Program Details
Location
Beijing,
China
Term
Academic Year
Spring Semester
Housing
Dormitory
Languages Taught In
Chinese/Mandarin
Sponsor
China Center
Program Eligibility
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
2.5
Language Prerequisite
One semester of college-level Chinese
About
The CUEP program is an educational exchange program between the University of Minnesota's China Center and Peking University in Beijing, China.
Program Model
Application Deadline
Check with the China Center regarding application deadlines. Applications are reviewed by a committee and applicants may also interview with the committee. As there is commonly only one scholarship for University of Minnesota students, this program is competitive and you are encouraged to apply for other options in China in case you are not awarded the scholarship.
Academics
This is a great program if you are studying for a Chinese major or minor. It will also help you to greatly improve your Chinese language abilities.
More Information
For more information, contact the China Center.
Program Fee
Program fees include University of Minnesota tuition, student service fees, housing, and international health insurance estimated, which is estimated to be $7,350 per semester. Meals, airfare, and personal expenses are additional. You will receive a monthly living expense stipend of about $200 from Peking University. You will receive updated cost information as soon as it is available. You may apply for scholarships offered by the China Center or other financial aid toward the program fee.
Prepare
Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.
It is your responsibility to apply directly to the China Center for this program. Once you have been accepted, you may proceed with the LAC online application process.
Complete
Once you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received. Your submission will then be reviewed by the Learning Abroad Center. If you have been accepted to your host institution, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which will include the following items for you to complete:
- Confirmation and Payment Agreement
- Health Information Form
- University of Minnesota Release and Waiver
- Academic Planning Form (optional)
- Power of Attorney (optional)
Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the confirmation checklist assigned to you. You should also continue working with the China Center and your host insitution for pre-departure considerations.
Next Steps
For more information on this program, visit the China Center website.