NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITY
Taiwan

Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Mid September to Mid January

Teaching: Mid Sep to Early Jan
Examination: Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to Early Feb

Semester 2: Mid February to End June

Teaching: Mid Feb to Early Jun
Examination: Mid Jun to End Jun
Vacation: End Jun to End August
 
Refer to http://www.ncku.edu.tw/ver2006/en/ncku/calendar/calendar2008.htm for more details.    

Refer to http://www.gio.gov.tw/info/festival_c/calendar/contrast.htm for official public holidays.

University's faculties/schools

• Bioscience and Biotechnology
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Engineering
• General Education
• Liberal Arts
• Management
• Planning and Design
• Sciences
• Social Sciences 

http://www.ncku.edu.tw/ver2006/en/edu/index.htm

Curriculum Structure

There is no limit on the number of modules per semester.

Course information is available at http://140.116.165.73/ncku/qope.asp

Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

Restrictions for exchange students: N.A

NUS Application Deadline
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-campus:
On-campus accommodation is available for exchange students. Fill up the “Application Form for On-Campus Living Accommodation” at http://www.ncku.edu.tw/~intl/english/registration.html

Refer to: http://140.116.213.13:8080/inside/dorm_intro/dorm_intro.htm for more details.

Accommodation during Semester Break: Available

Cost of Living

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 19 May 2009: S$1 = NT$22.37

Consular / Visa Regulations

Students have to apply for a Visitor Visa (for less than 6 months stay), Resident Visa (for more than 6 months) at the Taipei Representative Office in Singapore. Application form can be downloaded at http://www.boca.gov.tw/public/Data/832510505771.pdf

Resident visa holders must apply for Alien Residence Certificate (ARC) within 15 days following the date of entrance or the approval date of the resident visas at the National Immigration Agency. When applying for the ARC, one may simultaneously apply for a re-entry permit. The re-entry permit allows you to leave and return to Taiwan.

Download form at:
http://www.immigration.gov.tw/Immigration/FileSystem/Application/App111.pdf 

For more information, visit http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1305&CtNode=109&mp=2 and http://www.taiwanembassy.org/SG/ct.asp?xItem=57515&CtNode=6091&mp=287&xp1

Health / Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and health insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in Taiwan and travels within/outside Taiwan. A copy of a valid insurance plan must be provided upon registration.

Students can also purchase an insurance plan at NCKU at around NT$1,500 - NT$2000 per semester.

Airport Pickup Services

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) provides airport pickup services at NT$400. Students have to notify the OIA at least 10 working days (2 weeks) before departure.

Official Transcripts

Will be issued in February for semester 1 and September for semester 2.

Activities and Services

Exchange students enjoy the same access as local student to university facilities such as library, sports facilities and student club.

Useful Website

Information for Incoming Exchange Students to NCKU
http://oia-en.ncku.edu.tw/bin/home.php

Please contact:
Ms CHOOI Foong Sin
Email: iroasia@nus.edu.sg

Module Mapping, Course Selections, Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office.