Domestic Chinese Programs

Here is a list of US universities that offer Chinese immersion programs over the summer.

Looking for overseas programs? Go here. From outside the US but your country has a great immersion program? Let me know and I'll add a section.

Updated June 2021. This is only intended to be a reference -- please check program pages for the most up-to-date information!

Program Host University Program Location Program Length Program Cost* Levels Taught**
Chinese Flagship Immersion Program University of Rhode Island Kingston, Rhode Island 8 weeks $5200 Beginner
Flagship Chinese Institute (FCI) Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana 8 weeks $5300 Novice, Beginner, Intermediate
Intensive Chinese Summer Program Middlebury College Middlebury, Vermont 8 weeks $9100 Novice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

* Program cost includes tuition and room and board. It does not include personal, travel, dining, or other expenses.

** How many years of college-level study are recommended for each class level (I came up with this scale myself to help people find programs more easily -- check individual program pages for more specific information):
Novice = none
Beginner = one year
Intermediate = two years
Advanced = three years
Advanced high = four or more years
Heritage = growing up speaking Chinese at home