A Semester Exchange Program at NSYSU Spring Semester 2024

National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) would like to inform you that the registration for semester exchange application for Spring semester of 2024 (February – June 2024).  The tuition fee for this program is waived. However the accepted students are responsible for their learning materials, accommodations and living expenses in Taiwan including Roundtrip Flight Ticket, visa fees & Insurance.

You may check the academic calendar here

You may check the grading system, course selection system and course reference (please refer to Spring 2023) at this link https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20770.php?Lang=en
You will apply for the on-campus housing and free Chinese language course (3 credits, 4hrs per week) at the same time.

Please kindly note that ITS Students should take and transfer maximum credit opportunity

Accommodations 

Off-campus Housing Resources

Formosa Rent House

Students can refer to these websites recommended by our former exchange students for off-campus housing:

– Relocation Service Taiwan: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045810176430

– K House: https://www.khouse.tw/en/house.aspx

*NSYSU does not guarantee the quality and safety of rentals on these sources.

Students who got accepted by NSYSU will still have to wait for final approval by the Taiwan government to apply for visas.

Under the pandemic, we urge all students to make a backup plan in case things don’t turn out as they wanted.  

Please check the quarantine measures of Taiwan governments: https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/406-1308-266663,r4475.php?Lang=en

Cost 

On-Campus Housing:

International Dorm (Twin Room) – NT$17,000 per semester ,
Local Dorm (Quad Room) – NT$8,500 per semester,
Off-Campus Housing: NT5,000 – 10,000 per month

Meals  : NT$8,000-9,000 per month,
Books  : NT$5,000 per semester,
Local Transportation : NT$1,500 per month,
Health Insurance : NT$326 per semester (NSYSU Student Group Insurance),
Campus Wi-fi & Internet Service : NT$300 per semester,
National Health Insurance : NT$749 per month (obligated to join for students who continuously staying in Taiwan for 6 months)

Estimated living cost per month (exclude housing): NTD 10,000-12,000 ( ≈ USD 330-400)

Meals: NTD 7,000-9,000

Transportation: NTD 500-1,500

Textbook (per semester): NTD 5,000

*The estimation is the average spending of a typical student attending NSYSU.

*USD is subject to change due to the exchange rate

This program open for ITS students with criteria below :

– D4/S1 batch 2021

– S2 batch 2022

– Have a good English ( oral & written )

Here are the required documents that you need to prepare :

1. CV
2. Certificate/statement of Enrollment
3. Photo (passport size)
4. Learning Agreement (Download it here http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange ). Please kindly fill department coordinator with the signature head of department/coordinator academic at your department. Please leave it blank at Institutional Coordinator (it will be done by ITS GE)
5. Official Academic Transcript in English version
6. A Valid Certificate of English Proficiency  Test (You can use TOEFL/TEFL/EFL UPT Bahasa (preferrable is ITP) with minimum Score is 477 or IBT/IELTS who equal with TOEFL 477). Screenshoot score from web UPT Bahasa and TOEFL Prediction are  not acceptable
7. One recommendation letter from an academic advisor
8. Motivation letter
9. Scanned Valid Passport (validity minimum 1 year)
10. Statement Letter (Download it here http://bit.ly/its-student-exchange ).
11. Medical Enduring Power of Attorney: Please download it from the online system.
12. Certificate of GCW Non Degree (minimum C) or Result Test GCW Non Degree min 80 (please kindly note that this documents is required for this program for D4/S1 only)

Incomplete requirements will not processed by Mobility Team.

For ITS Students who interested to join this program please kindly submit your application through this form https://its.id/studyabroadITS . All of your documents must be in PDF and collected in 1 (one) .zip/.rar file. If you have finished and submitted your Study Abroad Application form, YOU HAVE TO SEND email to studyabroad@its.ac.id confirming that you have filled out the Study Abroad Application Form and submit it. Please use this subject: “Confirmation Study Abroad Application_ExchangeNSYSU_NAME_NRP”. The submission deadline extended until 15 November 2023 ( 09.00 WIB). The Interview Session will be held on 18 November 2023 (13.30).

If you have questions about this program, please send an email to Mr. Ade at studyabroad@its.ac.id with subject : ASK_NSYSU