This study abroad program relies on its partner schools to evaluate prospective students' eligibility for the program. Students from those partner institutions can obtain complete information about application and fees from their study abroad office. Students from non-partner institutions can apply directly to the program according to the following guidelines.

Application Requirements:
1. Fill out an application form (see below).
2. A recommendation letter.
3. An official transcript.
4. GPA 3.0 and above.
5. Prerequisite for Immersion Chinese (fall/spring semester): two semesters of Chinese or equivalent.
6. Application fee $50 (check) payable to the Beijing Institute of Asian Studies٬30 Wellesley, Irvine, CA 92612.
7. A deposit of $1,000 for full time internship after acceptance.

Application Deadlines:
1. Fall Semester: June 1.
2. Spring Semester: November 1.
3. Summer: April 5.
4. Summer Internship: April 1.

Fees and Method of Payment:
1. Fall Semester: $11,750.
2. Spring Semester: $11,750.
* These fees include tuition for all courses,housing, 2 weeks travel around China, student activities and excursions in and around Beijing.
* International airfare, health insurance, food and books are responsibilities of students.

4. Summer Language: $5,000.
*The fees include tuition, housing, student activities and domestic travel.

5. Summer Internship: $3,500. (This includes the $1,000 deposit)
*The fees include internship arrangement, housing, Friday seminar and excursions in and around Beijing.

6. Full Time Semester Internship: $5,000.
*The fees include tuition, housing, seminar, activities and excursions.

Students from partner institutions should arrange payments through their own schools at the beginning of the semester. Others can make checks payable to the Beijing Institute of Asian Studies, 30 Wellesley, Irvine, CA 92612

Application Form:
You can fill out the online application form. The host institution will issue our program participants a ˇ°JW 202ˇ± form, which is needed to apply for student visas. It is the responsibility of the students to secure a visa in a timely manner.

Please email a digital format of your ID picture to:

Dr. Hong Li : elanhonglee@yahoo.com

Ms. Joyce Li : lixinfeng99@163.com

Course Selections:
You may pre-register after application deadlines, June 1 for fall semester and November 15 for spring semester. You can do it online by clicking Pre-Registration.


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