China and Taiwan
Crescent Bridge - Taipei, Taiwan
Ruji A. (MA 2013) at ECNU - Shanghai, China
Yuumi N. (MA, 2011) in Red Square - Shanghai, China
A view of the waterfront area known as the Bund in Central Shanghai, China from an observation deck of the Oriental Pearl Radio and TV Tower.
| ECNU exchange program (East China Normal University) | |
| Location | Shanghai, China |
| Length of study | One academic year (September to July of the next year) |
| Application deadline | The end of November every year |
| Eligibility | UVic students who have commenced their study of Chinese |
| Financial support | Tuition, accommodation, and modest monthly allowance |
| What is not covered | Airfare, visa application fee, and some administrative costs |
| Number of scholarships | Three |
Application procedure:
- Submit an application to the department office. The application should include a cover letter, a brief resume and the names of two people who can be contacted for references.
- Go through a face-to-face interview.
- For more detail, please see the poster for the program in 2025-2026.
| NSYSU summer exchange program (National Sun Yat-Sen University) | |
| Location | Kaohsiung, Taiwan |
| Length of study | 4 - 6 weeks |
| Application deadline | Spring term of every year (announced in class) |
| Eligibility | UVic students who have commenced their study of Chinese |
| Financial support | Eligible for TECO MOE Award (US$500) (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office-Ministry of Education |
| What is not covered | Airfare, accommodation |
| Number of scholarships | No limit |
Application procedure:
- Submit an application to the department office.
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