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Incoming Exchange Students

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants should be nominated by NTNU's contracted Partner universities, and have completed at least 2 semesters of enrollment at home university before participate in the exchange program. Individual applications will not be processed.

Nominees can access to Incoming Exchange Student Online Application Website (link below) and log in with the received user ID and password to fill out the application form, upload all the required docuemnts during application period. 
 
Online Application

 

Required Documents

  1. Application Form
  2. Study Plan/Motivation Letter (approx. 800 to 1000 words, for both undergraduate and postgraduate / Research Plan (approx. 800 to 1000 words, for postgraduate only)
  3. Letter of Recommendation
  4. Official Academic Transcripts (issued by Academic Office of home university)
  5. Enrollment Certificate (issued within 3 months by Academic Office of home university)(Can NOT be substituted with student ID card)
  6. Passport (identification page)
  7. Other Supporting Documents (if any)(e.g. certificates, language proficiency test, portfolio…etc.)
  8. Formal Headshot Photo (with high resolution)

 

Application Period

Semester

Term Time

Application Period

Fall Semester

September to December

March to April

Spring Semester

February to June

September to October (of previous year)

Summer Session (Not Applicable)

July to August 

upon request
PS:Please contact us for requesting the Application Form of special summer session.

 

Application Progress

Submit Application → Screen Qualification (by NTNU departments/institutes) → Announce Screening Result → Confirm Admission Offer → Provide Letter of Acceptance → Provide Official Letter for Visa Application / Taiwan Entry Permit

 

Exchange students can participate in the following programs:

  1.  Academic Program (content course)

    NTNU provides plentiful content courses on undergraduate and graduate levels. Course information can be found at Schedule of Course website. Students are required to enroll in at least one course at the host department.

  2. Chinese Language Program

    Non-Chinese-speaking exchange students are eligible to take a “semester program” (group class) at MTC (Mandarin Training Center) up to 6 hours per week without tuition. **Not compulsory, no credit provided.**

 

Related Information

Course Information

1. Courses Search and Enrollment Information
2. Mandarin Training Center

Accommodation

Student Dormitory 2, Gongguan Campus
* Room Type: 4-person Room
* Rent: NT$ 18,000 (per semester/per person)(electricity fee not included)(subject to change)

Visa Requirements

For One‐Semester Exchange Student

Study less than 6 months: VISITOR VISA; then apply for extension within 15 days before the duration expired.


For One‐Academic-Year Exchange Student

Study more than 6 months: RESIDENT VISA; then apply for Alien Resident Certificates (ARC) within 15 days after arrival.
Medical Insurance

General Insurance (for both 1 semester and 1 academic year student)
All exchange students are required to purchase both overseas Accidental Insurance & overseas Medical Insurance at home country. Each kind of insurance shall worth a minimum of NT$1,000,000 (approx. US$35,000) valid for the entire exchange period.

 

National Health Insurance (NHI) ( for 1 academic year students only)

National Health Insurance is required by Taiwanese government from the 7th month after arrival.
Living costs in Taipei 

Approximately living costs (exclude housing and insurance : NT$8,000~12,000 / month
Information for Foreigners in Taiwan : 1990 (dail in Taiwan) / +886-800-001990 (dial from abroad)

 

To Do List After Receiving Admission Letter
BEFORE ARRIVAL
VISA Please make sure that you have already gotten appropriate entry VISA.
Insurance All exchange students are required to purchase both overseas Accidental Insurance & overseas Medical Insurance at home country. Each kind of insurance shall worth a minimum of NT$1,000,000 (approx. US$35,000) valid for the entire exchange period.
Flight Information
No pick-up service 
More Information Please confirm your Student ID number, accommodation and the contact information of your student buddy.
Course Wish List Please visit Schedule of Courses to pre-schedule, and consult with the curriculum advisor at your home university for the credit transfer affairs.
Others N/A
AFTER ARRIVAL
VISA Mind your Visa expired date and remember to apply ARC with 15 days after you arrive.
Registration To complete your registration, please visit the following offices
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
Mandarin Training Center (MTC)
Course Enrollment Course Enrollment System Website
Accommodation Check in at front desk of Strudent Dormitory 2
Mobile Phone You can purchase SIM Card at the airport and remember to inform the number to OIA staff.
Campus Maps https://en.ntnu.edu.tw/main-campus-1.php#tab-1