The Program

The Beijing Center was founded in Beijing in 1998. The Beijing Center is administered by Fr. Ron Anton S.J. The Beijing Center offers programs for undergraduate students, faculty, administrators and tailor made program for academic groups. The Beijing Center offers over 60 classes during an academic semester, plus exciting summer programs. Students wishing to study at the Beijing Center do not need a prior knowledge of Chinese. Students may also take classes to fulfill course work for an East Asian Studies concentration.

Financial Aid Information

Students wishing to study at the Beijing Center are eligible to bring all their JCU aid, with exception of work study. Please consult the Office of Financial Aid for further information.

Program Costs for 2008-2009

$13,595 John Carroll University Tuition

$2,103 John Carroll Housing

$1,000 Administrative Fee

$16, 698 Program Total

Note: Board is the responsibility of the student while in Beijing. The Center for Global Education recommends to bring around $750 per semester for food.

How to Apply

Applications for the Beijing Center and John Carroll University are available at the Center for Global Education.

The deadline to study abroad during the 2008-2009 academic year is March 15. 2008.

For further information about spending a semester at the Beijing Center students may contact the Center for Global Education.

For information on China please see the following links:

CIA World Fact Book: China

State Department Counselor Information Sheet: China

Centers for Disease Control: East Asia