Taiwan Capstone

We believe that a change of location can change perspective, and change your life. This year-long Capstone Program in Taipei, Taiwan at National Chengchi University offers unparalleled and unique opportunities for Capstone students to immerse themselves in academic and professional environments.

The program provides immersive training in Chinese language and culture. Students will attend classes alongside Taiwanese peers, and develop expertise in their field of study. This opportunity provides students with a chance to make lasting friendships and gain the skills necessary to become impressive global professionals.

Combining intensive language instruction and cultural immersion, The Language Flagship is a leader in educating U.S. undergraduate students in languages critical to U.S. National Security. Capstone students are outstanding American undergraduates, from 8 universities across the U.S., who excel in Mandarin, and who are often double majoring in Chinese and in another academic domain.

Having completed the rigorous domestic training with a variety of courses, programs, and extracurricular activities to ensure students gain exceptional proficiency in Mandarin Chinese, the Capstone Year is the final component in attaining superior professional fluency in Chinese.

Students attending the Capstone Year must be enrolled in one of the U.S. Chinese Flagship Programs. Other qualification criteria include: academic performance, linguistic skills, course requirements, as well as a personal statement that includes a study plan for the Capstone year. Please consult the Chinese Flagship program at your home institution for details.