National Yang Ming University (hereinafter referred to as Yang Ming) and National Chiao Tung University (hereinafter referred to as Chiao Tung) will formally merge into the “National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University” (NYCU) on February 1, 2021. Yang Ming, which focuses on biomedical research, and Chiao Tung, which focuses on electronic communication research, are both top tier universities in Taiwan. Under the principle of “reciprocity and mutual trust”, they have adopted a step-by-step integration model to complement their expertise to bring forth a novel disciplinary domain of teaching and pioneer the future of research and innovation. Thus, it is imagined that the merger will eventually bring forth a great and innovative university that is second to none, with 1,400 teachers and 17,000 students collaborating to create a great generation that will develop and further Taiwan’s emerging smart medical industry.

Inbound Exchange Program:

Students enrolled (or matriculated) at partner institutions and nominated by coordinators of home institutions. The nomination link will be sent to coordinators of partner institutions before the nomination period.

Students may choose to exchange for one semester or one academic year.

The academic year at NYCU begins in September; the full academic year exchange can only begin in Fall Semester.

Nomination Deadline (not applicable to Inbound Visiting Program)

March 30 of Fall Semester

September 30 for Spring Semester

Application Deadline

April 15 for Fall Semester

October 16 for Spring Semester

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester: middle of September to the middle of January of next year

Spring Semester: middle of February to the middle of June

The confirmed academic calendar will be announced around late June each year. Please visit NYCU Calendar.

Academic Year/Semester Structure

Fall (First) Semester	From	To
Orientation week starts	Early September (a week before semester starts)
Classes start	Mid-September	Mid-January
Spring (Second) Semester	From	To
Orientation week starts	Mid-February (a week before semester starts)
Classes start	Mid-February	Late June

On-Site Orientation

On-Site Orientation is often held one week before the start date of each semester; admitted students are strongly recommended to attend it for more information on course selection, on-campus life, social activities…etc.

APPLICATION PROCESS: