Taipei City, Taiwan

Fall semester 2021 and Academic Year 2021-22

Application due to OIA by March 1, 2021

University: National Chengchi University (NCCU)

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Student body: 16,000+ total students

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International students at university: 1,920

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Website:

• National Chengchi University website
• Exchange site

Watch the promotional video

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Academic units:

• College of Commerce
• College of Communication
• College of Education
• College of Foreign Languages and Literature
• College of International Affairs
• College of Law
• College of Liberal Arts
• College of Science
• College of Social Sciences
• International College of Innovation

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Course load: IU students are expected to take 15 credits

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Course catalog: view the course system

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Language of instruction: Chinese (Mandarin) and English

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Grades + Transcripts: NCCU uses a grading system similar to IU's.

View the grading system

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.

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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.

View academic calendar dates

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Student eligibility requirements:

• Must be pursuing a degree within the College of Arts and Sciences
• Have completed a minimum of one year at IUB prior to enrolling abroad
• Must not be on exchange during final semester
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
• Have a passport by the time applications are due at the host university, valid at least 6 months after the anticipated return date

For this exchange program, students must be nominated by the College Office of International Affairs (OIA).

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Due date for applications to OIA:  March 1, 2021

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Application process:

• If you would like to apply for this exchange, please visit http://go.iu.edu/ASPIREexchanges.
• Complete the application form and upload a statement of intent.
• Send the recommendation form link to the person who will supply a reference for you. It must be submitted by the application deadline.
• OIA staff will conduct interviews with select students (semi-finalists) to determine their suitability and preparedness for the exchange. Students must come to the interview prepared with a list of prospective courses they might like to take abroad.
• OIA will nominate finalists to NCCU. Upon acceptance, NCCU will contact students to invite them to apply for admission. An academic transcript and copy of your passport will be required at this point.