Shanghai offers you the unparalleled opportunity to study international business and economic development in Asia's financial center.

What is unique about this program?

• Impress future employers with your first-hand knowledge of Chinese business culture by studying abroad in one of the fastest-growing economies in the world
• Enhance your resumé by gaining hands-on work experience as you complete a part-time internship from a wide range of industries
• Find your home in a vibrant, student-friendly neighborhood, where our program center sits just around the corner from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)
• Explore cosmopolitan Shanghai with easy access to nearby shops, restaurants, entertainment and transportation throughout the city
• Share an apartment with local Chinese roommates who serve as excellent resources to make deeper connections within the local community
• Visit Hong Kong and Guangdong Province on a week-long field study trip for a comparative view of this commercial and financial powerhouse alongside Shanghai

What is unique about Shanghai?

Shanghai has grown exponentially in the last hundred years—from a colonial trading port to a massive international metropolis with a population of 24 million. Known for its fast-paced industry and cosmopolitan vibe, the city is intricately connected with the global flows of commodities and people. It also represents the enormous environmental, economic, and social challenges that are mirrored across China and around the world. Want to study international business or trade? Shanghai is your city.

How do I choose among programs?

• See the Office of Global Learning’s “Selecting a Program” page for information on program types and considerations
• Use the search features on the Experience Cornell  Opportunities page to filter for programs approved by your college, and by particular subject areas
• Go to the “Get Advice” page for information on drop-in advising hours, scheduling an advising appointment, returned student contacts, and college advisors for study abroad
• Find out about upcoming events, check out FAQs, and read stories from returned study abroad students

How do I apply?

Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.

1. For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
2. For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.)