National Chung Hsing University “New Southbound Policy Short-term Study Program 2024”

INTRODUCING TO THE PROGRAM

This exclusive scholarship and exchange initiative is sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Taiwan, Republic of China, with the aim of inspiring outstanding young talents from esteemed universities in Southeast Asia to explore Taiwan.

We are the fifth university to implement this program. This year, focusing on the themes of sustainability and global warming, we plan to recruit students from our partner universities in the New Southbound countries.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

• 4 hour Sustainabilty related courses / Week
• 6 hour Mandarin Courses / Week
• Culture Activities / Month

* The Sustainabilty related couses are credit-bearing, and students may also choose additional courses according to their interests.

COVERED BY THE PROGRAM

1. NTD 10,000 Monthly Stipend
2. Round-Trip Economy Class Fligh Ticket (Up ro NTD25,000)
3. In-Campus Housing
4. Program Activites

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

1. UI student with active status.
2. Students should be at the minimum, in their 3rd semester at UI, at the time of application.
3. Have not registered 144 credits at UI (Including credits on the last semester at UI before departing for exchange) by the time of application.
4. Mandatory to transfer credits exchange period to UI.
5. Will not graduate from UI until the exchange period is completed.
6. GPA min. 3.2 (all major)
7. English Proficiency Standard:
   – TOEFL PBT min. 550
   – TOEFL ITP min. 550
   – TOEFL iBT min. 79
   – IELTS min. 6.5
8. Mandatory to purchase International Insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment
9. Mandatory to have a passport before applying.
10. Students who have previously participated/enrolled in any international program from International Office UI or any other opportunities including IISMA are NOT eligible.
11. Not currently applying for another exchange or study abroad with a fee-paying program, e.g.: IISMA.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

1. UI student with active status.
2. Students should be at the minimum, in their 2nd semester at UI, at the time of application.
3. Have not registered 40 credits at UI (Including credits on the last semester at UI before departing for exchange) by the time of application.
4. Mandatory to transfer credits exchange period to UI.
5. Will not graduate from UI until the exchange period is completed.
6. GPA min. 3.2 (all major)
7. English Proficiency Standard:
   – TOEFL PBT min. 550
   – TOEFL ITP min. 550
   – TOEFL iBT min. 79
   – IELTS min. 6.5
8. Mandatory to purchase International Insurance that covers COVID-19 treatment
9. Mandatory to have a passport before applying.
10. Students who have previously participated/enrolled in any international program from International Office UI or any other opportunities including IISMA are NOT eligible.
11. Not currently applying for another exchange or study abroad with a fee-paying program, e.g: IISMA

RERUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1. A faculty recommendation letter signed by Dean or Vice Dean with particular information needs to be included. Please read “NOTES” for detailed information about it.
2. Legalized latest transcripts (GPA min. 3.2)
3. IRS for last semester at UI before departing exchange
4. English Proficiency Certificate
5. CV
6. Motivation Letter
7. Statement letter of willingness not to leave the country if the faculty does not give permission
8. Written approval letter of departure from parents

*A recommendation letter can be provided by your Faculty

All documents have to be merged in 1 (ONE) pdf format file in the order listed above. Send the documents to outbound@ui.ac.id at the latest on 20 May 2024.

PROJECT TIMELINE

Period: 2024 SEP – 2025 JAN

*NOTES:

• If the host university has higher eligibility, we will follow the eligibility of the host university.
• Students who have previously participated/enrolled in any program from International Office UI are NOT eligible to join this program.In the recommendation letter, please indicate:

1. The Outbound Exchange Scheme that your faculty support and acknowledge. (only online or only offline or both online and offline schemes are supported and acknowledged)
2. The student will not graduate from UI until the exchange program is completed.
3. Academic credits earned from exchange programs abroad can be converted/transferred to UI.