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Exchange ProgramsNational Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

There are up to 2 places available for Heidelberg students for one academic year at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. The university has two campuses, Yang Ming Campus (medical and medical-related departments) and Chiao Tung Campus (natural sciences and electronic communication sciences). The exchange agreement focuses on medicine, public health, dentistry, medical biometrics, bioinformatics, biophotonics, neuroscience and natural sciences. English-language courses may be selected. NYCU also offers Chinese language courses.

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Duration
One semester (September-January, February-June)
Scholarship benefits
Waiver of tuition fees; exchange students also have the opportunity to
apply for a Baden-Württemberg Stiftung scholarship
Requirements
  • For teacher training courses: completed basic studies at the
    beginning of the stay abroad
  • At least two completed years of study
  • Very good academic performance
  • Very good knowledge of Chinese or English

Application

You can apply for the exchange programs via an online platform. Information on the required documents can be found on our pages and in the FAQs. If you have any questions about the application process, the Study Abroad Infocenter of the International Relations Department will be happy to help you.
Only complete applications can be considered.

Application deadline

January 22nd, 2025

Online Application

Documents to be submitted

in English language

  • Online application form
  • Curriculum vitae with study history (approx. 1 page)
  • Letter of motivation/Statement of purpose (approx. 1-2 pages)
  • Transcript of records
  • Bachelor's degree certificate, if applicable
  • Language certificates Chinese or/and English
  • High school diploma
  • Letter of recommendation/review:

1 letter of recommendation for students in the bachelor's program // 2 letters of recommendation for applications to graduate schools