Program information

Mandarin Language Programs

NTU offers two excellent Mandarin language programs on its main campus; the International Chinese Language Program (ICLP),and Chinese Language Division (CLD), Language Center.Students may apply for one that they believe best suit their goals in language learning.

Long-term Programs

Chinese Language Division (CLD) of Language Center
International Chinese Language Program (ICLP)

✔️Each term is approx. 3 months
✔️May apply to enroll in multiple quarters for up to 12 months
✔️Scholarship: NT$28,000/month；prorated at NT$933/day for incomplete months.

NTU offers two renowned Chinese language programs on the main campus in Taipei; the International Chinese Language Program (ICLP) and the Chinese Language Division (CLD) of the Language Center. Both programs use the surrounding resources of NTU and Taipei to engage students in holistic learning of the Chinese language and culture in Taiwan. Students apply to enroll in one or more terms of one of the programs; each term is approx. 3 months long. Upon completion of the program, students will receive both an official NTU transcript and an end-of-term grade report from their language program.

During students’ duration of Chinese language studies in Taiwan, they will receive a monthly scholarship of NT $25,000 (approx. US $800).

Outside of the classroom, students will have the opportunity to participate in the "Hands Together” initiative. In this extracurricular initiative, students will be partnered with NTU students and help local elementary or junior high school students practice English through various classroom activities. Hands Together provides a chance for students to visit K-12 schools in Taiwan and interact with junior students.

CLD and ICLP's courses differ in a few key aspects in terms of class structure and foci of training. Students are encouraged to visit the respective program website in addition to considering the following characteristics made by the NTU Huayu BEST team.

CLD

Class instruction style mimics that of undergraduate-level courses
Classes are offered across all levels - beginner to advanced learners

ICLP

Class instruction style is similar to graduate-level courses
Classes offered are more suitable for students with at least two years of Chinese language training

CLD 語文中心中國語文組

The Chinese Language Division in the Language Center of National Taiwan University (NTU) was established in October 1984. To cater to the increasing demand of Chinese language education globally and support the demand of Chinese language teachers, CLD began to provide Chinese language courses to the public in 2000. CLD offers Chinese language courses in diverse difficulty levels, and supports instructors in engaging students in cultural activities that will help students better apply and understand the language in its cultural context.

Classes are conducted in small groups (5-7 students) with three hours per day, totaling 15 hours per week.

Click here to learn more: 🔎https://cld.lang.ntu.edu.tw/index.html

Term Dates Apply By Tuition

2025 Fall Aug 25-Nov 14, 2025 May 16, 2025 1,312(USD) Closed

2025 Winter Nov 24-Feb 06, 2026 Aug 14, 2025 1,235(USD) Closed

2026 Spring Mar 02-May 22, 2026 Nov 20, 2025 1,312(USD)

2026 Summer Jun 01-Aug 21, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 1,312(USD)

ICLP 國際華語研習所

ICLP offers intensive and diverse Chinese language courses in a Mandarin-speaking environment that upholds much of its traditional Chinese heritage and culture within the framework of a modern democratic society.

ICLP enables students to achieve broad and independent competence in spoken Chinese and to develop reading skills needed for academic research or professional use. In combination with cultural activities that explore the culture of Taiwan and the Chinese language in depth, ICLP provides students with learning experiences that are fully immersive and beyond the classroom.

Classes are conducted in 1 one-on-one class and 3 group classes (2-4 students) per day, totaling 20 hours per week.

Click here to learn more: 🔎https://iclp.ntu.edu.tw/

Term Dates Apply By Tuition

2025 Fall Sep 18-Dec 05, 2025 May 16, 2025 5,310(USD) Closed

2025 Winter Dec 31-Mar 20, 2026 Aug 14, 2025 5,310(USD) Closed

2026 Spring Mar 26-Jun 05, 2026 Jan 07, 2026 4,828(USD)

2026 Summer Jun 17-Aug 21, 2026 Mar 01, 2026 5,625(USD)

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Why Learn Mandarin at NTU?

Quick facts about NTU

NTU’s main campus is surrounded by shopping districts, night markets, and numerous other establishments, and is located in the center of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Gongguan and Shida Night Market are only ten minutes' walk away, providing traditional snacks to modern cuisine, with some open until dawn, accompanying your late-night studies. NTU also houses fast food chains like McDonald’s, MOS Burger, and KFC on-campus, with additional 10% discounts for NTU students. There are a vast array of choices of food in NTU and nearby, catering to any kind of food requirements you might have.

Aside from food, numerous second-hand bookstores, bakeries, banks, supermarkets, salons, and 24-hour convenience stores are all accessible within a ten-minute walk from NTU. Public transportation like MRT and bus stations, as well as public bicycles Youbike, are all right in front of the campus, making exploring outside hassle-free. Familiar stores like IKEA and Costco are also accessible within 30 minutes by MRT or bus. NTU is near countless options of food and stores to obtain your daily necessities from, making university life as convenient as can be.

Taipei boasts one of the world’s most impressive city landscapes where skyscrapers link ancient history with contemporary cultural and creative industries. In Taipei, there is a museum that hosts the largest collection of Chinese relics, a first-class hot spring spa, fascinating delicacies from all over the world, local cuisines, etc. It is the city that is technologically advanced, natural, and culturally thriving, described as classic and modern in the meantime. Taipei’s charisma is definitely second to none!

Apart from driving or taking a taxi, a variety of Taipei’s public transportation tools will facilitate your trip to keep it enjoyable! NTU student ID card combined with Taipei’s Transportation IC Cards, EasyCard, is something you must have when traveling in Taipei! With the top-up and payment functions, EasyCard can be used at the metro station, on the bus, or in convenience stores or some supermarkets.

Taipei - All You Can Travel

Campus Life

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Other estimated expenses (USD)

Housing

-Off-campus: $350- $1,000 (per month)

Meals

$300 - $500 (per month)

Miscellaneous

$300 - $400 (per month)

Health Exam

$35 (Only for students staying 3 months or more)

Insurance

$100+

Airfare

$1,000 - $1,500+

VISA

$160