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Academics
- Study at Nankai University in Tianjin, a comprehensive university.
- Immerse yourself in Chinese culture.
- Fulfill liberal arts requirements.
This program appeals to students who are interested in participating in a full scholarship exchange and want to improve their Chinese or learn about Chinese culture.
Academic Structure
Program type: IRSEP China is a full scholarship exchange. Participants attend Nankai University in Tianjin. Instruction is in English or Chinese by Chinese faculty. Read more to find out if exchange programs are an ideal fit for you.
Level: Various levels.
Term: Academic year.
Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA;2 years of college-level Chinese; juniors and above. Chinese citizens are not eligible.
Courseload: 24-30 credits.
Coursework
Take courses for foreigners in modern Chinese language, culture, history, religion, music, and art at Nankai's College of Chinese Culture and Literature. Linguistically advanced students may take Nankai University courses. Go to Nankai University's website for course listings.
Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future
This 1-credit online course will help you:
- process your overseas experience and apply what you learn upon your return
- understand intercultural lingo and relate it to your experience
- reflect on the multiple layers of cross-cultural experiences
- market your study abroad experience for future career goals.
An intensive summer language program is available, though not included in the exchange benefits.
For more tips on difference in terminology and finding course information, go to Finding Course Information for Host Universities.
Exchange students receive transfer credit for their coursework abroad. For more information, go to the Undergraduate Transfer Credit FAQ.
Academic Fit with a University of Minnesota Degree Plan
Many courses have already been reviewed to meet Liberal Education requirements. Go to the Liberal Education Database to search for courses or submit ones for approval.
Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources tell you why University of Minnesota faculty think study abroad is important for a particular major, what the department wants students to think about when selecting a program, and gives helpful academic planning hints. There may also be profiles of students who studied abroad in your major.
This program appears as a special recommendation on the following Study Abroad in Your Major advising resources:
| Anthropology | Agricultural Education |
| Sociology |
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If your major is not listed above, talk to an advisor.
Last modified on April 13, 2009 |
Last modified on April 13, 2009 |