International Relations Office

University-Wide Partner Universities

 

National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan

Website: http://english.web.ncku.edu.tw/bin/home.php

 

Institution Profile
 

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) was founded in 1931. It is a leading comprehensive university in Taiwan with more than sixty departments in nine colleges covering the fields of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Management, Medicine, Planning and Design, Sciences and Social Sciences.

The University is committed to enhance its reputation through abundant resources, strong alumni support, and cooperative ventures with the Tainan Science-based Industrial Park. NCKU has been selected as the Prominent Research University in Taiwan and voted Industry’s Most Favorable University.

 
Academics
Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Mid September to Mid January
Semester 2: Mid February to Early July
Curriculum Structure

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

Medium of Instruction for Classes

Mandarin

Selected courses are conducted in English. Refer to http://class-qry.acad.ncku.edu.tw/qry/index.php?lang=en (click "search" ,then check "course in English " ) for more details.

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

 
 
SEP Application
Restrictions for Exchange Students

Please refer to the Other Links section for relevant links to course information.  
NUS Application Deadline

Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.
 
Accommodation
Housing Options

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 .
 
Visa & Insurance
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.

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.

Please refer here for more information.

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.

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the university’s insurance policies.

 
Cost of Living
Estimated Monthly Living Expenses
Breakdown of Costs TWD
Accommodation 1,650 - 2900
Food 3,000
Others(Entertainment, clothes) 1,000
Monthly Estimate 5,640 - 6,900


Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

 
Additional Information
Useful Links
 
More Questions?
 

Module Mapping, Course Selections & Application

Please check with your SEP Administrator/Coordinator in the Dean's Office.

 

top