Incoming Short-term studies

Program Types

Last Updated 2025.09.22
  • Visiting / Short-Term Studies

Please check the Office of International Affairs (OIA) at NTNU website for more information.

✅ Application Period

  1. Fall Semester
    Term Time : Sep. – Jan.
    Application Period : March 1st – April 30th
  2. Spring Semester
    Term Time : Feb. – Jun.
    Application Period : September 1st  – October 30th

✅ Related Information

  1. Course Information
    *Courses Search and Enrollment Information
    *Mandarin Training Center
  2. Accommodation
    Availability of on-campus dorm room is limited and application needed.
    Rent: USD 70~86 / month
  3. Visa Requirements
    Exchange students (students who apply for summer session are not included)need to apply for a “Resident visa”and then transfer to“Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)”within 15 days after arrival. Useful Links:
    *Visa information- Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    *ARC information- National Immigration Agency
  4. Medical Insurance
    We strongly encourage exchange students to purchase 6 months adequate health insurance either from your home country or Taiwan. From the 5th month of the stay, students are required to join National Health Insurance (NHI) held by Taiwanese government.
  5. Living costs in Taipei 
    Approximately living costs (exclusive housing and insurance :US$220~315/ month
    Information for Foreigners in Taiwan +886 1990 (Local Free Hotline-24 hours)