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Incoming Exchange Application Notice

update date : 2025-07-30


Key information for our student exchange program

NCKU Fact Sheet AY2526

NCKU Department Requirements for Exchange Students AY2526

NCKU Language exam CEFR Alignments

NCKU Transcript Guide

Guidelines to Credit Transfer between NCKU and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions

Pre-arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students

Post-arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students

 

Nomination/ Application Calendar

Nomination period for 2026 Spring semester: August 15 - September 15, 2025

Application period for 2026 Spring semester: August 15 - September 25, 2025

Nomination period for 2026 Fall semester: March 3 - April 1, 2026

Application period for 2026 Fall semester: March 3 - April10, 2026

INCOMING - NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

 

NOMINATION / APPLICATION PROCESS for NCKU STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

 

  Nomination and application deadlines 

 

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

Nomination period

March 3 to April 1

August 15 to September 15

Application deadline

April 10

September 25

Result Announcement

Mid-May

Early November

 

 Application Requirements 

GPA and Language requirements

Unlike many other universities, NCKU does not apply a standard GPA or language requirement for all incoming exchange students. Instead, these requirements vary by department and are specified in the Department Requirements for Exchange Students for the relevant academic year. Applications not meeting a department’s specified requirements may be rejected by the reviewing department.

We accept the listed types of English language certifications, as well as TOCFL or HSK for Chinese.


 Required Application Materials 

Passport photo

A recent, passport-sized color photo of the applicant.

Passport’s information page

Color scan of the passport’s information page.

Enrollment Certificate

Official certificate issued by the home university, with an official stamp.

Transcript

Full official transcript of all completed semesters at the home university, stamped by the university.

Autobiography

A brief introduction of your background, academic journey, and other relevant information.

Study plan

No fixed format. Recommended to include a list of courses you plan to take at NCKU.

Recommendation letters

Letters must include the referees’ full name, title, and signature.

Financial statement

Proof of sufficient funds:

▪ NT$50,000 for one semester, or NT$100,000 for one academic year.

▪ Must be issued by a bank or financial institution and include the applicant’s full name.

Language Certificate(s)

Valid certificate(s) of Chinese and/or English proficiency (e.g., TOCFL, HSK, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

Confirmation Page

Downloaded at the final step of the online application submission process.

Other documents

Any additional documents required by the specific department or program.

To be noted:

  1. All documents must be clear, color scans of the originals and uploaded to the online application portal by the application deadline.
  2. Please follow the language requirements specified by each department. If no specific language is required, submit the documents in English.

 Application Contact 

Division of Study Abroad 

em50961@email.ncku.edu.tw

 

INCOMING - INSTITUTIONAL DETAILS

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

INSTITUTIONAL DETAILS

Name of the institution

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)

Student Exchange Program Contact – Division of Study Abroad

em50961@email.ncku.edu.tw

https://oia.ncku.edu.tw/?Lang=en

Website for exchange students

https://oia.ncku.edu.tw/p/404-1032-230512.php?Lang=en

 

 

INCOMING - ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

 

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

FALL SEMESTER

SPRING SEMESTER

Orientation Day (Recommended)

Usually scheduled on the last Wednesday or Thursday before classes begin

Usually scheduled on the last Wednesday or Thursday before classes begin

Classes begin

2nd week of September

2nd half of February

Classes end

Mid-January

2nd half of June

Examination period

There are no set examination periods. Most examinations take place at the end of the course, until the very last day of the semester. It is recommended to schedule return travel a few days after the official end of the semester.

Online Calendar

https://web.ncku.edu.tw/p/412-1000-14450.php?Lang=en

INCOMING - COURSE OFFERS

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

 

COURSE OFFERS

List of Departments/Institutes

https://web.ncku.edu.tw/p/412-1000-182.php?Lang=en

Language of Instruction

Primarily Chinese, with some courses offered in English as a supplement.

Course information system

https://course.ncku.edu.tw/

Navigating Course Options

Academic Year System: NCKU’s academic year 114 corresponds to AY2025–2026 (calculated by adding 1911 to the Western year).

Semester Terms: Semester 1 is Fall; Semester 2 is Spring.

Course Selection Tips:

  1. You may take courses from other departments, school years, or academic levels, unless restricted.
  2. Restrictions may include course tags (e.g., COURSERA, which is reserved for local students) or specific notes such as prerequisites or limited eligibility based on program/module.
  3. Use the "Courses Taught in English" filter to find English-taught courses.

Chinese Language Course

Exchange students may enroll in a credit-bearing Chinese language course (2 hours per week) based on their placement test results. Enrollment instructions will be provided during the registration period. Students may also choose to join optional seasonal Chinese language programs offered by the NCKU Language Center (15 hours per week, with additional fees).

INCOMING - GUIDEBOOKS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

GUIDEBOOKS FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS

 

Guidebooks for
Exchange Students

Pre-Arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students
Post-Arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students

 

INCOMING - LIVING COST, HOUSING AND HEALTH

Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

 Living costs

Estimated total for one semester (approx. 18 weeks): €1,700–€2,300, including:

  • Accommodation: €500–€1,400
  • Food: ~€1,050
  • Other expenses: ~€150

Housing

Exchange students can apply for on-campus housing in one of three dormitories. For details, see the Accommodation section in the Pre-Arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students.

Entry regulations

Visa types and entry requirements are outlined in the NCKU Pre-Arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students.

Health Insurance

Private Overseas Insurance: Exchange students are required to purchase private overseas insurance in their home country, covering health and accident for the entire exchange period.

NCKU Student Group Insurance: All students are required to enroll in NCKU’s student group insurance upon registration, which covers only severe accidents. The cost is approximately NT$260 per semester.

Health Exam

Students must submit a health examination report and vaccination certificate during NCKU registration following the indications in the NCKU Pre-Arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students.

 

 

INCOMING - TRANSCRIPT AND GRADING SYSTEM

 Application Deadline for Spring 2026: September 25, 2025

 

Academic workload

  • At NCKU, 1 credit = 1 lecture hour/week, totaling at least 18 hours per semester.
  • Exchange students must fulfill the academic requirements of the department they are enrolled to.

Transcript of records (ToR)

  • Digital ToRs will be sent to the partner university coordinator approximately 4–6 weeks after the semester ends.
  • ToRs will not be sent directly to students.

Grading System

Details about NCKU’s grading scale and transcript format are provided in the NCKU Pre-Arrival Guidebook for Exchange Students.


 

 

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