuition as applies |
| OIP Administrative Fee | $1200 per term ($1600 per year) |
| Roundtrip Airfare | $1900* (Detroit-Beijing)* |
| Program Fee | Varies depending on program selected** |
| Housing and Meals | Varies depending on program selected |
| Personal Expenses | $1800-3200 per term* |
| * | Estimated, various competitive scholarship awards are available |
| ** | Program fee includes OIP deposit, insurance, host tuition, summer ILP, excursions, orientation, and UC administrative fee |
For more detailed cost information click below:
- Up to 8 UM in-residence credits for summer
- 12-18 credits for other terms
- Minimum 3.0 GPA overall and in Chinese courses
- Junior/Senior standing (Sophomore standing for BNU fall only)
- For BNU: At least semester college-level Chinese language study
- For PU: At least one year college-level Chinese language study
The Peking University (PU) and Beijing Normal University (BNU) programs both begin with a mandatory seven-week intensive language training session focused on developing language skills at the intermediate and advanced (non-native) levels. In addition, some non-credit bearing electives in Chinese culture may be available. UM students on the BNU fall semester program continue taking courses in written and spoken Chinese. Academic year program participants do so at BNU or, after the summer program, move to Peking University. At PU’s College of Chinese Language and Culture, the language and literature curriculum emphasizes improvement of spoken and written Mandarin and deepening one’s understanding of Chinese society and culture. Students with sufficient proficiency (at least 3 years university-level Chinese) may take regular university classes (taught in Chinese) at PU or BNU.
Program university web link: University of California -- Beijing Normal University (BNU)
Program university web link: University of California -- Peking University (PU) (Academic Year only)
Guide for Accepted Students:Beijing Program Handbook (PDF)
EAP's Guide for Accepted Students: Beijing EAP Guide (PDF)
EAP Calendars
General OIP Study Abroad Manual (PDF)
Talk with a program Student Alum: E-Advisor
Talk with China's Study Abroad Advisor: Nicole LeBlanc
OIP Study Abroad Programs
Non-OIP Study Abroad Programs
OIP Study Abroad Fair
Applying
Other useful links
