[Study Abroad] Last Chance This Year! Apply for the Silicon Valley San Jose State University Study Tour with Subsidies!

Join the San Jose State University (SJSU) Study Tour in Silicon Valley, California, USA! Funded by the Ministry of Education's Program on Bilingual Education for Students in College, this study tour offers you the chance to improve your international communication skills, presentation techniques, and cross-cultural awareness while experiencing the tech industry firsthand. Please note that according to MOE regulations, students may not receive duplicate subsidies from the same program (including university and college or department-level activities). Make sure to check your eligibility carefully.

San Jose State University, founded in 1857 in the heart of Silicon Valley, is the oldest public university on the West Coast and the founding campus of the California State University system. It is a major provider of graduates to tech companies in Silicon Valley. Its engineering, computer science, data science, and College of Business programs rank among the top nationwide for non-doctoral institutions, attracting students globally with its outstanding academic reputation. This two-week interactive course will help you grow in a real-world international environment.

Program: Silicon Valley San Jose State University Study Tour Duration: Nov. 27 to Dec. 11, 2026 (14 days, departing locally at noon on Dec. 10) Estimated Fees: Registration fee is approximately 200,000 NTD (includes tuition, accommodation, and partial meals; excludes personal and unmentioned expenses; subject to exchange rate fluctuations). Flight fee is 50,000 NTD (calculated based on actual group booking prices and may vary; final fees and travel dates depend on actual booking and event arrangements). Eligibility for Subsidy: 1. Domestic students enrolled in daytime programs and still enrolled in the Fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. 2. TOEIC score of 450 or above (or equivalent English proficiency test), taken within the past two years. 3. Historical class rank within the top 50%. Subsidy Levels: Based on weighted academic and English proficiency scores. Includes top-performing students and economically disadvantaged students receiving at least a 60% tuition waiver in the Fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year. Level 1: 190,000 NTD. Level 2: 130,000 NTD. Level 3: 90,000 NTD. Students who do not qualify for subsidies may join at their own expense if spots are available. Requirements for Certificate and Subsidy: 1. Level 1 subsidy recipients must take on team leadership roles, assisting with route planning, carrying equipment, media recording, and online posting. 2. Attend the pre-departure briefing. 3. Strictly follow group rules overseas; personal activities must be reported in advance without affecting group schedules. 4. Participate in the post-trip presentation or fulfill other result requirements. Notices: 1. Students must handle their own passports, visas, and travel insurance. 2. The group will travel together; please cooperate with the group's flight schedule and rules. 3. The organizer reserves the right to adjust the itinerary, departure date, and course schedule. Required Documents for Registration: 1. Passport (can be submitted later if not yet issued). 2. Chinese transcript (must include grades from the Spring semester of the 2025-26 academic year and historical class rank). 3. Proof of English proficiency test taken within the past two years. 4. Tuition waiver proof for the Fall semester of the 2026-27 academic year (only if applicable). Registration Deadline: Oct. 28, 2026 (Wednesday) (Taiwan time, UTC+8) Contact: Professor Tang-Chieh Liu Email: dgliu＠o365.fcu.edu.tw (Please specify in the subject: SJSU矽谷研習營)

If you meet the academic and English proficiency requirements, please complete the online registration form before the deadline on Oct. 28, 2026!