National Taiwan University - NTU
Profile
National Taiwan University is considered the best university in Taiwan and falls among the best universities worldwide in many renowned rankings. It has about 33000 enrolled students and is located in the center of Taipei. The university was originally founded in 1928 bei the Japenese during the Japanese emperial period. The university received its current name in 1945 after the Chinese regained control of the island. It is one of the best universities in the world for business and economics and offers a first class education with numerous renowned professors and very good facilities and supervision. The enormous campus contains most of the institutes, a giant sports center, an open air swimming pool, various tennis courts, a football field, a baseball diamond, two lakes, a large palm boulevard, student dorms, multiple cafeterias, etc.
The green city of Taipei with 2.6 million residents is located in northern Taiwan, offering an ideal location to discover the rest of the island with its numerous mountains, beaches, and cities. There is also a great deal to discover in Taipei as well, such as diverse restaurants, parks, night markets, bars, and enough nature including beaches, mountains, and rain forests.
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City |
Taipei |
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Founded |
1928, re-founded in 1945 |
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Number of Students |
33400 |
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Type of Agreement |
University cooperation |
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Who can apply? |
Bachelor students in the 3rd semester or higher (study abroad from the 5th semester) |
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Type of Stay |
Studies or research |
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Length of Stay |
One to two semesters |
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Time of Stay |
Winter or summer semester |
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Number of Exchange Placements |
ten per semester |
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Semester Dates |
1st semester: August to January |
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Study Possibilities |
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Course Offerings |
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Language Courses |
The university offers language courses during the academic semester. |
| Prerequisites for the Application | At least good academic performance |
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| Language Requirements |
Your higher education entrance certificate (Abitur, A-Levels or equivalent) is sufficient as long as you took English through to the end of your final year. Some partner universities may require you to submit an internationally recognized language certificate, which you can obtain by successfully completing the placement test offered by the RWTH Language Center. |
| Submit application to | International Office application portal |
| Application Deadline in the International Office |
You can find further information on the application portal website. |
| Tuition Fees | Tuition fees waived |
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| Average Cost of Living | 600 to 800 euros |
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BAföG for abroad
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| Accommodations |
Support from the partner university: Yes |
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| Health Insurance | Students are responsible for having sufficient insurance coverage. We highly recommend health insurance and private liability insurance for abroad. Some partner universities have particular requirements for insurance protection. |
| Experience Reports | See the experience reports at MoveOn Exchanges |
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