The Design in Taiwan 2026 Study Abroad Program will take place from August 23 to September 12, 2026 in Taipei, Tainan, and Taichung, three major cities in Taiwan. The program focuses on innovative approaches to sustainability, craft, and wellness. We are excited to partner with two leading universities in Taiwan: National Taiwan University (NTU) and National

The Taiwan Studies Program features articles written by our students on topics ranging from politics to history and education to human rights. Our two most recent posts include ‘Blue in a Box: Implications of Taiwan’s Devaluation of Blue-Collar Workers’, by recent International Studies graduate Euchari Majors (MAIS 2025), and ‘From Reconciliation to Action: Taiwan’s Pathway

Devon Ling-Efird graduated from the University of Washington in June 2025 with a triple major in International Studies, Political Science, and Asian Languages & Cultures. He studied abroad multiple times in Taiwan by participating in language programs such as the National Taiwan University’s International Chinese Language Program and the Chinese Language Flagship. In addition to

Madeleine Tsai, an undergraduate student from Professor James Lin’s HSTAS 235 A: History of Modern Taiwan, was awarded the grand prize of $1,000 in the 2025 Library Research Award for Undergraduates (Lower Division) for her essay “A Diplomatic Speech: Politics Under the Table.” In her application, she mentioned the Tateuchi East Asia Library (TEAL) and

Each year, the Husky 100 recognizes 100 undergraduate, graduate and professional students from the UW Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses in all areas of study who are making the most of their time at the University of Washington. Recognized in the 2025 100 is Tin Pak, B.A. – International Studies, and B.A. – Political Science

Tin Pak is the 2024-25 awardee of the Jackson School’s David Hughes Endowed Scholarship, given to a Jackson School undergraduate student with a demonstrated interest in diplomacy, foreign affairs, Asian cultural affairs, and/or NGO activities abroad. Tin is majoring in Political Science, Global & Regional Studies, and minoring in Data Science at the University of Washington.

Tin Pak, a junior majoring in International Studies and a student-staff member of the Taiwan Studies Program was awarded the Mary Gates Research Scholarship and a Jackson Foundation grant for his research on Taiwan.  Tin will be in Taiwan next quarter researching Taiwan’s military and civilian resilience to electromagnetic attacks.  Congratulations, Tin!      

This past summer, the UW School of Art sponsored the study abroad course, Design in Taiwan: Sustainable Innovation through Craft and Technology. Led by UW Assistant Professor in Industrial Design and Taiwan Studies Program member, Meichun Liu, 17 students in 3 weeks explored design culture in Taiwan across the private and public sectors. Their travels

UW-TSP will offer four courses for Spring Quarter 2024! Please consider these classes in your upcoming course selection. History of Modern Taiwan   Instructor: James Lin JSIS A 235 / HSTAS 235 Date and Time: M/W 1:30-3:20pm Credits: 5 Using a variety of methods and topics, this course contextualizes Taiwanese history within larger historical trends