Semester or Year in Taipei, Taiwan Surrounded by mountains, Taipei, in northern Taiwan, is a dynamic and sprawling city of 2.7 million that blends elements of East and West. It occupies 263 acres at the foot of Mount Chihnan, a tranquil, suburban setting enjoyed by the university's nearly 9,000 students. The academic program integrates Mandarin Chinese language courses with humanities and social science courses taught in English which offer students an overall perspective on Taiwan's current situation, balanced by an understanding of its historical background. All area studies courses are taught in English.
Students live in on-campus dormitories.
Students must have completed a minimum of one year of college-level Mandarin Chinese or the equivalent, and a minimum of one Chinese area studies course.