In 2015, Taiwan’s Ministry of Education launched the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) to encourage more international students to participate in short-term professional internship projects organized by Taiwanese universities and colleges.

To enhance this project, NKUHT has partnered with various organizations and companies to develop the 2025 International Internship Program. The program includes:

1. Language and Culture – Developing basic Mandarin communication skills and gaining insights into Taiwanese culture.

2. Professional Knowledge – Learning about city transportation, tourism promotion, and marketing strategies in Kaohsiung’s hospitality industry.

3. Hands-on Experience – Gaining practical internship experience with government agencies and a private company in Kaohsiung.

Students from all over the world are welcome to apply for this internship opportunity @ NKUHT!

 Government Approved

The Ministry of Education has approved the 2025 NKUHT International Internship Project. This program is an excellent opportunity to understand city development and culture, especially in the 2nd largest city, Kaohsiung. The participants in this project will have the chance to learn from NKUHT professors and alumni, as well as Kaohsiung City government officers.

NKUHT's 2025 TEEP program offers three internship opportunities. These include collaborations with the Kaohsiung City Government’s Transportation Bureau and Tourism Bureau, as well as Saint Lewis Brewery, which is owned by an NKUHT alumnus. Each applicant can apply for only one internship placement.

Qualifications for the 3 internship opportunities:

1. Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government:

Students majoring in transportation engineering or transportation management with basic Mandarin proficiency (A1-A2) and English communication skills. The internship will be in the Transportation Facilities Department, focusing on understanding public transportation transfer stations, waiting facilities, dedicated lanes, vessels, YouBike, and shared mobility operations and management.

2. Tourism Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government: 

Students majoring in tourism management with fluent Japanese and English communication skills. Basic Mandarin (A1-A2) is also necessary. Job responsibilities include hosting international guests, reviewing the bureau’s website and promotional materials, providing real-time translation, and supporting tourism events. 

3. Saint Lewis Brewery:

Participants will engage in a three- to six-month internship at Saint Lewis Brewery, gaining in-depth knowledge of how the circular economy model is implemented in Taiwan’s emerging enterprises. They will also take part in the brewery’s sustainable operations, from raw material selection to product marketing. Applicants must have a background in hospitality management and marketing, possess English communication skills and basic Mandarin proficiency. Prior experience in media marketing is a plus.

The internship duration is for 3-6 months based on the interns' needs. The interns can arrive at NKUHT at the beginning of September. He/she must enter Taiwan before December 1st.

 Scholarship Opportunity

To help students meet living expenses, NKUHT provides scholarships to eligible TEEP participants. The scholarship includes (1) a MOE-mandated maximum stipend of NTD$12,000 / month (around USD$385), (2) free 3-months Mandarin learning (based on the interns’ Mandarin levels).

Student dormitory on campus (NTD$8,320 for 3 months; around USD$260 for 3 months) and on-campus WIFI (NTD$800 for 3 months; around USD$25 for 3 months) are available. The TEEP interns need to arrange their own insurance. Or they can purchase the insurance provided by NKUHT (NTD$1,200 for 3 months; around USD$38 for 3 months).

Applicant Eligibility: 

1. 3rd-year undergraduate students (or above) or Master's degree students.

2. Passport holders of the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, or Macau are NOT eligible to apply.

3. Current degree-seeking students, exchange, and visiting students in Taiwanese educational institutions are NOT eligible to apply.

 Internship

TEEP participants will first be placed in a Mandarin class for 30 hours at NKUHT. After this stage, the participants will be placed in the internship organizations for at least three months. 

Required Application Materials       

1.Fill in basic information through the online application form (Each applicant can only apply for one internship placement).

(1) Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government

https://forms.gle/BGfMBPKwfVKPCJuw8

(2) Tourism Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government

https://forms.gle/txa3pbn7YYUo6rtC6

(3) Saint Lewis Brewery

https://forms.gle/9tmYGER3NVvS1pyCA

2. CV in PDF format

3. Official transcripts in PDF format

4. One letter of recommendation in PDF format

5. Motivation statement (about 300 words) in PDF format

6. Copy of Passport (picture & personal information page)

7. Passport Photo in JPG format (at least 300 KB filesize, 826X1062 pixels.)

8. Other Supplementary Documents(Optional)

How to Apply

Finish the online application form and submit a ZIP-compressed file with all the required application materials to NKUHT IAO at iao.nkuhtofficial@gmail.com before the deadline (Wednesday, April 30th). The title of the e-mail should be specified as “Application for 2025 NKUHT TEEP”.

**Application without an online application form or completed materials will be regarded as incomplete and will not be further reviewed.

Application Time 

From March 10th to April 30th 2025. The accepted participants will be announced in this webpage on May 15^th and an official acceptance letter will be issued.

Join Us Now！

2025 TEEP @ NKUHT 

Application Result

The Achievements of TEEP in 2024 

 TEEP Program x Vietnamese Student Internship Sharing

In the 2024, NKUHT successfully secured the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) and collaborated with the Transportation Management Division and Intelligent Transportation Center of the Kaohsiung City Transportation Bureau. Through this initiative, two outstanding international students were recruited to participate in training and internships.
NKUHT provided professional Mandarin language training to enhance the students' language skills, enabling them to better integrate into local culture and work environments. Meanwhile, the Transportation Management Division and Intelligent Transportation Center offered hands-on opportunities for the students, including organizing and analyzing smart transportation data, conducting cross-country case studies, and assisting with guided tours and other practical activities.
This program not only deepened the students' understanding of Taiwan's transportation industry but also brought diverse perspectives to the local tourism and smart transportation sectors. It showcased NKUHT's excellence in cultivating international talent and contributed to establishing Kaohsiung as a leading international city.