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Nyu Shanghai Summer Programs

NYU Shanghai offers two 6-week summer sessions in 2021. In each summer session, students have the opportunity to take courses in English covering a range of subject from Business to Computer Science to Social Science and Humanities. Additionally, intensive Chinese language courses are offered that give students the opportunity to improve their Chinese language skills. Students may take up to 8 credits per session. 

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Summer Session I: Tuesday, May 25 – Friday, July 2, 2021

Summer Session II: Monday, July 5 – Friday, August 13, 2021

  • Course Titles and Descriptions
  • ​Tuition and Fees
  • 9-week Chinese Language Immersion Program

Eligibility & Application Instructions
Summer 2021 courses will be held in-person. For students who will need a visa to enter China: Please note that Chinese embassies and consulates are not currently issuing student visas due to COVID-19 and this may prevent participation in the summer program. It is not possible to attend classes on a tourist visa or any other non-student visa. We are closely monitoring student visa and travel regulations. If policies change and it is possible to begin applying for a student visa, we will post the updates on this webpage as soon as possible. Please note that a valid passport is required to enter China. China does not allow entrance if the holder’s passport expires in under six months. 

Priority Deadlines
Priority Applicant Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021
Priority Applicant Notification: Monday, March 15, 2021
Priority Applicant Confirmation Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021

Regular Deadlines
Regular Applicant Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021
Regular Applicant Notification: Monday, April 12, 2021
Final Confirmation Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021

Undergraduate students from NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and visiting students from other US accredited institutions are welcome to apply. Students must have completed at least two semesters at an undergraduate institution to be eligible. An integrated review of an applicant’s academic background and University record is required to confirm admission. Students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above are encouraged to apply. Students with lower GPAs are encouraged to provide information on their academic goals in their personal statement.

Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Selected Research Opportunities

From papers to capstone projects, from advanced laboratory research to fieldwork in the lanes and alleyways of Shanghai, research is a cornerstone of an NYU Shanghai education. Many of NYU’s institutes in New York offer summer research opportunities and funding, such as the below. Meanwhile, students studying across NYU’s global network work closely with professors in laboratories and research projects, take on research assistantships, co-publish and present with mentors and supervisors. 

NYU Shanghai Dean’s Undergraduate Research Fund 

NYU Shanghai’s flagship funding program for undergraduates outside of the academic year, the DURF annually funds students’ summer research. Proposals should be made in collaboration with a faculty member(s) who will be supervising your work, and projects can be conducted individually or in groups. Each year, the competition opens in early spring, but applicants are encouraged to think through possible directions for their research throughout the year. Along with other research opportunities, DURF projects are presented each fall at the annual NYU Shanghai Global Research Symposium.

NYU Shanghai Summer Student Research Program in Molecular Science (SRPMS)
Application Deadline: March 31,11:59 PM China time

The NYU Shanghai Summer Student Research Program in Molecular Science (SRPMS) is designed to foster entry into chemistry and biology research-centered careers for highly motivated undergraduates with a strong interest in chemistry, biology, or related scientific disciplines. Admitted students will have the opportunity to actively participate in research projects under the mentorship of a professor who is active at the forefront of his or her field of chemistry and biology. Students apply for positions in a roughly 2 to 3-month long program with flexible starting dates. A report summarizing the outcomes of the project is required. Students receive a stipend of RMB 3,000/month plus a housing allowance.

Summer 1 Credit Practicum Course (NYU New York) – Not offered in Summer 2021

The 1-credit Practicum course offered in New York will allow NYU Shanghai students who are non-US citizens to be eligible to participate in an internship or on-campus research in the US. A required component of the course is for students to obtain an approved internship or on-campus research experience. To allow for greater internship opportunities, students are able to obtain an internship anywhere within a four hour radius by ground transportation of the Washington Square campus (i.e., Boston to Washington, DC). Students who take the 1-credit Practicum course are required to attend the four in-person class meetings in New York, along with completing online modules, readings, and assignments. NYU Shanghai students are not required to live on campus at NYU New York or DC when enrolled in any summer courses.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (NYU Courant)

NYU’s Mathematics Department sponsors summer research experiences (SURE) for a selected number of undergraduates math majors each year. The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience is aimed at advanced undergraduate math students in their junior year.

Summer Undergraduate Research Program (NYU Center for Neural Science)

NYU’s Center for Neural Science hosts undergraduates interested in pursuing a neuroscience research-centered career. Accepted students are placed in laboratory positions during a 10-week summer program, during which they contribute to ongoing research and undertake projects in New York University science labs.

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (NYU Langone, NYU Biology)

NYU’s medical school sponsors a comparable, competitive summer program for undergraduates who have completed their sophomore or junior year of college and who aim to pursue a biomedical career.

Summer Undergraduate Research Programs (NYU Abu Dhabi)

NYU Abu Dhabi provides an opportunity for limited number of undergraduate students at NYU New York, NYU Shanghai, and UAE-based universities to take part in research projects at NYU AD over the summer. For NYU Shanghai applicants, one must have successfully completed at least 44 credits, and have a cumulative GPA above 3.3, with a good academic and disciplinary record.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University International Summer Research Internship Program

The SJTU International Summer Research Internship Program seeks to promote international research collaboration and to enhance the academic environment at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It offers top undergraduate students from around the world the opportunity to work at world class research laboratories under prominent research professors. Applications from NYU Shanghai students are encouraged, and scholarships may be available.

January Term/Summer Opportunities Abroad

NYU Shanghai students have the opportunity to take January Term (J-term) or summer courses in NYU’s global network.

Please note:

Summer sessions
  1. J-term/Summer sessions do NOT count as study away semesters.
  2. Tuition for J-term or summer session courses is charged in addition to tuition for spring and fall semesters;
  3. Typically, financial aid is not available for J-terms or summer sessions.

January Term Opportunities Abroad

Each January, NYU offers 3-week intensive courses at some of NYU’s global locations. Students can register for one 4-credit OR two 2-credit J-term courses.

Summer Opportunities Abroad

Students can register for two summer sessions and two courses at maximum in each session.

Please note that non-US citizens may need to obtain a student visa in order to take summer courses in New York, and must enroll in a minimum of 6 credits.

Summer Opportunities
NYU New York College of Arts and Science (CAS) Global Course Offerings — summer courses in countries around the world
Tisch School of the Arts summer programs and courses
Tandon Undergraduate Summer Research — 10 weeks of summer research internships with mentorship from Tandon facult
SOCS-SHU 310 Summer Practicum Course — the Summer Practicum Course allows non-US citizens to participate in full-time internship or full-time on campus research in the United States
Summer Opportunities at Tel Aviv University — Students who study over the summer at Tel Aviv University may transfer one 3-credit course to their NYU Shanghai degree as a general elective if they meet the following criteria:Pass the courseRequest and receive approval for the course transfer before enrolling in the course.Be admitted to and successfully complete one semester of study away at NYU Tel Aviv during the semesters in which they are eligible to study away.Participate in an approved fall or spring internship in Tel Aviv that is related to the summer course. The NYU Tel Aviv office will work with students to find an internship related to the course.

Nyu Summer Tuition

Courses at the Shanghai campus are being reviewed on an on-going basis to determine their equivalency to New York and Abu Dhabi courses. Once a course between Shanghai and New York or Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is deemed as equivalent, students are able to use either of the courses to satisfy prerequisite and/or degree requirements without further approval needed. There is italicized text before the description of each course that explains how the course counts towards a specific NYU New York/NYU Abu Dhabi major or program. If a course does not have equivalency information, you should speak to your department and advisor to determine how the course might count towards your degree. 

2021 Tuition and Fees for each 6-week Summer Session

Tuition: $4,488 per 4-credit course
​Administrative Fee: $250
Registration & Services Fee: $436
Books and Course materials Flat Fee ¹: $250

All books and materials are available upon arrival in Shanghai. The flat fee is adjusted after the first week of classes to reflect your actual book charges and any amount paid above the actual charges will be refunded. 

GeoBlue International Health Insurance for duration of summer program: Included 

Students are responsible for round trip airfare, meals, and personal expenses. Immigration costs vary greatly depending on student citizenship. 

Housing

Housing won’t be open for students during Summer 2022 due to a campus relocation.

Contract Lengths and Dates

  • Students can live in the residence hall for 6 or 12 weeks and move in on the dates below. We cannot offer students a different length of stay nor can we make any exceptions. 

Summer Session 1 — Check in: May 24, Check out: July 3
Summer Session 2 — Check in: July 4, Check out: August 14

Cancellation and Fee Schedule 

If you cancel housing before April 18, 2021(Beijing Time), you will receive a full amount of refund without any cancellation fee.

Summer Session 1

If you cancel housing starting April 19, 2021(Beijing Time), you will receive a refund but there will be a $300 cancellation fee.

After May 21, 2021(Beijing Time), there will be no housing refund for Session 1 housing and your Bursar’s account will be charged the full amount for the entirety of Session 1.

Summer Session 2

If you cancel housing before July 1, 2021(Beijing Time), you will receive a refund but there will be a $300 cancellation fee.

After July 2, 2021(Beijing Time), there will be no housing refund for Session 2 housing and your Bursar’s account will be charged the full amount for the entirety of Session 2. 

Financial Assistance

Freeman Asia Scholarship: The Freeman-Asia scholarship is designed to support U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are undergraduate students based in the US, demonstrate financial need, and are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its people and cultures. Awards range from $3,000 per student for summer study and $5,000 per semester, to a maximum of $7,000 for a full year abroad. For more details on eligibility and on how to apply

Financial Aid for Summer Session(s)

US citizens/eligible non-citizens (NYU New York and NYU Shanghai Students): Federal financial aid (i.e. federal Direct student/parent loan) is available during the summer session(s) for students enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits, who also have a valid FAFSA on file, and are otherwise eligible.

NYU Shanghai Students: At this time there is no institutional scholarship/grant aid available for summer session(s).

All Other Students (includes Visiting Students): Visiting students or current NYU students who are not eligible for federal financial aid will be able to seek out alternative loans. Students seeking alternative loans are encouraged to relay to their potential lender the number of credits they are taking and the type of student they are (i.e. in a degree or non-degree program at NYU) as lenders have different eligibility criteria.

PLEASE NOTE: Students who decrease or cancel summer session enrollment or who do not attend will have their summer award adjusted or canceled accordingly.  This adjustment in financial aid may result in a balance on your bursar bill. Changes in enrollment affect the cost of attendance and the amount of aid that you are eligible to receive. Your financial aid cannot exceed your estimated cost of attendance.

Experience New York University with one of our unique Summer Programs! Our program offers a variety of course options, including three-, six-, and twelve-week sessions. You’ll have the flexibility to create your own schedule and select courses from any of nine colleges at NYU. 

Study with world class NYU faculty, connect with industry leaders, and earn college credits. Choose from more than a thousand courses and engage with NYU students from around the world.

Tuition and Fees

If you are registered for classes, you are responsible for all costs (tuition and fees) associated with your courses. Please be aware that if you have decided not to participate in the Precollege program, you must drop your classes via NYU Albert and notify the Office of University Programs in writing at university.programs@nyu.edu prior to the start of the program so that you are no longer responsible for the costs.

In general, the tuition for NYU Precollege can be calculated by multiplying the cost per credit by the number of credits you would like to take. Below you will find a chart that provides some sample breakdowns of tuition and fees.

Precollege Tuition and Fees Breakdown

CreditsTuitionFeesTotal
$450$450
2$3,074$578$3,652
3$4,611$649$5,260
4$6,148$720$6,868
5$7,685$791$8,476
6$9,222$862$10,084
7$10,759$933$11,692
8$12,296$1,004$13,300

Totals do not include course-specific fees, such as lab or equipment fees, if applicable.

Students are able to take anywhere between 0 to 8 credits (1-3 classes) and should refer to the public course listings to determine the number of credits awarded for each course. The public course listing for Summer 2021 will be available on March 22.

The Summer Writing Workshop is the only non-credit Precollege course being offered in Summer 2021. The cost of the Summer Writing Workshop is $450.00. Please note that financial aid is not offered for non-credit classes.

Scholarships

*Scholarships are available only for the Summer term. Scholarships for the Spring 2021 are not available.  

A limited number of scholarships are available for Summer Precollege to academically qualified students who demonstrate a high level of financial need. Please note that scholarships will not cover the full cost of the program for any recipients.

Students who are interested in financial aid should submit their Summer Precollege application by March 25 to ensure they can submit the scholarship application by the scholarship deadline, which is April 1st.

Students interested in applying for an NYU Precollege scholarship should complete the following steps:  

  • When filling out the online Precollege application, select “Yes” in response to the question “Are you interested in applying for a scholarship?”.
  • Within 48 hours of submitting the online application, students will receive an email with instructions for submitting the scholarship application.
  • Students will be directed to activate their NYU credentials (which will be included in the email) in order to access the scholarship application.
  • Complete and submit the scholarship application. There are no supplemental materials that need to be submitted, as students will self-report family household financial information directly from the 1040.  

Scholarship information will be reviewed by the NYU Office of Financial Aid and decisions will be emailed directly to student’s NYU email accounts beginning in late March. Students will not receive decisions about scholarships until AFTER they receive their admissions decision.

Nyu Shanghai Courses

Summer Session Courses

Language Courses

Beginning and Elementary Chinese Courses – offered Session 1 and 2

Elementary Chinese II, CHIN-SHU 102 (4 credits, offered in Session 2 only)

Instructor:  Meng Wang (Session 2)

Equivalent to CHINL-AD 102 Elementary Chinese 2; EAST-UA 202 Elementary Chinese II.

This course is the second part of a one-year elementary-level Chinese course designed for students who have completed NYU-SH’s Elementary Chinese I or equivalent. It is designed to reinforce and further develop language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing as it relates to everyday life situations. The objectives of the course are: (1) to continue mastering Chinese phonetic system (pinyin and tones); (2) to become further familiarized with the construction of commonly used Chinese Characters (both simplified and traditional); (3) to understand and use correctly basic Chinese grammar and sentence structures; (4) to continue building up essential vocabulary; (5) to read and write level appropriate passages (150-200 characters long); and (6) to become acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.

Format: In-person
Course schedule: 08:30 — 11:30 AM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.

Intermediate Chinese Courses – offered Session 1 and 2

Intermediate Chinese I, CHIN-SHU 201 (4 credits)

Instructor: Xiaoli Jin (Session 1, in-person), Meng Wang (Session 1, Online), Xiaoya Gu (Session 2)

Equivalent to CHINL-AD 201 Intermediate Chinese 1; EAST-UA 203 Intermediate Chinese I.

This course is the first part of a one-year intermediate-level Chinese course designed for students who have completed NYU-SH’s Elementary Chinese II or equivalent. It is designed to consolidate and develop overall aural-oral proficiency. Objectives are: (1) to be able to obtain information from the more extended conversation; (2) to express and expound on, in relative length, feelings and opinions on common topics; (3) to develop the vocabulary needed to discuss common topics and begin learning to decipher the meaning of compound words; (4) to develop reading comprehension of more extended narrative and expository passages; (5) to write, in relative length (200-250 characters long), personal narratives, informational narratives, comparison and discussion of viewpoints with level-appropriate vocabulary and grammatical accuracy, as well as basic syntactical cohesion; (6) to continue being acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.

Format: In-person
Course schedule: 08:30 — 11:30 AM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.

Intermediate Chinese II, CHIN-SHU 202 (4 credits)

Instructor: FeiFei Liu (Session 1), Qian Liu (Session 2, online)

Equivalent to CHINL-AD 202 Intermediate Chinese 2; EAST-UA 204 Intermediate Chinese II.

This course is the second part of a one-year intermediate-level Chinese course designed for students who have completed NYU-SH’s Intermediate Chinese I or equivalent. It is designed to continue consolidating and developing overall aural-oral proficiency, gradually focusing more on semi-formal or formal linguistic expressions. Objectives are: (1) to further develop competence in obtaining information from the more extended conversation; (2) to express and expound on, in more extended length, feelings, and opinions on socio-cultural topics; (3) to develop the more specialized vocabulary needed to discuss sociocultural topics; (4) to improve students’ ability to decipher meaning of compound words; (5) to further develop reading comprehension of extended narrative, expository and simple argumentative passages; (6) to learn to solve simple syntactical problems independently; (7) to write, in relative length (250-300) characters long) informational narratives, expository and simple argumentative passages with level-appropriate vocabulary and grammatical accuracy, as well as basic syntactical cohesion; and (7) to continue being acquainted with aspects of Chinese culture and society related to the course materials.

Format: In-person OR Online
Course schedule: 08:30 — 11:30 AM Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri.

Advanced Chinese Courses – offered Session 1 and 2

Advanced Chinese I for Non-Heritage Students​, CHIN-SHU 301 (4 credits)

Instructor:  Ye Lu (Session 1, in-person), Jiani Lian (Session 1, Online), Xiaobo Shui (Session 2)

Equivalent to CHINL-AD 301 Advanced Chinese 1; EAST-UA 205 Advanced Chinese 1.

This course is the first part of a one-year Advanced Chinese course designed for students who have successfully completed Intermediate Chinese II at NYU-SH, or who have at least the equivalent knowledge of Chinese upon registration. It is designed to reinforce and further improve students’ overall communicative competence by incorporating semi-formal or formal usages. The objectives of the course are: (1) to learn to apply formal linguistic expressions in speaking and writing; (2) to acquire specialized vocabulary and patterns necessary for conducting formal discussions of socio-cultural topics; (3) to develop reading comprehension of texts with more advanced syntax; (4) to learn to make context-based guesses about the meaning of a new word and further enhance students’ ability to analyze as well as produce sentences with more complex syntactical features; (5) to learn to write expository and argumentative passages in more extended length; and (6) to learn to employ basic rhetoric devices in writing.

Format: In-person OR Online
Course schedule: 08:30 — 11:30 AM Mon, Wed, Fri.

Advanced Chinese II for Non-Heritage Students​, CHIN-SHU 302 (4 credits)

Instructor: Jinghong Bi (Session 1), Chenchen Zhao (Session 2, in-perosn), Qing Li 

Equivalent to CHINL-AD 302 Advanced Chinese 2; EAST-UA 206 Advanced Chinese 2.

This course is the second part of a one-year Advanced Chinese course designed for students who have successfully completed Advanced Chinese I at NYU-SH, or who have the equivalent knowledge of Chinese upon registration. It is designed to reinforce and further improve students’ overall communicative competence by incorporating semi-formal or formal usages. The objectives of the course are: (1) to enhance further students’ oral and written communicative competence using formal linguistic expressions; (2) to expand further specialized vocabulary and patterns necessary for conducting formal discussions of socio-cultural topics relevant to today’s China; (3) to improve further students’ reading comprehension of texts with more advanced syntax; (4) to develop further their competence in making context-based guess about the meaning of a new word, and further enhance ability to analyze as well as produce sentences with more complex syntactical features; (5) to improve further their ability to write expository and argumentative passages in more extended length; (6) to improve their ability to effectively employ basic rhetoric devices in writing.

Courses at the Shanghai campus are being reviewed on an on-going basis to determine their equivalency to New York and Abu Dhabi courses. Once a course between Shanghai and New York or Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is deemed as equivalent, students are able to use either of the courses to satisfy prerequisite and/or degree requirements without further approval needed. There is italicized text before the description of each course that explains how the course counts towards a specific NYU New York/NYU Abu Dhabi major or program. If a course does not have equivalency information, you should speak to your department and advisor to determine how the course might count towards your degree. 

Format: In-person
Course schedule: 08:30 — 11:30 AM Mon, Wed, Fri.

2021 Summer Chinese Language Immersion Program

The NYU Shanghai Chinese Language Immersion Program is a 9-week summer program that enables students to learn two semesters of material and earn 8 NYU Shanghai academic credits. Two levels are offered: Intermediate and Advanced. Students must commit full-time to this program. Due to the intensive nature with language classes and activities every day of the week, it is not possible to simultaneously do an internship or take another course while taking this program. 

How to Apply

NYU Shanghai Degree Student: Fill out the application by March 1, 2021. 

IMPORTANT NOTE for NON-CHINESE CITIZENS (who are not NYU Shanghai Degree students):
 All non-Chinese citizens who wish to attend this program are required to have a student visa in order to enter China and participate in this program. However, Chinese consulates are not issuing student visas currently, and tourist visas and family visas will not be accepted for the program. Once student visas issuance resumes, we will update this page. Interested applicants who are not Chinese citizens may fill out the application now, but please be aware that unless visa issuance resumes, you may not be able to enter China even if you are admitted to the program.

Through this Summer Chinese Language Immersion Program, you can:

  • Enjoy small intimate class sizes taught by highly experienced, full-time Chinese language faculty.
  • Improve your overall Chinese language competency, cross-cultural communication, self-awareness, and cultural awareness.
  • Apply your command of the language to real-life situations by honoring a Language Pledge in which you agree to only speak Chinese for the duration of the program. The pledge encourages an active learning environment and leads to significant learning results. Please note that repeated violations of the pledge may lead to dismissal from the program.
  • Participate in weekly field trips in Shanghai, Chinese culture classes, and Friday Dinners with Faculty to try different Chinese cuisines (subject to COVID-19 conditions at the time).
  • Earn 8 academic credits that will be recorded on your NYU transcript. Please note that it is your responsibility to work with your university’s academic advisor to determine whether and how a course might count towards your degree requirements.
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