OSSE300/500

14 Day Taiwan Study Program

Trimester 2, 2025

Expression of Interest

The School of Law and the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences are pleased to offer our students an exciting opportunity to participate in a 14 day Taiwan Study Program in Trimester 2 2025. Students are invited to submit an expression of interest, by the date shown below. The program provides students with unique opportunities to build global networks and to learn Taiwanese legal system, politics and international relations, business, society, culture, history, and Indigenous issues with a special reference of Taiwan in the Asia Pacific region. In addition to classroom lectures and discussion, student’s learning experiences will be enriched through a series of field trips, professional visits, as well as memorable cultural activities.

All activities will be at Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City unless otherwise noted.

Some schedule highlights:

1. Classes on Taiwanese Law, Politics, International Relations, and Indigenous Studies
2. Meeting with scholars and diplomats regarding the Taiwanese-Australian relationship
3. Visit the Office of the President and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall
4. Visit to the Legislative Yuan, Judicial Yuan, and Supreme Court
5. Tour of cultural sites and night markets in Taipei area
6. Meeting with Austrade/Investment NSW, Taipei Office and local law firms
7. Visit to the Council of Indigenous Peoples and Taipei Indigenous Village visit

Students will also have the opportunity to explore Taiwan through several trip opportunities.

• Taiwan and Australia Relationship
• Taiwan Indigenous People and Culture
• Taiwan Indigenous People and Policies
• Taiwan's Political History and Political Development
• Taiwan and International Trade
• Cross-strait Political Relationship and Tourism
• Taiwan Technology Development and Law
• International Fishery Industry and Law of the Sea
• International Business Communication and Negotiations

Unit Requirement

Students will be required to attend all sessions in Taiwan and to submit a presentation and a 4000-5000 word research essay (depend on the individual School’s requirements) at the end of T2 on a topic chosen with the agreement of the Unit Coordinator/supervisor. Such topic could include: Taiwanese law, Indigenous rights in Taiwan, the international relations of Taiwan, Taiwanese politics, Australia-Taiwan relations, the Asia-Pacific politics and international relations, or Taiwan and international trade.

Dates:  August 3-16, 2025

Approximate Cost: $3900.00 -  (twin room sharing), this includes in country travel, breakfast, some lunches/dinners, and all activities

DOES NOT include international airfares

Travel Destinations: Taipei

Field trips and cultural activities are subject to change and confirmation.

Any interested student is invited to submit an Expression of Interest by 25 June to relevant school contact (see School Contacts below).

Please see table below for eligibility and OS-HELP (fee) assistance.

For T2 enrolment, please contact relevant School (see School Contacts below).