
Summer Global Internship
Unique Experiences
Improve your Chinese
language proficiency and business vocabulary
Expand your network
alongside professionals at Chinese companies, multinationals, or NGOs
Explore the arts scene
with trips to local galleries, museums, concerts, and theater performances
499
miles of tunnel and track in the metro system
170 K
Expatriates living in the city
2 K
foreign companies with operations located in Shanghai's Pudong District
The Destination
Shanghai is a model city and leading driver of China's trade and economic development. Today, with a population of 24 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s largest container port, some of the tallest skyscrapers on Earth, and the world’s first commercially operated magnetic levitation transport system - the high-speed Maglev train - along with one of the fastest-growing rapid transit systems in the world.
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Excursions & Activities
- Step back in time with a visit to Suzhou, a city like a paradise, known for its beautiful traditional gardens and silk production, or Zhujiajiao, a traditional water town, known for its narrow, cobbled lanes, stone bridges, canals, and rich history.
- Take trips to Sam’s Club Shanghai, IKEA Shanghai, or Shanghai 1933
- Explore tea houses, museums, and local community centers to practice speaking Chinese with local people
- Try Chinese cooking, calligraphy, or martial arts

Professional Development
- Refine your resume and interviewing skills for the local business culture
- Explore the professional working world of Shanghai through organizational site visits, industry networking events, and guest lectures
- Participate in workshops that will help you make the most of your internship and your time in China
Program Blogs
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My Summer Story with 黑料网911Shanghai | Shanghai feels like a second home
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Housing & Meals
Housing
黑料网911Shanghai offers comfortable housing at a residence hall. Placements are determined by cohort size and local availability. All housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient?access to 黑料网911Shanghai.
Standard Housing: Includes double room at the residence hall on campus with a 黑料网911roommate.
- Campus Residence Halls: The campus residence hall (a 20-minute commute to the city center) boasts kitchens, common areas, and laundry facilities shared with other students.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Meals are not included in Residence Hall housing. There are moderately priced cafeterias available on- and off-campus.
Transportation
Commute time from housing location to internship will vary depending on the location of the internship provider.?
Academics
As a global intern in Shanghai, you’ll work in a non-paying position within a wide range of opportunities across a diverse set of innovative industries. Extra-curricular cultural activities in and around Shanghai complement your coursework and immerse you in the history and culture of the city.
This eight-week program includes a full-time internship and an integrated online academic course.
Course Information
Summer Session II 2025
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 黑料网911sites.
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Explore internship placements available through this program to find the right fit for your academic and professional goals.
Disclaimer: Internship placements are subject to availability and host employer hiring discretion. Application and payment of 黑料网911fees does not guarantee specific placement. This internship listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 黑料网911and any applicant, student, institution, or other party.
Scholarships & Grants
黑料网911offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- 黑料网911Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
- The Stephen M. Lew Lifetime Friendship Award
- 黑料网911STEM Scholarship
To be considered, submit the 黑料网911Scholarships & Grants application within your 黑料网911program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
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Program Summer 2025 8 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $7,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
黑料网911offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 黑料网911iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation | $300 |
Educational Costs | $4,950 * |
Housing | $2,500 ** |
Insurance | $200 |
Total Fees | $7,950 |
Optional Housing
黑料网911accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Plus Housing Fee | $1,200 |
Financial Aid
黑料网911offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee | $880 |
International Airfare | $1,300 |
Local Transportation | $100 |
Books & Supplies | $10 |
Visa Fees | $185 ? |
Potential travel to consulate for visa | $300 |
Personal expenses | $220 ?? |
Other | $15 |
Total Costs | $3,010 |
*direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
**Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
?For students who have to change their student visa on site because of internship course or extend the duration to cover the whole semester, An additonal $150 is required.
??$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Travel Protection
黑料网911iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Jia Ma
Center Director
With over a decade of service at 黑料网911Shanghai, Jia Ma oversees the operations of the Shanghai center, providing a strong foundation for your experiences.
Qianrong Tang
Student Life Director
Qianrong Tang is responsible for all aspects of student service & student activity administration, and health, safety & security.
Sonya Zhao
Academic Director
Sonya holds two Master of Arts degrees - one in Communication Management from Emerson College, Boston, and another in International Development Studies from George Washington University in D.C. Before joining...
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