NCCU International Summer School (ISS)
Source: https://nccuiss.nccu.edu.tw/Program Parent: https://nccuiss.nccu.edu.tw/
Summer 2026
Download NCCU ISS 2026 Brochure here.
A Glimpse of ISS 2024 Highlights
Tentative Schedule
English-taught Academic Program
| Courses | Date | Time | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| **P1 | Cross-strait Relations and Regional Security in East Asia (*TBC)* | Jun. 30 ~ Jul. 7 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **S1 | History and Culture of Taiwan and East Asia (I) (*TBC)* | Jun. 30 ~ Jul. 7 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **P2 | Politics, Security and Diplomacy in East Asia (II) (*TBC)* | Jul. 8 ~ Jul. 16 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **S2 | Urban Development and Sustainability in East Asia (*TBC)* | Jul. 8 ~ Jul. 16 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **P3 | Democracy and Governance in Taiwan and East Asia*(TBC*) | Jul. 20 ~ Jul. 28 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **S3 | Digital Communication and Emerging Technologies (*TBC)* | Jul. 20 ~ Jul. 28 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **P4 | Technology, Industry, and Geopolitics in East Asia (*TBC)* | Jul. 29 ~ Aug. 6 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
| **S4 | Virtual Reality and Immersive Media Technologies (*TBC)* | Jul. 29 ~ Aug. 6 | 09:10 - 12:00 |
*The topics of the courses are subject to change based on the instructors' planning.\ *Sessions with the same title explore distinct topics.
\ Mandarin Chinese Language Study
| Courses | Date | Time | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandarin Chinese Lessons | JUN.29 - AUG. 6 | 13:30 - 16:30 | (2025 reference) Beginner Class Cultural Workshop |
| Chinese Culture Activity |
*Chinese classes are offered from beginner to upper-intermediate levels. However, the course plan for upper-level Chinese classes is not available in advance, as instructors will tailor the syllabus based on students’ proficiency assessments conducted during the first class.
*Please note: This course is exclusively designed for non-native speakers of Mandarin. Native speakers of Mandarin are not eligible to select this course. Applications that do not comply with this requirement will not be accepted.
*Provided there are no scheduling conflicts, students may select up to four academic courses (each totaling 18 instructional hours) plus a Chinese Language course. Altogether, this selection can amount to a maximum of 7.5 transferable credits. (Please confirm credit transferability with your home university in advance.)
Weekend Field Trips
| Itinerary | Date |
|---|---|
| Treasures, Traditions, and Tastes: A Cultural Journey through Taipei (TBC) National Palace Museum, Pineapple Cake DIY Workshop, Night Market | Jul. 11 |
| Discover Taipei: Tea, Views & Heritage (TBC) Maokong Gondola, Tea Making Experience & A Historic Old Street in Taipei | Jul. 25 |
*Please note that the itineraries are subject to change.