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Date: 2024-01-8
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Study Abroad Programs

Becoming geared to international standards is a required course for NTU students. NTU encourages students to read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles, and is thus actively collaborating with renowned universities worldwide in implementing overseas education projects, providing students with opportunities for research and internships overseas, including student exchange programs, visiting student programs, and overseas summer/short-term courses and overseas internships.

(Outgoing) Exchange Students vs. Visiting Students
 

Exchange Students

Visiting Students

Agreement with NTU

Limited to schools having signed an agreement with NTU

Not limited to NTU’s partner universities

Selection

Needed

Not needed

Quota

Limited

Unlimited

Application

Selected by NTU every semester

Apply independently to host institutions

Scholarships

Multiple scholarships available for application

No scholarships provided

Tuition paid to NTU

Yes (total amount)

Yes (1/4 of the total amount)

Tuition paid to the host institution

No

Yes

Exchange Student Programs

The Exchange Student Program is aimed to promote international academic and cultural exchanges. The program seeks to provide opportunities of interaction and learning for students of NTU and its partner universities based on the principles of equality and reciprocity. As of June 2023, the university has a total of 697 active agreements with 411 higher education institutions from 52 countries (263 universities, 341 colleges, and 93 departments). The students may choose to study abroad for one academic year or for one semester.

Department / Study Abroad Center, Office of International Affairs
Contact / (02) 3366-2007 #229
E-mail /ntustudyabroad@ntu.edu.tw
Website / 
https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ → Study Abroad → Exchange Student Program

Visiting Student Program

The Visiting Student Program is a self-financed program for students to study abroad for one semester or one academic year.

The programs are not limited to NTU’s partner institutions and there is no limit to the number of students who can apply. The Office of International Affairs will oversee and coordinate application and administrative details.

Department / Study Abroad Center, Office of International Affairs
Contact / (02) 3366-2007 #228
E-mail /ntustudyabroad@ntu.edu.tw
Website / 
https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ → Study Abroad → Visiting Student Program

Overseas summer/Short-term courses

Overseas summer/Short-term courses provide overseas learning opportunities during summer/winter vacation, and increase the international experience of NTU students. NTU students may use 3-6 weeks to take language and cultures or credit courses overseas. NTU is currently working with over 60 schools.

Overseas summer/short-term courses are at students’ own expense and no scholarships are available. Some sister universities will provide discounts on tuition or accommodations for students. Credits earned from overseas courses are recognized by NTU.

Department / Study Abroad Center, Office of International Affairs
Contact / (02) 3366-2007 #230
E-mail /ntustudyabroad@ntu.edu.tw
Website / 
https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ → Study Abroad → Overseas Summer Program

Overseas internship

1.The Ministry of Education’s “Overseas Internship Program” and “New Southbound Internship Program”

The programs encourage exchanges with overseas experienced professionals or cooperation with companies and institutions that have development potential, in order to cultivate professionals with an international perspective and practical experience, so that they will learn to respect different cultures and lifestyles and understand how companies or institutions in different countries operate. Contents of this program are planned by the faculty member making recommendations, proposing an overseas professional internship program that combines professional courses on campus with internships overseas, thereby improving the overall results of students participating in overseas internships.

Department / Study Abroad Section, Office of International Affairs:
Contact / (02) 3366-2007 Extn. 231
Websites / https://oia.ntu.edu.tw → Overseas education project → Overseas internship project → Ministry of Education’s Overseas Internship Program

2.Undergraduate student overseas research internship

NTU is collaborating with Rice University, California Institute of Technology, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Chicago in providing 3-6 week overseas research internship programs, encouraging students to experience academic research overseas and gain international experience.

All universities provide related subsidies, including a stipend for food and accommodations. Students only need to pay for the plane tickets, visa, and insurance to enjoy world class academic research resources. Under the guidance of teachers at each school, students can conduct in-depth research and explore practices, which will lay a good foundation for their future academic accomplishments.

Department / Study Abroad Section, Office of International Affairs:
Contact / (02) 3366-2007 Extn. 228
Websites / https://oia.ntu.edu.tw → Overseas education project → Overseas internship project → Undergraduate student overseas research internship

Volunteers for International Services

In addition to study abroad programs, the Office of International Affairs also provides various opportunities for NTU students to gain international experience on campus.

Student Ambassadors

Student ambassadors are recruited and trained by the Office of International Affairs annually. Those who complete the training program are given the chance to work with the Office of International Affairs in welcoming international guests. Through this program, NTU students can come into contact with foreigners without actually travelling abroad. On the other hand, international guests can appreciate first-hand NTU’s educational achievements. Student ambassadors are responsible for receiving international guests at the university level, such as presidents, vice presidents, and provosts from foreign universities.

Website / https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ → NTU Students → On Campus International Experience → Student Ambassador

International student reception volunteer

International student reception volunteers provide one-to-one and many-to-many services, main services include: contact before international students arrive in Taiwan, assisting in visa application, registration, and course selection. The volunteers have the opportunity for the most direct contact with international students at NTU.

Website / http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/ch ->International Students->International Student Activities->International Student Volunteers

Members of the new international student welcoming project

Unlike reception volunteers who provide personalized services, the main tasks of members of the new international student welcoming project include a campus tour and welcoming party. Participants in the project can directly participate in tour route planning, lead and design activities, and make props. Outgoing and enthusiastic students with experience in activity planning are welcome to join the new international student welcoming project!

Website /http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/ch ->International Students->On-campus International Services->International Student Service Team

NTU Plus Academy Student Assistants

To let the students who participate in international short-term programs have a better learning and living experience, the Office of International Affairs has trained NTU students as student advisors to participate in international exchange events of NTU, assist with the planning and execution of program activities, and provide all kinds of support for international students. The Office of International Affairs recruits and trains students to serve as student advisors twice per year.

Website / https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ → Study Abroad → International Services → Short-term international student advisors

Recruitment of International Students

Over 6,000 students from around the world are accepted into NTU through different admission channels each year, and are collectively referred to as “overseas students,” including “degree students” studying for a degree and short-term “non-degree students.” Depending on their nationality and identity, degree students can be divided into overseas Chinese students, students from Hong Kong and Macau, students from China, and international students; non-degree students can be divided into exchange students that will be studying at NTU for one semester or academic year according to the agreement between the two schools, visiting students who applied on their own to take courses at NTU, and visiting graduate students that will engage in short-term research or internships at NTU. The Office of International Affairs is responsible for recruiting overseas students and processing admission applications. In terms of student counseling, the Overseas Students Advising Division is responsible for counseling overseas Chinese students, students from Hong Kong and Macau, and students from China; the Office of International Affairs is responsible for counseling international degree students and all non-degree students.

1. Overseas degree students

(1) International degree students

Pursuant to the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, each university independently recruits foreign students studying for a degree. Unlike other exchange or visiting students whose main purpose is cultural exchange, learning about East Asian culture, and language learning, international students are under greater academic pressure due to differences in language, culture, and educational background. Hence, they need teachers, colleges, departments, and administrative units to work together in teaching and counseling. The Office of Academic Affairs provides an overseas students grade warning list every academic year to effectively understand problems and dilemmas they face in their studies. With consideration to their special background, NTU provides them with different care measures than local students, such as: scholarship application, rules on credits,Chinese counseling regulations, counseling in English, one-to-one student volunteer services, second advisor system, priority for dormitories, and Chinese language courses, but most rules are the same as local students

2. Dual Degree Students

Only for students of foreign universities that have signed a “dual degree program agreement” with NTU and international students who are recommended by their home universities to study dual degree programs for Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees.

3. Overseas Chinese students/Students from Hong Kong and Macau

In accordance with the provisions of the Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan and the Act Governing Residents from Hong Kong and Macau Studying in Taiwan, there are only two application channels for overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, and Macau students who are pursuing a degree, namely the independent recruitment departments of each university and the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students. In general, overseas Chinese students and students from Hong Kong and Macau have better language skills and higher adaptability to Taiwan than other foreign students. However, NTU has also opened free Chinese courses in recent years for overseas Chinese students to improve their Chinese skills. Members of overseas Chinese student clubs and Mainland China student clubs develop close relationships, helping each other adapt to life as new students. The Office of Academic Affairs provides overseas students with grade warning notices each academic year to effectively solve their problems and difficulties with coursework.

4. Students from Mainland China

In accordance with the provisions of the Regulations Governing Students from Mainland China Pursuing Higher Education in Taiwan, students from Mainland China pursuing a degree shall apply through the University Entrance Committee for Mainland Chinese Students. Mainland Chinese students are primarily graduate students, accounting for at least 90% of the applications. The language skills and levels of adaptability of Mainland Chinese students are the same as local students. The Office of Academic Affairs also provides overseas students with grade warning notices each academic year to effectively solve students’ problems and difficulties with coursework.

Website / https://admissions.ntu.edu.tw/%E7%94%B3%E8%AB%8B%E8%87%BA%E5%A4%A7/

Non-Degree Students

1.Exchange students

Exchange students refer to the students who have the recommendation of NTU’s overseas sister schools and the permission of NTU to study at the University in accordance with the exchange student program agreement that NTU signed with the sister schools. Exchange students may register to study at NTU departments, institutes, and degree programs on a per semester basis for up to two semesters in principle. Students will receive course transcripts, but will not be granted degrees once their study period ends. In accordance with exchange student program agreements, NTU shall waive the tuition and miscellaneous fees of exchange students. Visit the Office of International Affairs website to check the list of schools that have exchange student program agreements with NTU.

2. Visiting students

Visiting students are either recommended by overseas schools or registered on their own, and are approved to study at NTU at their own expense. Visiting students study in a related department or institute for one semester or academic year, and the term should not exceed one academic year in principle. Once the term ends, NTU will issue an academic transcript or certificate of study, but will not award a degree.

Information on channels for recruiting overseas students provided by the Office of International Affairs is summarized in the table below:

 

3. Visiting graduate students

Visiting graduate students refer to the students who actively apply to study at NTU during semesters or winter/summer vacations, or students who have the permission of NTU to study at the University by having the recommendation of overseas universities or the invitation of professors of NTU. Visiting graduate students shall pay for their expenses out-of-pocket. Visiting graduate students will study under the instructions of the host professors at relevant departments, institutes, degree programs, or other units for internship or thesis writing purposes. The students may not take official courses at NTU. Visiting graduate students shall not stay at NTU for more than 6 months in principle. NTU may issue course completion certificates to the students in accordance with the needs of the hosting department or the home university of the students. However, NTU will not grant degrees to visiting graduate students.

Website/https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/prospective-students/non-degree-programs-gemk/introduction-ryty

Website / https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/prospective-students/non-degree-programs-gemk/introduction-ryty

OIA-Provided Admissions and Related Information for International Students:

 

Overseas Degree Students

Non-degree Students

International Degree Students

Dual Degree Students

Overseas Chinese Students/Students from Hong Kong and Macau

Students from Mainland China

Exchange Students

Visiting Students

Visiting Graduate Students

Study period

In accordance with NTU’s calendar

Processed by case

Duration of study

Same as the local students

In accordance with the contract

Same as the local students

Same as the local students

One semester or one academic year

One to six months

Eligibility

 

*Note

In accordance with the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan

In accordance with an inter-university agreement and with the recommendation of a sister school

In accordance with the Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan and the Act Governing Residents from Hong Kong and Macau Studying in Taiwan

In accordance with the Regulations Governing Students from Mainland China Pursuing Higher Education in Taiwan

In accordance with an inter-university agreement and with the recommendation of a sister school

Students from overseas sister schools who have the permission of the University to study at NTU

Current students of overseas institutes of higher education must have the approval of NTU’s hosting advisors.

Tuition and miscellaneous fees

In accordance with NTU’s tuition and miscellaneous fee standards for international students (twice the amount for local students)

In accordance with the agreement

In accordance with NTU’s tuition and miscellaneous fee standards for local students

In accordance with NTU’s tuition and miscellaneous fee standards for international students (twice the amount for local students)

Students shall pay their tuition and miscellaneous fees to their home universities, and do not need to pay these to NTU, but must pay their Internet and accommodation fees to NTU.

1. Application fee: TWD15,000

 2. Program fee: TWD40,000

3. Tuition and miscellaneous fees (in accordance with the tuition and miscellaneous fee standards for international students)

 

1. For 2-month programs: the program fee is NT$15,000.

2. For 2 to 6-month programs: the program fee is NT$30,000

Scholarships

V

In accordance with the agreement

V

V

In accordance with the agreement

X

X

Remarks: Students from countries specified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must present a letter of guarantee issued by their faculty advisors when applying for visas. (The countries specified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs include: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cameroon, Gambia, Ghana, Iraq, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, and Syria)

Plus Academy Short-term Program Student

In addition to semester courses, NTU also offers NTU Plus Academy Short-term Programs, such as Spring+ and Summer+, as well as Tailor-made Programs for an entire academic year, to students who intend to study at NTU for a short period of time at their own expense. NTU faculty members are recruited to join the advisor team for research programs, which recruit and advise international students in related research fields, and design 6–8 week laboratory research projects. The Office of International Affairs provides faculty members with corresponding subsidies.