Founded in 1928, National Taiwan University (NTU) is the most prominent and comprehensive research university in Taiwan, with a history tracing back to Taiwan Hospital established in 1895. The NTU campuses unveil the beautiful landscapes of the island, from its main campus in the modern and culturally rich capital of Taipei, to the vast experimental forests in central Taiwan. With 11 colleges, 54 departments, 107 graduate institutes, and eight master’s and Ph.D. programs, NTU offers more than 7,800 courses each semester, placing it at the top in the nation in terms of both breadth of academic fields and volume of programs. Course subjects range from science and engineering to business, humanities, and the arts. The university’s large garden campus is located in the center of Taipei, with easy access to public transportation. Facilities and activities are top-tier, including Taiwan’s largest library with over four million volumes and over 400 student clubs ranging from sports clubs, academically-focused organizations and several organizations for international students.
NTU has over 640 partner universities in more than 65 different nations. You will have the chance to cooperate with professors and students from NTU and all over the world and engage in top-class research on national and international levels, making your contributions to changing the world. We welcome over 5,000 international students each year, diverse campus events including orientation, student clubs, the Azalea Festival, NTU Art Festival, and World Carnival contribute to vibrant life on campus.
NTU has fostered around 300,000 outstanding alumni, including leading academics, four elected presidents of Taiwan, and business magnates such as the chairpersons and founders of Taiwan Semiconductor Company, Quanta Computer, Garmin, and Asus, generating 25.9% of Taiwan’s overall GDP. Our faculty and alumni work closely with the government to make national policies by providing suggestions and solutions to the grand challenges in society. Furthermore, NTU ranked 40th in the 2020 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.
- ACADEMIC
Subjects available at NTU are as follows:
- Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Architecture
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Business & economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Psychology
- Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Law
- Computer Science
- Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
- Engineering & technology
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- General Engineering
Program dates:
- Fall Semester : mid-September through mid-January
- Spring Semester : mid-February through mid-June
- Academic Year : mid-September through mid-June
Exchange participants are required to take a full-time course load (at least 12 Temple credits) while abroad and will earn transfer credit.
A number of courses taught in English are available in the following disciplines.
- Art History
- Asian Studies
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chinese Language
- Economics
- English Literature
- Foreign Languages
- Horticulture
- Mathematics
- Physics (upper-level electives)
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
Students proficient in Chinese may have additional course options. Please review NTU’s Office of International Affairs website for more course information, go to the 2020/2021 Exchange Student Program – Overview.
- CAMPUS FACILITIES
- Classrooms equipped with smart technology
- Computer labs and campus Wi-Fi
- Student Union
- Gym and Sports facilities
- Library
- Creative Arts Center
- Art & Exhibition Galleries
- Shops and Cafes
- Administrative offices
For further information, please kindly visit
https://www.ntu.edu.tw/english/
