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CET Beijing Chinese Language Program
Areas of Study
Chinese language study.
| Term | Dates | Application Deadline |
| Spring | mid February - early June |
May 1 |
Eligibility
Two or more semesters of college Mandarin Chinese; 3.0 minimum GPA with a B- or above in all Chinese language courses.
WU Credits
Students can expect to earn 12-15 units of WU credit depending on course selection.
Location
Beijing, China
Based in one of China's most cosmopolitan cities and the home of "standard" Mandarin, CET's Beijing program is an ideal location in which to study Chinese language and culture. The city offers students numerous outlets--from traditional "hutong" neighborhoods and historical sites like the Summer Palace, to contemporary shopping arenas, artist enclaves and sporting events.
The program is based at the western branch campus of Beijing Institute of Education (BIE). Centrally located near the Beijing Zoo in the Xicheng District, BIE is a small college offering degree programs in education.
Housing
Beijing Chinese Language program students may choose to live either in a double room with a Chinese student or in a single room. Single rooms, a few of which include private bathrooms, are limited in number and are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. All rooms are simple but comfortable.
Student Life
The program arranges for students a myriad of activities and excursions in and around Beijing. Most excursions allow students to venture to a location they could not visit on their own, such as a rural village or neighborhood committee meeting. In some cases, class work is directly related to outings and students are required to complete assignments during the activity. Field trips and extracurricular classes are also offered.
On-Site Support
CET has a full-time staff in Beijing to oversee the program. The resident director oversees student life, responds to student emergencies and helps students resolve the kinds of problems that might otherwise distract them from their classes.
Application Process
The application process differs based on your department's approval of this program.
If this program is approved by your department you must submit a completed WU Semester/AY Study Abroad Application with program-specific forms to the Overseas Programs office in McMillan 138. If this program is not approved by your department, then you must meet with Jennifer White Reding before proceeding with your application.
More about the application process can be found on the How to Apply webpage.
WU Program Price
The WU program price includes WU tuition plus WU student health insurance and any housing, food, airfare or other costs paid by WU on the student's behalf. Below are projected program pricing and estimated personal expenses for this program. Click on the term to download a detailed cost breakdown.
| Estimated Costs* |
*The fees, charges, and expenses shown are estimates based on current information only and are subject to change.
| Faculty Liaison Dr. Judy Mu Campus Box 1111 935-6074 Busch 24A jzmu@artsci.wustl.edu |
Overseas Programs Coordinator Ms. Jennifer White Reding Campus Box 1088 (314) 935-5958 McMillan 138 jwhitereding@wustl.edu |