I. Program Overview
- Study Period:
- One Semester (Half Year): April 1, 2027 – August 31, 2027
- One Academic Year: April 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028
- Target Applicants & Eligibility:
- Currently enrolled regular undergraduate and master’s degree students from all departments/institutes under the College of Science, NTNU. (Applicants must maintain active student status at NTNU until the exchange period ends and they return to Taiwan; students who will graduate from NTNU during the exchange period are ineligible).
- Applicants who possess sound academic records and sufficient Japanese or English language proficiency required for their study plans, and who have obtained a formal Letter of Recommendation from their Department Chair or Academic Advisor.
- Applicants in good physical and mental health suitable for studying abroad in Japan.
- Student Status at Niigata University:
- Special Auditing Student (Open to both undergraduate and master’s students): Primarily for taking specialized lecture courses and earning academic credits.
- Special Research Student (Master’s students only): Primarily for conducting research under the supervision of an academic advisor.
- Fee Waivers & Benefits: Exchange students nominated and admitted through this program are exempt from admission fees and examination fees, and are entitled to a tuition waiver at Niigata University under the bilateral exchange agreement.
- Curriculum & Study: Provides specialized courses taught in English, Japanese language study courses, and regular university degree courses (mostly taught in Japanese). (In accordance with Japanese immigration regulations, international students holding a student visa are required to attend classes for at least 10 hours—equivalent to a minimum of seven 90-minute class sessions—per week).
II. Application Procedures & Important Dates
- College Internal Application Deadline: November 17, 2026 (Tue) by 17:00 (Strictly observed).
- Screening Schedule: The College will conduct internal qualification reviews and selections upon receiving applications. The list of nominated candidates will be officially dispatched to Niigata University by November 27, 2026. Niigata University is expected to notify the final admission results by January 10, 2027.
III. Application Method & Required Documents (Early Preparation Strongly Advised)
As this application entails an extensive set of documentation—including specialized medical examination reports (with mandatory chest X-ray results) and faculty recommendation letters that require substantial processing time—prospective applicants are strongly advised to begin preparations as early as possible.
- Obtaining Application Forms: The application packet contains multiple designated formats (such as the Letter of Intent and Certificate of Health forms in Word/Excel). Interested students should contact the College of Science Office coordinator directly to obtain the digital templates.
- List of Required Documents (Submit one hard copy of each, strictly formatted per Japanese requirements):
- Exchange Study Application / Letter of Intent (Affix a 4×3 cm passport-style photo)
- Official Academic Transcript (in English or Japanese)
- Letter of Recommendation from the Department Chair or Academic Advisor
- Certificate of Enrollment / Registration in English (Must be issued within 6 months prior to the start of the study abroad program)
- Photocopy of Passport (If the passport is currently being renewed, please submit a birth certificate or household registration record first, and submit the passport photocopy immediately once issued)
- Designated Certificate of Health (Must be completed by a licensed physician certifying that the applicant’s health condition is adequate for studying in Japan; must be issued within 6 months prior to enrollment)
- Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Documents Certifying Financial Capability for Expenses during the Stay in Japan
- ID Photos (2 copies): 4×3 cm, with the applicant’s full English and Chinese name written on the back (Do not affix to the application form; to be used for the Certificate of Eligibility application)
- Proof of Language Proficiency (if applicable): Photocopy of JLPT Certificate of Result/Score Report or English proficiency test score report (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS)
- Submission Checklist of Items
- Document Submission: Please compile and arrange all the aforementioned hard-copy documents in order, and submit them in person to the College of Science Office before 17:00 on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, for internal screening and official international mailing procedures.
IV. Office & Contact Information
- Office: Office of the Dean, College of Science, National Taiwan Normal University
- Coordinator: Mr. Chen
- E-mail: ptm105_9467@ntnu.edu.tw
- Services: Requesting application form templates, application receipt and screening, and general program consultations.
V. Important Disclaimers & Regulations (Please Read Carefully)
- Nomination Does Not Guarantee Admission: Being recommended by the College of Science through internal screening only grants the eligibility to be officially nominated to Niigata University. The final admission and placement decisions are determined solely by the screening committee of Niigata University.
- Applicant Responsibility for Document Accuracy: All application documents involve strict official regulations of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (such as specific medical examination items). Applicants bear full responsibility for preparing all materials accurately and fully in accordance with the rules within the designated deadlines.
- Risk of Forfeiting Qualification: If an applicant fails to submit complete documents within the deadline, has missing forms, or provides information that fails to comply with the regulations of Niigata University or Japanese immigration authorities, resulting in rejection or disqualification from admission/visa issuance, the applicant shall assume full personal responsibility.