# 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.**](https://bit.ly/4sbxVXO)

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 | **TBA** |
| **S1 | History and Culture of Taiwan and East Asia (I)** **(****TBC****)** | Jun. 30 ~ Jul. 7 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |
| **P2 | Politics, Security and Diplomacy in East Asia (II)** **(****TBC****)** | Jul. 8 ~ Jul. 16 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |
| **S2 | Urban Development and Sustainability in East Asia** **(****TBC****)** | Jul. 8 ~ Jul. 16 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |
| **P3 | Democracy and Governance in Taiwan and East Asia****(****TBC****)** | Jul. 20 ~ Jul. 28 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |
| **S3 | Digital Communication and Emerging Technologies** **(****TBC****)** | Jul. 20 ~ Jul. 28 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |
| **P4 | Technology, Industry, and Geopolitics in East Asia** **(****TBC****)** | Jul. 29 ~ Aug. 6 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |
| **S4 | Virtual Reality and Immersive Media Technologies** **(****TBC****)** | Jul. 29 ~ Aug. 6 | 09:10 - 12:00 | **TBA** |

**\*The topics of the courses are subject to change based on the instructors' planning.**\
**\*Sessions with the same title explore distinct topics.**

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**Mandarin Chinese Language Study**

| Courses | Date | Time | **Syllabus** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Mandarin Chinese Lessons** | **JUN.29 - AUG. 6** | **13:30 - 16:30** | **(2025 reference)** [**Beginner Class**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/19wGbfTYTmQ1Nfaahd-0NF3b9dnwl6VE7/view?usp=sharing) [Cultural Workshop](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ya7K_2Zi4EUA9u-5O_-_U3ygrIei6_Co/view?usp=sharing) |
| **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.

### [**Download NCCU ISS 2026 Brochure here.**](https://bit.ly/4sbxVXO)