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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