Center of International Education & Exchange, NCCU -

International Undergraduate Program for Taiwan Scholarship Recipients

About IUP

The International Undergraduate Program (IUP) is a premier 4-year program founded with the vision to enhance international students' experience at NCCU. As one of the most valued institution of higher education in Taiwan, NCCU particularly stresses academic vigor and individual growth in undergraduate education.

IUP is designed to enable students achieve academic growth; at the same time accelerate the process of mastering Chinese as a second language during their four years at NCCU. In an age where the Greater China Region has become one of the key world economic powerhouses, Chinese proficiency will become the future competitive advantage of IUP students.

To ease the transition into the Chinese language learning, the IUP provides English taught courses and free mandatory Chinese language courses during the freshmen and sophomore years. IUP students are required and expected to take Chinese taught courses during the junior and senior years at NCCU. To graduate, IUP students must fulfill their chosen field requirements as well as sufficient Chinese Proficiency.

Eligibility

Taiwan scholarship recipients proficient in English, committed to pursuing a bachelor degree and mastering Chinese language during their time at NCCU. Other applicants will be reviewed for his/her eligibility.

Available concentrations for the Class of 2009

Communication - Journalism, Advertising, Radio & TV
Commerce - Accounting, Business administration
Social science - Economics

Quick Facts

Leading national university focused on humanities and social sciences.

Abundant English taught courses available for first and second year students.

Mandatory Intensive Chinese language courses (free for IUP students).

Experienced staff members and student ambassadors available to assist foreign students in adapting to NCCU campus life.

Diverse student body: 750 foreign students hailing from 47 countries

Campus surrounded by natural creeks, hiking trails, mountains, and fresh air

Fifteen minutes to downtown Taipei and 101 Building

Conditions for maintaining enrollment status

IUP students are expected to obtain Chinese language proficiency by their third year in college and take regular university courses of their respective college or department.

Program Sponsors

Center of International Education and Exchange (IEE) with the support of participating colleges and departments

How to apply

Please refer to NCCU regular application procedure or contact the department for admission. http://aca.nccu.edu.tw/foreign_student/main.htm

Please indicate that you are a Taiwan scholarship recipient and are willing to join the IUP program on your application.