A temple on a pier in Kaohsiung.

Dates

Fall 2025

Depart U.S. September 2
Arrive at Site September 3
Program Orientation September 4-6
First Day of Classes September 8
National Day October 10
Fall Break October 13-17
Last Day of Classes December 19
Depart Taiwan December 20

*These dates are tentative, as our partner university will not release its calendar until late May.

Spring 2026

Depart U.S. February 11
Arrive at Site February 12
Program Orientation February 13-15
First Day of Classes February 16
Peace Memorial Day February 27-28
Ching Ming Festival April 3-6
Spring Break April 7-11
Last Day of Classes May 29
Depart Taiwan May 30

*These dates are tentative, as our partner university will not release its calendar until late May.

Fall 2024

Depart U.S. September 3
Arrive at Site September 4
Program Orientation September 5-7
First Day of Classes September 9
National Day October 10
Fall Break October 14-18
Deadline to invoke CR/NCR option November 15
Last Day of Classes December 20
Depart Taiwan December 21

*All dates are subject to change.

Spring 2025

Depart U.S. February 11
Arrive at Site February 12
Program Orientation February 13-15
First Day of Classes February 17
Ching Ming Festival April 3-4
Spring Break April 7-11
Deadline to invoke CR/NCR option April 25
Last Day of Classes May 30
Dragon Boat Festival May 30-31
Depart Taiwan May 31
Alternative Departure from Taiwan June 1

*All dates are subject to change. 

 

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

  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.

 

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.

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

  Semester Year
Board $2,420 $5,445
Books/Supplies $285 $565
Personal $1,620 $3,600
Electricity in the Dorm $50 $100
Travel from New York $1,800 $1,800
Visa/Residency Permit $140 $200
Total $6,315 $11,710

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.