The program fee is $4,930. TBC alums receive a US$200 discount.
Included in the program tuition
- Tuition for up to 6 credit hours
- Housing options(including water and electricity utilities):
Building 6 Dorm (included in tuition)
Building 5 Apartment Style Dorm (additional $260 fee)
Single Occupancy in Building 6 (additional $700 fee)
Single Occupancy in Building 5 (additional $1200 fee)
Homestay (included in tuition)
- Airport Pick-Up
- Orientation in Beijing
- Individual tutor for Mandarin studies
Train tickets, overnight hotel fee and partial subsidy for independent excursion
Tickets and transportation for academic field trips
- Entry fees for weekend study activities
- Closing banquet
Not Included in the program tuition
- Airfare
- Passport application fee
- Vaccinations
- Daily Meals
- $70.00 USD non-refundable application fee
$500.00 USD deposit to confirm participation in the program (goes toward the program fee)
- Study abroad medical insurance
- Textbooks
- Optional travel
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Visa application fee*
*Possible visa-related fees depending on each student’s situation and personal needs— required services in China for X visa holders, visa extensions, visa conversion, visa applications to countries other than China, re-entry visas back into China.

