IFSA Study in Shanghai: Social Sciences
Spring 2026
Program Dates
Application Deadline Date
Oct. 15, 2025
Program Start Date
Mid-Feb. 2026
Program End Date
Mid-June 2026
Program dates are subject to change. Your IFSA Enrollment Counselor will alert you when it is time to purchase your flights.
Program Fees
Education Fees
$16,320
Housing
$1,975
Insurance
Included
Total Program Fee
$18,295 (estimated)
Education fees are inclusive of tuition, prearrival advising, orientation, co-curricular activities and excursions, insurance, on-site guidance, 24/7 emergency support, and post-program transcript. Students pay a $500 program deposit upon confirmation of attendance. The deposit is applied to the total program fee.
Payment Due Date
Nov. 15, 2025
Estimated Costs
Airfare
$1,500
Meals
$1,641
Books and Supplies
$106
Local Transportation
$469
Visa or Residence Permit
$288
Personal Expenses
$706
(Includes laundry, required local phone number, entertainment, expected start-up costs, etc. Does not include personal travel.)
Total Estimated Costs
$4,710 (estimated)