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CGU Partner Programs (2026 summer, Preliminary Announcement)

Notification

Chang Gung University is collaborating with multiple overseas partner universities to offer a variety of 2026 Summer Programs, including English enhancement, cultural immersion, academic enrichment, research-oriented coursework, and study experiences at top global institutions.

The information below is compiled based on 2024–2025 program structures and serves as preliminary reference. Actual program dates, fees, quotas, and English requirements for 2026 are subject to each university’s official updates.

OIA will revise the announcement as soon as new information is released.

Johns Hopkins University (JHU), USA

2026 Summer Programs

JHU

Country: United States

City: Baltimore

Date: 2026 program information is expected between February–March 2026.

Subject: Medical or English-related credit courses

Fee (USD)

Program fee (6 credits)

Updated in Feb–Mar 2026.

Program fee (7 credits)

Updated in Feb–Mar 2026.

Accomendation and three meals

Updated in Feb–Mar 2026.

Total

Updated in Feb–Mar 2026.


*This is a credit based program, so students will need to apply for the F-1student visa.
*For inquiries about the eligibility of transferring summer program credits back to CGU, please consult the designated person responsible for this task in your department.

Below are the details of the 2025 programs (the latest 2026 information is expected to be updated in February–March 2026):
Accommodation Apartment-style housing is available in efficiencies as well as one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units.
*Dormitory not guaranteed
Fields of Study Public Health, STEM enrichment, Research-oriented academic programs
Program Highlights Access to JHU’s world-renowned academic and research environment, Access to JHU’s world-renowned academic and research environment, Small-group, cross-cultural learning
Requirements
  • TOEFL: You should typically receive a minimum of 100 total for the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) with preferred sub-scores of 26 (Reading), 26 (Listening), 22 (Writing), and 25 (Speaking).
  • IELTS: A score of 7.0 or higher on each band is expected on IELTS.
  • Duolingo: A score of 120 or higher is expected for the Duolingo English Test.
Website https://summer.jhu.edu/courses/?course_status=open&filters[student_type]=undergraduate-students&filters[location]=homewood-campus¤t
(Updated: Nov 21, 2025)

Hertford College, University of Oxford, UK

2026 Oxford Summer Program

Hertford

Country: United Kindom

City: Oxford

Date: July–August 2026 (subject to official confirmation)

Subject: English and culture (two weeks);medical english (two weeks)

Fee (POUNDS)

Total

Updated in Nov–Dec 2025.

* Including housing fee, course fees, GALA and some weekend outings and airport transfer fee.


Accommodation On campus dorm room, single room
Focused subject English and culture (two weeks);medical english (two weeks)
Program Highlights Accommodation and learning experience at Hertford College, Humanities / Social Sciences, Academic Writing, Small international cohorts
Note The 2026 program is expected to be updated between November–December 2025. (Details may follow the 2024–2025 framework.)
(Updated: Nov 21, 2025)

Lincoln University, New Zealand

2026 Short Courses(Winter / Summer)

Lincoln

Country: New Zealand

City: Lincoln town

Date: 2026 course brochure will be available in Jan–Feb 2026.

Fee (NZD)

Program fee

Updated in Jan–Feb 2026.

Total *

Updated in Jan–Feb 2026.

* Includes: Tuition and materials, access to school facilities, homestay with three meals per day, airport pickup, a pre-loaded bus card (NZD 10 value), certificate of completion, farewell event, travel insurance, and student services & management fees.


Accommadation Homestay (4 weeks)
Fields of Study Outdoor Leadership, Agriculture & Environment, Sustainability and Field Study & Cultural Learning.
Program Features Ability to enroll in credit-bearing Berkeley courses, Classes with international students, The widest range of course options among partner programs.
Note The 2026 course catalog is expected to update between December 2025 – January 2026. Please refer to the Berkeley Summer Sessions website for the most current information.
(Updated: Nov 21, 2025)

University of California, Berkeley, USA

2026 UC Berkeley Summer Sessions

USB

Country: United States

City: Berkeley

Date: June–August 2026 (Sessions A–D)

Fields of Study: STEM, Economics / Business, Humanities & Social Sciences, Academic English

Fee (USD)

Unit fee (615/unit)

Updating

Accommodation Fee (rent or dormitory)*

Updating

Admission fees**

Updating

Meal plan

Updating

Total

Updating

* Please refer to the details for the different options below.
** Including $550 registration fee +$71 document managment fee+$25 application fee.


*This is a credit based program, so students will need to apply for the F-1student visa.
*For inquiries about the eligibility of transferring summer program credits back to CGU, please consult the designated person responsible for this task in your department.

Below are the details of the 2025 programs (the latest 2026 information is expected to be updated in February–March 2026):
Options Accommodation (There are a variety of housing options on and off campus available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply as soon as possible after enrolling in courses. Please refer to our website for Housing options and resources.) Meal plan Total
7/28 - 8/15 (3 weeks) Students will need to be responsible for your own accommodation, housing rent around the campus can range from 1,250 to 2,400.
*Housing rental information website provided by UCB.
Off-campus Premium Plan(525 Flex money): 500
*Other off-campus meal plan can be seen at: Off-Campus Meal Plans.
4,241 - 5,391
7/7 - 8/15 (6 weeks) Resident Hall:
  • Triple room 3,025
  • Double room 3,490
*Will need to put down $300 worth of advance payment when applying to housing.
12 meals/week + 300 Flex money included in Accommodation Fee. 6,746 - 7,211
7/7 - 8/15 (6 weeks) Apartment Style Dorms:
  • Double room 2,565
  • Single room 2,850
*Kitchen included, so there won't be a meal plan.
*Will need to put down 300 worth of advance payment when applying to housing.
Off-campus Platinum Plan (800 Flex dollars) +330 Flex Dollars =1,130 Flex Dollars: 750 + 300 = 1,050
*Other off-campus meal plan can be seen at: Off-Campus Meal Plans.
7,336 - 7,621
7/7 - 8/15 (6 weeks) INTERNATIONAL HOUSING:
  • Double room 3,690
  • Single room 4,428
*50 application fee
19 meals/week included in Accommodation Fee 7,461 - 8,199
English proficiency requirement
  • Duolingo: 115
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Internet-based TOEFL: 80
  • TOEIC: 685

*For exemption requirement, such as only enrolling in ESL courses, and other equivalent english tests please see the link: https://summer.berkeley.edu/international/english-proficiency-requirement

Website https://summer.berkeley.edu/
Note
  • Courses fill on a first come served basis. Visiting students may enroll in any course with available space as long as the student meets any prerequisite requirements(such as English proficiency and there are no enrollment restrictions.
  • On and off campus available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply as soon as possible after enrolling in courses. If you need additional details Please refer to our website for Housing options and resources.
(Updated: Nov 21, 2025)

University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver), USA

2026 Summer Intensive ESL Program

Denver

Country: United States

City: Denver

Date:

  • July 6 – July 30, 2026 or July 13 – August 6, 2026


Fee (USD)

Tuition & Fees

1,750 (minimum of 6 students required to open a class)

International student services fee

250

Total

2,000


Course Content Writing/Research/Reading/Listening/Speaking
Target Students Learners aiming to improve their English proficiency or planning future studies in the U.S.
Note Final 2026 official information will follow CU Denver's official announcement.
(Updated: Nov 21, 2025)