The Taipei Study Abroad summer program, offered in partnership with the Mandarin Training Center (MTC) at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), gives students the opportunity to study Mandarin in the heart of Taipei. Over the course of the 8-week program, students will complete the equivalent of two language courses and will earn eight credits. Classes will be supplemented with field trips, and you’ll have ample opportunity to explore the city’s night markets and its famed monuments and parks, as well as as Taiwan’s vibrant musical and film cultures.
Requirements & Considerations
- Open to intermediate to advanced learners who have completed a minimum of two semesters of college-level Chinese or the equivalent
- Some language courses carry prerequisites
- Program not suitable for native speakers of Chinese
- Students are strongly recommended to apply for their passport by the time they apply to the program
- Admission requirements for all programs
Curriculum
The core curriculum centers around approximately 15 hours of language instruction each week, emphasizing grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Students may expect to spend at least an equal number of hours studying outside the classroom.
Students study the equivalent of two semesters of Chinese language. Students must enroll for a total of eight credits. Students will be placed into classes of different proficiency levels according to the results of a placement test provided by the Mandarin Training Center at NTNU.
Note: Students will receive up-to-date syllabi when their courses begin.
Housing & Student Services
University Dorms
- Double occupancy rooms with beds, desk, closet, and air conditioning.
- Shared showers and toilets.
- Microwaves and rice cooker are available in residence hall.
- Board is not included in this program. Pay-for-meal university dining facilities are available.
- Laundry facilities available in residence hall.
- Study rooms and fitness facilities on campus.
- Wireless is available throughout.
Program Dates
- Summer Term: late June to late August
Application Timeline
This program follows rolling admissions and may fill before the official deadline.
Summer Semester
- Applications Open December 1
- Applications Deadline March 1
This program is rolling admissions; applications are reviewed once all application materials are received, prior to all deadlines. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received by the BU Study Abroad office. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible as some programs and internship tracks have limited space and may fill up before the deadline. Submitting a complete application prior to the application deadline, does not guarantee acceptance. Students will be emailed an admissions decision within three weeks of a completed application.
Information for BU Students Awaiting an Admissions Decision and exceptions to the standard admission calendar for all students can be found here.
Cost & Financial Considerations
