# About Inbound Short-term Students-NYCU Office of International Affairs

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- Update Date：2025-01-08
- Units：Office of International Affairs

Inbound Exchange Program:

- Exchange Students
  - Nominated by NYCU’s partner institutions (with a valid student exchange agreement).
  - Exempted from paying tuition fees and are required to meet the minimum credit requirements.
  - Free Chinese courses available.
- Visiting Students
  - Students from NYCU’s partner universities that are self-nominated to join the exchange program.
  - Students from non-partner universities who wish to take courses at NYCU.
  - Visiting Students have to pay the tuition fees and are required to meet the minimum credit requirements.
  - Free Chinese courses available.

Inbound Short-term Research Program:

- Short-term Research Students
  - Students from international institutions who wish to research at NYCU. (less than 180 days).
  - Students will need to find an NYCU host professor before submitting the application.
  - No application rounds. Students need to apply three months before the tentative research start date.

Inbound Short-term Program (tailor-made):

For international students who are interested in learning the basics and trends of the latest emerging technology or experiencing the beauty of Taiwanese culture as well as languages.

Program Highlights

- Special topic courses
- Special topic seminars
- Mandarin or handcraft classes
- Cultural workshops
- Field trips
- Company visits

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[Program Comparison for Inbound Exchange & Short-term Research](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VlKqRTYOB8WScEE1JVmI_-jvXgvf4fSlx5z0km5rLDU/edit?usp=sharing "Program Comparison for Inbound Exchange & Short-term Research")\
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Academic Year/Semester Structure

Fall (First) Semester

| Fall (First) Semester | From | To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orientation week starts | A week before semester starts or the first week of the courses |  |
| Courses start | Early-September | Late-December |

Spring (Second) Semester

| Spring (Second) Semester | From | To |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orientation week starts | A week before semester starts or the first week of the courses |  |
| Courses start | Mid-February | Early-June |

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