CIEE in Taipei: Semester in Taipei
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Program Information
Location
Taipei, Taiwan
Terms
Academic Year, Fall, Spring
Languages
English, Chinese
Minimum Language Requirement
None; however, you must take the host language as one of your courses. Language courses on this program likely cannot be used in fulfillment of Yale's foreign language requirement and likely cannot fulfill language major or certificate requirements. Check in with the DUS.
Areas of Focus
Arts & Humanities, Social Sciences, STEM
Structure
Hybrid
Description
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) (see Language Requirements note in the Notes section below). You may also enroll in courses with a local flavor, like language, politics, photography, cuisine, or sustainability initiatives. Outside the classroom, you'll have every opportunity to participate actively in the Taipei community. Immerse yourself in the local culture with optional volunteering opportunities, or language programs. Don't stop there; round out your study abroad adventure by participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities and off-the-beaten-path trips organized by CIEE to appreciate Taipei’s impressive cultural attractions and landmarks.
Two-Part Application Process
Applying to a Year or Term Abroad or a Non-Yale Summer Abroad study abroad program is a two-part process. These are separate application processes with individual deadlines and can be done simultaneously.
- You must apply to your intended program for admission by applying online from the program’s website. Select the Program Website button below to be directed to more information.
- You must apply to Yale Study Abroad for approval to study abroad and the ability to transfer the credit back to your Yale degree. The designated list of programs on our website does not constitute pre-approval or automatic approval from Yale. You must apply to our office by the relevant deadline in order to be approved. Select the Apply to Yale Study Abroad button below to be directed to more information.
Notes
This program is NOT a Light-Fellowship approved program. Students may not apply Light Fellowship Funding to this program.
Credit Notes
Students cannot take the Internship Seminar for credit.
Language Requirements
Students enrolling in content courses taught in Chinese should have taken at least L4 Chinese or be able to demonstrate equivalent language proficiency. Content courses taught in English are also available and CIEE advisers can help you identify options.
Note About Arizona State University Courses
CIEE offers the option to enroll in online Arizona State University (ASU) courses in many program locations. Students who are approved by Yale Study Abroad to participate in a CIEE program are not permitted to enroll in online ASU courses. Yale does not award credit or funding for online courses taken abroad.