University of Taipei

Contact Information
University Name	University of Taipei https://www.utaipei.edu.tw/index.php?Lang=en
Office	Office of International Affairs Website: https://international.utaipei.edu.tw/index.php
Address	No.1, Aiguo West-Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 10048, Taiwan(R.O.C.)
Telephone	Tel: +886-2-23113040, ext.8663
Contact for Outbound Exchange Students	Ms. Lynn Chia-Lin Ko outbound@go.utaipei.edu.tw
Contact for Inbound Exchange Students	Ms. Fanny Yi-Ying Lin inbound@go.utaipei.edu.tw
Contacts for Student Exchange Agreements	Ms. Fanny Yi-Ying Lin Ms. Ketty Chia-Hsin Lin contract@go.utaipei.edu.tw
Description of the University of Taipei	University of Taipei was established in 1895. It is the oldest public university in Taiwan. UT is located in a vibrant international city with two campuses: Bo-Ai campus at the heart of downtown Taipei and Tian-Mu campus in the neighborhood adjacent to Yangmingshan National Park. Both campuses are close to bus, train, and MRT stations. There are five colleges in UT, which are Education, Humanities & Arts, Science, Kinesiology, and City Management.

Academic Calendar (Term)	(Start – End Date)
Fall Semester 2022	Mid-September – Mid-January
Spring Semester 2023	Mid-February – Mid-June

Application Procedure
Nomination Deadline	Fall Semester 2022: March 31, 2022 Spring Semester 2023: September 30, 2022
Application Deadline	Fall Semester 2022: April 30, 2022 Spring Semester 2023: October 31, 2022
Procedure	Step1_Get nominated by our partner institution Step2_Apply online by the application deadline Step3_Get admission issued by the University of Taipei Online Application: http://exam.utaipei.edu.tw/ExchangeSystem/index.jsp
Required Documents	Applicant's passport A study plan written in English or in Chinese English official academic transcript of undergraduate or graduate program Official enrollment certificate within 3 month Proof of medical insurance Medical Examination Requirements for Short-Term Students Digital ID photo

* Please also go through the MoU of indivisual University

Academic Information	(Start – End Date)
Course Information	Students must take at least two courses or four credits per semester. http://shcourse.utaipei.edu.tw/utaipei/ahttp://shcourse.utaipei.edu.tw/utaipei/ag_pro/ag304_index.jspg_pro/ag304_index.jsp
Academic Calendar	Fall Semester 2022: Mid-September-Mid-January Spring Semester 2023: Mid-February – Mid-June
Language Requirements	There is no any specific requirement on Chinese and English language proficiency. However, the students should have the basic communication ability with the above languages.
Grading System	UT uses the 100-point scale to evaluate students’ performance. One credit=2 ECTS

Language Proficiency
There is no any specific requirement on Chinese and English language proficiency. However, the students should have the basic communication ability of English & Chinese languages.

Exchange related Information
Accommodation	UT offers the residence hall for both graduate and undergraduate students. The exchange students are guaranteed to stay at the dorm. UT allocates the rooms for students automatically. Students are able to stay for the period of their studies at UT.
Health Insurance	Students have to purchase their own insurance in the home country before travelling to Taiwan. We strongly suggest the exchange students purchase health insurance with 6 months of coverage from the home country.
VISA Application	Students are responsible for their own visa application before entering Taiwan. The Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-1.html
Airport Pick-up Service	Fall Semester 2022: To be determined Spring Semester 2023: To be determined Free of cost, pick-up only at the Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Students must arrive on this date if they wish to be picked up from the airport.
Living Costs	Approximate living costs in Taipei: US$ 500-600/month
Mandatory Orientation	Fall Semester 2022: To be confirmed Spring Semester 2023: To be confirmed tentatively January 15, 2023
VISA Extension	Visitor visa holders can apply for extension within 15 days before the expired date. The National Immigration Agency (NIA) https://www.immigration.gov.tw/5475/

University Facilities
Library Swimming Pool & SPA Chinese language courses available Food Court

Health Care Facilities
National Taiwan University Hospital Taipei City Hospital