All overseas scholars, faculty and staff are welcome to become international scholars of NCKU. Please choose the program that best suits your needs to join the international scholars of NCKU.

A. Types of Programs

(1) Visiting Scholars Program

Visiting scholars shall be experts of international academic renown, invited by the University's full-time faculty members to engage in short-term research, teaching, or academic exchange activities on campus.

(2) Recruitment of Talents Program

Through diverse visiting positions, this program aims to recruit internationally competitive academic and professional talents to participate in the University's teaching, research, and technological development. Departments and institutes may apply for scholars to serve at the University under this program; for further details, please refer to the "Recruiting Outstanding Talent" on the Office of Research and Development website. There is no restriction on the duration of service; however, a work visa must be processed for the scholar before they can officially assume their position in Taiwan.

Note 1: There are restrictions on the academic qualifications required for recruiting talents. Please confirm whether the identity of the scholar is eligible before applying.

Note 2: For related qualifications, please refer to the "Recruiting Outstanding Talent" Webpage of the Office of Research and Development: Link.

(3)Exchange Teacher Program

Exchange scholars refer to scholars who come to visit and conduct research in accordance with the written agreement of the exchange professor program established by NCKU, colleges, departments, degree programs and centers with overseas sister schools, recommended by the sister schools and approved by NCKU. Scholars of NCKU’s contracted schools who want to apply for the exchange professor program, please refer to the International Relations Division of the International Affairs Office. The exchange time depends on the length of the exchange contract. For relevant subsidy information, please refer to the International Relations Division here.

B. Application Process 

The application process and time required for each program are slightly different, please refer to the information below for reference.

All visiting international scholars must obtain the consent of the reception unit of NCKU; the contact unit can be an individual (teacher, director, dean, etc.) or an academic unit (department, research institution). Therefore, your main contact person in NCKU should be the undertaker or teacher of the school or department where you work.

(1) Please go to the list of departments to find a unit or faculty member that matches your interests and fields, and then contact them directly to ask if they will accept your international student application, or if you have received an invitation from a NCKU unit to come to serve or exchange.

(2) Once you have reached an agreement with the host institution, the host institution will assist you with the procedures to invite you to become an international scholar of National Cheng Kung University.

(3) If you have any questions about visa and administrative matters, you can ask the International Affairs Office - Overseas Students and Scholars Services Division.