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International programs & student supports

East China Normal University

*IMPORTANT NOTE: The department of Pacific and Asian Studies at UVic must recommend you to study at this partner institution. For more information, contact the UVic Chinese Language Program*

Location: Shanghai, China 
Website: Information for exchange students   
Language of instruction: English and Mandarin
Terms: Fall semester (September - mid-January) or Spring semester (late-February - mid-July)
Registration options: Full-time only

Highlights

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  • ECNU is located in one of the most international cities in the world; Shanghai. The campus hosts incredible gardens and scenery.
  • Home to 4,000 faculty and approximately 30,000 students.
  • One of the worlds highest ranking, world famous research universities with a strong focus on cultivating creative talents and cross-disciplinary education.

Accessibility

  • The ECNU International Office coordinates accessbility supports for students.
  • There are limited housing options with accessibility requirements available on campus at ECNU. Students with accessibility neesd are advised to contact the International Student Office in advance before applying for housing.
  • The ECNU Chinese Language Program has a fixed timetable for course instruction. Taking a reduced course load for this program is not possible.

Area of study

  • UVic exchange students participate in the ECNU Chinese Language Program, featuring: 
    • small class sizes of less than 25 students
    • 20 hours of class per week
    • face-to-face instruction by ECNU instructors
    • equal emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing

Exchange credit history

Exchange credit history: See the exchange credit history listing of courses that have been previously evaluated from the East China Normal University. Note that this is a guide only, and not a guarantee that your courses would be evaluated in the same way.

Housing

  • On-campus housing: Available 
    • Few on-campus spots available, so it is recommended students apply as soon as they have been accepted by ECNU as an exchange student
    • More information can be found on ECNU's accomodation website
  • Off-campus housing: May be available

Visa & Health Insurance

Visa:

  • After being accepted as an exchange student by ECNU, students will receive their Admission Notice and DQ form to apply for the X1 visa or X2 visa.
 Health Insurance:

How to apply

Learn how to apply or sign up to receive emails about studying on exchange at a partner university. We will send you information about events, application deadlines, funding opportunities, and more!