National Taiwan University Plus Academy - Summer Plus Program(s)

Summer Abroad

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Location: Taiwan
Language of instruction: English
Tuition payable to: Partner Institution
Program website: NTU Plus Academy Summer Plus Program Website
Program dates: Vary depending on the program

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About the program

NTU Plus Academy provides students an opportunity to enroll in a variety of short-term programs that encourage 'interdisciplinary learning and intercultural exchange'.

Students applying to Summer Abroad may consider the following Summer+ programs:

  • Emerging Technology in Civil & Building Engineering: BIM-enabled Digital & Green Transformation*
  • Summer+ Chinese Language & Culture*
  • Law & Money*
  • UCLA-NTU Summer Institute on American Society Course Schedule*
 
*Programs are subject to change for summer 2025. More information to come

Students wanting to participate in Summer+ Research programs, including 'Research & Culture' and 'Intensive Research' should apply via Research Abroad

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

Who can go?

  • All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
  • Please be aware each Summer+ program has its own eligibility requirement which you must also meet
  • Taiwanese citizens are not eligible unless they have dual-citizenship and travel with their non-Taiwan passport

Academic planning

Areas of study available:

  • Applied Science
  • Arts
  • Chinese Language
  • Chinese Studies
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Sociology

Course equivalency formula

  • 1 NTU credit = 1 UBC credit

Course load information

  • Program-dependent. See partner institution's website

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.

Other opportunities at this partner

Student experience

Housing

Arrangement dependent on program. Please visit each program's webpage for further information.

Accessibility

Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.

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Finances and funding

Tuition and Fees

You will pay tuition directly to the partner institution

The partner institution may charge other fees. Please check the program website for details of program costs.

Financial Planning

Awards & Scholarships

All students accepted for Summer Abroad are automatically considered to receive the Go Global Award ($1000)

All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:  

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