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For prospective students, the value of CEIBS begins with the network you join. It is a concentrated group of professionals working across key industries across China, the Asia-Pacific, and beyond, and it starts supporting your career from the moment you enrol.
For executives, the CEIBS community…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 13:15:24
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If you are considering CEIBS, the next step is to explore the programmes and connect with the admissions team.
You can learn more about the MBA, MIM, or Global EMBA, and explore real student experiences through CEIBS Stories.
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:55:40
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A typical day at CEIBS begins in the morning with classes that are often built around case discussions, group debates, and faculty-led sessions. Students are expected to contribute actively, drawing on their own professional experience while responding to perspectives from classmates across industri…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:53:23
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The CEIBS alumni network includes more than 34,000 members worldwide, with particularly strong representation across China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. For students, this network becomes accessible from the start of the programme, offering direct connections to professionals across industries,…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:46:27
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CEIBS provides structured support to help international students transition into the academic environment and daily life in China. This begins before the programme starts, with guidance on visas, documentation, and pre-arrival preparation, followed by onboarding and orientation activities designed t…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:41:09
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Students can choose between on-campus accommodation and off-campus housing in areas close to the CEIBS campus. Many prefer to live nearby to minimise commuting time, particularly during intensive academic periods when schedules are tightly packed with classes, group work, and events. Off-campus opti…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:39:36
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Student-led clubs are a big part of everyday life at CEIBS and play an important role in shaping the overall student experience. They span a wide range of interests, including professional areas such as the Finance & Investment Club, Management Consulting Club, Healthcare Club, Entrepreneurship…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:36:59
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The CEIBS cohort is intentionally diverse, bringing together international students from multiple countries alongside Chinese professionals with strong local expertise. This creates a learning environment where global and local perspectives are constantly exchanged, both inside and outside the class…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 12:34:47
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Life at CEIBS moves quickly. It's highly interactive, deeply social, and from the first few weeks, students are already trying to balance coursework, group projects, networking, and the reality of settling into a new cultural environment. The whole experience is meant to feel immersive, not just aca…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:31:50
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Group work is central to the CEIBS learning model. Students are placed into diverse teams, often working with people from different countries, industries, and professional backgrounds.
This diversity impacts how problems are approached. A single case discussion might include perspectives from con…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:29:23
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The pace of the programme requires students to quickly develop strong organisational and time management skills. Managing coursework, group projects, and recruitment activities simultaneously is part of the experience.
Students often adopt strategies such as:
structured weekly planning
di…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:27:11
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Shanghai provides immediate access to the industries and companies that are central to CEIBS programmes. Students are surrounded by organisations across sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods, and consulting, many of which are actively engaged with the school…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:26:32
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Daily life in Shanghai is shaped by a mix of international and local experiences. Students have access to a wide range of dining options, from traditional Chinese cuisine to international restaurants that reflect the city's global character. Meals often become social occasions, where classmates gath…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:22:51
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Living in Shanghai also provides a base for exploring China and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Many students use weekends and breaks to travel, either independently or with classmates, turning these experiences into an extension of their learning.
Within China, students can visit different region…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:21:34
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Costs vary depending on the programme and lifestyle choices, but students should budget for tuition, accommodation, and daily living expenses in Shanghai.
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:20:58
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No. The CEIBS MBA, Global EMBA, and Global MiM are taught in English, and Mandarin is not required, although learning basic Chinese can enhance daily life.
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:19:45
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CEIBS provides onboarding, visa support, language resources, and a strong peer network to help students adapt.
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:17:25
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The campus is located in Pudong and is well-connected to central Shanghai via public transport. It offers a modern, self-contained setting with academic buildings, study spaces, student accommodation, dining options, and green areas all close at hand, so students can easily move between coursework,…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:13:47
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CEIBS has an exceptionally strong alumni network on the Chinese mainland, particularly in major commercial centres such as Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangdong, and Zhejiang. For many graduates, these cities are where career progression accelerates, especially in industries closely tied to China’s…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:12:46
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The strength of the CEIBS alumni network is also impacted by where its graduates work. Alumni are most active in sectors that drive business activity in China and across Asia-Pacific, including manufacturing, technology, financial services, healthcare, consulting, and consumer industries.
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Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:11:34
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CEIBS alumni can be found in senior roles across leading Chinese companies, multinational firms, and international organisations. This includes founders, senior executives, and regional leaders working across different markets. Well-known alumni such as Liu Qiangdong, founder of JD.com, Yang Lan, co…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:08:09
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The influence of the CEIBS alumni network is reflected in hiring practices. Alumni-founded and alumni-led organisations are an important source of hiring for CEIBS graduates, creating a direct link between the network and job outcomes.
This works differently from standard recruitment. In many cas…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:07:50
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CEIBS holds strong employer recognition on the Chinese mainland and across Asia-Pacific. This applies across multinationals with China operations, large Chinese private companies, state-owned enterprises, and regional financial institutions. In practical terms, this means CEIBS graduates are a famil…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:06:12
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In markets such as Europe and North America, recognition of CEIBS’ value is more specific. Among companies that work closely with China or operate across Asia-Pacific, the CEIBS degree is well understood. This includes multinational firms managing China strategy, investment and private equity groups…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:05:39
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Rankings offer a useful reference point for how employers view a business school. CEIBS has ranked #1 in Asia in the Financial Times Global MBA ranking for ten consecutive years, and its Global EMBA was ranked #1 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2024 (it is currently ranked #2).…
Luna Gao - 2026-06-23 11:03:59
