Studying Abroad in Beijing, China

Program Information

Throughout the centuries, Beijing has been the political and cultural center of China. Today, the city is a fascinating mix of ancient and modern with traditional temples sitting in the shadow of modern sky-rises. The city is bustling with business, tourism, and constant construction, and there will be even more rapid development as China prepares now for the 2008 Olympics. Beijing is also an excellent transportation hub, which makes travel to countless other exciting cities and experiences possible during your stay in China.

Pacific's program in China is run as a cooperative program with the Oregon University System's Academic Exchange Program. At the Central University for Nationalities (CUN), Pacific students have the opportunity to meet Chinese students from all over China. More than 8,000 students from the minority regions such as Tibet, Mongolia, and Xinjiang come to Central University for Nationalities to study. CUN is a comprehensive university with humanities as its focus and ethnic studies as one of its unique characteristics. CUN also provides opportunities for students to learn about the cultures of China's 56 ethnic cultures.