Non-reciprocal Exchange Program
FIT will offer students an opportunity to study for a semester in Shanghai, China at Donghua University beginning Spring 2013. The program is designed for 3rd year FMM, ITM, Production Management, and Asian Concentration students who can receive 12-15 credits transferable to their academic degree requirements. The cost of the program will be your FIT semester tuition, a $1250 program fee plus related airfare and living expenses.
| Deadline | |
| Spring Term: | October 15th |
| Eligibility |
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• Matriculation in a Bachelor's degree program.
• Fashion Merchandising Management Students must obtain academic advisement and the approval of the department International Academic Advisor.
• Matriculation in a Bachelor's degree program.
• Fashion Merchandising Management Students must obtain academic advisement and the approval of the department International Academic Advisor.
• International Trade & Marketing Students must obtain academic advisement and the approval of the department Chairperson.
• Production Management Students must obtain academic advisement and the approval of the department Chairperson.
Course Information
Brief Course Descriptions
Brief Course Descriptions
Dates
March 4, 2012-Registration Day
March 4-8, 2012-Orientation Week
March-June 21, 2012 - 15 Week Semester
April 4, 2012 - National Holiday
May 1, 2012 - National Holiday
June 12, 2012 - National Holiday
June 24, 2012 - Last Day on Campus
Accommodations
Students will reside in the residence halls on the Donghua campus. Double rooms are available. Each room contains a private bath, furniture, A/C, telephone, Television, refrigerator, and internet. Each floor has washing machines as well as a community kitchen with electric stoves and microwaves.
Estimated Costs
| International Application Fee | $120.00 |
| Tuition (Baccalaureate-level– NY State Resident) | $2,884.00 |
| Tuition (Baccalaureate-level– Non-NY State Resident) | $7,715.00 |
| International Program Fee | $1,250.00 |
Estimated Additional Expenses
| Passport & Photos | $100.00 |
| Study visa for China | $140.00 |
| Student housing (double room) at Donghua University | $1,000.00 |
| Field Trip fee | $750 |
| Health Insurance (Gallagher-Koster Insurance through FIT) | $750.00 |
| Estimated Roundtrip Airfare to China | $1,000-$1,200 |
| Estimated Books and Supplies | $700-$800 |
| Estimated Personal Expenses | $1,000-$1,500 |
| Estimated Food and Incidentals | $1,500-$2,000 |
| Estimated Miscellaneous (Entertainment, Travel, Taxis, etc.) | $800-$1,000 |
| Estimated Local Public Transportation | $150-$200 |
Scholarships
See the Scholarships and Financial Aid page.
Photo Credit: City of Shanghai- flckr.com/haglundt, festival-news.xinhuanet.com