A temple on a pier in Kaohsiung.

Dates

Fall 2024

Depart U.S. August 28
Arrive at Site August 29
Program Orientation August 30 - September 1
First Day of Classes September 2
National Day October 10
Fall Break October 14-18
Last Day of Classes December 13
Depart Taiwan December 14

*All dates are subject to change. (This calendar is still tentative as we will not receive the university calendar from Taiwan until summer 2024.)

Spring 2025

Depart U.S. February 5
Arrive at Site February 6
Program Orientation February 7-9
First Day of Classes February 10
Spring Break April 6-12
Last Day of Classes May 23
Depart Taiwan May 24

*All dates are subject to change. (This calendar is still tentative as we will not receive the university calendar from Taiwan until summer 2024.)

Spring 2024 

 

Chinese New Year February 9-12
Depart U.S. February 14
Arrive in Kaohsiung February 15
Orientation February 16-18
First Day of Classes February 19
Peace Memorial Day (National Holiday) February 28
NSYSU Sports Day March 13
Chidren’s Day/Tomb Sweeping day (National Holiday) April 4-5
Spring Break April 8-12
Last Day of Classes/Exams June 7
Depart Dorms June 9

*All dates are subject to change

 

2024-2025 Fees

Semester Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $19,000
Year Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $38,000.

Middlebury College students pay an additional $1,900 study abroad fee per semester.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses

  Semester Year
Board $2,420 $5,445
Books/Supplies $285 $565
Personal $1,620 $3,600
Travel from New York $1,800 $1,800
Visa/Residency Permit $140 $200
Total $6,265 $11,610

Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change.
Exchange rate used: $1 USD = 32 New Taiwan Dollars.

2023-2024 Fees

Semester Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $19,000
Year Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $38,000.

Middlebury College students pay an additional $1,900 study abroad fee per semester.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses

  Semester Year
Board $2,400 $5,400
Books/Supplies $280 $560
Personal $1,600 $3,600
Travel from New York $1,800 $1,800
Visa/Residency Permit $120 $180
Total $6,200 $11,740

Note: Personal expenses cover some basic necessities (local transportation, cell phone, bank fees, program-sponsored excursions, etc.) and do not include your discretionary spending (e.g. entertainment, fitness, and travel). All fees subject to change.
Exchange rate used: $1 USD = 32.25 New Taiwan Dollars.