Concordia in China
Concordia International in collaboration with the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics is pleased to offer the 2025 Concordia in China. This exciting program allows students to study Modern Chinese Language courses at Communication University of China in Beijing, China.
About the program
Concordia International in collaboration with the Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics is pleased to offer the 2025 Concordia in China Summer Study Program. This exciting program allows students to study Modern Chinese Language courses at Communication University of China in Beijing, China.
Dates & courses
Dates: Sunday, May 11, 2025 (arrival date) to Saturday, June 7, 2025 (departure date), total 28 days (four weeks).
Courses:The program consists of six-credit courses of Modern Chinese language, and a student can take one of the following:
- MCHI 206, 6 credits;
- MCHI 240, 6 credits;
- MCHI 250, 3 credits, and MCHI 306, 3 credits.
Estimated costs
Concordia will charge program participants for 6 credits of undergraduate tuition and a program fee of $3,900 to cover tuition at the host university, housing, Concordia program monitor fee and course materials.
Students are responsible for paying and selecting their transportation to/from Beijing, China, mandatory health and travel insurance, meals and spending money.
Available Funding
Quebec Mobility Bursary
To help with the costs of going abroad, Concordia offers a $2,100 CAD Quebec Mobility Bursary to students.
To qualify, you must be a Concordia student enrolled in a Concordia Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree program and approved to participate in the field school.
Important to note:
Field school applicants do not need to submit a bursary application as it is part of the on-line field school application, and you will automatically be considered for the Quebec Mobility bursary.
The bursary will be applied to student accounts. Details on the payment of the bursary will be sent to successful field school applicants.
Contact Concordia International if you have any questions on your eligibility for funding.
Host institution
The Communication University of China (CUC) is one of China’s key universities. The university is devoted to the cultivation of high-level talent and scientific research in the fields of communication, journalism and new media. CUC ranks among the highest of educational institutions of communication in China and is world-renowned for training Chinese language Newscasters and Television & Radio Announcers.
Accommodations
Students will be housed in shared rooms in an off-campus, private hotel near the Communication University of China or in an on campus residence depending on the size of the group and availability.
Application process
To be eligible to participate in the field school, you must meet one of the following criteria.
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program, with a minimum 2.7 cumulative culmative GPA (CGPA) and have completed at least 24 credits toward your current degree program by the time you leave for the program.
- Be enrolled in a Master’s degree program, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (CGPA) and have completed at least 9 credits toward your current degree program by the departure date.
- Be enrolled in PhD degree program, have a 3.7 cumulative GPA (CGPA) and have completed at least 9 credits toward your current degree program by the departure date.
The selection committee reserves the right to interview applicants.
All students interested in applying to this program must attend an information session given by Concordia International prior to submitting an application.
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
Zoom Meeting: https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/3654810697
Submit the Concordia Field School Abroad Application by the application deadline of February 14, 2025. The application can be accessed through the Concordia International CSEP Mobility Portal.
Your application must also include:
- A copy of your most recent transcript (whether from Concordia or another institution). An unofficial Concordia transcript.
- A letter of intent of 500-750 words describing why you wish to participate in the Concordia in China program. You should mention what strengths or contributions you think you will bring to the group.
- Admissions decisions will be communicated by e-mail after the application deadline.
- Students admitted to the program will have to make a $500 deposit to the Student Accounts Office by March 19, 2025. Please be aware, however, that any deposit you make will first be applied to any outstanding balances you owe to Concordia. If a student withdraws from the program, the $500 deposit will be credited to their student account and applied against their future tuition.
- Graduate students and students from other universities must first register as “Independent Undergraduates” to be able to register for these courses. If admitted to the program, you will be prompted to complete this step after your have received your admission letter.
- The courses offered on this program are subject to change based on final enrolments.
- Due to the structure and intensive nature of this program, students must be able to take all 6 credits included in the program.
Predeparture session on April 11th 2025 at 1:00 pm through the following link: https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/3654810697
All information on this website is subject to change without notice. The program is subject to a minimum enrollment of fifteen students to take place, and it may be cancelled at any time and for any reason.