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Latest update: 2018/02/02
Application Timelines
Application Procedure for 2018 Fall Semester
University-level Incoming Exchange Students
March 15, 2018 - April 15, 2018Online Application Period
April 16, 2018 - April 25, 2018
Application confirmed by your home university
April 26, 2018 - May 13, 2018
Preliminary Review
May 14, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Secondary Review by the department/institute
June 1, 2018
Announce final result through NTU Online Application System
Mid-June
Admission package arrive at your home university
Latest update: 2018/02/02
General Information
Who can apply?
Students currently enrolled in a university with which NTU has a valid student exchange agreement
can be officially nominated by their home university for NTU exchange programs.
How to get nominated?
Each partner university has its own selection procedure; please first contact the international office
in your home university. Applications without corresponding nomination will not be accepted.
Where should I submit my application?
You should submit your application and all supporting documents to the online application system
before the designated application deadline. Please do not mail any materials to NTU.
Online Application
All students are required to complete and submit their application online during the application
period (March 15-April 15) at: www.oia.ntu.edu.tw >> Study >> Incoming Exchange Student >>
2018/2019 Admission >> Application.
Step 1: Fill in the Online Application Form
Please follow the instructions below to fill in the application online. Once you submit your online
application form, you will not be able to revise the information you previously provided.
1. Personal Information
Full Name in English Make sure it is exactly the same as shown on your passport as it will be
used on your acceptance letter.
Full Name in Chinese
You need to have a Chinese name for official use during your stay at
NTU (e.g. your student ID card) and your Chinese name must remain
consistent once chosen. Please refer to the following on how to provide
your Chinese name.
(1) If you already have a Chinese name, please fill in the blank with your
Chinese name. If your computer does not support Traditional Chinese,
you can handwrite your Chinese name and send it to us by email. We
will fill in your Chinese name for you.
(2) If you do not have a Chinese name and wish to accept a name chosen
by the OIA, please tick “accept a given Chinese name”. We will then
give you a Chinese name based on the pronunciation of your original
name.
Latest update: 2018/02/02
Date of Birth Please note this will be your password to log into the NTU online
application system to check your application status.
Nationality
For those with multiple nationalities, please fill in the nationality of the
passport you will use to enter into Taiwan as Nationality 1. Please note
that for those who have both Taiwanese and foreign nationality, please
fill in both information. As we do not accept exchange students who
hold only a Taiwanese passport, you must provide a copy of a non-
Taiwanese passport.
2. Contact Information
Please make sure the contact information you provide is correct and up-to-date to avoid missing any
important information from NTU. Your email address provided here will be your login email address.
3. Current Enrollment Details
You will be asked to select your home university while entering the NTU online application webpage,
hence the name of your home university will be directly shown on the application form. Please fill in
the name of your department in English and the year you are currently in at your home university.
4. Study at NTU
Level of Study
It should correspond with your level at your home university. If the grade
level is considered differently due to the education system in your country,
please ask your coordinator to approve it by sending us an email.
Department at NTU
First select a college and then a department/graduate institute you wish to
enroll in at NTU. Please note that they should be relevant to your field of
study at home university. Please visit NTU homepage and click on
“Academic Programs” to learn more about all the colleges and
departments. If you are required by home university to take courses within
a certain department, please check the course information for
international students at: my.ntu.edu.tw >> Courses >> Online Course
Information.
Period of Study
Please select your intended exchange period, either one semester or one
academic year, and the semester you will start your exchange period. The
period of your study will be directly shown on the application form. If
you need to make a change, please go back to the first page. Once you
submit your application form, you will not be able to change the
information.
Latest update: 2018/02/02
※Important Notes
1. The College of Medicine (醫學院) does not accept senior and graduate exchange students for
they are not allowed to enroll in practice courses (實習課)
2. The Department of Anthropology (人類學系暨研究所) requires exchange students having
Chinese language proficiency for there is no course taught in English.
3. The Department of Economics is under the College of Social Science at NTU. Courses related
to economics can also be found in other departments (e.g. College of Management).
4. GMBA courses are not open to exchange students.
5. Sign-up for free Chinese Language Courses
Exchange students can enroll in the NTU General Chinese Course which is a complimentary Chinese
Language course under the exchange program that offers NTU credits. Please tick “Yes” if you would
like to take General Chinese Course and answer the questions to help the Chinese Language Center
better understand your previous Chinese language experience..
6. Accommodation
If you apply for on-campus accommodation during the application period, you will be guaranteed a
spot in the university dormitory. Please make sure you tick “Yes” if you would like to stay at the
university dormitory during your exchange at NTU. You will receive an email notification with
further information, including payment methods and details, after your room has been allocated.
◎ Types of Accommodation (1 TWD = 0.034 USD = 0.028 EUR, Feb 2018)
Dormitory Room type Fee Description
Prince House -
NTU Shui Yuan
Dorms
(Introduction .pdf)
Single Suite
with
Communal
Kitchen
TWD 8,800 per month
( water included )
a room with one bed, a
private bathroom, and a
communal kitchen shared
among five residents
Single Suite TWD 7,400 per month
(water included)
a room with one bed and a
private bathroom
Twin Suite TWD 4,900 per month
(water included)
a room with one bed and a
private bathroom shared by
two residents
※Important Notes
(1) Prince House – NTU Shui Yuan Dorms is the university’s newest dormitory, and its management
and operation is contracted out to Prince Housing and Development Corporation.
(2) Due to the limited number of rooms, we cannot guarantee that your most preferred room type
will be available. Therefore, please choose at least three types of room.
Latest update: 2018/02/02
(3) You cannot choose your roommate. Male and female rooms are separated in all the NTU
dormitories. According to NTU Accommodation Regulations, students living on-campus
accommodation are not allowed to host others in the dormitory overnight. Please note that NTU
does not have dormitory for couples or families.
(4) Students who are exempted from accommodation fees due to bilateral agreements will be
assigned to with Guo Qing Twin Share (on-campus accommodation). If you receive free housing
but wish to change to the Prince House – NTU Shui Yuan Dorms, the accommodation fee-waiver
will be cancelled and you must pay the full amount of fee for Prince House – NTU Shui Yuan
Dorms.
7. NTU Student Volunteer
Each exchange student will be assigned a student volunteer. You can request help from your student
volunteer during your stay at NTU.
8. Emergency Contact
Please provide the information so we can contact in case of an emergency. Your emergency contact
should be your father or mother.
9. Use of Personal Information
To process your application and admission to NTU, we need confirmation of your permission for us
to use and share your information with relevant offices and personnel.
10. Applicant’s Declaration
After filling in the online application form, you will be required to read the declaration carefully and
submit it.
Step 2: Upload the Supporting Documents
Please make sure that you have uploaded the following items before April 15, 2018, otherwise your
application will not be processed. It is possible to log-into our system again and complete the
uploading before the deadline.
1 Passport size photo in digital format
This photo will be used for your NTU student
ID card. Please provide a photo which is
correspond to the guideline.
2 Motivation letter/ Statement of purpose
(in Chinese or English)
This is limited to a one page PDF file.
3 Official transcripts of academic records
(in Chinese or English)
All courses taken during the period of your
current study level should be included.
Latest update: 2018/02/02
4 A photocopy of a non-Taiwanese passport Only the page of your personal information
and photo should be provided.
Approval by Your Home University
NTU will notify the exchange coordinator at your home university to confirm your application and
officially nominate you after the online application period. Please note NTU will not accept your
application if your home university coordinator does not confirm your application and officially
nominate you.
Tracking Your Application Status
Your E-mail address and date of birth should be used to log into our Online Tracking System and
track the progress of your application: www.oia.ntu.edu.tw >> Study >> Incoming Exchange Student
>> 2018/2019 Admissions >> Application. Details about your application status and entry
information will be available through your online account.
Contact us
Non-Degree Program Managers:
University-level Exchange Students from:
Europe and Oceania
Alfred CHIU (Mr.)
Asia, Africa, and the Americas (excluding UC and CSU)
Jennifer WANG (Ms.)
Exchange Students from University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU):
Margaret WANG (Ms.)
NTU Exchange Fact Sheet 2018/2019
Name of Institution:
National Taiwan University (NTU) Name of Office:
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
Contact Information:
Phone: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 Fax: +886 (0)2 2362 0096
Address: 4th floor, 2nd Administration Building
No. 1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 10617, TAIWAN
Website: www.oia.ntu.edu.tw
General Inquiry: [email protected]
Contact Person
Incoming
[Visiting Student Programs]: Ms. Ariel Chen
E: [email protected] T:+886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 268
[Exchange Student Programs]
Europe & Oceania: Mr. Alfred Chiu
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 212
America (excluding UC and CSU), Africa & Asia: Ms. Jennifer Wang
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 209
University of California and California State University: Ms. Margaret Wang
E: [email protected] T:+886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 226
[Summer+ Program]: Ms. Peggy Hsu
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 234
[Spring+ Program]: Mr. Henry Lin
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 233
Outgoing
[Exchange Student Programs]
Europe & Oceania: Ms. Sarah Huang
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 228
Asia, Africa & the Americas: Ms. Una Lin
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 222
[Visiting Student Programs & Summer Program ]: Ms. Jean Kao
E: [email protected] T: +886 (0)2 3366 2007 ext 229
Number of exchange students to be accepted per academic year
Basically according to the agreement between NTU and the partner university, but can be flexible if
both sides agree.
Term structure of the academic year
First Semester: from mid-September to mid-January next year
Second Semester: from late-February to late-June
Application
Online student application period and deadlines
First Semester Entry: March 15 to April 15
Second Semester Entry: October 01 to 31
Online coordinator confirmation period
First Semester Entry: April 15 to 25
Second Semester Entry: November 01 to 10
Qualification
Both undergraduate and graduate students can apply.
Students with only Taiwanese nationality are not eligible.
Length of the exchange period
One academic year or one semester
The relevant websites
About NTU Exchange Student Programs:
www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu/incoming-exchange-student/exchange-student-program
Online Application System:(only open during the application period)
http://oiasystem.ntu.edu.tw/IncomingExchange/www/app/framework.php
Application information:
www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu/incoming-exchange-student/application
Login to check Application Status:
http://oiasystem.ntu.edu.tw/IncomingExchange/www/app/framework.php?act=app-login
*Students must complete the online application and upload required documents by the deadline.
DO NOT send the hard copies to the OIA; application procedure is online only.
Course
Course information ( including courses taught in English)
https://nol.ntu.edu.tw/nol/guest/index.php
Course enrollment
The course list for the First/Second Semester is available only from the beginning of August/January
and the online course selection begins 2 to 3 weeks prior to the start of semester. We suggest
students to make a preliminary plan based on previous course offered and adjust the plan when the
latest course list is available. For questions regarding to a specific field/course, please contact the
relevant department or the course instructor directly.
Workload Requirements
NTU requires at least 2 courses or 4 credits per semester for exchange students. Besides, students
should follow the requirements of their home universities.
Restricted Courses
1. Practice and Internship courses in the College of Medicine
2. The Department of Anthropology (only if students with Chinese language proficiency)
3. Some GMBA courses are not opened for exchange students.
4. Some of the department and institute in the College of Medicine are not opened to exchange
students, please consult the exchange coordinator first before applying online.
Accommodations
Guaranteed housing application
Housing application is included in the Exchange Student Application and should be submitted
online before the application deadline (April 15 for First Semester, October 31 for Second
Semester).
Accommodation fee
Please refer to our website: www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu/why-study-at-ntu/accommodation
Language and Visa Requirements
Language requirements
□ No Yes
In order to follow NTU courses taught in English or Chinese, students should have B1 level for
English or Chinese Language Proficiency according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of
Reference). We trust our partner’s selection, so it is not required to provide a language certificate.
Chinese language courses
All incoming exchange students are eligible to take the NTU General Chinese Course, which is a
regular course with credits. For more details, please refer to the website of “General Chinese Courses”
at www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu/why-study-at-ntu/learning-chinese
Visa requirements
Students are responsible for the visa application before entering Taiwan. More details please refer to
our website at www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/study-at-ntu/incoming-exchange-student/info-incoming-
exchange
Others
Insurance
A health and accident insurance plan worth a minimum TWD 1,000,000 (approx. USD 34,000) for
each is required. Exchange students are required to purchase insurance in their home country before
arriving Taiwan.
Are incoming exchange students eligible to work in Taiwan?
No □ Yes
Student Volunteer
All the exchange students will get a student volunteer to help with the life issue and academic stuffs.
Special Request
For a better exchange experience, please inform us in advance if the exchange student requires
special care. We would be more than happy to offer our assistance to the best of our ability.
Estimated Living Expenses
Items TWD/Semester(5 months)
On-campus Accommodation 44,000 (*maximum)
Textbooks / Stationery 6,500
Campus Internet Access Fee 600
Food 30,000
Public Transportation 4,000
Entertainment / Miscellaneous 15,000
Total Estimated Costs Around 100,000
1 TWD = 0.03 USD = 0.029 EUR, Feb 2017