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Program Provider: CIEE
Program Site: CIEE study center at National Chengchi University (NCCU), located at the foot of Zhinan Mountain in the south of Taipei.
Duration: Fall, Spring or Year. The fall term runs from mid-August to mid-December and spring term begins after Lunar New Year and typically ends in early June.
Description: With a population of 6.9 million residents, Taipei is a bustling, international city with superb restaurants, ancient temples, an active nightlife, and an interesting mix of traditional Chinese and native Taiwanese culture. The Yangqing Mountains surrounding the city are an ideal place for hiking, and the National Palace Museum contains the greatest collection of Chinese art in the world.
The CIEE program is housed on the campus of National Chengchi University, one of Taiwan’s top institutions. The program welcomes about 125 American students per year to study Taiwan from both a social science and linguistic perspective, and is ideal for those who plan to use their language training and experience as part of their long-term academic or career goals.
Academics: All students are required to take intensive Chinese language (12 units), a Chinese Language Practicum (1 unit), and one CIEE elective taught in Chinese or English (3 units).
Course load and Credit: Students earn 16 USC units per semester.
Accommodations: Students may live in on-campus or off-campus dorms with Taiwanese roommates, or in a homestay. Meals are not included; students typically eat in one of the many restaurants available on or off campus.
Activities and Other Program Features: A one-week orientation session includes visits around Taipei, an in-depth introduction to the country and academic program, as well as practical information about living in Taiwan. Several trips are planned throughout the semester to temples, mountains, tea plantations, porcelain works and museums around northern Taiwan. Students are also invited to meet locals and expatriates including journalists, diplomats, educators or business people to gain a broader perspective of living and working in Taiwan.
Academic year students with advanced Chinese proficiency may undertake an internship in their second semester with an NGO. All students are encouraged to volunteer in the community, and can also join sports or social clubs on campus.
Eligibility: Minimum 3.0 GPA and two semesters of college-level Mandarin Chinese (or the equivalent)
Estimated Semester Cost:
Tuition..............................$12,498
Additional Expenses*............$8,461
Total.................................$20,959
Cost Updated: 04/30/12
Text Updated: 11/21/11
*Additional expenses include estimated costs for airfare, room and board, books and supplies, health insurance, and personal expenses (which can vary greatly from student to student). USC financial aid, scholarships, and tuition remission may be applied to program costs. Please visit the Office of Overseas Studies for more detailed cost information.
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