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Study in Taiwan
Mandarin schools in Taiwan, compared
The short answer
This directory compares Mandarin language centres in Taiwan by city, price, class size, term dates and visa support. Most are attached to universities and run three-month terms.
National Changhua University of Education (NCUE) · Chinese Language CenterChanghuaNT$24000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Changhua University of Education in Changhua, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Chiayi University (NCYU) · Language CenterChiayiNT$25000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Chiayi University in Chiayi, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
Conquer Language (雲飛語言文化中心) · Mandarin for foreigners: beginner (0 to A1) group course, private classes, online lessons; the centre also teaches Spanish and other languagesHsinchu, East District (東區)Private language centre in Hsinchu's East District, founded in 2015 by Yolanda Yu (游皓雲) and Fernando; best known for Spanish, it also runs small-group and private Mandarin classes for foreigners near the Science Park. Address: 14F-6, No. 118, Ciyun Rd., East Dist., Hsinchu City 300 (新竹市東區慈雲路118號14樓之6, 雲智匯大樓). Tel. 03 577 0612. Visits by appointment only.Website ↗
National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) · Department of Hakka StudiesHsinchu, EastNCTU merged with National Yang-Ming University in 2021 to form National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU); Hakka studies continue under NYCU in Hsinchu. Degree programmes, not short courses.Website ↗
National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) · Chinese Language Program (CLP)Hsinchu, EastNT$33000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Dong Hwa University (NDHU) · Chinese Language CenterHualien, ShoufengNT$27000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Dong Hwa University in Hualien, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) · Chinese Language Center (CLC)Kaohsiung, GushanNT$33000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Sun Yat-sen University in Kaohsiung, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages · Chinese Language CenterKaohsiung, SanminNT$28000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages in Kaohsiung, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Pingtung University (NPTU) · Chinese Language CenterPingtungNT$21000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Pingtung University in Pingtung, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
Feng Chia University (FCU) · Chinese Language CenterTaichung, XitunNT$27000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at Feng Chia University in Taichung, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Taichung University of Education (NTCU) · Chinese Language DivisionTaichung, WestNT$27000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Taichung University of Education in Taichung, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) · Chinese Language Center (CLC)Tainan, EastNT$31000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Cheng Kung University in Tainan, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) · Center for Taiwanese Language TestingTainan, EastNCKU centre that runs the General Taiwanese Proficiency Test (GTPT) for Taiwanese Hokkien and develops materials; not a course provider.Website ↗
Chinese Culture University (PCCU) · Mandarin Learning CenterTaipei, DaanNT$27000 per term · 11 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at Chinese Culture University in Taipei, offering quarterly courses of about 11 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
LTL Mandarin SchoolTaipei, DaanPrivate language school in Taipei with flexible scheduling; not an MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placement.Website ↗
National Chengchi University (NCCU) · Chinese Language Center (CLC)Taipei, WenshanNT$33000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at National Chengchi University in Taipei, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) · Mandarin Training Center (MTC)Taipei, DaanNT$30100 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekTaiwan's largest and oldest university Mandarin centre (founded 1956): 3-month terms of 15 hours a week, NT$30,100 for Class A (6 to 10 students) or NT$26,800 for Class B; tuition adjusted from Fall 2026.Website ↗
National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) · School of Hakka StudiesTaipei, DaanSeed claims an NTNU School of Hakka Studies; NTNU teaches Hakka within its Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages and Literature. Needs verification.Website ↗
National Taiwan University (NTU) · International Chinese Language Program (ICLP)Taipei, DaanNT$141000 per term · 10 weeks · 20 h/weekNTU's elite intensive Mandarin programme with a daily one-to-one class plus small groups of four; roughly 20 contact hours a week across 10 to 11 week quarters.Website ↗
National Taiwan University (NTU) · Chinese Language Division (CLD)Taipei, DaanNT$45000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekNTU's standard Mandarin programme: 12-week terms of 15 hours a week (three 50-minute classes daily), NT$45,000 per term (Winter NT$38,500) in 2026 to 2027; Huayu Enrichment Scholarship eligible.Website ↗
Pioneer MandarinTaipei, ZhongzhengPrivate language school in Taipei with flexible scheduling; not an MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placement.Website ↗
Taipei Language Institute (TLI) · Taipei Main CampusTaipei, DaanPrivate language school in Taipei with flexible scheduling; not an MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placement.Website ↗
Tamkang University (TKU) · Chinese Language DivisionTaipei, DaanNT$28000 per term · 12 weeks · 15 h/weekUniversity Mandarin centre at Tamkang University in Taipei, offering quarterly courses of about 12 weeks and 15 hours a week; eligible for Huayu Enrichment Scholarship placements (NT$28,000 a month in 2026).Website ↗
National Central University (NCU) · College of Hakka StudiesTaoyuan, ZhongliDegree-granting Hakka studies unit in Taoyuan, not a short-term language course provider.Website ↗