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Locations: Taipei, Taiwan
Program Terms: Winter Mini
Partner Website: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE
Restrictions: UTK applicants only

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement:	2.5	Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction:	English
Click here for a definition of this term Class Standing:	Junior, Senior, Sophomore	Click here for a definition of this term Housing:	Hostel/Hotel
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	UT Affiliate	Click here for a definition of this term Field of Study:	Anthropology, Art, Art History, Gender Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology
Click here for a definition of this term Type of Credit:	Transfer

Program Description:

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Program Overview

Your January in Taipei program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Taipei. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Taiwanese culture. Live and learn in Taipei!

Unique Experiences

Visit the National Palace Museum

home to the world's largest ancient Chinese collections, featuring 700,000+ pieces of art and artifacts

Go to the Top of Taipei 101 and Taipei Sky Tower

offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings, and experience the thrill of Taipei's bustling metropolis

Bike Through Taipei and the Local Region

to discover hidden gems, street food, and local markets, and experience the city's unique culture and daily life up close

Read About taipei

Program Highlights

Academic Courses: Choose from CIEE courses, host institution courses, and online courses delivered by CIEE’s global partner, ASU, that align with your academic major.
Immersive Experiences: Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture and commitment to engineering, technology, and science.

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Taipei will open doors for you to explore Taiwan's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Hanging around in Ximending, a popular area for shopping and entertainment
Visiting Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, home to stunning architecture
Taking day trips to Dadaocheng and Bopiliao, where you’ll wander among the red brick buildings and alleyways that have stood in place for more than 100 years

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your new culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Field trips and cultural activities
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

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.

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Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext travel protection included

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