Anthropology
Environmental Studies
History
International Affairs and Public Policy
Taipei, Taiwan
CET Taiwan offers unparalleled flexibility and a study abroad experience that thoughtfully connects you to the local culture and communities in Taipei. Choose how much Chinese language you want, and the rest is up to you—enjoy a diverse selection of English-taught electives unique to Taiwan, internship opportunities, and even a language pledge housing option for serious Chinese learners. You enroll directly with National Taiwan University’s Chinese Language Division (CLD) and can decide between a 4-credit option or an intensive 12-credit option. CLD looks at your previous coursework and conducts a remote language assessment before the program to place you in the appropriate level.
Choose how much Chinese you want. Go after language gains with the 12-credit intensive Chinese language option, or choose 4 credits of language to spend more time with uniquely Taiwanese coursework and fulfill credits back home. Want to level up even more? Opt in for language pledge housing and live alongside others with similar goals.
Explore with electives. Take Global Health and visit the Taiwan AIDS Foundation. Enroll in Gender and Sexuality in Taiwan and spend a class learning at the Tongzhi Hotline Association. Or focus on environmental studies with a choice of six courses that have you exploring climate issues and sustainability in and around the city.
Build your résumé. Add on an internship experience and start laying the groundwork for an international career. Taipei’s job market boasts a wide variety of opportunities, including in the political, public health, business, and civil society sectors.
Program Information
Terms Available: year, semester, summer
Type of Program: International Learning Centers
Languages of Instruction: English, Chinese
Language Prerequisite: No
- Credit Transfer System
- Typical course load: 4-5 courses
- Units recorded in: Semester Credits
- Conversion to Reed units: 3 credits = 1 Reed unit
- Grading system: A - F
- GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher is recommended, students with lower GPAs will be asked for a faculty recommendation to supplement their application
- Credits: 12-15
- Course Catalog
Application
Application Deadline: Fall: May 1; Spring: November 1; Summer: March 1
Housing: Shared Apartment
Immigration
Visa Deadlines and Requirements
CET guides you step-by-step through the visa process. You do the legwork, but they will make sure you have the documentation and information you need when you need it.
Financial
Cost to attend
Reed College charges the same tuition fees for a semester or year off-campus as for a semester or year spent on campus, plus the off-campus program's actual room and board fees. Students are encouraged to choose programs based on their academic, rather than financial needs, to reflect Reed College's belief that all students regardless of financial circumstances should have the opportunity to study abroad.
Financial aid continues for eligible students during their participation in an off-campus program. Students should discuss how other outside aid may impact their existing aid package with the Financial Aid Office. More details are available here.