Traditionally, U.S. colleges and universities used to send students to China on study abroad programs organized by each institution.  This model has many drawbacks:

(1) Many small colleges and universities do not have enough students to form a sizable group by themselves and, therefore, cannot afford to send students to China;

(2) Most of these institutions do not have an independent China studies program and an adequate number of faculty to organize such a study in China program;

(3) Most of the study in China programs are on one-on-one exchange basis with a Chinese institution of higher education.  As a result, American students do not have the opportunity to see other parts of the country, and the costs are usually unreasonably high; and

 

(4) The choice of time to study in China is often limited to the summer. 

To overcome these limitations, Sinolink Foundation has explored the possibilities to operate joint programs with over a dozen Chinese universities (mostly top-tier and second-tier universities) over the past two years.  This is what Sinolink Foundation and its Chinese partners can offer:

(1) Sinolink Foundation will organize study in China programs with several Chinese colleges and universities located in different parts of the country, and such programs are open to all U.S. colleges and universities to participate;

(2) American students can choose to stay in one Chinese school or take courses in up to three locations across China (including Beijing, Shanghai, and Xi'an);

(3) All the courses will be taught by American instructors or American-trained Chinese instructors;

(4) All the courses will use the same texts and follow the same requirements no matter where they are taught;

(5) Chinese partner institutions will offer deep discounts to American students.  According to initial agreements with the partner institutions, each credit hour will cost $120 on average.  U.S. institutions are entitled to keep the difference between the tuition charged of students and paid to Chinese partner institutions; and

(6) Such programs will be offered twice a year, one from mid-May to Mid-August and another from early September to mid-December.

1. Chinese Culture and Society

2. Chinese Economy and Business

3. Chinese History

4. Chinese Politics and Government

5. Chinese Language I, II, and III (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced)

6. Other courses requested by students

Sinolink Foundation offers following free services to American students:

1. Securing admission letters for students from Chinese partner institutions

2. Helping students with their visa applications

3. Booking air tickets for students to and from China

4. Arranging airport pick-up in China

5. Arranging travel in China

6. Providing other necessary services American students may need

1. Recruit students for study in China program;

2. Collect tuition from students and pay Chinese host institution(s) directly or via Sinolink Foundation;

3. Determine the transferability of courses offered by the joint program by Sinolink Foundation and its Chinese partner institutions.

1. If your institution is interested in participating in this joint program, please submit the following information to Sinolink Foundation via email:

• Institution profile 
• Contact person 
• Email and phone number 
• Requirements for study in China program 
• Anticipated number of participating students
• Preferred location(s)

2. Sinolink Foundation will send a representative to visit your institution, present course materials (syllabi and textbooks) and detailed information about the Chinese partner institutions, finalize an operation plan, and sign agreement with your institution on behalf of the Chinese partner institution(s).