College of Engineering

National Taiwan University

No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei City 10617, Taiwan

University Websites

National Taiwan University

http://www.ntu.edu.tw/english/index.html

Guidelines for Exchange Students

https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ >> International Students >> International Exchange Students

https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/ >> International Students >> All you need to know

College of Engineering

http://www.eng.ntu.edu.tw

Course Website

http://nol.ntu.edu.tw

Contact Person

Yu-Han Shen (Ms.)

Coordinator of International Affairs

Address: College of Engineering, National Taiwan University,
No.1, Section4, Roosevelt Rd., Taipei 106319, Taiwan

Phone: +886-2-3366-1450

Fax: +886-2-2363-7585

Email: yuhanshen@ntu.edu.tw; ntucoe@ntu.edu.tw

General Information and Exchange Related Information

Academic Calendar

2024 Fall Semester (First semester)

Late August to late December

2025 Spring Semester (Second semester)

Mid-February to early June

Duration of Study

Students can choose one semester (fall/spring) or one academic year.

Campus Facilities

24-hour computer room, NTU campus wireless LAN services, libraries, sports courts for basketball, football, volleyball, badminton, tennis, baseball, softball, handball, etc., sports center for high-end indoor sports facilities, post office, bank, cafeterias

Nomination and Application Deadlines

Fall Semester (First semester)

Nomination deadline – April 15

Application deadline – April 30

Spring Semester (Second semester)

Nomination deadline – October 1

Application deadline – October 31

Application Procedure

Partner schools shall send out nominations first, stating the prospective student’s name, gender, major, and level of study. An application package will be sent via email after nominations are received.

Documents for Application

Online application form, including uploading

1. NTU Engineering Application Form
2. Passport-sized photo
3. Official Transcripts of Academic Records
4. Certification of Enrollment
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. A Copy of a Non-Taiwanese Passport

(For Mainland China Passport holders)

7. Entry Permit Form (入台證線上申請表必填欄位表格)

Documents for Registration

Submit before/on the date of registration

1. NTU Incoming Exchange Health Exam Form
2. Proof of accident and medical insurance
   A proof valid for the entire exchange period for:
   - Accident insurance worth a minimum of TWD 1,000,000
   - Medical insurance worth a minimum of TWD 1,000,000

Level of Study

Undergraduate, master and doctoral students are welcome.

Departments

For both Master and Undergraduate Students

- Civil Engineering

- Mechanical Engineering

- Chemical Engineering

- Engineering Science and Ocean Engineering

- Materials Science and Engineering

- Biomedical Engineering

For Master/Doctoral Students

- Environmental Engineering

- Applied Mechanics

- Building and Planning

- Industrial Engineering

- Polymer Science and Engineering

Language Proficiency Requirement

We do not have a specific English Proficiency or GPA requirement for exchange students. However, students who are not native Chinese speakers are expected to have a good command in English for their study and daily life at NTU.

Courses Conducted in English

Currently, the College of Engineering offers about 100 courses taught in English each academic year; however, most are graduate-level courses. Please refer to NTU Course Information: https://nol.ntu.edu.tw/

English courses offered by other colleges can also be found in the NTU Course Information.

Language Courses

No language programs are offered before the semester starts.

However, all NTU exchange students are eligible to take an NTU General Chinese Course while studying at NTU, a regular academic course with credits. Students are assigned to an appropriate level after a placement test. Details can be found at https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/en/ >> International Students >> Chinese for International Students >> Course Introduction >> General and Enhancing Chinese Course

Credit Requirements

NTU requires exchange students to enroll in at least 2 courses or 4 credits per semester. Students should also meet the requirements of their home universities.

Areas of study available for exchange students

All exchange students can take courses offered by departments or institutes outside of their majors. NTU Online Course Information can be found at https://nol.ntu.edu.tw/ .

Areas of study NOT available for exchange students

The following courses are not open to exchange students:

1. Practicum courses offered by all departments.
2. Practice courses offered by the Department of Chemistry
3. All GMBA required/core courses
4. All EMBA and EIMBA courses - Courses offered by Center for Teaching Education and all Academic Programs (學分學程)
5. School of Professional Education and Continuing Studies (進修推廣學院)
6. Summer Session (暑修) and Summer College (夏季學院) courses

Arrival and Orientation

Recommended Arrival Dates

Students are recommended to arrive one week before the start of the semester classes (Week 0) and attend Orientation Week.

Welcome Orientation Week

The orientation for international students takes place in Week 0.

2024 Fall Semester (First semester)

26^th August to 1^st September

2025 Spring Semester (Second semester)

10^th February to 16^th February

Housing Information

On-campus Housing

Due to the limited number of dormitory rooms, on-campus housing is applicable but not guaranteed to all exchange students.

Off-campus Housing

We cannot find off-campus housing for students, but you can find a list of reliable places on our OIA website: https://oia.ntu.edu.tw/en/ >> International Students >> All you need to know >> Accommodation >> Off-campus Accommodation.

Housing Information

Exchange students will be assigned to the Prince House Dormitory or Yuantong Dormitory. For room types, facilities, and fees, please visit Prince House: https://ntudorm.prince.com.tw/Introduction_List.aspx?MessageNo=00000014&MessageType=03

Yuantong Dormitory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdmJiKddGn4

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Jtz4qtuuaLB8t-7DT5eGYcMSHYp6WFE/view?usp=sharing (Chinese and English versions pdf)

Visa

What kind of visa do the students need to obtain?

Before entering Taiwan, students are responsible for applying for a proper visa from the Taiwanese Embassy in their residence country with letters of acceptance (Chinese version only) from NTU. Look up Embassies and Missions( https://en.mofa.gov.tw/ ) closest to them.

Please note that if students fail to obtain visas issued by Taiwanese Embassies or are rejected, the exchange student identity will also be canceled.

If students are Mainland China Passport holders, they will have to apply for an Entry Permit (入臺證) through the assistance of NTU.

Are International students allowed to work?

Exchange students are not allowed to work in Taiwan because they do not fulfill the work permit requirements. Students who hold a job without a work permit can be fined TWD 30,000 to 150,000. However, it is acceptable for students to complete an unpaid internship or volunteer work.

Campus Life Information

Required Fee

Campus Internet Access Fee TWD 600 per semester, required for EVERY student on campus.

Insurance Policy Requirements

Students are required to purchase their insurance in their home country before traveling to Taiwan.

Please provide proof of insurance in Chinese or English valid for your entire exchange period for the following:

- Accident insurance worth a minimum of TWD 1,000,000

- Medical insurance worth a minimum of TWD 1,000,000

Estimate cost of living for ONE MONTH

Housing: On-campus Dormitory: TWD 11,700/month (maximum)

Meals: TWD 8,750/month

Texts/ Supplies: TWD 1,625/month

Public transportation: TWD 1,250/month

Entertainment & Miscellaneous: TWD 3,750 /month

Possible Self-initiated Prevention Fee: TWD 4,000 /month

*1 TWD = 0.032 USD = 0.030 EUR, Jan 2024