Shanghai, China - Consulate General of the United States

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries to promote friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations. ECA accomplishes its mission through a range of programs based on the benefits of mutual understanding, international educational and cultural exchange, and leadership development. Now, ECA has over 1 million program alumni around the world, including more than 40 Nobel Laureates and more than 300 current and former heads of state and government.

Learn more about ECA and its exchange programs, please visit ECA website

To participate in the U.S. Government exchange Programs, please read the following introductions.

U.S. Government Exchange Programs

• International Visitors Leadership Program  
• Fulbright Program
• Humphrey Fellowship Program

Other Exchanges

• U.S. Artists/Performers in China