Princeton in Beijing (PIB)

An intensive study abroad program, offering Chinese language courses from second to fifth-year level. The program’s total-immersion approach includes special features such as: a language pledge to speak no language other than Mandarin Chinese throughout the duration of the program; daily individual tutorial sessions; interaction with faculty, local instructors, and students; and special lectures on aspects of China studies. Added to this experience is the ultimate Chinese language environment—China’s capital city of Beijing. Completion of the summer program is the equivalent of two semesters of Chinese language at Princeton University. Generous need and merit-based financial aid are offered to interested parties who qualify through the Office of the Dean of the College and the Program in East Asian Studies.

Additional programs can be found via the Global Program Systems (GPS).

Princeton in Ishikawa (PII)

PII is an eight-week intensive Japanese language program offering second and third-year Japanese courses in Kanazawa, Ishikawa prefecture, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in all of Japan. Participants who successfully complete the program receive credit for two courses, the equivalent of one year of Japanese language study from Princeton University. Placed with local Japanese families while on program, students have the unique opportunity to practice and improve their communication skills, as well as to experience firsthand the Japanese way of life. Generous need and merit-based financial aid are offered to interested parties who qualify through the Office of the Dean of the College and the Program in East Asian Studies.

PII Internship Program

Students who complete the language program successfully may be eligible to return to Ishikawa the following summer to work in a paid internship position. Ishikawa prefecture annually offers three internships to former PII students. Those selected for this program serve as interns at major companies in the Ishikawa region.

Non-Princeton Japanese Language Programs

• Hokkaido International Foundation’s (HIF) Homestay and Study Program 
• International Christian University (ICU), Tokyo
• Inter-University Center (IUC), Yokohama*
• Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS)*

^{*Offers semester and yearlong programs}

Additional programs can be found via the Global Program Systems (GPS).

Princeton in Korea (PIK)

PIK is an intensive study abroad program, offering intermediate Korean language courses taught by Princeton University and Korean Language Institute instructors at the prestigious Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. PIK’s eight-week total immersion experience is an excellent opportunity for participants to enhance their Korean language skills and gain a deeper understanding of Korean culture. Participants who successfully complete the program receive Princeton credit for the equivalent of one year of Korean language study (KOR 105/107). Internship opportunities on Yonsei campus are also available during program, providing participants a unique opportunity to experience South Korean work culture firsthand, while practicing and improving their cross-cultural communication skills. Generous need and merit-based financial aid are offered to interested parties who qualify through the Office of the Dean of the College and the Program in East Asian Studies.

Non-Princeton Korean Language Programs

• Yonsei University
• Sogang University
• Seoul National University
• Ehwa Womans University (summer only)

 Additional programs can be found via the Global Program Systems (GPS). 

Credit Approval for Majors

EAS majors should make an appointment as soon as they start thinking about study abroad with an OIP Study Abroad Adviser, and also with the EAS director of undergraduate studies, so that an academic program can be planned. Credit will only be given for pre-approved courses that are equivalent in quality and intensity to those taught at Princeton. EAS will accept up to two courses per semester (up to four total) towards departmental requirements. Courses taken through PIB, PII, and PIK are automatically counted as Princeton credit.

Credit Approval for Non-Majors

Students should first meet with a Study Abroad Adviser in the Office of International Program to begin the approval process. Courses in East Asia studies offered abroad may be pre-approved for transfer credit by the EAS director of undergraduate studies. Credit will only be given for pre-approved courses that are equivalent in quality and intensity to those taught at Princeton. Please be sure to provide a complete course description and syllabus when seeking credit approval.

Language Courses

Language courses should be pre-approved during the study abroad application process. Following their program, students will need to take a language assessment in order to finalize the transfer of course credit to Princeton. Students should contact the appropriate language director to arrange for a language assessment upon returning to campus. Courses taken through PIB, PII, and PIK are automatically counted as Princeton credit.

Questions for all study abroad approvals can be directed to EAS Director of Undergraduate Studies, Xin Wen ([email protected]).

Office of International Programs (OIP)

• Study Abroad Advising
• Global Programs System

Academic Advising

• Credit Transfer Approval Process
• Language Requirement
• EAS Undergraduate Contact

Funding Information

• Student Activities Funding Engine (SAFE)
• Program in East Asian Studies
• Dean's Fund for Summer Study Abroad
• OUR Senior Thesis Research Funding

Programs

• Princeton in Beijing
• Princeton in Ishikawa
• Princeton in Korea
• Princeton in Asia