If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Taiwan - Huayu Best program
Program Details
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Taipei, Taiwan
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| Course # |
SA 10340
|
| Duration |
Summer
|
| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2024 |
05/20/24 to 07/19/24
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| Summer 2024 |
05/20/24 to 08/22/24
|
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Huayu Best is an intensive language program that permits students to study at the Mandarin Training Center (MTC) at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) for varying amounts of time. This program creates new avenues for Purdue students to engage both in language training and industry partnerships through this university connection in Taiwan. The program will be administered by NTNU and students who participate will study varying levels of Chinese language (101-402) for 6-9 credits over a 1-3 month period during the summer.
Three-month program
• May 20, 2024 – August 9, 2024
Two-month program
• June 17, 2024 – August 9, 2024
One-month program
• June 17, 2024 – July 12/ July 15 - August 9, 2024
About NTNU:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIeFdYGbHPw&t=4s
Academic Credit
Students will take a placement test upon arrival in at National Taiwan Normal University. Once placed, students can earn credit for CHNS101-402. Each course involves 15/week of class time.
Outside of class, NTNU offers a variety of extracurricular activities for international students and weekends will be free for students.
For more information about the course schedule, please see the link here: https://mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/eng/course-seasonal.htm
Eligibility
This program is open to all Purdue majors and no prior knowledge of Chinese is required.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
| Item |
Cost (2 months) |
Cost (3 months) |
| Purdue program fee |
$ 609.00 |
$ 914.00 |
| Purdue insurance |
$ 64.00 |
$ 96.00 |
| NTNU tuition |
$ 605.00 |
$ 908.00 |
| Registration |
$ 78.00 |
$ 78.00 |
| Insurance |
$ 15.00 |
$ 30.00 |
| Textbooks |
$ 30.00 |
$ 50.00 |
| Housing |
$ 3,000.00 |
$ 4,000.00 |
| Airfare - R/T |
$ 1,500.00 |
$ 1,500.00 |
| Meals and living |
$ 2,000.00 |
$ 3,000.00 |
| |
|
|
| Estimated total (pre-scholarship) |
$7,869 |
$ 10,576.00 |
| Estimated total w/ scholarships |
$5,559 |
$ 7,236.00 |
** in exchange for the NTNU scholarship, students will participate in English language tutoring in local elementary and middle schools in Taipei.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is March 1st, 2024.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
