January in Taipei
Unique Experiences
Visit the National Palace Museum
home to the world’s largest ancient Chinese artifact collections
Take in the sights
from the top of Taipei 101 and Taipei Sky Tower
Bike through Taipei
to explore and immerse yourself in the local community
98 miles
Length Of Tamsui River
1,667 FT
Height of Taipei 101 Building
100
thermal hot springs in Taiwan
Your Destination
An island at the crossroads of Northeast and Southeast Asia, Taiwan is a unique fusion of cultures. Known for its delicious street food, beautiful scenery, and friendly people, Taiwan offers a variety of experiences that will make your stay unforgettable.
Introduce yourself to Mandarin to get to know the deep roots of this language and experience the rich culture. During your time in Taipei, you’ll have every opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of the island while visiting temples and historic sites, tasting unique Taiwanese cuisine at a world-famous night market, and enjoying nature while hiking the beautiful mountains.
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. Local CIEE staff have provided details about conditions and cultural attitudes that students with specific identities might encounter in Taipei.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Participate in a variety of activities and excursions during your time in Taipei, including:
- Day trips to Dadaocheng and Bopiliao, where you’ll wander among the red brick buildings and alleyways that have stood in place for more than 100 years
- Exploring local night markets to try different street foods, bubble tea, and other local specialties to learn how delicious Taiwanese food is made
- Hanging around in Ximending, a very popular area for shopping and entertainment
- Visiting Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, home to stunning architecture
- Participating in a local activity, including Chinese calligraphy, martial arts, Chinese chess, and Chinese cooking
- Visiting the National Palace Museum, where modern technology meets ancient artifacts
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Housing & Meals
Housing
We currently offer the following accommodations:
- Residence Hotel: CIEE has partnered with a clean, spacious hotel facility located in the Datung District with easy access to MRT, GYM, a convenience store, restaurants, and bus stations. The hotel is just five minutes from shopping, sightseeing, and great parks.
- Chientan Youth Activity Center: This government-run center can house up to 1,000 residents and offers room and board. It also provides classrooms, activity centers, and training centers for educational use and for group activities. The center is surrounded by trees, close to parks, and within walking distance of MRT Shihlin Station.
Meals
There are many reasonably priced restaurants nearby.
Academics
During the January in Taipei program, all students take a three-credit course, with in-class work augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering.
CIEE Taipei is located on National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU)’s library campus
Course Information
Languages and Cultural Studies
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at CIEE's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple CIEE sites.
Scholarships & Grants
CIEE offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2025 3 weeks | Application Due Deadline Passed | Start Date | End Date | Fees & Housing $3,950 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via CIEE's School of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
Participation Confirmation = $300*
Educational Costs = $2,420**
Housing = $1,150***
Insurance = $80
Total Fees = $3,950Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Meals not included in program fee = $294
International Airfare = $1,000†
Local Transportation = $40
Books & Supplies = $15
Personal expenses = $135††
Total Costs = $1,484Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
*non-refundable
**direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students
***Housing fees listed are for financial aid purposes only and should not be considered a basis for calculation of refunds.
†round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure
††$100 emergency fund + cell phone expense + toiletries
Our Staff
Katherina Lee
Center Director
Katherina holds an M.S. in Information Studies and is currently pursuing an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration. She boasts a diverse academic background and a fervent dedication to international education...
Chester Chou
Program Manager
Chester holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics and has eight years of project management experience. He's a CIEE exchange program alum keen to share his global insights with students.
Simone Kao
Program Coordinator
As Program Coordinator at CIEE Taipei, Simone specializes in social media marketing and managing internship programs, enhancing student experiences.
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