Semester in Taipei
Unique Experiences
Explore the street food scene
at night markets, including the famous Shilin market
Visit Taipei 101
the world’s 10th and Asia’s 6th tallest building
Walk through history
on guided tours of Taipei’s architectural and cultural landmarks
2
international airports
70
night markets
4,000 +
temples of Taiwan
Your Destination
An island at the crossroads of Northeast and Southeast Asia, Taiwan is a unique fusion of cultures. Known for its delicious street food, beautiful scenery, and friendly people, Taiwan offers a variety of experiences that will make your stay unforgettable.
Study Mandarin to get to know the deep roots of this language and experience the rich culture. During your time in Taipei, you’ll have every opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the island while visiting temples and historic sites, tasting unique Taiwanese cuisine at a world-famous night market, and enjoying nature while hiking the beautiful mountains.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Taipei.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
- Follow the “road to heaven” to visit some of Taipei’s temples, shrines, and mosques
- Explore scenic hiking trails and breathtaking views
- Learn about Taiwanese culture by attending local cultural festivals
- Practice your skills with other NTNU students in language exchange programs
Projects
A for-credit internship (in English) allows students the opportunity to gain practical real-world work experience in a local company within a variety of industry sectors. In addition to the on-site business experience, students participating in an internship program have a weekly classroom component, which provides academic support to their practical experience.
Students will have the opportunity to volunteer at local community organizations, such as schools, community centers, or nonprofit organizations. They could participate in activities such as tutoring, mentoring, or teaching English, and in the process, gain a deeper understanding of the local community and culture.
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
CIEE Taipei provides a variety of accommodation choices to make sure you feel at home while abroad. Moreover, all accommodation options are situated in neighborhoods with easy access to public transportation, shopping areas, cafés, and food establishments.
Standard Housing: Includes homestays or double rooms in hotels.
- Homestays provide students with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in Taipei's diverse culture. The homestay experience includes breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday. Students will have the freedom to come and go as they please while spending quality time with their host families, gaining firsthand insight into everyday life in Taipei.
- Double occupancy rooms in a hotel within a 25-minute commute from the CIEE Center and a 15-minute commute from NTNU. Room amenities include desks, chairs, closets, electrical current 110 Volts/60 Cycles AC, and free internet connection. Coin-operated laundry machines are available.
Select Housing: Includes single occupancy rooms in a hotel within a 25-minute commute from the CIEE Center and a 15-minute commute from NTNU. Room amenities include desks, chairs, closets, electrical current 110 Volts/60 Cycles AC, and free internet connection. Coin-operated laundry machines are available.
Select Plus Housing: Includes larger single occupancy rooms in a hotel within a 25-minute commute from the CIEE Center and a 15-minute commute from NTNU. Room amenities include a desk, a chair, a closet, an electrical current of 110 Volts/60 Cycles AC, and free internet connection. Coin-operated laundry machines are available.
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive.
Meals
Homestays: Host families provide two meals per day.
Hotels: Meals are not included. Students are responsible for their meals. Meals are available in the NTNU campus cafeterias at moderate prices, and there are many affordable local eateries, restaurants and grocery stores in the vicinity.
Academics
Established in 1946, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) is known for its contributions to the field of education and for producing skilled educators who have significantly impacted Taiwan's educational landscape. In addition to its academic achievements, NTNU is famous for its language education programs, particularly the Mandarin Training Center (MTC), which is one of the leading centers for learning Mandarin Chinese.
NTNU is part of the “NTU Triangle Alliance” with National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST). Established in 2014 with the principle of equality and mutual benefit, the three universities promote teaching, research activities, and resource integration by allowing students of NTU, NTNU, and NTUST to enroll in courses at any of the three universities.
While on program, CIEE students will take the majority of their courses within a primary department at NTNU but will also have the opportunity to take individual elective courses through NTU and NTUST as part of the alliance. CIEE students are required to follow all relevant NTNU regulations regarding course selection and course completion. NTU and NTUST courses completed by CIEE students through NTNU will be reported on their NTNU transcript.
Course Information
Students enrolling in content courses taught in Chinese should have taken at least four semesters of college-level Chinese courses or be able to demonstrate equivalent language proficiency.
Academic Projects
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Academic Projects
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Students can access NTNU courses at any time through the NTNU Course Information System online. If courses are unavailable for your term and year of study, search for courses offered previous year for a tentative course list to reference.
Within the Course Information System, use the “Schedule of Courses” section to browse for courses and retrieve syllabi. Search for courses by department, keeping in mind that only undergraduate courses are available to our students and are indicated by a “U” in the department code and you will need to select more than half of courses from your primary department.
The NTNU department codes for departments available to CIEE Taipei students are:
- AU32: Department of Athletic Performance
- OU57: Department of Business Administration
- SU42: Department of Chemistry
- EU06: Department of Child and Family Science
- LU20: Department of Chinese
- IU84: Department of Chinese as a Second Language
- EU07: Department of Civic Education and Leadership
- SU47: Department of Computer Science & Information Engineering
- TU68: Department of Design
- SU44: Department of Earth Sciences
- IU83: Department of East Asian Studies
- EU00: Department of Education
- EU01: Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling
- HU75: Department of Electrical Engineering
- LU21: Department of English
- TU60: Department of Fine Arts
- LU23: Department of Geography
- HU72: Department of Graphic Arts and Communications
- EU05: Department of Health Promotion and Health Education
- LU22: Department of History
- HU70: Department of Industrial Education
- SU43: Department of Life Science
- SU40:Department of Mathematics
- HU73: Department of Mechatronic Engineering
- MU90: Department of Music
- AU30: Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
- SU41: Department of Physics
- EU09: Department of Special Education
- LU26: Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature
- HU71: Department of Tech. Application and Human Resource Development
Courses from NTU and NTUST offered through the “NTU Triangle Alliance” can be browsed through NTNU Departments:
- 9UAA: NTU Course (Undergraduate)
- 9UAB: NTUST Course (Undergraduate)
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Wollitzer Merit Scholarships in Area or Comparative Studies
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
- MSI Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Spring 2025 17 weeks | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $19,950 | |
| Program Fall 2024 16 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $18,950 |
| Program Academic year 2024-2025 40 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $15,456**
Housing = $4,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $19,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,764
International Airfare = $1,000†
Local Transportation = $160
Books & Supplies = $25
Visa Fees = $195††
Personal expenses = $240†††
Other = $150
Total Costs = $3,534Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $1,500
Select Plus Housing Fee = $2,500
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
††US 185 for a Visitor Visa and TWD 300 (US 10) for visa extension
†††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $12,456**
Housing = $6,000***
Insurance = $194
Total Fees = $18,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $1,568
International Airfare = $1,000†
Local Transportation = $160
Books & Supplies = $25
Visa Fees = $185
Personal expenses = $240††
Other = $150
Total Costs = $3,328Optional Housing
CIEE accommodation options are detailed in the Housing section. Based on availability, Select or Select Plus Housing can be chosen during the application process for an additional fee. Housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis; however, other factors may also be considered.
Select Housing Fee = $750
Select Plus Housing Fee = $1,500
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable fee
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
CIEE iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Katherina Lee
Center Director
Katherina holds an M.S. in Information Studies and is currently pursuing an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration. She boasts a diverse academic background and a fervent dedication to international education...
Chester Chou
Program Manager
Chester holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and has eight years of project management experience. He's a CIEE exchange program alum keen to share his global insights with students.
Ronnie Lin
Program Coordinator
With a BSc (Hons) degree in Hospitality Management, Ronnie has 9 years of experience in the hospitality industry and 2 years of experience in project management.
Get Started
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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