UMAP Participation Survey

U.S. UMAP Partner Information

Institution:
National University of Kaohsiung

Address: 700 Kaohsiung University Road
Nan-Tzu District 811, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.

General Information

Location: Kaohsiung city locates in the southern Taiwan, which is the second largest city in Taiwan with a population of 1,5 millions of residents.

Enrollment: Total students: 3,269 / Non-R.O.C. students: 143

Description:
Established in 2000, National University of Kaohsiung is one of the youngest institution of higher learning in Taiwan. NUK has currently over 3,000 students, and its nationally recognized academic divisions provide 17 baccalaureate degree programs at the undergraduate level and 4 master's degrees . The 82.5-acre campus is located in northern Kaohsiung city, surrounded by 204 acres of farming land. More information can be found at the University Website below.

Website: General: http://www.nuk.edu.tw/

Academic Calendar:

Fall (First) Semester: mid-September to late-Janurary
Spring (Second) Semester: early mid-February to late-June
Summer Term: July through August (Generally not open for exchanges)

Semester Load in Credits/Units Minimum 16 credits and Maximum 25 credits

Credits/Units Required for Degree Minimum 128 credits, and actual number of credits depends on each program's requirement.

Exchange-related Information

Office Responsible for Exchanges: Office of Undergraduate Studies at UK by fax to 886-7-5919049, by e-mail at sunny@nuk.edu.tw , or from the mailing address: No. 700, Kaohsiung University Road, Nan-Tzu District, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan.

Exchange-related URLs:

International Center: http://nft01.nuk.edu.tw/Eng/AcademicExchanges.htm

Exchange Types: Reciprocal Undergraduate and Graduate

Exchange Duration: One semester or one academic year

English Proficiency Requirement: English proficiency to be determined by nominating institution.

Chinese Courses: Not available

Course Restrictions: None

Special Programs for UMAP students: None

Exchange Application Deadlines:
Fall (First) Semester: April 30
Spring (Second) Semester: October 31
Summer Term: February 27

Application Materials:

Can be found at: http://exam.nuk.edu.tw

Scholarships:
Tuition waiver/exchange is offered for both incoming and outgoing UMAP students. Other expenses (room, board, insurance, books, transportation, miscellaneous) are the responsibility of the student. Outgoing exchange students continue to be eligible for their usual financial aid when participating in international exchanges.
Other scholarship assistance currently available.

Orientation:
Required; One for all NUK students and one for overseas Chinese and foreign students only.

Airport Pickup: Can be arranged upon request. Arranged by Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Section, a Division of Students Affairs: http://nft01.nuk.edu.tw/student_affair/Eng/index.htm .

Housing: _X_ Dormitory
___ Home stay
_X_ Off campus housing assistance
___ Others
Comments: Dormitory cost is around 6,000 NT$ per semester with four students sharing one room.

Medical Insurance: Required. Processed by Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Section. Information available at: http://nft01.nuk.edu.tw/student_affair/Eng/index.htm

Visa Process: Obtaining a student visa is required before entering the Taiwan, R.O.C. The university will request information needed to prepare an official approval of acceptance letter for applicants. Students will use this official document to apply for a student visa. Students must allow ample time to prepare the acceptance document and for visa processing. Exchange students are not allowed to work during the program.

Use of UCTS: Available.

U.S. UMAP Partner Information
Institution:		National University of Kaohsiung


Address:		700 Kaohsiung University Road Nan-Tzu District 811, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, R.O.C.

		General Information
Location:		Kaohsiung city locates in the southern Taiwan, which is the second largest city in Taiwan with a population of 1,5 millions of residents.
Location:
Enrollment:		Total students: 3,269 / Non-R.O.C. students: 143

Description:		Established in 2000, National University of Kaohsiung is one of the youngest institution of higher learning in Taiwan. NUK has currently over 3,000 students, and its nationally recognized academic divisions provide 17 baccalaureate degree programs at the undergraduate level and 4 master's degrees . The 82.5-acre campus is located in northern Kaohsiung city, surrounded by 204 acres of farming land. More information can be found at the University Website below.


Website:		General: http://www.nuk.edu.tw/

Academic Calendar:		Fall (First) Semester: mid-September to late-Janurary Spring (Second) Semester: early mid-February to late-June Summer Term: July through August (Generally not open for exchanges)


Semester Load in Credits/Units		Minimum 16 credits and Maximum 25 credits

Credits/Units Required for Degree		Minimum 128 credits, and actual number of credits depends on each program's requirement.

	Exchange-related Information
Office Responsible for Exchanges:		Office of Undergraduate Studies at UK by fax to 886-7-5919049, by e-mail at sunny@nuk.edu.tw , or from the mailing address: No. 700, Kaohsiung University Road, Nan-Tzu District, Kaohsiung 811, Taiwan.

Exchange-related URLs:		International Center: http://nft01.nuk.edu.tw/Eng/AcademicExchanges.htm

Exchange Types:		Reciprocal Undergraduate and Graduate

Exchange Duration:		One semester or one academic year

English Proficiency Requirement:		English proficiency to be determined by nominating institution.

Chinese Courses:		Not available

Course Restrictions:		None

Special Programs for UMAP students:		None

Exchange Application Deadlines:		Fall (First) Semester: April 30 Spring (Second) Semester: October 31 Summer Term: February 27

Application Materials:		Can be found at: http://exam.nuk.edu.tw

Scholarships:		Tuition waiver/exchange is offered for both incoming and outgoing UMAP students. Other expenses (room, board, insurance, books, transportation, miscellaneous) are the responsibility of the student. Outgoing exchange students continue to be eligible for their usual financial aid when participating in international exchanges. Other scholarship assistance currently available.

Orientation:		Required; One for all NUK students and one for overseas Chinese and foreign students only.

Airport Pickup:		Can be arranged upon request. Arranged by Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Section, a Division of Students Affairs: http://nft01.nuk.edu.tw/student_affair/Eng/index.htm .

Housing:		_X_ Dormitory ___ Home stay _X_ Off campus housing assistance ___ Others Comments: Dormitory cost is around 6,000 NT$ per semester with four students sharing one room.

Medical Insurance:		Required. Processed by Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Section. Information available at: http://nft01.nuk.edu.tw/student_affair/Eng/index.htm

Visa Process:		Obtaining a student visa is required before entering the Taiwan, R.O.C. The university will request information needed to prepare an official approval of acceptance letter for applicants. Students will use this official document to apply for a student visa. Students must allow ample time to prepare the acceptance document and for visa processing. Exchange students are not allowed to work during the program.

Use of UCTS:		Available.