Programs

BACT Summer Program



Welcome to the BACT Summer Program!
Biodiversity, Agriculture & Culture of Taiwan
Hosted by the College of Bioresources and Agriculture, NTU
What is BACT?
The BACT Summer Program is a 4-week immersive experience that brings together international students to explore the biodiversity, agriculture, and culture of Taiwan through a blend of classroom learning, institution visits, fieldwork, and cultural exploration.
Since 2007, this program has been hosted by National Taiwan University (NTU)—Taiwan's leading research university—and offers 4 academic credits with an official transcript.
Program Highlights
  • Academic Courses: Learn about Taiwan’s rich ecosystems, agricultural practices, and cultural heritage.
  • Field Trips: Explore wetlands, lagoons, volcanic mountains, experimental forests, and experimental highland farms.
  • DIY Projects & Teamwork: Engage in group challenges, presentations, and fun field activities.
  • Local Connections: Study, travel, and grow alongside NTU supporting students.
  • Fully in English: No Mandarin required—just your curiosity and spirit of adventure!
Why Taiwan?
  • Natural Diversity: From tropical coasts to alpine forests, Taiwan is a biodiversity hotspot.
  • Adventure Awaits: Hike up to high mountain areas.
  • Delicious Cuisine: Night markets and street food
  • Cultural Richness: Taoist temples, aboriginal cultures and Eastern Asian traditions.
  • Friendly Locals: Taiwan is known for its safety, warmth, and hospitality.
Learn Beyond the Classroom
Unlike many programs, BACT takes you far beyond the campus.
Travel across Taiwan during the program, staying in different locations and exploring every corner—from remote countryside, sea shores, and high mountains.
When & Where
  • Location: National Taiwan University, Taipei & multiple off-campus destinations
  • Program Dates: 2025.06.23-2025.0722
  • Credits: 4 credits + NTU Transcript
  • Language: English
Optional Add-on: ALRP
Are you from one of our partner institutions? If you are a student from the agriculture-related colleges of UIUC, Cornell Univ., Purdue Univ., UT-Arlington, Univ. Tokyo, Kyoto Univ., Univ. Tsukuba, Nagoya Univ., Hokkaido Univ., Nat Seoul Univ., Dongguk Univ., Wageningen Univ. Res., you can apply for ALRP.
Join the Agricultural Laboratory Research Program (ALRP) after BACT for an additional month of hands-on research at NTU.
  • Location: A chosen laboratory of College of Bioresources and Agriculture, National Taiwan University, Taipei
  • Program Dates: 2025.07.22-2025.08.17
  • Credits: 4 credits + NTU Transcript
  • Language: English
Who Should Apply for BACT (+ALRP)?
  • Students interested in agriculture, biology, environment, sustainability, or Asian studies
  • Adventurers ready to learn by participating and like outdoor activities and hiking
  • Those excited to make global friendships
  • Students who are of the agriculture-related colleges of UIUC, Cornell Univ., Purdue Univ., UT-Arlington, Univ. Tokyo, Kyoto Univ., Univ. Tsukuba, Nagoya Univ., Hokkaido Univ., Nat Seoul Univ., Dongguk Univ., Wageningen Univ. Res. have the opportunity to participate in the ALRP.
Apply Now!
Ready to explore Taiwan, grow academically, and make memories that last a lifetime?
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