University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT):
The Ministry of Education of Taiwan (R.O.C.) has established the University Academic Alliance in Taiwan to integrate universities into an alliance and establish overseas hubs, aiming to foster the talent circulation and exchange.
To achieve this, twelve universities with key research institutes have formed the University Academic Alliance in Taiwan (UAAT). The member universities include National Taiwan University, National Cheng Kung University, National Tsing Hua University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Sun Yat-sen University, National Taipei University of Technology, National Chengchi University, National Chung Hsing University, National Central University, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei Medical University, and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. The alliance collaborates with leading universities, research institutions, and industries across the globe. It covers a wide range of disciplines including semiconductors, engineering, science, life sciences, agriculture, social science, humanities and arts, etc.
This innovative framework is designed to consolidate the resources and expertise of member universities, facilitate diverse forms of collaboration, such as research, curriculum development, and faculty exchange. Its goal is to strengthen partnerships with top global universities/institutions, thereby enhancing bilateral relationships and promoting international talent mobility and exchange.
Refer to https://uaat.ntu.edu.tw/english/cp_n_186342.html.
NTU-UAAT Mandarin Program:
Based on the collaboration with UAAT, we offer students from the following five partner institutions the opportunity to come to Taiwan to learn Mandarin and receive the scholarship:
The University of Texas System (UTS), U.S.A.
The University of Illinois System (The U of I), U.S.A.
The Texas A&M University System (TAMUS), U.S.A.
Interested Czech Universities (ICU), Czech Republic
Kyushu Okinawa Open University in Japan (KOOU), Japan
For a list of universities in each alliance, please refer to this page.
2026 Spring Program
Schedule
Late November: Admission and scholarship notifications
December/January: Online pre-departure orientation
February: ICLP tuition payment, placement test, etc.
February 24(tentative): Arrival and check-in(CLD)
March 24(tentative): Arrival and check-in(ICLP)
February 25.26: Hands Together activity
March: Classes begin
2025 Fall Hands Together
Date: September 16
School: Chongde Elementary School
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2026 Summer Program
Late March: Admission and scholarship notifications
April: Online pre-departure orientation
April: ICLP/CLD tuition payment, placement test, etc.
May 26(tentative): Arrival and check-in(CLD)
June 12(tentative): Arrival and check-in(ICLP)
May 27.28/June 15.16: Hands Together activity
June: Classes begin