National Tsing Hua University - Durham University

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

NTHU is a comprehensive research university offering a full range of degree programs in science, technology, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and management. NTHU consistently ranks as one of the premier universities in East Asia, and is widely recognized as a leading incubator for future leaders.

Find out more at NTHU's exchanges webpages

Number of places available: 2 full year places (priority given to MLAC students)

NTHU website
General Contact: chenisheng@mx.nthu.edu.tw

Dates

Term dates and application deadlines:

All applications must be submitted after NTHU has received the formal nomination from Durham. The online application portal will be closed after the deadline.

Application Period
Semester	Term Time	Application Period
Fall Semester	September to January	Feb. 1 - Apr. 1
Spring Semester	February to June	Sep. 1 - Oct. 15

Academic Calendar: 行事曆 (nthu.edu.tw)

Academic Information

Academic Programs: Academics (nthu.edu.tw)
English Course: Courses Offered in English (nthu.edu.tw)
Mandarin Course: Mandarin Courses (nthu.edu.tw)
Study load: Undergraduate Exchange Students are required to enrol at least 3 courses per semester.

Accommodation

Students should apply online according to the accommodation regulations and schedule. For housing information: Campus Life (nthu.edu.tw)

NTHU: Student Assistance

Division of Student Assistance at NTHU help students resolve difficulties occurring on campus to maintain and improve both quality and convenience of student life.

Find out more about NTHU Student Assistance

Application Documents:

Completed exchange student online application form
Official transcript
A study plan
Copy of passport or other document verifying nationality
An official copy of your home university enrolment record
An application checklist

Insurance

The National Health Insurance (For exchange students staying exceeding 180 days ): National Health Insurance Administration Ministry of Health and Welfare (nhi.gov.tw)

Visa

Residents Visas for Foreign Students(Exchange students): Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China(Taiwan)-Resident Visas for Foreign Students(Exchange students) (boca.gov.tw)

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