1. Definition of Exchange Student

   "Exchange students" refer to students

   a) have passed the international exchange student selection process of NSYSU;

   b) are then nominated by the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to the exchange universities; and

   c) have been granted admission by the exchange universities. 

   Exchange students study one or two semesters at the exchange university while paying tuition and fees at NSYSU.

 

2. Qualifications

   a) Applicants must be NSYSU undergraduate students in their first to fourth year, or master’s students in their first or second year. Students in extended study periods or those admitted as working professionals are not eligible to apply.

   b) Applicants are required to provide one of the English proficiency certificates listed below. 

           (i) TOEFL- iBT: 60 or above

           (ii) IELTS: 5.0 or above

           (iii) TOEIC: 600 or above 

           (iv)Cambridge English Test: PTE 154 or above 

           (v) Duolingo English Test: 80 or above

           (vi) BESTEP (BEST Test of English Proficiency): listening and reading 170 or above

           ◆ Other language proficiency certificates (e.g., Korean, French, German, Spanish, etc.) should be provided as required by the exchange universities you wish to apply to

           ◆ The submitted English proficiency test results must be dated after March 1, 2024 (to ensure that the test results remain valid within two years when the admitted students complete their admission documents after March 2026).

            Note: Each partner university has its own application requirements (such as GPA, accepted types of English tests, and minimum scores). Please make sure you meet the requirements of the universities you wish to apply to.

   c) Applicants must have good academic grades and no record of misconduct.

3. Application

	Application Documents	Note:
1	Fill in the application form Upload the personal recently taken photo Upload a copy of ID, passport, or ARC Upload a copy of both sides of the student ID card.
2	Upload a copy of the Official Academic Transcript	One original copy of the official Chinese transcript (undergraduate or graduate level) For students who have an NSYSU transcript: please submit your official NSYSU Chinese transcript. Please request the most recent paper transcript in Chinese from the Office of Academic Affairs, scan it, and upload the file. Class ranking does not need to be indicated on the NSYSU transcript. For students without an NSYSU transcript: please submit the official transcript from your previous degree or previous institution. First-year master’s students must submit undergraduate transcripts, in addition to their NSYSU transcript if available. Transcripts from institutions other than NSYSU must include the class ranking for each academic year, certified by the issuing institution in advance. Submission of the original hard copy: Admitted applicants must submit the original paper transcript to the Office of International Affairs no later than February 28, 2026.
3	Upload a copy of  the Language proficiency score report	* Students failing to provide a valid English proficiency score report are not eligible to apply. The submitted English proficiency test results must be dated after March 1, 2024
4	Upload Supporting documents Download Blank Form	* No score will be given for this section if no supporting documents are provided. * Proof of awards in academics or competitions, certificate or photos of volunteer services, proof of participation in student clubs, etc. The proofs from the high school period may include.
5	Upload the Study plan Download Blank Form	* No score will be given for this section if a study plan is not provided.
6	Upload the Exchange destination preference form Download Blank Form-undergraduate Download Blank Form-graduate	* Reference: University-wide, College of Management  (11/10 Burgundy School of Business updated)  Applicants are advised to visit the websites of universities offering exchange programs, and read closely the information about each university: a) whether courses match your study plan; b) make sure to meet the language requirement. * The order of the priorities is unchangeable after submission to OIA. Applicants are strongly advised to consider carefully before prioritizing the universities of choice.

 (3) Application Deadline: November 18, 2025, 5:00 PM.

• The application is only considered successfully submitted when the system displays 'Under Review' after clicking 'Submit.

• Please ensure the submission is completed by 5:00 PM on November 18." Late submissions will not be accepted.

(4) Online Application Review and Correction Period:  November 19-21, 2025, 5:00 PM

             Please monitor your application status regularly during this period. Below are the possible statuses and their meanings:

• Under Review: Your application has been successfully submitted and is currently being reviewed by OIA.

• To be Corrected: Your application requires corrections. Please make the necessary updates before the deadline. 

• Completed: Your application has been reviewed, and no further corrections are needed. Please await the Selection Results.

       Make sure to complete any required corrections by 5:00 PM on November 21, 2025, as late submissions will not be accepted

4. Duration of Exchange

The departure time may start from September 2026 or January 2027.

The exchange period may be one semester or one academic year (2 semesters), depending on the regulations of each partner university

The departure time and the exchange period are unchangeable after the priority list is submitted.

 

5. Qualification for Each Exchange University

(1) Please do check the information of each exchange university provided above before submitting the application documents.

(2) The intake number for the exchange programs will vary each semester/academic year. Please apply according to the announcements made each year. In the cases of intake number changes, please refer to the announcements made on our website.

 

6. Selection Process and Result Announcement

Review:

(1) Preliminary Review: The Office of International Affairs (OIA) shall appoint at least 2 faculty members from different colleges who have experience in international exchanges to serve on the Preliminary Review Committee.

(2) The total score is composed of four evaluation factors: (1) Academic performance: 30% (Cumulative class ranking from past years); (2) language proficiency: 40%; (3)Study plan: 20%; (4) supporting documents: 10%.

Results:

(1) Selection Result Announcement: The primary selection result will be announced during the 2nd week of January 2026. The admitted students must submit either the "Admission Consent Letter" or the "Withdrawal Statement" before the deadline. Those who (1) agree on the choice or (2) wait for an available position as a reserved candidate for a different university, according to their given order, shall submit the "Admission Consent Letter". Students who are not satisfied with their choice and decide to decline admission must submit the "Withdrawal Statement". The admitted students who forfeit at this stage can apply for the second round of selection in May or the exchange selection for the next academic year held by OIA.

(2) The result of the 2nd stage of selection will be announced after vacancies are filled by candidates on the waiting list. The students on the waiting list must submit either the "Admission Consent Letter" or "Withdrawal Statement" before the deadline. Students forfeiting at this stage can apply for the second round of selection in May or the exchange selection for the next academic year held by OIA.

(3) Applicants who are eligible but were not admitted due to an insufficient number of preferences may re-submit the Exchange Destination Preference Form based on vacancies.

(4) The final selection result will be announced around the end of January. Please note that Students forfeiting after the final selection result will also lose their eligibility to participate in future OIA exchange programs.

(5) Nationals of Taiwan (Republic of China) shall be given priority in the final list of students recommended for the program.

 

7. Obligations of Students Attending Overseas Exchange Programs

(1) Before going abroad, exchange students should purchase necessary overseas insurance (including accident, travel, medical treatment insurance, etc.) that covers their entire overseas stay.

(2) Exchange students should take and pass at least two courses (one of which should be a subject course related to the student's major at NSYSU) each semester during their exchange period.

(3) Upon departure, Taiwanese students must update their travel status with the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. at its website (https://www.boca.gov.tw/).

(4) Students are required to maintain close contact with their family members and the OIA throughout the exchange period. They must report their safety status to the OIA at the beginning, in the middle, and at the conclusion of each semester (term). Students must ensure that their email addresses on file with NSYSU are valid, as the university will forward all pertinent messages or bulletins to them via email. Students are advised to check their inbox regularly so as not to miss any important messages

(4) After returning to Taiwan, exchange students should submit a report of their overseas experience (in both Chinese and English; however, only the Chinese version is required from students exchanging to China) to be uploaded to the OIA's website for public viewing. Also, students are expected to share their experience in promotion activities held by the OIA

(5) Upon completion of the exchange, students will be given a due date by which they must submit a report on their exchange experience. The report shall be written in Chinese for those who went to China on exchange and in both Chinese and English for all other countries. These reports will be made available on the OIA website as references. Students are encouraged to participate in on-campus events organized by the OIA to promote exchange programs.

(6) If, for any reason, an exchange student must shorten or extend the exchange period, a request must be duly submitted to and approved by their department/institute, the OIA, and the exchange university.

(7) Exchange students are required to re-register at NSYSU upon completion of the exchange program. If they are unable to do so in person, they may authorize a third party through a power of attorney to complete the necessary procedures on their behalf. If, for any reason, a student is unable to return to the university by the registration period for the subsequent semester, a written statement as well as a signed affidavit to that effect must be duly submitted to the OIA to absolve the university from any liability for the student's personal safety.

(8) Exchange students who duly perform the aforementioned obligations before, during, and upon completion of the exchange shall be issued the Certificate of Exchange by the OIA. Students who fail to perform these obligations shall not receive the sad certificate.

 

8. Other notes

(1) Students officially become exchange students at the university once an admission notification is received.

(2) All students accepted to participate in outgoing exchange programs are required to apply for visas, select courses, apply for transfer of credits, purchase flight tickets, take insurance for overseas stay, and acquire information about the host countries on their own.

(3) Some of the partner universities do not guarantee dormitory accommodation, but will provide housing information for students to make their accommodation arrangements.

(4) Must be full-time, matriculated students in NSYSU during the exchange period. Suspension or Withdrawal from NSYSU during the exchange period is not accepted.

(5) Applicants who fail to submit language certificate(s) are ineligible for the program.