Dates and Fees
Dates
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 |
| 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 |
| Last Day of Classes | May 30 |
| Depart Taiwan | May 31 |
*All dates are subject to change.
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.
Funding
Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates.
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $3,000 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.
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.
Funding
Middlebury offers need-based financial assistance to Middlebury College undergraduates.
Undergraduates from other institutions may apply for a $3,000 scholarship in memory of Jeffrey W. Cason.
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.