National Taiwan University Taiwan
About School
Academics
My Campus
Student Life
Surrounding Environment
Accessibility
About School

National Taiwan University (NTU) 

Located in Taipei, National Taiwan University (NTU) is the flagship University of Taiwan. Founded in 1928, the University has acquired a reputation for academic excellence and cutting-edge research, right in the heart of Asia. Among NTU’s many popular courses is its widely acclaimed Chinese language program. To date, NTU hosts approximately 32,000 students

The university's main website | International student exchange website

Academics

GPA requirement:

NIL

Language of instruction:

Mandarin, English

Courses:

For course descriptions found in respective college’s webpages, click here.

Chinese Language Courses

Should you be interested in taking up the Chinese language, NTU is the place for you! NTU is known for its widely acclaimed Chinese language courses that are said to be interactive, empowering and well-tailored to the needs of students. Courses offered include General Chinese and Applied Chinese courses.

Flying Chalks’ tip:
Picking up mandarin for the first time? Do not fear! NTU has in place placement tests for students who take Chinese language courses for the first time, where this ensures maximum learning efficiency for students. The placement test includes a written and interview portion.
Do however, expect a heavy workload! The professors are also rather strict on attendance and students are only allowed to miss 4 days of class with penalty. In addition, since most classes only have a class size of 7 students, professors will definitely know if you skip their classes.

Course registration process:

Registration for courses is done online. If you are unable to register for the course that interests you, you can attend the first lesson and still be able to register for the course.

Attendance policy:

Students cannot miss more than 25% of total class hours in a term.

My Campus

Campus map:

The NTU campus map can be found here.

Selected facilities:

New Sports Centre
NTU’s New Sports Centre is host to many large-scale sports activities in Taipei.
The three-storey-high building is equipped with racket sports courts, ball courts, dance floors, martial arts rooms as well as an indoor swimming pool among others.

For NTU’s full list of sports facilities, click here.

Food on campus:

Food options within the NTU campus is catered to the student population and you can expect to receive discounts as a student.
Most restaurants are concentrated in 3 areas – The Student Activity Centre, Student Activity Centre 2 and Little Blessing.

To have a look at NTU’s food options in greater detail, click here. 

For a campus restaurant guide, click here.

Flying Chalks’ tip: For a cheap meal, visit Student Activity Centre’s cafeteria where you can get a meal for only NT$ 50.

Campus transportation:

Bicycles
Bicycles are used by most students on campus. There’s a bicycle shop next to the College of Liberal Arts. They are also sold on Xinhai Road (辛亥路).
However, do note that bikes must be registered here.
For more information click here!

Flying Chalks’ tip: Do try to catch second-hand bike auction, held several times a semester at the Shuiyuan Campus [水源校區].

Free Shuttle Bus
Free shuttle bus services are offered for students commuting between the Main Campus, School of Medicine, School of Social Sciences, or the Academia Sinica. Simply show your NTU student ID to the driver to get a ride free of charge!

Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday, except holidays or winter/summer vacations

 

Student Life

Orientation program:

You will first be welcomed to the school through a campus tour and orientation forum that will help you adjust to life in Taiwan and NTU.
As part of the orientation programme, you can also expect a welcome party organised specially for international students.

Buddy program:

A buddy will be allocated to you.

Student Clubs:

NTU is home to approximately 450 student clubs and societies. To have a glimpse of the clubs present, do take note of the Student Club Expo that is organized in March and September each year

NTU Foreign Students’ Association (NTUFSA)
The NTUFSA is a club that regularly holds activities to help new international students adapt to their new school environment and provide them additional platforms to interact with each other. Some of the activities organized include field trips, sports events and holiday celebrations.

Flying Chalks’ tip: Although the NTUFSA mainly consists of international degree students, international exchange and visiting students are very much welcome by the club.
To find out more about the club, contact them via email at ntufsa@gmail.com.

University events:

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Surrounding Environment

Areas surrounding universities in Taipei is frequented by youths due to the cluster of food and entertainment options available.

For food:

Look out for these favoured eats around the NTU Campus area! 

1. 大福利排骨大王 (Da Fu Li Pai Gu Da Wang)

2. 台北市中正區 (Taipei City, Zhong Zhen District)

羅斯福路三段286巷12號 (Roosevelt Rd. 3rd Section, Lane 286, No.12)

3. 臺一牛奶大王 (Tai Yi Niu Nai Da Wang)

台北市 (Taipei City)
新生南路3段82號 (Xin Sheng S. Road, 3rd Section, No.82)

4. LATTEA 台大 (NTU)

台北市 (Taipei City)
新生南路三段98號3F (Xin Sheng S Road, 3rd Section, No.93, 3rd Floor) 
  

Located on the 3rd floor of the Eslite Bookstore:

1. Beer and Cheese Social House
Address: 台北市 (Taipei City)
No. 169, Section 2, Jianguo S Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Located on the 3rd Floor of the Eslite Bookstore

2. Wistaria Tea House
Address: No. 1, Lane 16, Section 3, Xīnshēng South Road, Daan District

For nightlife and entertainment:

1. Shida Night Market

One of the smaller night markets in Taiwan. Contrary to other night markets, it does not have a wide variety of street food options.
​The night market however, is recommended for students looking to purchase stationary as well as fashion apparel at an affordable prices.

Getting there: Take the MRT to Taipower Building, head to Exit 3, turn right and walk straight down to ShiDa road. 

2. Bars & Pubs: Click here for some recommendations.

For daily necessities and groceries:

Wellcome Supermarket
Address: 台北市大安區師大路129號 (No. 129 Shīdà Road, Dà'ān District, Taipei)
Nearest subway station: 台電大樓站 (Taipower Building Station)

For shopping:

Looking for a new pair of shoes? The streets lining the southwest of Gongguan have numerous shoe stores carrying the latest styles of many notable brand companies.
The area would also find favour with the ladies as it is home to numerous small fashion, cosmetic and accessory stores.

 

Accessibility

Getting from Taoyuan International Airport to NTU:

Free Pickup Service

NTU provides airport pickup services for their students from 8am to 9pm on 2 specified days each semester. Students who would like this service must sign up through NTU Online Application System within a specified timeframe. Successful applicants will then be notified by email.

By Taxi

Taxis are available outside the Arrival Lobby of both Terminal 1 and 2 and services are available 24 hours a day. Airport taxis to Taipei city charge a flat rate of TWD 1,000 to 1,200 (highway tolls included). A night time surcharge may apply after 11pm.

By Bus + Taxi/Subway

Bus tickets are available at both Terminals (Terminal 1: on the southeast side; Terminal 2: on the northeast side). One may use any of the several bus companies that service Taipei city, then take a taxi or the subway to NTU upon arriving in Taipei.

Getting from SongShan Airport to NTU:

By Taxi

Similarly, taxis are available outside the Arrival Lobby of the SongShan airport. As the airport is located in downtown Taipei, taxi prices are much more affordable.

By Subway

  • Getting to NTU Main Gate and Prince House (NTU ShuiYuan Dorm)

The nearest subway station is Gongguan Station. Take Exit #4 and the NTU Main Gate will just be opposition the station.
To go to Prince House (NTU ShuiYuan Dorm), walk to TingZhou Road, take a right turn, then walk 200 meters to SiYuan Street before taking a left turn. After, proceed to walk for 2 minutes before arriving at the Prince House dorms.

  • Getting to Guo Qing Dorm and Prince House – NTU ChangHsing Dorms

​The nearest subway station is the Technology Building Station. Guo Qing Dorm will be a 15 minutes’ walk south-east from the station.
To go to Prince House (NTU ChangHsing Dorm), it will be a 10 minutes’ walk east around the campus perimeter along Xinhai Road.

 

By
2016-10-06 17:58:29
I think the worst part about exchange is having to say goodbye to all the Taiwanese and exchange students I met at NTU. The people I met there were all very nice and friendly. The campus life was also a very unique and interesting experience that I loved. I cannot recommend NTU enough!!! I sincerely believe that my exchange experience has shaped me into a better person, and I hope that it will do the same for you. :)
By
2016-09-29 22:08:06
Going on exchange is an unforgettable experience. The students at NTU are all very hardworking and might be a bit reserved. When you take the initiative to get to know them, they are actually very friendly and nice. A good way to make friends is to join their CCAs. NTU has a lot of CCAs, and students are quite dedicated towards it. The pace of life in Taiwan is slower and more relaxing. I learnt to live life more happily, and to follow my passions.
By
2016-09-29 22:07:11
I really enjoyed my exchange experience at NTU. The people there are very friendly and helpful, and I made many new friends. I was in Taiwan for an internship prior to my exchange, so I had already settled down there. Also the Resident Director was my buddy, and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. I was also able to make quite a few contacts there, which was a great resource as I’m starting a business there.
By Juniper Ng
2016-02-23 08:15:39
It's a great university. The campus has a huge cycling culture where people cycle from place to place and many own bikes. The campus has a beautiful architecture with buildings from the Japanese colonial era. You will sometimes spot high school students painting the campus for their art classes. It's a great university with good university, good food (Gong guan Night Market is next to the uni) and there are so many parts of TW that you can travel out from there. Would totally choose TW again. Take note that if you are going in Semester 1, you can apply for early examinations/ take home examinations as NTU's semester ends in mid-January (Week 2 of classes). Bid for classes that allow you to do that, you will find that most prof are really nice.