Language Requirement: None
Academic Standing by Program Start: Sophomore
Location: Asia, Taiwan
GPA: 2.5

Program Overview

The Summer Accelerated Chinese Language program is designed to provide you with with strong foundation in Mandarin language while also offering ample opportunities to observe and experience the unique fusion of cultures in Taiwan.

Designed for beginners to advanced Mandarin Chinese students, the program includes five course levels to develop your listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills, or to elevate your language skills to a superior level, communicating with accuracy, fluency, and sophistication. In-class work is augmented with co-curricular visits to the city’s rich variety of cultural institutions and organizations relevant to the course offering

For further information about the program, including dates and course information, please visit: CIEE: Summer Accelerated Chinese Language in Taiwan.

Dates and Deadlines

Term Year Deadline Arrival Date Departure Date
Summer 2026 03/15/2026 06/22/2026 08/16/2026

If you are interested in applying to a CIEE program, we strongly advise you to meet with an advisor prior to applying.

Selection for the program is based on a review of your written application, transcript(s), and completion of the interview process. Qualified applicants are recommended by GEO Staff. The final selection of participants is made by CIEE.

IMPORTANT: Application for a CIEE program involves two parts:

  1. Completion of the GEO application process.
  2. Completion of the CIEE application process.

Please note that the GEO deadline supersedes the CIEE deadline. 

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Course Equivalencies

UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.

Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office. Check with your study abroad advisor for more information.

Budget and Price

CIEE: Summer Accelerated Chinese Language in Taipei

2026 Summer

Program Fees Paid to GEO
UO Study Abroad Fee ($1,000 per UO term) $1,000
Other Estimated Expenses
CIEE Application fee Paid to CIEE $50
CIEE Educational Costs Paid to CIEE $6,150
CIEE Housing Paid to CIEE $2,100
Insurance Paid to CIEE $200
Participation Confirmation Paid to CIEE $300
Estimated Airfare from Eugene $1,800
Estimated Meals $280
Estimated Books and Supplies $50
Estimated Local Transportation $80
Estimated Cell Phone Expenses $50
Estimated Travel Clinic & Pre-Departure Physical $50
Estimated Cost of Acquiring Passport $160
Estimated Additional Living Expenses $170
Total
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $12,400

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Penalty
8 weeks before program start date

 50% of UO Study Abroad Fee

Program start date or after program begins

Full amount of UO Study Abroad Fee