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ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵand China

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵand China

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵactivities span all across China, but most are based in Beijing and Shanghai. Half of the international student population at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵis from China, and it is also a popular study abroad destination for ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵstudents. From research collaborations to executive education programs, Northwestern's offerings are broad and plentiful.

Partnerships

Northwestern's partnerships with China's most renowned universities enable individual faculty to network with their Chinese colleagues and allow students, both graduate and undergraduate, to expand their ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵeducation abroad.

Partner InstitutionPartner Type & Sponsor
China Europe International Business School
  • Kellogg School of Management
Jinan University
  • Cooperative Agreement > School of Education and Social Policy
Peking University Guanghua School of Management
  • Kellogg School of Management
  • Kellogg School of Management
  • Faculty Exchange > Kellogg School of Management
  • Kellogg School of Management
Peking University Health Science Center
  • Feinberg School of Medicine
Peking University Law School
  • ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵPritzker School of Law
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
  • Global Learning Office
Shanghai Jiao Tong University KoGuan School of Law
  • ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵPritzker School of Law
Zhejiang University 
  • Cooperative Agreement > McCormick School of Engineering
  • Dual Degree > McCormick School of Engineering

Units and Groups

ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵunits dedicated to China, Chinese Studies, or programs in China include:

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures offers a major and two minors for undergraduates,  an undergraduate specialization in Chinese Language and Culture, and will soon offer graduate studies in Asian heritage.

Global Poverty Research Lab, China Cluster

The China research cluster aims to promote rigorous empirical research on the Chinese economy. China provides a uniquely advantageous context for researchers interested in economic and institutional development.

Asian Studies Graduate Cluster

Faculty in the Asian Studies Graduate Cluster (ASGC) offer comprehensive yet focused exposure to Asian cultures, histories, and societies with an emphasis on transdisciplinary research and methodologies. The program trains graduate students in advanced research and interdisciplinary studies across the humanities and social sciences.

Student Groups

  • Asian Pacific American Coalition
  • China Foresee
  • China Care
  • Chinese International Student Association
  • Chinatown Health Initiative
  • Treblemakers

Alumni

~4,750
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵalumni are based in China.

The , the , the , and the offer social and networking opportunities to keep alumni connected to ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵand fellow alumni in China. Other ways to get or stay involved can be .

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This page features data and information from the 2023-2024 academic year and gets updated annually. The last update was made in October 2024. For questions or comments about the information listed here, please contact Janka Pieper, Senior Director of Communications.