National Chengchi University

The Mandarin Studies Program at National Chengchi University is committed to the training and study of Mandarin Chinese

for international students. This commitment guides the teaching, learning and training activities within the Program. It offers

a variety of non-credit regular courses and elective courses. Regular courses are designed to enhance listening, speaking,

reading and writing skills at different levels; elective courses are available for those who would like to sharpen their skills in

listening and speaking or to learn Classical Chinese, Business Chinese, Taiwanese, or Cantonese. Workshops, activities

and field trips are organized so as to provide students with opportunities to integrate culturally and socially with local students.

All classes are held exclusively in Mandarin. The regular program has three 12-week terms (Spring, Summer, and Fall) and one

10-week (or 9-week) term (Winter). The regular courses, divided into four levels－beginning, low intermediate, intermediate,

and advanced－aim to enhance fluency and confidence in all areas of language use and to familiarize students with the

culture of the Mandarin-speaking world. Small classes are designed to ensure individual language needs are met. Elective courses,

cultural activities, together with free pronunciation and writing classes are provided to create opportunities for language improvement.

nstructors in the Program are highly qualified with years of experience in teaching Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language to

*New students should pay NT$ 500 for the registration fee in addition to the tuition.

Application Procedure

Application may be done in person or by mail. Applications must be accompanied by the six required documents (refer to the application

form). Once your application is approved, a Letter of Admission will be issued for visa purposes, approximately one and a half months before

the term starts. New students should arrive in Taiwan one week before the classes begin to take the placement test, and, on the same day, pay

registration and tuition fees.

National Chengchi University is situated at the foot of Mt. Chihnan, south of Taipei. Jing-mei River and Zhi-nan River run through the campus,

forming a beautiful verdant landscape with the surrounding hills and vegetation. The campus is within easy reach of the Taipei Metropolitan

Rapid Transit System, and there are frequent bus services from Central Taipei to the University. The university is engaging in International Initiative,

and it is the most diversified campus in Taiwan with international students from 38 different countries. Various support groups such as

Student Ambassador program and advising and support groups are available for consultation. The Mandarin Studies Program shares the

university vision in bringing cultural and international atmosphere to the program.

During instructional sessions students have free access to the Reading Room, Language Labs and Computer Room in the Center. Facilities such

as the University Library, Computer Center, Health Center, and Sports Center are also available on the campus.

˙The Program provides a tuition waiver for full-time language students registered at the Center for at least one term.

˙The ROC offers Taiwan scholarships. Students must file their applications with the nearest ROC representative office for Taiwan Scholarships

Students can apply to live in the dorms, where ten beds are available to regular language students during each term. Priority is given to new

students. Off-campus housing information may also be obtained at the Office of Student Affairs

Students must present proof of medical insurance taken out in Taiwan or abroad at the time of registration. If you do not already have insurance coverage, the Center will assist you in applying. The 3-month medical insurance costs NT$1,100～1,500 per person.

Students who are enrolled in regular NCCU courses are covered by the university’s student group accident insurance policy. Other students must take out the insurance policy provided by the Language Center. The 3-month Student Group Accident Insurance costs NT$300 per person and the center will pay a subsidy of $100 per student, which means that each student needs to pay only NT$200.

Health care is readily available: there is a campus Health Center and there are two district hospitals, Wangfang Hospital and Jingmei Hospital, which

Certificate of Enrollment and Record of Study can be issued for courses taken if requested.

² Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Mandarin courses

² Mandarin Chinese for special purpose

² Elective courses in Cantonese and Taiwanese

² Small classes to allow individual attention from the instructor

² Cultural classes of calligraphy, Chinese knotting, and tea-making

² Free training courses in pronunciation, character writing, and composition

² Free field trips to local attractions such as the National Palace Museum, the Aboriginal Museum, and Taiwan Junior College of Performing Arts

² Tutorial and language clinic in pronunciation and grammar

² Access to computers, sports facilities, and University library

² Cultural and international events

² International Language Day on campus to meet local and international students for language or cultural exchanges and to mingle in the university community

Term	Class start /end date	Application deadline	Length of Study	Tuition*
2004 Fall	09/06-11/26, 2004	06/30, 2004	120 Hours	NT$ 20,400
2004 Winter	12/06,2004- 02/04, 2005	09/30, 2004	90 Hours	NT$ 15,300
2005 Spring	03/07-05/27, 2005	12/31, 2004	120 Hours	NT$ 20,400
2005 Summer	06/06-08/26, 2005	03/31, 2005	120 Hours	NT$ 20,400
2005 Fall	09/05-11/25, 2005	06/30, 2005	120 Hours	NT$ 20,400
2005 Winter	12/05, 2005 -02/24, 2006	09/30, 2006	100 Hours	NT$ 17,000
2006 Spring	03/06-05/26, 2006	12/31, 2006	120 Hours	NT$ 20,400
2006 Summer	06/05-08/25, 2006	03/31, 2006	120 Hours	NT$ 20,400