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FAQ
- Where is NTNU?
- What is the defining characteristic of NTNU?
- How do you define “international students”?
- When do classes begin for each semester?
- How many semesters are there per year?
- Does every department at NTNU accept international students?
- Do I need to speak “perfect” Chinese to be admitted to NTNU?
- Does NTNU offer Chinese language courses?
- How do I apply for an academic degree program?
- How do I apply for the language courses offered in the Mandarin Training Center?
- What are the tuition and living expenses for one academic year if I am admitted into a degree program?
- Does NTNU provide housing for international students?
- Are there scholarships available to international students?
- Can international students work part time in Taiwan?
A：
NTNU has three campuses, which are the main campus, Gongguan campus and Linkou campus. The main campus and Gongguan campus are located in downtown Taipei, whereas the Linko Campus is located in the suburbs of Taipei. The main campus is close to Guting MRT station on Xindian Line, and the Gongguan campus is between Gongguan station and Wanlong station on Xindian Line. Addresses and phone numbers of the three campuses are as follows.
- Main campus:
ADD: No.162, Sec.1, Heping East Road , Taipei 10610 , Taiwan (ROC )
TEL: +886-2-7734-1111 - Gongguan Campus
ADD: No.88, Sec. 4, Tingzhou Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City 11677, Taiwan(ROC)
TEL: +886-2-734-6666 - Linkou Campus
ADD: No.2, Sec. 1, Ren-ai Rd., Linkou Township, Taipei County 244, Taiwan(ROC)
TEL: +886-2-7714-8888
2.What is the defining characteristic of NTNU?
A：
NTNU has always prided itself in being considered the major hub for training Taiwan’s primary education elite, especially in the humanities, arts, and physical education. NTNU is currently transforming itself into a more diversified and international institution. There are ten academic colleges which include: the College of Education , College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, College of Arts, College of Music, College of Technology, College of Sports and Recreation, College of International Studies and Education for Overseas Chinese, College of Management, and College of Social Sciences. Moreover, the Mandarin Training Center, established in 1956, is the largest and most well-known language center in Taiwan for training non-native speakers of Mandarin, boasting a proud and long history.
3.How do you define “international students”?
A：
I?International students are defined as follows: Applicants, who do not have the citizenship of the Republic of China as defined in Article 2 of the Nationality Act, do not possess citizenship of Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, nor the status of overseas Chinese.
Note：【Article Two of the Nationality Act】
According to Article Two of the Nationality Act, a person who fits one of the following descriptions is considered having the nationality of the Republic of China:
(1) A person whose father or mother was, at the time of his/her birth, a citizen of the Republic of China. 【＊】
(2) A person born after the death of his/her father or mother, and whose parent was, at the time of death, a citizen of the Republic of China. 【＊】
(3) A person born in the territory of the Republic of China and whose parents are both unknown or are stateless.
(4) A naturalized citizen.
4.How many semesters are there per academic year in NTNU?
A：
There are two academic semesters per academic year, each lasting approximately 16 weeks. The fall semester begins in mid-September and runs through mid-January, at which time students have winter recess. The spring semester begins in mid-February and runs through mid-June, at which time students have summer recess.
5.When do classes begin for each semster?
A：
The first semester begins in mid-September. The second semester begins in mid-February.
6.Does every department at NTNU accept international students?
A：
Not every department accepts international students, but there are currently 49 departments/ graduate institutes which do. Please see Application to Academic/Degree Programs.
7.Do I need to speak “perfect” Chinese to be admitted to NTNU?
A：
Not necessarily, but please refer to the language requirements of each department/ graduate institute. However, you are advised to have adequate command of language ability to handle the academic work.
8.?Does NTNU offer Chinese language courses?
A：
NTNU provides Chinese Courses (from basic, intermediate to advanced levels) and One on One Tutoring for International Students to take as optional courses. In addition, the Mandarin Training Center also offers non-credit, culture and language-related courses at the beginners, intermediate, and advanced levels. Please refer to the website of the Mandarin Training Centerfor further details.
9.How do I apply to an academic degree program?
A：
The procedure is as follows.
10.How do I apply for the language courses offered in the Mandarin Training Center?
A：
The Mandarin Training Center offers four terms per year, each lasting three months, plus a summer session. For application procedures and deadlines, please go to the following website: http://www.mtc.ntnu.edu.tw/index.html
11.How much are the tuition and living expenses if I am admitted into an academic degree program?
A：
Tuition: Undergraduate tuition is approximately NT$ 24,000~28,000 (US$740-860) per semester. Postgraduate tuition is based on the number of credit hours taken, roughly NT$ 24,000~26,000 (US$750-800) per semester.
Food: Approximately NT$ 6,000 ∼ 8,000 (US$ 190~250) per month.
Housing: Dormitory rooms on-campus range between NT$ 650~1,800 (US$ 20~60) per month. The average monthly cost to rent a single room off-campus is NT$ 5,000 ∼ 9,000 (US$ 160~280), not including utilities.
12.Does NTNU provide housing for international students?
A：
Tuition ： Undergraduate tuition is NT$ 24,000~28,000 （ US$740-860), per semester. Tuition in the Graduate College is based upon credit hours, roughly NT$ 24,000~26,000 （ US$750-800 ） per semester.
Living expenses ： The average cost per month is US$600~700, including food, rent, books and transportation.
● Food ： Approximately NT$ 6,000 ∼ 8,000 （ US$ 190~250) per month.
● Housing ： Dormitory rooms on-campus range between NT$ 650~1,800 （ US$ 20~60) per month. The average monthly cost to rent a single room off-campus is NT$ 5,000 ∼ 9,000 （ US$ 160~280 ） , not including utilities.
13.Are there scholarships available to international students?
A：
Yes. In order to reward excellent and deserving students, NTNU has established two types of scholarships for international students.
- Freshman Scholarship for International Students, NTNU:
Applicants must complete an application form for the scholarship, and send it with the application material for degree programs to the university admissions.
Postgraduate students: NT$15, 000 per month.
Undergraduate students: NT$10, 000 per month.
- NTNU Scholarship for International Students:
The amount awarded is NT$10, 000 per person per month.
For more details, please see below：
Guidelines for “NTNU Scholarship for International Students”
Division of International Student Affairs, Office of International Affairs
14.Can international students work part time in Taiwan?
A：
Yes, but the government of Taiwan requires all foreign nationals to obtain a work permit. It is illegal to work without having first obtained a work permit. International students who meet the following terms may apply for a work permit:
Conditions that may apply：
Financial difficulties, inter-school research, off-campus internships, or a job that would contribute to technical expertise in Taiwan.
Work to be done：Related to language or one’s area of academic expertise.
Required duration of stay in Taiwan：
Having completed two semesters at a university/ technical college, or a full academic year at a language-training center.