Undergraduate Summer Sessions

NYU Shanghai offers two 6-week summer sessions and one 9-week Chinese language immersion program. In the 6-week summer sessions, students have the opportunity to take courses in English covering a range of subjects from Business to Computer Science to Social Science and Humanities. In addition, intensive Chinese language courses are offered in either a 6-week or 9-week format.

Students may take up to 8 credits per session. Non-Chinese citizens need to take at least 6 credits per session in order to meet visa requirements. 

Summer Session I: Monday, May 26   - Friday, July 4, 2025

Summer Session II: Monday, July 7 - Friday, August 15, 2025

9-week Chinese Language Immersion Program: May 30 - August 2, 2025

Students must attend the full dates of the program. More important dates can be found on the Academic Calendar. 

• Eligibility
• Application Deadlines and Instructions
• Course Offering and Descriptions
• ​Tuition, Housing, and Fees
• Frequently Asked Questions

​Eligibility

Undergraduate students from NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, and visiting students from other accredited institutions are welcome to apply. (NYU Shanghai students do not have to fill out an application.) 

Students must have completed at least two semesters at an undergraduate institution to be eligible. An integrated review of an applicant's academic background and University record is required to confirm admission. Students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above are encouraged to apply. Students with lower GPAs are encouraged to provide information on their academic goals in their personal statement.

Application Deadlines and Instructions

*Non-Chinese citizens have earlier deadlines due to the timeline of visa application and processing. Late applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. 

Application Instructions