Three Cities Program

Each city in China has its very own distinct feel, history and culture. Remember, China is roughly the same size as Europe, so it would be wrong to assume that you will have the same experience in each different city.

For this reason, China Study Abroad offers programs in a range of cities and gives you the choice to mix and match as you see fit to optimize your experience in China.

Over the course of a year, CSA would be delighted to help you customize a program that meets your exact needs and requirements when it comes to studying in China.

See below for a few ideas on Three City programs that might be of interest. Programs can begin in July (summer session – 8 weeks), September (fall semester – 20 weeks) or February (Spring Semester – 20 weeks)

1) The Three Capitals (Beijing, Nanjing, Xi’an)

Throughout China’s history, the location on China’s capital city has moved several times between Xi’an, Nanjing and China’s modern-day capital Beijing. Each city has it’s own distinct flavor, history and culture so why not experience them all.

2) Past, Present, Future (Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an)

Earmarked as the world’s next superpower, and estimated to be the world’s largest economy in 2025, China is a country in transition, and a country and economy that is destined to dominate the global economy within all of our lifetimes. It is also a country with a history of over 3000 years, one of the oldest existing civilizations around. Xi’an is widely acknowledged as the historical capital of China, a city that shows where China came from. Beijing is the current political and cultural center of China, host to the 2008 Olympic games it is a hub for development an indicative of China’s “present”. Shanghai is the financial center of China; its engine of growth and fast becoming the most important financial center in Asia. China’s “future”. Why not combine these three cities in a program that will encompass three eras; China’s past, present and future.

3) Business and Immersion (Beijing, Kunming, Shanghai)

China will soon be, if it isn’t already, Asia’s financial center. Shanghai already boasts an economy that is 20% larger than that of Hong Kong and continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Beijing is where the political center of China. Governmental support is crucial for all big business transactions in China. Kunming is a city in China’s southern China’s Yunnan province. As opposed to Beijing and Shanghai which are already established cosmopolitan international centers in China, Kunming does not attract as many foreign students each year and maintains a “grassroots” Chinese feel. A perfect place destination for immersion Mandarin language study. Combining these three cities will combine immersion Mandarin learning with exposure to China’s political and financial hubs, for an all-rounded experience, particularly if you have aspirations of doing business in/with China in the future.

CSA can customize a Three Cities program to match your exacts needs and requirements. Contact us for more details, let us know what you want to get out of your time in China and we'll design the perfect program for you.

For information on individual cities, schools and programs please see our Locations and Schools tabs.

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