National Ilan University
National Ilan University was founded in 1926. The University today is home to a wide
range of academic disciplines and programs offered by four major colleges: College ofBioresources, College of Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science,and College of Humanity and Management. The school encompasses 15 departments, 17
master programs, 1 PhD programs, and 5 master’s programs of professional and continuingstudies.
National Ilan University is endowed with an immense site of 190 hectares,
incorporating three distinct campuses and University-affiliated forestland and farm forinternship. The University is located at the heart of Yilan City and in a convenientneighborhood with a 40-minute drive to Taipei 101. The main campus is surrounded by avibrant community, with shopping complex, cultural center, sports parks, department stores
and all kinds of diners and restaurants within one kilometer, offering an all-aroundcommunity where students have convenient access to basic living necessities.
College of Engineering

College of ElectricalEngineering andComputer Science

College of Bioresource

College of
Humanities andManagement
Dept. of Foreign

Dept. of Electrical

Department of FoodEngineering

Science

Languages andLiterature

Dept. of Mechanical andElectro-MechanicalEngineering

Dept. of Electronic
Engineering

Dept. of Biotech andAnimal Science

Dept. of Applied
Economics andManagement

Dept. of Chemical andMaterials Engineering

Dept. of Computer Scienceand Information
Engineering

Department ofBiomechatronicEngineering

Dept. of Leisure
Industry and Health
Promotion

Dept. of Civil Engineering

Dept. of Environmental
Engineering

Dept. of Forestry andNatural Resources

Graduate Institute ofArchitecture andSustainable Planning

Department ofHorticulture

NIU Website: http://niu-en.niu.edu.tw/
1National Ilan University
Incoming Exchange Student Fact Sheet 2019~2020
Name of School

National Ilan University

President

Dr. Po-Ching Wu

Numbers of Faculty783

Numbers of Students

4,779（4,326 for Undergraduate, 411 for Master and 12 for Doctor）

Numbers of International
Students

194

Administration

Office of International Affairs

Contact Information

WebsitePostal Address

Academic Year

Contact Person: Ms. Michelle Chang
TEL：+886 3 9317182
FAX：+886 3 9320992
E-MAIL： hychang@niu.edu.tw ; oia@niu.edu.tw
http://niu-en.niu.edu.tw/
Office of International Affairs
National Ilan University
No.1, Sec. 1, Shennong Rd., Yilan City, Yilan County 26047, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Spring Semester：February 2020~ June 2020
Fall Semester：September 2020~ January 2021

Duration of Exchange

One semester or one academic year

General Requirements

1. Be registered in a degree program at a university that has an official
exchange agreement with NIU.
2. Be nominated by your home university to participate in the exchange
program.

Required Documents

Application Deadline
Transcripts

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Application form X2
Certificate of Enrollment
Official transcript from home university
Study plan and Autobiography
Recommended list from home university

6. Health Certificate
7. Other supplementary documents
Spring Semester：To be advised
Fall Semester：30 April 2020
After the student finish their exchange at NIU, we’ll mail the student’s
official transcript to the International Office of the partner university2

when the next semester starts.
Deadline of Course Selection

Approximately 2 weeks after the semester begins

Course LoadExchange students are required to register for a minimum of 2 courses
and one of these two must belong to your own department. Overseas
students need to take Chinese course.

English Taught Course

Accommodation

To be provided
On-Campus Accommodation：Around NT$9,500 per semester (the fee issubject to change and summer and winter vacations are not included inthe terms of stay). Applicants will be supposed to share a room with 3other roommates.

Insurance

Students’ Safety (or Medical) Insurance of NTD1,055~NTD3,000 per
semester

Living Cost

NT$8,000~10,000/month (estimated)

Textbooks

NT$5,000~8,000/semester (estimated) it depends on how many classes
students takeVisa Requirement

Once accepted into the Exchange Program, each exchange students willbe issued an official Letter of Acceptance from NIU. Exchange students
must apply for a valid Visitor or Resident Visa* with the Letter ofAcceptance from NIU in their country of residence BEFORE entering Taiwan.
More visa information will be provided after the issuance of the official
Letter of Acceptance from NIU.
* Not applicable to PRC (Chinese) Passport Holders
PRC (Chinese) Passport Holders must apply for an Exit and Entry Permit (入出境許可證) BEFORE entering Taiwan, more visa information will beprovided after the issuance of the official Letter of Acceptance from NIU.

Orientation Program

The Exchange Student Orientation is MANDATORY for all exchange
students. The Exchange Student Orientation provides exchange students
with an opportunity to meet other fellow exchange students, to familiarize
themselves with the NIU campus and with NIU’s academic andadministrative policies. Other general information on studying and living inTaiwan will also be provided at the orientation. The Orientation is normallyheld 5 days before the semester starts.

＊Incoming students based on formal Exchange Program are exempt from regular tuition charges andother miscellaneous charges.
＊Office of International Affairs will arrange airport pickup and any other services.
Last Updated: 20 February 20203