National Taiwan University
National Taiwan University
- About
- Overview
- Academic Details
- Area(s) of study
- Useful information
- How to apply
- Student Testimonial
National Taiwan University (NTU) was founded in 1928 under Japanese imperial rule as Taihoku Imperial University. Following the defeat of Japan in 1945, it was formally transferred to Chinese administration and given its current name.
Academic Highlights
Considered the most prestigious university in Taiwan, NTU consists of 11 colleges and 54 departments, along with numerous graduate institutes and research centres. The first choice for Taiwan’s brightest students, it is also popular for its Chinese language courses.
Location
Centrally located in located in Taipei's Da'an District, NTU is close to the lively Tonghua Night Market, Da’an Forest Park (considered Taipei’s answer to Central Park) and the original outlet of globally famous dumpling specialist Din Tai Fung. There are also four smaller campuses in Taipei and further afield around the island.
Did you know?
Notable NTU alumni include the current President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-Wen.
Language of Instruction | Chinese (Mandarin), English | |||||
Program Duration | 1 semester, 2 semesters | |||||
Academic Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate | |||||
Minimum Result Required | 3.0 GPA | |||||
Previous Round Cut-off (WAM% or GPA) | 3.3 GPA | |||||
Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027 | 3-4 places | |||||
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Eligible Monash Campus | Monash Australia and Monash Malaysia | |||||
Agreement Scope | All Faculties | |||||
Handbook/Catalogue
The Course Information System contains information about NTU courses, including a search feature for courses conducted in English.
Some restrictions for exchange students are listed under Course Information.
Many units at NTU are taught in English. If you wish to study in Chinese taught units you must have Chinese language proficiency level of B1 or higher. A language certificate is not required.
Full-time Credit Load Equivalents
Semester | |
|---|---|
Min. 18 Monash points | Max. 24 Monash points |
12 credits | 15 credits |
Amended 19 September, 2019.
Chinese Language Division: Students must complete two terms for 18 points of credit for Chinese Language study.
Year | |
|---|---|
Min. 36 Monash points | Max. 48 Monash points |
24 credits | 30 credits |
Academic Calendar
NTU Fall (First) semester (Monash Semester 2): early September – mid-January
NTU Spring (Second) semester (Monash Semester 1): mid-February – late June
NTU's Academic Calendar
Accounting | Anthropology | Banking and finance | Biological sciences |
Business law and taxation | Chemistry | Chinese languages & culture studies | Economics |
Engineering | Engineering - chemical | Engineering - civil | Engineering - electrical and computer systems |
Engineering - materials science | Engineering - mechanical and aerospace | History | Japanese language & culture studies |
Journalism | Law | Legal studies | Linguistics |
Literary studies | Management | Mathematical sciences | MBA program |
Philosophy | Physics and astronomy | Politics and international relations | Psychological sciences |
Public health and preventive medicine | Science | Social work | Sociology |
Theatre and performance | Translation studies |
Note
- The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
- Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.
Accommodation
NTU has a range of on-campus dormitories, with both single and double occupancy. Rooms are guaranteed for all exchange students. Read the NTU web pages on on-campus and off-campus accommodation for more information.
Visas
All foreign nationals must apply for Resident or Visitor Visa from the nearest Taiwanese Embassy or Mission. If you are a mainland China passport holder, you will need an Entry Permit to enter Taiwan. See NTU's web page on obtaining a visa and an alien resident certificate.
For more information on visas, refer to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Melbourne.
Health and insurance
You must have your own insurance before travelling to Taiwan, and be able to provide proof of this insurance. Read the NTU information on insurance for exchange students. When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy. Check to see if this meets the requirements for NTU.
To meet NTU and Taiwanese government requirements, all new students must have a health exam conducted by a qualified doctor. There is a form that must be completed and submitted when you register on arrival before you can get your student card. It is recommended you download the form and have it completed in your home country before arriving in Taiwan.
Orientation and extra-curricular
NTU organises mandatory orientation sessions for incoming exchange students as well as additional activities. The University's student Facebook page outlines its many clubs and activities. There is also information online about campus life, including transport, student activities and organisations, and sporting facilities.
Exchange students also have the opportunity to take a complimentary Chinese language course at NTU.
Cost of living
NTU advises that you should expect to spend approximately T$106,000 (TWD) for one semester. NTU provides some additional guidance on the estimated cost of living per semester.
Note that you are not permitted to work in Taiwan as an exchange student.
Funding
For information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.
Other funding available for students studying on exchange at NTU for which you may be eligible is New Colombo Plan Scholarship and, if you are taking Chinese language units, the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship.
Important notes
Students with only Taiwanese nationality are not eligible for the NTU Exchange Student Program, dual-nationals, however, can apply.
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