Chinese Culture University, Mandarin Learning Center | Find Institutes | Office of Global Mandarin Education

The Mandarin Learning Center of Chinese Culture University welcomes foreign individuals aged 18 and above to apply for enrollment. Applicants with any valid visa are eligible, including but not limited to working holiday visas, work visas, dependent visas, permanent resident visas (APRC), degree visas, and Mandarin study visas (FR visas). Whether you are interested in long-term Mandarin learning or a short-term language experience, our courses offer a flexible solution to meet your needs. These comprehensive visa options make the Mandarin Learning Center an ideal choice for anyone seeking to improve their language skills through diverse learning experiences in Taiwan.

The Mandarin Learning Center provides a convenient application process, available both online and in-person.

1. Online Placement Test Students with some knowledge of Mandarin should first take an online placement test to determine the most suitable course level. Beginners without any background in Mandarin can skip this step and proceed directly to the application process. The online test includes listening and reading components and serves as a reference for class placement, with the final placement being confirmed by a Mandarin instructor during an online or in-person interview.
2. Complete the Application Form and Prepare Documents Applicants can either fill out the application form online or visit the Mandarin Learning Center in person to apply.
• New Student Enrollment requires a copy of the passport, a passport-sized photo, and for those applying for a Mandarin study visa, additional documents including proof of financial stability, a diploma, and a health examination report.
• Transfer Student Enrollment requires, in addition to the passport and visa copies, a certificate of current enrollment and transcripts from previous language centers. All documents must be provided in either English or Chinese, or with an official translation from a certified translation company.
3. Payment Once the application has been approved, applicants will receive a payment notice via email. Payments can be made online via credit card or in person at the Mandarin Learning Center.
4. Complete Enrollment After payment is confirmed, the admission letter will be issued within three working days. Students can choose to collect it in person or have it delivered by registered mail or EMS. For those applying for a Mandarin study visa, the admission letter will be needed to start the visa application process.

Note: As visa processing can take time, it is recommended that students prepare all documents in advance and complete the enrollment process early to avoid delays.

Please refer to https://mlc.sce.pccu.edu.tw/show_detail.aspx?block_id=1000310117000064&border_id=B20140911000021&css=blank&append=n&menu=Registration&language=en&subtitle=n  for  more information.

• New Student Orientation
• Accommodation Service
• Airport Pick-up Service
• Document Requisition
• Insurance
• Work Permit
• Foreign Intern Service

History Chinese Culture University (CCU) founded in 1962. The founder of CCU, Dr. Chang Chi-Yun, laid out the founding ideology of CCU, which is to integrate the merits of the East and the West, while remaining up to date. Moreover, Dr. Chang set the following guiding spirits of the University: “temperament, simplicity, strength and tenacity”, which is meant to intimate the significance of educational and social awareness in the life of the university student. In its five decades as an institution of higher learning, the University has experienced vigorous growth and has played an academic leading role, culturally and professionally, in the forefront among Taiwan universities. As of 2010, the university boasts 12 colleges with 59 undergraduate programs, 41 master and 11 doctoral degree programs. T

The School of Continuing Education numbers 10 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. These totals outnumber those in all the universities in Taiwan. Some of these departments have become the main sources of specialized manpower to the society. For instance, Department of Great Atmosphere Science regularly supplies over 70% of related professionals to governmental institutes. Additionally, Departments of Urban Administration, Labor, Information Communication, Tourism and Mainland China Studies supply a considerable percentage of manpower to related agencies as well. As an academic policy, inter-departmental curricular collaboration design is emphasized. For example, “Culture and Creativity program “provides a variety of cross disciplines courses from the different fields among liberal arts, design, information, communication, advertising and marketing. On the other hand, Chinese Culture programs such as Chinese Opera, Chinese Music, Dance and Martial Arts continue to win nationwide fame, supported by a group of prestigious faculty members known as “Master” in their fields of expertise in Taiwan. In accordance with the trend for globalization, the establishment of future new programs will continue to meet social demands for cross disciplines professionals. Master Programs for International Students CCU has established a number of innovative and special departments that have met just in almost all disciplines. 

With such an advantage, in 2011, the university will launch 8 master degree programs to offer courses completely taught in English available for international students worldwide. The programs include disciplines in Business, Journalism, Agricultural Biotechnology, Architecture and Urban Design, Digital Mechatronic Technology, English and American Literatures, Earth Sciences, and Sport Coaching Science. The majority of faculties in these programs hold an advanced degree from aboard. Therefore, they are capable of communicating with, and providing guidance for international students. Beautiful and Convenient Campus Living Right next to Mt. Yang-Ming National Park, Chinese Culture University’s (CCU’s) main campus is known as one of the most beautiful campuses in Taiwan. The campus is dominated by Chinese Style buildings. With a short distance from metropolitan Taipei, it provides a scenic, healthy, and convenient study and living environment to its faculty, staff, and students. Accommodation & Support in Campus International students are provided with on-campus dormitory-style housing. For graduate students, each room accommodates 2 to 6 students. Shared accommodation of international and local students will be arranged for cross-cultural daily life experience, and for easier adaption to studying and living in Taiwan. In addition, there are students counseling and self-organized student assistance services available in the dormitory, helping international students with any problems of their daily life.

Courses hold at either of the 3 campus:

1. Daxia campus: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wyfm1fwuzhPhLPZBA
2. Zhongxiao campus: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KZVNBqoRWXbQfLJp8
3. Da'an Campus: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q2ddjx5ehQ7hFCd4A