NKUHT collaborates with the Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government to organize this 2024 international internship program. The practical 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.

This internship 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 will arrive at NKUHT after May 2024 and must enter Taiwan before October 1st 2024.

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 interns 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. 3rd-year undergraduate students (or above) or Master's degree students with fluent English ability are eligible to apply to this program. For more information, please visit: https://iao.nkuht.edu.tw/p/412-1008-6492.php?Lang=zh-tw