ABOUT 2024 TEEP @ NKUHT 

Exploring Kaohsiung City - Smart Tourism and Transportation Internship Program 

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 promote this project, NKUHT collaborates with the Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government to organize this 2024 international internship program. The program content includes: (1) acquiring basic Mandarin communication skills; (2) obtaining professional knowledge about tourism policies and key projects in Kaohsiung City from NKUHT professors; (3) having internship experience in the Intelligent Transportation Center of Kaohsiung City. 

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

 Government Approved

The Ministry of Education has approved the 2024 NKUHT International Internship Project. This program is an excellent opportunity to understand tourism development and culture, especially in the 2nd largest city, Kaohsiung. The participants in this project can have chances to learn from NKUHT professors and Kaohsiung City government officers.

The internship duration is for 3-6 months based on the interns' needs. The interns can arrive at NKUHT after May 2024 and must enter Taiwan before October 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$385), (2) airfare subsidy NTD$ 9,000-15,000 (around USD$ 290-480), (3) free campus dormitory, and (4) free 36-hour Mandarin learning. 

The actual stipend amount is determined by the project leader and TEEP participant's performance. 

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 36 hours at NKUHT. Meanwhile, he/she can have in-depth discussions with NKUHT processors to learn more about topics related to tourism marketing strategies, smart tourism or sustainable tourism. After this stage, the participants will be placed in the Intelligent Transportation Center of Kaohsiung City for at least three months.  

Required Application Materials       

1. Fill in basic information through the online application form

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 (Friday, March 15th). The title of the e-mail should be specified as “Application for 2024 NKUHT International Internship”.

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

Application Time 

From February 1st to March 15th 2024. The accepted participants will be announced in this webpage and an official acceptance letter will be issued. 

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2024 TEEP @ NKUHT

Exploring Kaohsiung City - Smart Tourism and Transportation Internship Program

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