In partnership with Purdue University China Center and Shanghai Jiaotong University, the Confucius Institute at Purdue (CIP) promotes Chinese programs and studies on China, initiate and foster Chinese language and cultural programs to serve Purdue University, the greater Lafayette community and the State of Indiana. Provide value-added information and expertise on Chinese culture and language education in business, global engineering and tourism for academic programs, research project teams, community outreach and K-12 schools.

CIP Introduction

• Collaboration with Shanghai Jiaotong University
• Agreement Signed by Hanban and Purdue in October 2006
• Opening Ceremony on May 14, 2007
• First CI in the State of Indiana /First CI to Target the Culture/Language of International Business and Global Engineering
• Collaborations with Krannert School of Management, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts, College of Consumer and Family Sciences;
• Collaborations with the Purdue University Envision Center