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Study Abroad in China at NYU Shanghai

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NYU Shanghai

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Take courses that count toward your degree requirements at NYU Shanghai, which offers 16 majors and a liberal arts curriculum. NYU Shanghai is the newest of NYU's three degree-granting campuses that form the backbone of the University's fully interconnected global network. At NYU Shanghai you'll take China-centric courses taught by expert faculty who help bring to life the history and unique culture of China through trips to art galleries, local businesses, and film screenings.

You'll take a Chinese language course, and be paired with a fluent student to further improve your language skills. The NYU Shanghai campus is located in a 15-story building in Pudong, the heart of a thriving economic zone and Shanghai's commercial center. The building features classrooms, an expansive library, music practice rooms, kitchen and dining facilities, and a fitness center. Learn more and access the online application on the NYU Global Programs website.

Highlights
  • Earn college credit abroad!
  • Learn outside of the classroom!
  • Immerse yourself in Chinese culture

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  • Academics 8.6
  • Support 7.6
  • Fun 9.2
  • Housing 9
  • Safety 10
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Corbin
21
Taiwan
10/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Shanghai Fall 2019 Review

Feb 7, 2020

Super fun! Building is really nice! I don’t like cash anymore because of China. Get Alipay, get Yi Dian Dian. Drink boba everyday, it’s cheap. Eat chipotle before going, they don’t have it there. Take Professor Raymond Ro’s classes, he’s the best professor I’ve ever ever had. Take Marketing, take Management and organizations! Go to Puxi on the weekends for brunch or for night life. School’s super close to Lujiazui so there’s a lot of things to do after school. Go to IFC Mall, go see the pearl tower and the tallest bookstore

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
SET UP A BANK ACCOUNT. EVERYTHING IS ON YOUR PHONE. EVEN MONEY.
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Great Wall - Ba Da Ling
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Emma
21
9/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Shanghai Review

Feb 7, 2020

Super fun! I loved being in Shanghai and meeting different people. The people were pretty friendly and the efficiency in the city was unbelievable. I could go out the dorm without cash or my wallet. Everything I needed was on my phone. It lessened my traveling weight, plus it was so easy to book high-speed train tickets and plane tickets. I could travel to close-by provinces within 3 hrs and come back within the day. It was awesome. I loved yellow mountain and Beijing. Both were different experiences but very enjoyable.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Setting up the bank account beforehand, setting up wechat!
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Adrienne
21
Hong Kong SAR China
9/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Shanghai Review

Feb 7, 2020

Shanghai is an amazing city to travel and study in. I went as a student, but I had the chance to travel on the weeek ends to near cities and water towns. Personally, I visited Wuxi where my family is from. In shanghai, getting around is super easy. We travel by bus, bikes, metros, cabs, and Chinese Uber. All of these are really cheap. In terms of food, you can get really good food for not a lot of money. You could order food from a delivery app called Eleme. I love shanghai, I recommend it for anybody.

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
Accessibility of travelling
The metro station is extremely easy to use, public biking is really cheap. Chinese Uber is easy to use for foreigners and extremely cheap
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Sam
21
United States
9/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Had a blast!

Feb 7, 2020

Definetly recommend you go to Shanghai! Theres so much to explore and see, and so much culture. I went to Suzhou, Beijing, Guilin, and much more.
The food is very good. Theres definetly less options for those with dietary restrictions but they have so many cuisines.
The school was very good. It definetly felt like a school and the community was very nice. The teachers were very helpful.
I would definetly reccommend you go to Shanghai. Great people, great food, great culture, and great experience.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would travel more and eat more good food and meet more people.
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Brian
25
Male
8/10
Yes, I recommend this program

Life-Changing Way to Experience China, Learn Chinese, and Study at an Amazing University

Nov 11, 2016

NYU Shanghai is a pioneering program that offered me the opportunity to achieve my goal of living in China, gaining fluency in Chinese, and continuing my studies as an NYU student. The campus is located in Pudong and is a new and beautifully built building with great resources for academic, language, and social success while living in China. Housing was in Pudong as well, a little far from campus, but made it possible for me to have a place to recharge and experience getting used to life in China. The Chinese language program at NYU is TOP NOTCH - these teachers know what they are doing and really care about their students. It's easy to get overwhelmed or feel a little isolated sometimes while living in such an expansive city as Shanghai, but I think NYUSH does a great job of making students feel welcome. Dining options within the school are good, and fitness center (small but sometimes useful), café, library, etc. are all good as well. Certainly a program to be recommended for a great semester or academic year abroad.

What would you improve about this program?
Continuing to uplevel quality of housing, health facilities (larger fitness facilities, filtered air in dorms, etc.) as well as opportunities to connect with existing NYU Shanghai community who all already know each other - sometimes is challenging when coming in as a new "study away" student.
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Staff Interviews

These are in-depth Q&A sessions with program leaders.

Jessica Levin

Program
Study Abroad in China at NYU Shanghai
Job Title
Study Away Advisor
Jessica is the NY site representative for NYU Accra, NYU Buenos Aires, and NYU Shanghai. During her undergraduate degree at Middlebury College she spent two semesters in Buenos Aires and had an amazing experience- she has been back several times since then! As a graduate student of Middle Eastern Studies, she also studied abroad in Jerusalem. Jessica is excited to assist students as they prepare for a semester abroad!

What is your favorite travel memory?

Jessica Levin

One of my favorite travel memories is visiting my close friend in Buenos Aires two years ago. I met her during study abroad as a junior in college and we have kept in touch ever since. Visiting her years later brought back so many memories of how she helped me explore the city, of how it was a struggle to adapt at times, and how I grew so much in those two semesters.

Which destination is most underrated?

NYU Accra is definitely an underrated location. Many people don't realize how cosmopolitan the city is, and the variety of courses you can take at the Academic Center, as well as the chance to take local courses at the University of Ghana. Students explore so many subjects, including healthcare, literature, journalism, fashion, and education. Additionally, one of my favorite things about this program is that requires a student who is independent and can venture into the city, but also a student who can navigate a small group dynamic and feel comfortable in the close-knit community that makes up NYU Accra. This program provides one of the best blends of immersion and NYU support.

What do you believe to be the biggest factor in being a successful global program?

One of the biggest factors in being a successful study abroad provider is taking a holistic approach to the study abroad process, and remembering that every student is different in the financial and familial support they receive in considering this as an option for their undergraduate career. We cannot assume students can or cannot study abroad- we need to make sure everyone has the resources and information they need to make the decision. When I started working in study abroad, I didn't realize how many factors are taken into consideration as we recruit and prepare students. One of my favorite parts of this role has been the support I've received to learn more about underrepresented student populations, both in study abroad and the University as a whole. As a result, I am able to be more knowledgeable and strategic in reaching out to and advising students, especially in regards to race and ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, disability and socioeconomic status.

How have you changed/grown since working for NYU Global Programs?

When I started working in study abroad, I didn't realize how many factors are taken into consideration as we recruit and prepare students. One of my favorite parts of this role has been the support I've received to learn more about underrepresented student populations, both in study abroad and the University as a whole. As a result, I am able to be more knowledgeable and strategic in reaching out to and advising students, especially in regards to race and ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, disability and socioeconomic status.

What unique qualities does NYU Global Programs possess?

New York University's Office of Global Programs is unique in that we take a holistic approach to the study abroad pre-departure process. We do our best to consider every factor that may influence a student to go abroad: do their families support them? Will their financial aid be sufficient? How will study abroad help keep them on academic track? How may it help their careers? How can we support them in exploring their identity abroad and resources they may need? I am proud of our institutional support and the partnerships we have built across the University to make study abroad an option for as many students as possible.

Location

Location:
Shanghai
Currency:
Chinese Yuan
Weather:
Jan-Mar
57 F / 36 F
Apr-Jun
82 F / 54 F
Jul-Sep
90 F / 72 F
Oct-Dec
73 F / 41 F
Airports:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
( SHA )

Shanghai is the largest city in mainland China and in the top 10 of most populous cities in the world. With the sheer amount of people that have relocated to Shanghai, you see a mix of different cultural influences, particularly in the architecture. Whether you are looking to travel or move to Shanghai, you will have plenty of opportunities but this city won't be slowing down on their growth anytime soon.

About NYU Global Programs

NYU Global Programs provides study abroad experiences at 11 academic centers in Accra, Ghana; Berlin, Germany; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Florence, Italy; London, England; Madrid, Spain; Paris, France; Prague, Czech Republic; Sydney, Australia; Tel Aviv, Israel; Washington, DC, US; and at our degree-granting campuses in Shanghai, China and Abu Dhabi...

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