In today's competitive job market, students who have studied overseas enhance their employment potential. Employers are always looking for individuals who are self-confident, independent, worldly and knowledgeable of a multicultural, global world. By studying and traveling in China, students will further develop these characteristics. Slippery Rock students may spend a semester or an academic year at Shanghai International Studies University. The exchange is open to all students, regardless of academic major, as all course work transfers back to Slippery Rock as either major courses or general electives.
Most international students study in the latter program.
Currently, approximately 3,000 students are enrolled at SISU along with students from 38 universities from around the world. Shanghai International Studies University places great importance on having international students study at the university. Students are enrolled from the United States, Russia, Japan, Australia, Canada, and many European universities. Slippery Rock University is the only university in Pennsylvania affiliated with Shanghai International Studies University. Shanghai is a cosmopolitan city in China and is known for its cultural, educational and commercial leadership.