National Taiwan University

Since its establishment, NTU has been a leader in higher education in Taiwan, consistently facing and overcoming various challenges on the path to excellence. Its prevailing adaptability and resilient tenacity have solidified its reputation for steadfast eminence and respectability.

NTU is proactively addressing the numerous challenges that have emerged in recent years, such as talent recruitment, pedagogical reforms, research innovations, and global competition. Through these efforts, it aims to elevate its institutional prestige to new heights as it approaches its centennial anniversary in 2028.

Available exchanges

National Taiwan University hosts a Subject-specific exchange for students in the following subject:

  • International Business with Chinese

Teaching is available in English. Chinese (Mandarin) language classes are available.


NTU's course list can viewed at the link below:

NTU Course

The course list for the first/second semester is available only from the beginning of August/January. Students should make a preliminary plan based on previous courses offered and adjust the plan when the latest course list is available.


Guaranteed accommodation?

No

University accommodation

Students can apply for on-campus accommodation in NTU dormitories. However, accommodation is not guaranteed due to the limited number of dormitory rooms.  Details of dormitory accommodation can be found under 'Dormitories' at the link below:

Office of International Affairs, National Taiwan University | Accommodation - dormitories

Private accommodation

Students who do not secure NTU dormitory accommodation must source their own private accommodation.  NTU offers advice about sourcing private accommodation under 'Off-campus accommodation' at the link below:

Office of International Affairs, National Taiwan University | Accommodation - off-campus accommodation


How much will it cost to go on exchange to NTU?

You will need to consider establishment costs, which may include buying furniture, paying a rental bond, and setting up electricity, gas and mobile phone accounts. Other expenses, such as visa and medical fees (see ‘Health insurance’, below), as well as return airfares, should also be considered. Students are advised to research the cost of living in Taiwan, and remember that exchange rate variations may also affect your budget. 

NTU provides guidance about the cost of living at the link below:

Office of International Affairs, National Taiwan University | Cost of Living

Visa considerations

You should expect to pay a processing fee to obtain your study visa for Taiwan.  Visa requirements can vary depending on your nationality.  

Health insurance

NTU advises that students must purchase insurance before traveling to Taiwan, and they must provide proof of insurance 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

NTU's academic calendar can be viewed at the link below:

Academic Calendar - Office of Academic AffairsNational Taiwan University


National Taiwan University has provided a fact sheet for prospective exchange students:


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