International Programs

Tianjin city is home to Nankai University, one of the most prestigious research universities in China. Tianjin is an exciting city 30 minutes from Beijing. Tianjin is also the most active economic center in northern China.

Beijing is the capital of China. It is the second largest city in China and provides home to China’s many top universities.

Dalian is a major city and international port in the north East China. It is popular for its mild climate and international festivals.

Classes and residences are on board the MV Explorer, a 590-foot ship made into a floating campus. There are seven decks, student residences, dining halls, a library, recreational facilities, and more. Check out the Semester at Sea website for more information!

Shanghai is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and is China's center of economy, finance and trade. Students will be based at Tongji University, one of the oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education in China.

Hong Kong is situated on the southeast coast of China at the mouth of the Pearl River facing the South China Sea. Covering an area of 425 square miles, the territory is made up of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories. At the core is Victoria Harbour, which separates Hong Kong Island from Kowloon and beyond that, the New Territories that runs up to the boundary with Mainland China. As well as making up the bulk of Hong Kong's land mass, the New Territories also incorporates 262 outlying islands, including Lantau where the airport is located.
Despite its dense urban environment, more than 70% of Hong Kong's total area is rural, including about 40% designated as protected country parks and nature reserves that are all easily accessible.

Throughout the centuries, Beijing has been the political and cultural center of China. Today, Beijing is the power center of China's efforts to become a modern regional and global economic force. The city is a dynamic home to both Chinese and multi-national corporations and a gateway from China to the world. At the same time, Beijing's ancient temples and imperial palaces provide an immediate connection to the incredible history of this country and her people.

Hong Kong is quickly becoming one of the most important cosmopolitan centers in the Asia-Pacific region. This fast-paced city is often described as one of the most exciting cities in the world. With 6.8 million people, the area's moderate climate, cultural opportunities, rich history, and diversity attract visitors from all corners of the world.

City University is a young and dynamic school established in 1984. It has the largest business school in Hong Kong and is pivotal in helping Hong Kong maintain its competitive position in the business world. The business programs are highly flexible, career-oriented, technology-based and fully accredited.

Known for its economic prowess and long history of foreign influence, China's largest city, Shanghai, is the perfect locale from which to observe the interplay of various forces moving China from a planned to a market economy.

As the capital of the world’s most populous nation, Beijing is at the center of much that happens in China. It is a city of over 22 million people adapting as China emerges as a global player. Beijing reflects China’s long and evolving history and home to some of the nation’s most well-known and culturally important sites such as the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. In addition to being the political and cultural center of China, Beijing is known as the birthplace of Chinese cinema and modern art. Beijing also has China’s largest concentration of top research institutions.