| Minimum GPA: | 2.5 | Language of Instruction: | Chinese, English |
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| Housing Options: | Dormitory, Hotel |
Spend your semester living and learning in the City of Azaleas! Designed for students from all academic backgrounds, the Semester in Taipei program is the perfect chance to earn credits toward your degree while immersing yourself in Taiwanese culture.
When class is in session, you'll choose from a unique mix of flexible and diverse courses (in English or Mandarin) at CIEE Taipei and CIEE's renowned partner institution, National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU). You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like language, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives.
at night markets, including the famous Shilin market
the world’s 10th and Asia’s 6th tallest building
on guided tours of Taipei’s architectural and cultural landmarks
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.
GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.
Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.
Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.
Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.
Our highly experienced staff have extensive knowledge of all CIEE programs and services. If you are a student with questions about completing your application, or you want to sign up to receive program updates and news, our staff are happy to help.
Contact Us| Term | Year | App Deadline | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date |
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| Spring | 2027 | 09/15/2026 ** | Varies | TBA | TBA |
| Fall | 2027 | 03/01/2027 ** | Varies | TBA | TBA |
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** Indicates the Office of Education Abroad pre-approval deadline. Students will also need to meet the actual program application deadlines, which may be earlier. See the Getting Started page for more details. |
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