Location ________________
National Chengchi University (NCCU) is located in a suburb of Taipei
NCCU is known as one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan
The university is about one hour away from Taipei’s international airport
The university is located next to the Taipei Zoo, Maokong Tea Garden, and Taipei Zoo MRT (subway) station
Public transportation is inexpensive and easily accessible around Taipei and also around Taiwan
Taipei is a cultural center with access to a variety of unique foods and experiences
Within an hour from campus there are numerous historical sites and places to experience local traditions, national parks, and beautiful beaches
Taipei is the home of Taipei 101, the second largest building in the world
The university's Chinese Language Center has been providing Mandarin Chinese instruction for over 30 years
Academics _______________
General Education classes available
Earn 15 credit hours
Intensive Mandarin Chinese courses available
Once students arrive they pick their classes
Students then attend those classes and after a week register officially (changes may be made)
Course Equivalencies: Many courses available at National Chengchi University have already been evaluated for ISU credit. To find courses that have been evaluated click here.
Note: Just like here at ISU, some courses are only offered during certain terms. A course may be listed on a course equivalencies page but that does not mean it will be offered during the term you are studying at that institution.
Program Dates _______________
Semester programs are available
Fall: September - December
Spring: February - June
Official program dates are listed on the program-specific budget page
Prerequisites _______________
Open to all majors and minors
Must have an ISU cumulative GPA of a 2.5 or higher
Need to have completed two full semesters at ISU or other college/university
Exchange program offered to ISU students only
Housing & Meals _______________
There is both on-campus and off-campus housing available
Dormitory housing is available and provides an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in local Taiwanese student life
Dormitories usually house 3-4 students per dorm. You will most likely be roomed with local Taiwanese students
Housing in the International House is also available
The International House allows students to meet other international students and live in a more western-style living arrangement, students have the option of living in a single or double occupancy room
Both the dormitories and International House are located on campus
For additional housing information click here.
Student Life _______________
Students have many opportunities to interact with locals and experience Taiwanese culture
Taiwanese people are hospitable towards foreigners and make foreigners feel welcome
National Chengchi University offers opportunities for students to get involved in sports and clubs on campus
There are a number of recreational facilities, student performances, and activities on campus
Language exchanges with local students are easily arranged and beneficial to students wanting to learn Chinese or Taiwanese
Travel around Taiwan is convenient and allows students to explore and experience different cities and parts of the island
Weekend trips are affordable and sometimes arranged by student ambassador groups
Taipei provides a cultural experience along with accessibility to the comforts of home (movie theaters, different types of cuisine, and shopping malls)
To see what life is really like in Taiwan, you can visit James' Blog: NCCU Spring 2012
Kristen is an ISU student who studied from September 2010 - June 2011 at NCCU
To learn how to apply click here.
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