Students standing in front of Shanghai skyline during the day

Study Abroad in China

Experience the "City of the Future". Shanghai, a thriving city of 24 million people, stands as the economic and commercial center for the entire Pacific Rim.

Centre College is proud to partner with the Institute for Study Abroad at Butler University (IFSA-Butler) to offer students the opportunity to Study in Shanghai. Program offerings are design for students from zero to advanced Chinese language experience. Build your own curriculum with any combination of language and IFSA elective classes, or choose one of the curated Study in Shanghai academic tracks with focuses on international business, social sciences, or Chinese language.

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Centre students at the Yun garden in Shanghai

Program Option

Study in Shanghai

Your academic options are as varied as the city’s fabled architecture, from Buddhist temples to art deco hotels and theatres to ultra-modern towers. Beyond the classroom, field excursions, internships, language partners, and other options make it easy to learn by doing, and get to know the people of Shanghai.

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Program Option

Shanghai: International Business

Shanghai is a fascinating place to explore international business, economic development, marketing, finance, and more. Put theory into context with corporate visits and internships at Chinese and multi-national companies.

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Shanghai: Social Sciences

Explore Shanghai as you dig into sustainable urbanization, economic reform, Chinese politics, foreign policy, and more. Boost your language skills by teaming up with a Chinese university student for a couple of hours of casual practice each week.