A temple on a pier in Kaohsiung.

Dates

Spring 2026

Depart U.S. February 22
Arrive at Site February 23
Program Orientation February 24-26
Peace Memorial Day February 27-28
First Day of Classes March 2
Ching Ming Festival April 3-6
Spring Break April 6-12
Deadline to invoke Credit/No-Credit option May 8
Last Day of Classes June 12
Depart Taiwan June 13

*All dates are subject to change.

Fall 2026

Depart U.S. September 1
Arrive at Site September 2
Program Orientation September 3-5
First Day of Classes September 7
Teacher’s Day + Mid-Autumn Moon Festival September 25 - 28
National Day October 9 - 11
Fall Break October 12-16
Retrocession Day October 24
Last Day of Classes December 18
Depart Taiwan December 19

*Dates for 2026-27 are tentative until the NSYSU calendar is published in mid-May.

Spring 2027

Depart U.S. February 15
Arrive at Site February 16
Program Orientation February 17-19
First Day of Classes February 22
Peace Memorial Day February 26-28
Ching Ming Festival April 3-6
Spring Break April 8-12
Last Day of Classes May 28
Depart Taiwan May 29

*Dates for 2026-27 are tentative until the NSYSU calendar is published in mid-May.

2026-2027 Fees

Semester Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $20,560
Year Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $41,120

Middlebury College students pay an additional $2,000 study abroad fee per semester.

Funding

Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates. 
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $4,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Expenses Semester Year
Housing (Dorm Students) included included
Meals (Dorm Students) $2,400 $5,400
Housing (Homestay Students) $1,390 $3,250
Meals (Homestay Students) $1,600 $3,600
Books/Supplies $100 $200
Personal $2,310 $4,620
Travel from New York $1,500 $1,500
Visa/Residency Permit $280 $330
Total (Dorm Students) $6,590 $12,050
Total (Homestay Students) $7,180 $13,500

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 = 31.00 New Taiwan Dollars.

2025-2026 Fees

Semester Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $19,675
Year Tuition (includes health insurance, orientation, excursions, and a shared dorm room): $39,350.

Middlebury College students pay an additional $2,000 study abroad fee per semester.

Funding

Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates. 
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $4,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.

Estimated Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Expenses Semester Year
Housing (Dorm Students) included included
Meals (Dorm Students) $2,280 $5,120
Housing (Homestay Students) $1,310 $3,010
Meals (Homestay Students) $1,520 3,420
Books/Supplies $100 $200
Personal $2,150 $4,290
Electricity (Dorm Students) $50 $100
Travel from New York $1,500 $1,500
Visa/Residency Permit $280 $330
Total (Dorm Students) $6,310 $11,440
Total (Homestay Students) $6,810 $12,650

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 = 32.70 New Taiwan Dollars.