Dates and Fees
Dates
Fall 2020*
| Depart U.S. | August 25 |
| Arrive at Site | August 26 |
| Program Orientation | August 27-August 30 |
| First Day of Classes | August 31 |
| Fall Break | October 19-23 |
| Last Day of Classes | December 11 |
| Depart China | December 13 |
Winter 2021*
| Depart U.S. | January 2 |
| Arrive Beijing | January 3 |
| Orientation | January 4-5 |
| First Day of Classes | January 6 |
| Last Day of Classes | February 3 |
| Depart Beijing | February 5 |
| Chinese New Year | February 12 |
Spring 2021*
| Depart U.S. | February 12 |
| Arrive at Site | February 13 |
| Orientation | February 14-17 |
| First Day of Classes | February 18 |
| Spring Break | April 5-9 |
| Last Day of Classes | June 1 |
| Depart China | June 2 |
*All dates are subject to change
2020-2021 Fees
Semester Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, textbooks, and a shared dorm room with a Chinese roommate): $21,700*
Winter Term plus Spring Semester: $26,360*
Year Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, textbooks, and a shared dormitory room with a Chinese roommate): $43,400*
*Middlebury College students pay an additional $1,800 study abroad fee per semester.
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Beijing
| Semester | Winter/Spring | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board** | $2,260 | $3,140 | $4,520 |
| Personal | $210 | $230 | $420 |
| Travel from New York | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Visa* | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $4,270 | $5,170 | $6,890 |
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Hangzhou
| Semester | Winter/Spring | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board** | $1,665 | $2,525 | $3,330 |
| Personal | $180 | $200 | $610 |
| Travel from New York | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Visa* | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,195 | $4,575 | $5,790 |
Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Kunming
| Semester | Winter/Spring | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board** | $1,665 | $2,525 | $3,330 |
| Personal | $140 | $140 | $780 |
| Travel from New York | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Visa* | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $3,805 | $4,665 | $6,110 |
*If visa applications are processed through CIBT, there is no visa fee, otherwise this can cost about $300.
**For Full Year students, this cost does not include the price of housing for the two months between the fall and spring semesters.
Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change.