Taipei City, Taiwan
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22
Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021
University: National Chengchi University (NCCU)
Student body: 16,000+ total students
International students at university: 1,920
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Watch the promotional videoAcademic units:
Course load: IU students are expected to take 15 credits
Course catalog: view the course system
Language of instruction: Chinese (Mandarin) and English
Grades + Transcripts: NCCU uses a grading system similar to IU's.
NCCU will provide transcripts to IU following the completion of the exchange. At the student’s request, the College will review courses to determine how they will apply to your degree. Please note that IU does not accept Pass/Fail.
Academic calendar:
Fall semester: Mid-September – Mid-January
[Academic Year: Mid September – Late June]
Early Assessment:
Fall semester students are encouraged to choose from the OIC courses, even though the selection is more limited, as they will enable students to finish the semester before they need to be back at IU for the spring semester. For other courses, the decision for early departure rests with the professor.
Student visa information: Visitor visa: a short-term visa for a stay of fewer than 180 days
Students going for an academic year will use a resident visa, which is for stays longer than 180 days.
Learn about immigration + travel
Air travel: Exchange students will be responsible for arranging and purchasing their own round-trip international airline tickets for dates appropriate for the term at the host university. Exchange students should only purchase tickets once NCCU has confirmed the dates of arrival. Students who are nominated for the exchange are eligible to apply for a travel grant from OIA.
Nearest international airport: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Housing: Exchange students are able to select housing in the online application, which is then arranged accordingly by NCCU. Students may choose from on-campus dormitory options, off-campus house rental options, and the off-campus International House (I-House).
Pre-departure orientation: The College OIA staff will provide an orientation the prior semester to help students prepare for their programs.
Departure preparation + arrival details:
Learn more about packing information + departure details
Estimated costs per semester:
Student eligibility requirements:
For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).
Due date for applications to OIA: March 1, 2021
Application process:
Questions can be directed to the College Office of International Affairs at collOIA@indiana.edu.