About National Chengchi University
National Chengchi University (NCCU) was founded in 1927, and is one of the top universities in Taiwan. It is also the university with the best reputation in the field of humanities and social sciences and second to none in East-Asian, Chinese, and Cross-Strait studies.
About NCCU International Summer School
The NCCU International Summer School (ISS) provides English-Taught Academic Courses in the fields of Communication & Technology, History, Culture & Arts, Global Politics & Economics, Social Development, Innovation & Sustainability, a 4-week intensive Chinese language program, as well as social and cultural field trips, to allow applicants with various interests and cultural backgrounds to discover the unique charms of Taiwanese cultures.
For HKUST-nominated exchange students:
- Must take 3 courses from English-Taught Academic Program with Chinese Language Program being optional.
For HKUST-nominated partnership students:
- Must take course(s) from English-Taught Academic Program to form a study program of at least 3 consecutive week's duration with Chinese Language Program being optional.
Program Date
8 July 2024 to 2 August 2024
Notes:
- Host Institutions may provide orientation activities for students, with some mandatory, which you should attend. You are required to pay attention to the host institution's arrival information and arrive in time.
- You should only depart after completion of the program (i.e. finishing all final examinations and/or assessments, both compulsory and optional ones).
Fees
| Fees |
Exchange |
Partnership |
| Application fee |
USD 400 |
| Tuition fee |
Waived |
3 English-taught Courses: USD 1,800 |
| Accommodation |
Single Room: USD 900
Double Room (shared): USD 700 |
There are excursions and add-on selections for participants to choose from. For details, please refer to: https://nccuiss.nccu.edu.tw/Payment
Eligibility
HKUST students must apply through the Office of Global Learning. Individual direct application to the host institution will not be accepted. You are eligible to apply for the program if you:
You may also find the details of the application process and selection criteria under Summer Study Abroad Program brochure page.
Visa Information
In general, it is required to apply for a visitor visa for entry to Taiwan using the Admission Letter issued by NCCU. When registering online, please be sure to mark whether you need the Letter of Admission or not.
Students with People's Republic of China passports must receive Taiwan Entry Permits approved by National Immigration Agency (Taiwan, ROC). There is no guarantee that Entry Permit will be issued.
Health Insurance
HKUST students who take part in the University's exchange programs will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Plan. Please CLICK HERE for details.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available for NCCU ISS students if you indicate that accommodation is required upon application. Rooms will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please CLICK HERE for details.
