National Taiwan Normal University
Location:
Taipei,
Taiwan
Language of instruction:
Chinese
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
NTNU Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2, Full year Term 1 + 2 (UBC Term 1 start)
Who can go?
- Exchange students can take coursework in most areas of study
- Please research applicable course restrictions on NTNU's exchange website
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (NTNU Fall semester): Early September to Late February
- UBC Term 2 (NTNU Spring semester): Early March to Late August
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Engineering
- Fine Arts
- Forestry
- Health Sciences
- Land and Food Systems
- Management (UBCO)
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Foreign students may take regular degree courses offered by participating departments, OR
- Mandarin training program at the Mandarin Training Center (MTC), studying only Mandarin language and, for more advanced students, Chinese culture
- MTC has its own schedule of four 12-week quarters, unlike NTNU regular classes - exchange students take one or two content courses in addition to MTC courses
- When selecting courses, ensure that they are available in the semester for which you are applying
Course equivalency Formula
- Same as UBC credits
- MTC - Mandarin Training Centre - 1 quarter (180 hours = 9 credits)
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Search for previously approved courses
Additional note for language of instruction
- More than 100 English-taught courses offered, and some instructors can teach in English when required
- For Mandarin courses, a language assessment is required
- Level 4 of TOCFL or New HSK 4 required if taking courses under Department of Chinese, Department of East Asian Study, and Department of Taiwan Culture, Languages, and Literature
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
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
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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