National Chengchi University - Taiwan

About: 

Established in 1927 – Chengchi is a national coeducation research university with over 16,000 students and is regarded as one of Asia’s most prestigious centres for humanities and social sciences. NCCU prides itself on its excellent academic and professional reputation; it has long been dedicated to business education by offering a learning environment characterized by diversified curricula blending oriental and western intellectual traditions. The International Exchange Programs was set forth in 1999 with the aim of providing incoming international students from partner schools with the opportunities to acquire direct exposure and training within an Asian context, and nurturing local students’ aspiration for globalization. 

Contact at NCCU:

Cherry Huang, Manager crhuang@nccu.edu.tw 

Office of International Programs (OIP), College of Commerce, National Chengchi University, 64 Zhi-nan Road, Sec. 2, Wenshan, 11605 Taipei, Taiwan 

Highlights: 

The College of Commerce at National Chengchi University (CNCCU) is highly regarded nationally and internationally as the best business school in Taiwan. Their reputation is based on the caliber of academics and students. With eight departments, ten institutes, twenty-one national-level research centers, and thirty-one multi-functional laboratories, CNCCU has achieved an outstanding record in academic research, consulting for government policies, business and the community. The college boasts more than 140 professors who have earned Ph.D. degrees from world-renowned universities. 

Location: 

Only 30 minutes from Taipei city centre, Wenshan District is also popular for those who want to escape the city bustle as it is surrounded by mountains that are home to tea plantations, orchards and bamboo groves. 

Taiwan, is geographically situated at the point where the Asian continental shelf meets the vast Pacific Ocean. First known to the West as Ilha Formosa, or Beautiful Island, Taiwan’s unique geology and topography has given rise to the beautiful landscapes and coastal scenes that can be found all over the country.

Courses / Modules: 

• Students are allowed to take courses offered by other colleges, not just the College of Commerce, check with your Departmental International Officer.  Use the course search engine for course syllabus. 

• Students will also have the option to take free Chinese Mandarin language class. 

Credit (Full-time Load per semester): 

1 ChengChi credit equals to 18 lecture hours. 

15 NCCU credits = 60 York credits 

Teaching Periods: 

Fall term: September to January

Spring term: February to June (Please note that there is no long break for Christmas). 

ChengChi Academic Calendar

Language: 

• Courses are offered in English and Chinese Mandarin, students are expected to find courses taught in English unless they are fluent in Mandarin. 

• Students may find it useful to understand some Mandarin for social purposes. 

Accommodation: 

Students can apply for on-campus accommodation but a place cannot be guaranteed and there are services to help find off-campus accommodation. Please check the information on the NCCU webpages for accommodation information.

Orientation / Welcome week:  

Orientation week is compulsory for exchange students and takes place the week before the semester begins. 

Visas: 

Staying more than 180 days (For students who will study for one academic year):

Please apply for a Resident Visa. Within 15 days upon the first arrival in Taiwan, please apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) in the National Immigration Agency. An immigration package will be provided by NCCU for obtaining your ARC. 

For more information, please visit NCCU's webpage. 

Health insurance:

Students must purchase an international medical insurance before departing which covers at least their first six-months in Taiwan (i.e., from September to February). 

After six months of continuous residence in Taiwan, students must apply for the government-mandated National Health Insurance (NHI). The fee is NTD$ 826 per

month.

For more infomration, please visit NCCU's webpage. 

Travel insurance: 

If you are approved by the University of York to participate in this program, you will be covered by the University's Travel Insurance Policy. This is a complimentary policy to cover you for the duration of your University of York mobility experience. Please refer to the Insurance website for all travel insurance queries.  You may be required to obtain health insurance valid during your exchange. 

Daniel, Management, Year Abroad 2016/17 

“For me, one of the big differences was the teaching style here in Taiwan. They seem to be focused on intensive 3 hour long classes (with a couple of 10 minute breaks in between) and they are very much trying to prepare students for exams. The exam process here is different compared to the UK. In the UK, where we may have exams during January and towards the end of the year, at NCCU they have multiple exams throughout each semester. The idea of true midterm exams was new to me and in some classes I have already had 3 exams for them within 3 months!” “Overall, it has been a fun experience to fully understand the Taiwanese way of learning and I have enjoyed being a part of it.” 

• NCCU

• Incoming Exchange Students

• Foreign Commonwealth Office Advice

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• Expatistan - cost of living comparison site

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