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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION, DESIGNED END TO END

Learning without borders. Support without gaps.

BTOP Education brings universities, educators, and students together through carefully designed academic programs across Asia and North America.

50+university relationships
10+ yearsprogram management
3,000+annual participants
Taipei 101 at night with students in the foreground
BTOP IN PRACTICEAcademic depth. Local context. Human support.

START WHERE YOU ARE

One partner, four ways in.

Every audience needs different information. Choose the path that matches your role.

WHAT WE BUILD

International programs that work on both sides of the partnership.

We combine academic program design with the operational detail required to turn an idea into a trusted student experience.

An international class in session
DESIGN PRINCIPLEAcademic intent first. Operations built around it.

University partnership programs

Short-term academies, joint pathways, credit-bearing programs, curriculum co-design, and faculty coordination.

End-to-end program operations

Recruitment, applications, academic communication, orientation, accommodation coordination, on-site support, and completion workflows.

Student mobility & cultural learning

Academic exchange, industry visits, city-based learning, cultural immersion, and structured support throughout the student journey.

THE BTOP OPERATING MODEL

From a shared idea to a program students can trust.

  1. 01Align

    Define audience, outcomes, academic scope, delivery mode, and responsibilities.

  2. 02Design

    Shape curriculum, faculty, program calendar, learning activities, and student journey.

  3. 03Reach

    Build clear, accurate materials and reach students through university and school partners.

  4. 04Prepare

    Coordinate applications, approvals, documentation, orientation, and pre-departure guidance.

  5. 05Deliver

    Support teaching, on-site operations, student communication, safety, and cultural learning.

  6. 06Complete

    Coordinate assessment, certificates or transcripts, feedback, and program review.

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM PATH

Different ways to make a university break count.

Compare upcoming summer/winter academies, North American credit courses, and intensive study programs — three formats with very different commitments.

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SUMMER/WINTER ACADEMIES

Short-term study with campus life built in.

Structured, location-based programs that combine themed academic learning with student support and cultural context.

Soochow University program students gathered on campus in Taipei
TAIPEI, TAIWAN18 JAN – 04 FEB 2027

Applications open

Soochow Winter Academy

A two-and-a-half-week academic and cultural program taught in Mandarin at the Waishuanghsi campus, designed for Chinese-speaking undergraduate and postgraduate students.

AI & lawInnovationVisual narrativePhotography
Fu Jen Catholic University program students holding academy signs
NEW TAIPEI, TAIWAN19 JAN – 02 FEB 2027

Applications open

Fu Jen Winter Academy

An interdisciplinary winter academy pairing themed coursework with campus life, local visits, and structured student support.

Global EnglishArt therapyMediaInternational business
Students gathered in a lecture hall for an academic program02 / 03
CREDIT COURSESNORTH AMERICA · SESSION-BASED

Summer & Winter School Credit Courses

English-taught, credit-bearing courses from North American universities, designed for students who want to use a university break productively while working toward degree requirements.

  • 4–5 week formats
  • 45–75 course hours
  • Official host-university transcript
  • Home-university approval required
Soochow University international program students celebrating together on campus03 / 03
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMSSUMMER IN TAIPEI

SCUIP

Soochow University International Programs (SCUIP) offers short, intensive international study for undergraduate and postgraduate students, combining English-taught academic courses, an official Soochow University transcript, and learning in Taiwan's cultural context.

  • Intensive 3-week format
  • Transfer-credit course options
  • International faculty
  • Taiwan culture & local exposure
BEFORE YOU APPLY

Credit recognition, entry permissions, and eligibility are determined by the relevant institutions and authorities. For credit-bearing study, obtain written approval from your home institution before enrolling.

NORTH AMERICAN COURSE NETWORK

Where students take North American credit courses.

BTOP works with the summer and winter session programs of these universities, supporting students through course selection, application, and enrollment. Courses are taught by each university, which also issues the official transcript.

GLOBAL COLLABORATIONS

A global record of learning partnerships.

Selected programs from across Asia are shown as examples of BTOP's international collaboration and delivery experience. These case studies are not current recruitment listings.

Myongji University campus in SeoulCOLLABORATION CASE · NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Myongji University

Korean Language & Culture Program

Language and cultural immersionSeoul, South Korea

A two-week summer format combining beginner Korean, K-culture exploration, a K-pop dance elective, city learning, and campus life.

Beginner KoreanK-cultureK-pop workshop
Singapore Management University city campusCOLLABORATION CASE · NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Singapore Management University

Singapore Management University Global Academic Program · Lion City Lecture Series

Short-term academic studySingapore

A two-week academic and cross-cultural program featuring topical study in fintech, artificial intelligence and global economics, together with enterprise and city visits.

Academic seminarsEnterprise visitsCultural learning
Kansai University program activities in Osaka and NaraCOLLABORATION CASE · NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Kansai University

Japanese Traditional Cultural Academy (JTCA)

Language and cultural immersionOsaka, Japan

A 14-day joint program with Soochow University combining introductory Japanese, traditional culture, campus exchange, and place-based learning in Osaka and the Kansai region.

Introductory JapaneseTraditional cultureCampus exchange

PROGRAM MOMENTS

Five projects. Five learning environments.

A visual record of classes, campuses, cultural visits, and student life, project by project.

SUMMER IN TAIPEI

SCUIP

A closer look at classroom learning, campus welcome, cultural visits, coastal exploration, and the student community around Soochow University International Programs.

A faculty member leading a seminar for Soochow University International Programs students
Faculty-led seminar
Soochow University International Programs students visiting a cultural landmark in Taipei
Cultural learning
Soochow University International Programs students during a coastal learning visit
Place-based experience
Two Soochow University International Programs students traveling together by bus
Student life

BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Context turns a course into an experience.

Our programs connect academic content with the place where learning happens: the campus, the city, its industries, and the people students meet.

  • University-led seminars and applied learning
  • Industry and innovation visits
  • Culture, city, and community exploration
  • Peer connection across institutions
STUDENT LIFE & CULTURE

Learning also happens between scheduled sessions.

Student community, local culture, and guided exploration give each academic program more meaning.

A program coordinator guiding students during on-site registration

FOR STUDENTS

Clear information before departure. Support on the ground.

A strong program is more than a course list. Students need clear information about what happens before, during, and after the experience.

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Application guidance

Eligibility, materials, timelines, and institutional approval steps explained clearly.

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Pre-departure preparation

Orientation, travel and arrival planning, accommodation information, and practical checklists.

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On-site coordination

Local teams and teaching assistants help students navigate academic and everyday questions.

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Academic completion

Help with attendance records, certificates, transcripts, and follow-up documentation where applicable.

Ask a program advisor

ABOUT BTOP EDUCATION

Global study should feel structured, human, and purposeful.

BTOP Education Group (BTOP Education) is an international education organization focused on the design, operation, and management of cross-border academic programs.

With teams in Shanghai, Taipei, and Florida, we connect universities, educators, students, and local delivery teams. Our role is to make collaboration clearer for institutions and the learning journey more dependable for students.

50+global university relationships
100+credit-recognized course experiences
1,000+experts and professors in the wider network
400+student ambassadors and campus partners

WHERE WE WORK

International reach, local execution.

Shanghai

Group operations

Room 733, 7F, Jiadi Center, No. 968 West Beijing Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai, China

Shanghai skyline at night

Taipei

Taiwan programs

No. 56, Section 1, Guiyang Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei 101 and the Taipei cityscape

Florida

North America network

1980 S. Ocean Drive, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009, United States

Palm trees and downtown buildings in Florida

LET'S BUILD THE NEXT PROGRAM

Tell us where you're starting from. We'll point you to the right next step.

GENERAL & PARTNERSHIP INQUIRIESglobal@btopeducation.com

For program-specific questions, please include the program name, term, and your home institution.