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.

 

General Information

Country	Taiwan
City	Taipei
Founded	1928, re-founded in 1945
Number of Students	33400
Websites	National Taiwan University International Office of National Taiwan Uiversity Fact Sheet

 

Exchange

Type of Agreement	University cooperation
Who can apply?	Bachelor students in the 3rd semester or higher (study abroad from the 5th semester) Master students Doctoral candidates
Type of Stay	Studies or research
Length of Stay	One to two semesters
Time of Stay	Winter or summer semester
Number of Exchange Placements	ten per semester

 

Study Details

Semester Dates	1st semester: August to January 2nd semester: February to June
Study Possibilities	Faculties and Institutes
Course Offerings	Courses offered in English Courses offered in the national language
Language Courses	The university offers language courses during the academic semester. Summer School

 

Application

Prerequisites for the Application	At least good academic performance
Language Requirements	Very good English skills or knowledge of the national language
Submit application to	International Office application portal
Application Deadline in the International Office	December 15: 1-2 semesters starting the winter semester of the upcoming academic year August 15: 1 semester starting the summer semester of the upcoming academic year – only for allocation of remaining spots

 

Financing

Tuition Fees	Tuition fees waived
Average Cost of Living	600 to 800 euros
Funding Possibilities	BAföG for abroad RWTH scholarship database DAAD scholarship database PROMOS scholarships abroad Financing Study Abroad

 

Practical Information

Accommodations	Support from the partner university: Yes Information from the partner university
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
Additional Information	Foreign Office DAAD Study in Taiwan Taiwan