Chinese Flagship Capstone Year

Asia & Oceania

University Study

The Chinese Flagship Capstone Year program is designed for Chinese Flagship students, and will help you attain near-native proficiency in Mandarin by applying your language and cultural knowledge abroad through direct enrollment classes at a local university and a full- or part-time internship.

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Program Details

Location

Taipei, Taiwan

Term

Academic Year

Calendar Year

Housing

Apartment

Dormitory

Languages Taught In

Chinese/Mandarin

English

Sponsor

Chinese Flagship

Program Eligibility

Student Type

UofM Students

Student Year

Sophomores

Juniors

Seniors

GPA

3.0

Language Prerequisite

Advanced level of Mandarin as determined by Chinese Flagship; Must be enrolled in the Chinese Flagship program

Events & Info Sessions

There are currently no events for this program. Explore more events on our events page.

About

The Chinese Flagship Capstone Year is a closed application program and only open to Chinese Flagship students. Consult the University of Minnesota's Chinese Flagship program website for more details on eligibility. The University of Minnesota's Chinese Flagship office works directly with advising you about the application process for this study abroad program. Contact our campus Chinese Flagship Adviser Claudia Hasegawa at [email protected], or the Chinese Flagship Associate Director Yao Tu at [email protected] for more details about the program, the application process, and how it can fulfill the Chinese Flagship Capstone Requirement.

Accessibility

If you have a disability and plan to study abroad, visit our Accessibility Abroad page to learn about considerations, answer questions, and request accommodations before you go abroad.

Program Structure

Chinese Flagship Capstone Year is an affiliated program. You receive resident credit for the courses you take. Your grades factor into your University of Minnesota GPA and each course appears on your transcript with an A/F grade. Consult the Learning Abroad Center's Academic Policies page for more information.

Coursework

Academic Year Programs

Taipei

National Chengchi University

Directly enroll in courses at National Chengchi University for Fall semester, which includes intensive Chinese language courses. During Spring semester, continue your Chinese language study while enrolling in a part-time internship.

The Asian & Middle Eastern Studies department will determine the equivalency of coursework taken abroad to Chinese coursework offered on the UMTC campus. The number of credits completed per semester vary. Consult with the Chinese Flagship advisers for more details on how many credits will be earned per semester.

Global Identity

Global Identity: Connecting Your International Experience with Your Future is an optional 1-credit online course that helps you process your international experience and apply what you've learned upon your return. Global Identity gives you the opportunity to work individually with a trained cultural mentor, helping you articulate your newly acquired skills and differentiating you from your peers.

To access more information about the course, visit the Global Identity Course Information page.

Dates Details

Dates and deadlines vary depending on program term and year. Program dates are posted on the website of the host institution administering the specific Chinese Flagship Capstone Year site.

Taipei

National Chengchi University

Orientation Dates & Locations

The Learning Abroad Center provides a pre-departure orientation(s) in addition to the orientation offered by your affiliate program team. It is your responsibility to know the information shared at these orientations.

Orientation consists of several sessions, all of which are created to support your preparation to go abroad:

Online Health & Safety Orientation: This asynchronous module can be accessed in your LAC checklist and is mandatory.
LAC Affiliate Orientation (live Zoom session): UofM-specific information will be covered (academic planning, finances, etc.). Details on the LAC affiliate orientation will be sent to you via email.
Affiliate Provider Orientation: This orientation will cover program-specific information. Your affiliate provider will invite you to a pre-departure orientation leading up to your departure.

Costs & Fees

University of Minnesota participants pay the program fee instead of on-campus tuition and fees for the term they are abroad.

Academic Yr Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Billing & Payments

Visit Billing for information about the billing process for application fees, deposits, and program fees.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Visit Financial Information for information on using financial aid and scholarships for study abroad.

Flight & Deposit Advance

The Flight & Deposit Advance (formerly Bridging Loan) is a no-interest/no-fees program that allows you to defer payment of your flight and LAC program deposit until your financial aid is disbursed.

Cancellation Policy

Before you apply to or confirm your participation on this program, review the Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy to inform yourself of the timeline and financial obligations for canceling

Academic Yr Fall 2026/Spring 2027

Chinese Flagship: Taiwan Capstone Year

Program Housing

Program Fee UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit	$400
Tuition and educational costs	$4,085
International health insurance	$855
Housing and/or meals Housing options range from $1000 - $5000 USD for the 10-month lease. Some options include utilities, bedding, and internet.	$0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee)	$0
Total Program Fee	$5,340
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable	$0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable	$5,340

Estimated Additional Expenses Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site	$3,000
Passport/photos	$175
Visa/required documents Visa, Visa Health Certification, Alien Resident Certificate/ARC Card, Insurance	$1,005
Travel clinic/immunizations^*	$0
Housing deposit	$500
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure	$4,680
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials	$100
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee Housing ($3500) - pay directly to property management; Meals ($8000)	$11,500
Essential daily living expenses Local transportation, cellphone service, utilities, misc. expenses	$4,000
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country	$15,600

Total Estimated Cost of Participation UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation	$25,620
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation	$3,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Apply

You will be charged a $50 application fee for each application you submit.

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Note: This is a closed application program and only open to Chinese Language Flagship students.

Complete

Once you submit your application, you will receive notification confirming that your application was received. Submitted applications are assigned an application checklist, which requires you to:

Meet with Claudia Hasegawa at [email protected] to verify your eligibility and discuss the Capstone Year application process via the UofM Chinese Language Flagship program
Begin an application directly with the Chinese Language Flagship Program

Submit directly to the Chinese Language Flagship program:

Overseas Chinese Flagship online application
Any supporting materials requested by the administering institution (Hunter College, etc.)

Note: This is a Learning Abroad Center program that is offered in partnership with Chinese Language Flagship. You will complete application materials for both the Learning Abroad Center (LAC) and the institution administering the specific Chinese Language Flagship site (Hunter College/NCCU). Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the LAC application checklist assigned to you, which you may access by logging in to the LAC application web portal.

Next Steps

Log in to the LAC application portal and select the program and term you plan to participate in.
Submit items in your LAC application checklist. Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by our program team. If nominated for participation, the LAC will contact the affiliate's staff to notify them of your status.
Complete the affiliate program's application requirements as applicable.
You will be notified of admission by the affiliate. You'll then be admitted by the LAC and this will be reflected in your LAC application checklist.
Once ready, confirm your spot on the program with both the LAC and affiliate. From here, you'll be provided guidance by the LAC and affiliate on preparing for your upcoming experience!

P.S. Do not pay the affiliate’s confirmation deposit, only the LAC's deposit as outlined on our Billing page. The affiliate accepts the LAC’s deposit as indication of confirmation.

Program Contact

For further information or questions about this program, contact Claudia Hasegawa at [email protected], or call 612.625.6534.