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. Students may take up to 8 credits per session and non-Chinese citizen visiting students need to take at least 8 credits per session in order to meet visa requirements.
Summer Session I: May 17-June 25, 2027
Summer Session II: June 28-August 6, 2027
9-week Chinese Language Immersion Program: TBD
Students must attend the full dates of the program. More important dates can be found on the Academic Calendar.
NYU Shanghai also offers full semester (fall or spring) programs for visiting students.
- 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 one semester 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.
Current high school students may apply for Summer Academy programs here.
Application Deadlines and Instructions
| Citizenship | Summer Session 1 and 2 | Chinese Language Immersion Program |
| Chinese citizens | Session 1: May 9, 2027 Session 2: June 20, 2027 | |
| Non-Chinese citizens* | Session 1: March 28, 2027 Session 2: May 9, 2027 | Priority deadline: TBD Regular deadline: TBD |
*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
NYU Shanghai students: No need to fill out an application for the 6-week courses. You will need to contact your academic advisor to lift your registration hold so you can enroll in Albert for summer courses starting from the summer course registration starts. See here for application instructions for the Summer Chinese Language Immersion Program.
NYU New York and NYU Abu Dhabi students: The application will open in late December. Log on to the application here with your NetID and password and select "Start NYU Shanghai Summer Study Abroad 2027 Interest Form".
Visiting students (Non-NYU) from other accredited universities: The application will open in late December. Create an application ID through the online application and select "Start NYU Shanghai Summer Study Abroad 2027 Interest Form".
Once you have been admitted, you may visit your enrollment portal for program updates and the checklist. Please make sure you confirm your spot and complete checklist items before the confirmation deadline.
Questions? Email shanghai.summer@nyu.edu.