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Become immersed in the rich culture and history of Taiwan while studying at National Chengchi University. This program allows participants to directly enroll in university courses in a variety of fields while studying alongside Taiwanese and international students from around the world. This program is ideal for students from a variety of majors who are interested in Taiwanese culture while taking coursework in either English or Chinese.
Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, is located in the northern tip of the island, on the Danshui River. Taipei is an international city with superb restaurants, modern hotels, ancient temples, and churches. Taipei is also internationally known for its traditional Taiwanese and neo-Chinese cuisine. The National Palace Museum, located at the northwest edge of the city, contains the greatest collection of Chinese art in the world. Nestled in a basin surrounded by the well hiked Yangming Mountains, greater Taipei is a bustling, high-tech city with some six million residents.
Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, is located in the northern tip of the island, on the Danshui River. Taipei is an international city with superb restaurants, modern hotels, ancient temples, and churches. Taipei is also internationally known for its traditional Taiwanese and neo-Chinese cuisine. The National Palace Museum, located at the northwest edge of the city, contains the greatest collection of Chinese art in the world. Nestled in a basin surrounded by the well hiked Yangming Mountains, greater Taipei is a bustling, high-tech city with some six million residents.
Getting to Your Program
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to Taipei but are given guidelines for arrival dates.
Visa
A visa is required for U.S. citizens. U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the program. You will apply for your own visa. IAP will provide you with visa information.
Non-U.S. citizens should check with the Taiwanese Bureau of Consular Affairs to determine any special regulations pertaining entry into Taiwan at any time.
Orientation
IAP expects you to be an active participant in preparing yourself for your study abroad experience. As a participant on an IAP program, you will receive a pre-departure orientation, either in-person or online. The type and format of this orientation will vary by program and will be provided to you upon acceptance to the program.
In addition, students will attend orientation upon arrival in Taipei.
Housing
Students on this program can choose to live in the off-campus dormitory, the International House of Taipei, or in the on-campus dormitory. The International House of Taipei, or IHouse, provides both double and single rooms options for students. The rooms include basic furnishings, including a desk and chair, bed, and air-conditioning. The IHouse also provides students with a cafeteria, library, laundry room, and gymnasium.
The University dormitories provide 2 and 4 person rooms with basic furnishings. The dorms provide students with common areas, laundry facilities, and reading rooms. Space is limited in the on-campus dormitory.
Excursions and Activities
International Student Services at NCCU provides a variety of organizations and opportunities for international students, including student ambassador groups, language groups, and the opportunity to be paired with a NCCU student.
Insurance
You will be enrolled in the UW System required health insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI) and the cost of the insurance coverage is included in program fees.
On-Site Support
Office of International Cooperation (OIC)
Handbooks
Use the links below to find out more information on academics, daily life and student impressions for this program.
Program Handbook (Spring - 2012-13)
Returned Student Network
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here to see testimonials from students abroad or to contact a returned student.
Established in 1927, National Chengchi University (NCCU) is noted for its humanities and social sciences disciplines and currently houses 9 colleges, including liberal arts, science, social sciences, law, commerce, foreign languages & literature, communication, international affairs and education. NCCU is located at the foot of Zhinan Mountain in the south of Taipei City. With an impressive backdrop and the Chingmei River running through its campus, the beauty and tranquility of NCCU makes it a perfect learning destination.
Students on this program will take classes on the NCCU campus alongside Taiwanese and other international students from all over the world. Participants can choose to take courses in a variety of departments, including History, Philosophy, Chinese, Political Science, Sociology and many more. All courses are taught by NCCU faculty and are instructed in either English or Chinese. Students can choose to take Chinese language classes at the Chinese Language Center on campus. No prior experience with the language is required. During their time at NCCU, UW students must maintain full time enrollment.
Affiliate Institution(s)
www.nccu.edu.tw/english/
Program Web Page(s)
www.nccu.edu.tw/english/
Foreign Courses
Available Courses
Course Equivalents
Use the links below to see a list of courses that students have taken on this program before and the UW equivalents. Note: this list only includes pre-approved courses for your program and may not be an exhaustive list of courses or departments. You will get instructions on the course equivalent process after acceptance.
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