National Taiwan University
Please find useful information below about National Taiwan University as an exchange destination. Learn more about the location, the campus, courses and student life!
About
National Taiwan University (NTU), established in 1928 and located in Taipei, is Taiwan's public research university, renowned for its excellence in education, research, and innovation.
The university has 11 colleges and offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Its main campus features historic architecture alongside modern facilities. With a student body of over 33,000, including thousands of international students, NTU has a vibrant campus life, hosting various cultural events, clubs, and volunteer opportunities. The university consistently ranks among the top institutions in Asia and the world.
Consult NTU on QS World Rankings to learn more about their current world ranking and academic reputation in different subject areas.
Location
National Taiwan University (NTU) is located in Da'an District, in the heart of Taipei, Taiwan's capital. The main campus has a blend of historic architecture and modern facilities, including libraries, research centres, and the National Taiwan University Hospital.
Taipei is a dynamic metropolis where Japanese colonial lanes, bustling shopping streets, and contemporary skyscrapers coexist. The city is also renowned for its vibrant street-food culture and lively night markets, including the expansive Shilin Night Market. It is also close to Yangmingshan National Park, offering NTU students a scenic escape with hot springs, hiking trails, and volcanic landscapes.
Well-connected by the Taipei Metro, buses, and bike-sharing networks, NTU’s central location offers students easy access to parks, cafés and cultural sites. With its prime location in Taipei, rich academic resources, and vibrant cultural surroundings, NTU provides an ideal environment for learning, research, and personal growth.
Level of competitiveness
Competitive**
The level of competitiveness (Less competitive * / Competitive ** / Very competitive ***) refers to one's chances of being allocated an exchange space at this partner. This is an approximation determined by the number of applications received for this destination during the last academic year versus the total number of exchange spaces available to Queen Mary students.
Language of Instruction
Mandarin Chinese is the official language and the most widely spoken language in Taiwan.
Many courses at NTU are taught in English. They require English proficiency at CEFR B2 (For example, TOEFLiBT: 72 or IELTS: 5.5)
Many courses are also taught in Chinese. If you wish to study in Chinese you must have at least CEFR B1 (For example, Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL): Band B Level 3 or Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK): Level 5).
Free Chinese language courses are offered for exchange students. You can take complimentary Chinese language courses with NTU credits.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is divided into two semesters.
- Fall semester: early August - late January.
- Spring semester: early February - late July.
Courses
- NTU Online Course Information System
- The course list for the first/second semester is available only from the beginning of August/January.
- Students should make a preliminary plan based on previous courses offered and adjust the plan when the latest course list is available.
- For questions regarding a specific field/course, please contact the relevant department/course instructor directly.
Restrictions
The College of Medicine prefers 1st-year and 2nd-year undergraduate students with high-level Chinese proficiency.
For more information on restrictions set by each department, please visit this site.
The following courses are not open to exchange/visiting students:
- Practicum courses offered by all departments.
- Practice courses offered by the Department of Chemistry.
- All GMBA required/core courses.
- All EMBA and EIMBA courses.
-Courses offered by Center for Teaching Education and all Academic Programs (學分學程)
- School of Professional Education and Continuing Studies (進修推廣學院)
- Summer Session (暑修) and Summer College (夏季學院) courses.
- International College, D-School and Center for General Education are not open for the exchange students to apply.
- Check NTU Online Course Information "limits on Course adding/dropping" section for specific limitations.
Credits
Students must enrol on a full course load equivalent to 60 Queen Mary credits for the semester/120 for a full academic year. Please see our required credit load document for full details.
The link below provides details on NTU's grading system:
- NTU Grading
- Find out more about Queen Mary’s credit transfer and grade conversion process.
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Accommodation
During the application period of NTU exchange student program, students can apply for on-campus housing. However, accommodation is not guaranteed due to the limited number of dormitory rooms.
- On-campus and off-campus housing information here
Private accommodation: Queen Mary students who intend to look for private accommodation are advised to follow the partner’s guidance as soon as possible to begin their accommodation search safely. Guidance about searching for private accommodation safely is also available on the QMplus resource page, “Pre-departure” tab from early spring.
Cost of living
NTU provides information on the cost of living as a student here. You can find more general, up-to-date information about the cost of living in Taipei here. Bear in mind that living expenses can vary depending on individual lifestyle. Please consult the estimated minimum and maximum cost of living figures for this destination country available in our “Estimated Costs of Living” document available on our Finance page.
Support services
NTU has a wellbeing page for international student support. This can be found here. Links to academic support can also be found here.
(As a current Queen Mary student you will be able to find a summary sheet for NTU on our QMplus page, with an overview of the local student support services available on the following topics: specific learning differences, physical impairments, sensory impairments, long term medical conditions, autism spectrum conditions, mental health and wellbeing difficulties, special accommodation provision, non-emergency health care, emergency services, harassment and trauma and suicide prevention.
Activities and Societies
Explore student life at NTU using the links below!
The benefits that come with attending NTU as a student can be found here.