2026 Winter Institute

There are three main reasons:

1. Earn 2 credits in 10 days
   Make use of the winter intensive course to quickly complete general education credits.
2. Sustainability is a topic that everyone must pay attention to
   For example：
   
   • Mudflow disasters caused by continuous rainfall in Guangfu Township, Hualien
   • Large-scale wildfires occurring in the United States and Europe
   Climate change has already deeply affected everyone’s lives.
3. An opportunity to meet international scholars and improve your English proviciency
   Professors from the UK and Japan will teach in person, providing a great opportunity to practice English and gain international perspectives.

1. International co-teaching
   Multiple professors from the University of Glasgow (UK) and Kyushu University (Japan) will jointly teach, offering first-hand international perspectives on sustainability.
2. Cross-campus learning
   Open to NTNU, NTU, and NTUST students, as well as students from universities and colleges nationwide as well as members of the public. All are welcome to study sustainability together.
3. Interdisciplinary topics
   The program covers a wide range of sustainability topics, including climate and environmental change, rural revitalization, water resources, sustainable education, sustainable design, and sustainable tourism.
4. Fully English-taught
   Aligning with the government's Bilingual 2030 policy, the course provides a fully immersive English learning environment and an excellent opportunity to enhance global competence.

1. The credits for this Lectures on General Education will be counted under the 114-2 semester, although all classes will be completed during the winter break.
2. For NTNU students: Please log in to the course selection system and add this course during the first-round course selection period (January 6–9, 2026). If you miss the first round, you may still add the course with an authorization code during the add/drop period (February 23–March 8, 2026).
   
3. For NTU and NTUST students: You must use an authorization code to add the course during the add/drop period (February 23–March 8, 2026)
   Please note: At NTU and NTUST, this course is not counted as an inter-university General Education course; it will be listed as an free elective credit. Whether it can be counted toward graduation credit requirements depends on your department’s regulations. Students from partner universities are strongly advised to confirm the relevant policies with their department in advance.
4. How authorization codes will be sent:
   Authorization codes will be sent before the add/drop period to the email address you provided in the event registration system.
   Please make sure you have completed registration through the official event sign-up page and that the email address you entered can successfully receive messages.
   (Do not use Hotmail, MSN, Livemail, or Outlook accounts, as they may fail to receive system-generated notifications and authorization codes.)

Yes. This is an intensive winter course held from January 20 to January 29 with a total of 30 teaching hours. The final assessment will take place on January 30 (no classes on that day). This is an official course—students who pass will receive credits and a certificate. You do not need to arrive at 8:00 a.m. Class hours are: Morning: 10:20–12:10 | Afternoon: 13:20–15:10. For detailed scheduling, please refer to the course timetable on the website.

All students, faculty, staff, and members of the public are required to complete registration through our official registration page.
The original registration deadline was 9:00 a.m., January 16, 2026. Due to strong demand and limited capacity, registration will close at 1:00 p.m. (Taiwan Time), January 12, 2026.

Most participants may join the program free of charge. Fee details are as follows:
Students from the NTU System (NTNU, NTU, NTUST): Free of charge.
Members of the general public who do not require academic credits: Free of charge.
Students from other universities and members of the public who wish to earn credits:
During February 9–March 9, 2026, please follow the official procedures and submit a paper-based application to the Office of Academic Affairs and pay the required credit fees.

For detailed instructions, please refer to the NTNU Academic Affairs website:
https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/zh_tw/selectives/Dayschool

Yes, this course is fully taught in English. All lectures and discussions will be conducted in English by international professors from the UK and Japan. Students are advised to have basic English listening and reading ability for effective learning.

Yes. As long as you register and attend at least two-thirds of the total course hours, we will issue a bilingual certificate of completion even if you are not taking the course for credit.

You must attend at least two-thirds of the total course hours. Attendance will be recorded daily, so please attend as many sessions as possible.

NTNU students who require accommodation must indicate their request in the registration form.(Click here to register)
A dedicated housing arrangement for this program is available as follows:
Stay period: January 19–30
Fees (including utilities and check-out cleaning):
Quad room: NTD 2,800
Triple room: NTD 3,400

Bed spaces will be allocated based on the order of application. Once availability is confirmed, students will be notified with payment details and further instructions.
Students from other universities and members of the public must arrange their own accommodation.

Yes. This course has limited seats. To maintain instructional quality and interaction, we recommend registering as early as possible.

Absolutely! This course is an international lecture series. Undergraduate students may earn general education credit, while graduate students are welcome to attend sessions based on interest. It is a rare opportunity to learn directly from international sustainability scholars.

Course Evaluation is as follows:

• Attendance and participation (60%): total of 15 sessions / 30 hours; each absence deducts 4%.
• Written exam (40%): held on the last day of class, January 30 2026.

This course emphasizes interdisciplinary thinking. As long as you attend lectures and participate seriously, the exam will not be difficult.

Yes. This is a general education lecture course, and the prerequisite requirement is “N/A.” The course aims to cultivate interdisciplinary sustainability thinking, and students from all majors are welcome to join.

If you are an NTNU graduate student and you complete the final assessment, the credit and grade will be recorded on your transcript as “additional credits,” but they will not count toward your graduation requirements. Graduate students from other universities should consult their own registrar’s office or academic department for confirmation.