A temple on a pier in Kaohsiung.

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
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 $3,000 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 $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.