University of International Business & Economics

Home
International Programs
Study Abroad
University of International Business & Economics

CHINA: Beijing
China’s traditions, music and architecture are the result of 3,000 years of history. China is the world’s most populous nation, with 1.3 billion inhabitants.

Beijing is the political, economic and cultural capital. It is the intellectual hub of the nation, with more universities than any other city in China. The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are reminders of Beijing's past, while the modern transportation and skyscrapers are signs of its optimistic future.

THE UNIVERSITY
The University of International Business and Economics (UIBE), founded in 1951, is recognized by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Development as China’s leading school for business, law and public relations. In 1972, UIBE served as the forum for President Nixon's historic visit, which restored diplomatic relations between the U.S.A. and China. Today, UIBE’s faculty continue to play a central role in China’s economic development.

UIBE is among the oldest and most respected universities in China
Designated as a “KEY” university by the Ministry of Education
Offers one of the oldest and best developed Chinese language programs in China
Academic community consists of 25,000 students and 1,600 professors

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

City, Country	Beijing, China
Session	Semester, Academic Year and/or Summer
Dates	Fall Semester: late August - early January* * early departure in mid December is optional Spring Semester: mid February - mid July Summer: early June - late July
Requirements	2.5 GPA
Application Deadline	Fall Semester: June 10 Spring Semester: October 15 Summer: March 10 A non-refundable $20 application fee must be included with the application. Cash or a check, made payable to SUNY Cortland, are both acceptable forms of payment.
Travel Information	Flight booked by participant. Travel planning, coordination and assistance provided by the Knowledge Exchange Institute.
Program Costs	Fall: $9,950 Spring: $9,950 Summer: $5,450 The program price includes tuition and academic fees at the host university abroad, housing, comprehensive medical and travel insurance, predeparture guides and advising, Onsite Director and support, airport welcome, program orientation, cultural excursions and use of a mobile telephone. Students must factor in additional costs such as college fees, airfare, visa, personal expenses, etc. A program budget with estimated total costs is available at the Clark Center for International Education at SUNY Cortland.
Program Excursions	The following day and overnight excursions are included with this program. Beijing (day) Great Wall of China (day) Shanghai, Nanging and/or Wuxi (extended overnight) Xi'an (overnight) Inner Mongolia (overnight; semester only)
Course Information	SEMESTER OPTIONS: 18 credits maximum Students choose one of the following options: Chinese language study (3-4 courses) plus two business courses Chinese language study (3-4 courses) plus professional internship Up to 5 business, law and diplomacy courses Up to 3 business, law and diplomacy courses plus internship SUMMER OPTION: 9 credits Doing Business in China (3-cr.) course is required Internship (6-cr.) is required Click here for detailed course information.
Accommodations	Students live at the International Student Residence on campus. Rooms are double occupancy and shared with other international students studying at UIBE. Each room has a bathroom, TV and telephone. Utilities (electricity, internet, telephone, etc.) are not included in the program price. Students should budget approximately $150 USD per semester to cover utilities.
Program Notes	This program is a cooperative effort between SUNY Cortland and the Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI). KEI provides logistical and student services, including predeparture guides and advising, on-site support (airport welcome, orientation, supervision, etc.), pre-registration for courses at the host university, housing arrangements, cultural excursions, medical and travel insurance, and mobile telephone. SUNY students must follow the SUNY Cortland application process. All fees, including application fee and program fee, must be paid to SUNY Cortland.