Short term opportunities
Discover short term opportunities to teach, study, or work abroad at our partner universities.
Excellent Mandarin Programme (EMP)
Within the Framework of the Excellent Mandarin Programme led by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, NTU in partnership with I-Shou University has been granted some generous scholarships to allow NTU students from all levels and all programmes to spend three months in the South of Taiwan, to learn Mandarin and help ISU with their ambitious plan of becoming a bilingual university by 2028.
During your stay in Taiwan, you will be spending 15 hours a week learning Mandarin and discovering Chinese culture. You will also be expected to assist the NTU / ISU Education Hub students with their English proficiency for at least four hours a week. Depending on your background, you may be able to get additional paid hours to help students with their English.
Programme Overview
Programme dates
There are two intakes available:
- 2 September to 15 November 2024 or
- 2 December to 21 February 2025
Scholarship
- Approximately 25 scholarships are available.
- Scholarship from I-Shou University - NT$25,000/month (£660/month approximately)
- Monthly expenses (Mandarin course, accommodation, insurance, etc.) - NT$17500 (£470 approximately)
- Additional support (living expenses + travel) from the Turing Scheme may be made available to a very small number of successful applicants. Please review your finances before applying.
Eligibility
- Fully enrolled at NTU on a degree course or graduating in 2024
- English as a first / native language
- Be committed to taking the preparatory course in Mandarin, which will be organised by ISU prior to departure. The course usually takes place during the month prior to your departure
- Have the permission of your course team to attend the programme if participating means that you will miss classes and / or assessments for your NTU course, before you apply.
Application deadline
- Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11.45 pm.
You can apply for the Excellent Mandarin Programme by completing our online form. For further information, please email Faye Martin, Short Mobilities and Scholarships Coordinator.