National Taipei University of Commerce is recruiting exchange students for 2019!

Application details

1. Number of participants: 3

2. Host University: National Taipei University of Business (Taipei, Taiwan) Courses: Taught in English

3. Study abroad period: Mid-September 2019 to late January 2020

4. Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:
(1) Students enrolled in an undergraduate program in the 2019 academic year (However, for Faculty of Global Studies, participation is subject to completion of the "Short-term Overseas Training Program").
(2) Those who have a strong desire to study subjects in English and have an English proficiency level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
(3) A person who is cooperative, physically and mentally healthy, and can obtain the consent of a guarantor
(4) Excluding those who have a student visa and are enrolled at this university as international students
(5) A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

5. Selection Process
International Center will review the application documents, academic records, and interviews, and then, upon receiving permission from National Taipei University of Business, the student will be selected as an exchange student.

6. Application documents
(1) Application form (designated form)
(2) Health certificate

7. Application submission deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2019, 16:30

8. Expenses
(1) Tuition: Tuition fees for the study abroad program at National Taipei University of Commerce will be waived. However, tuition fees for the study abroad program at Chiba University of Commerce must be paid to the university during the study abroad program.
(2) Travel Expenses: Chiba University of Commerce will cover the cost of one round-trip travel (airfare).
(3) Housing Expenses: Recipients will be required to live in accommodations designated by National Taipei University of Commerce. Housing expenses will be covered by Chiba University of Commerce.
(4) Other (self-paid expenses)
A. Living expenses in the host country (including food, bedding, etc.)
A. Overseas travel insurance designated by the university
C. Textbooks and other related expenses not included in the tuition fee
D. Passport and visa fees
E. Various fees for applying to study abroad at National Taipei University of Business
F. Other expenses related to the exchange program excluding (1), (2), and (3)

9. Status during the study abroad period
During the study abroad period, students can take regular courses at National Taipei University of Business as exchange students. However, this will not be treated as a leave of absence from our university, as it will be treated as an exchange student period.

10. Pre-training
Those selected as exchange students will be required to take preparatory language training courses set by International Center according to their language level before studying abroad.

11. Courses (planned)
The courses must be offered in English at National Taipei University of Business during the period in question.
Previously offered courses include: Introduction to the Society and Culture of Taiwan, Basic Chinese, International Business Management, Financial Management, Electronic Commerce, Business Chinese & Essential Etiquette, Regional Economics and Trade, Entrepreneurial Management, etc.
*The above courses may be subject to change during the period.

12. Credit Accreditation
The process for credit recognition is as follows:
[Before studying abroad]
Students create a course plan for the subjects for which they wish to receive credits based on the course program offered by National Taipei University of Business.
[Studying Abroad]
Once it has been confirmed that you have completed your course enrollment at your study abroad destination, you must promptly report to our university about the courses you have taken, attaching relevant documents such as the syllabus for the courses.
[After studying abroad (returning to Japan)]
Credits for courses acquired at National Taipei University of Business during the study abroad program will be recognized as course credits at our university upon application by the student, up to the maximum number of credits allowed per semester.
In addition, for the following subjects listed in the curriculum schedule of each faculty, credits will be awarded by completing the prescribed procedures, such as submitting assignments.

1. Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
   A. "Overseas Cultural Studies" (2 credits)
   After returning home, students submit a report on the foreign culture, and if the content is satisfactory, they will be awarded credits.
   B. "Special overseas training" (2 credits)
   After returning to Japan, students submit a report on a topic of interest related to their major science, and if the content is satisfactory, they will be awarded credits.
2. School of Policy and Information Studies
   A. "Overseas Foreign Language Training I, II" (4 credits)
   Certification will be granted upon approval by Professor council.
   B. "Overseas Cultural Studies I" (2 credits)
   After returning home, students submit a report on the foreign culture, and if the content is satisfactory, they will be awarded credits.
3. Faculty of Service Innovation
   *Appropriate instructions will be given regarding the report assignments A and B below.
   A. "Overseas training" (2 credits)
   This will be a comprehensive evaluation of the study abroad institution and the submitted report.
   B. "Overseas Cultural Studies 1" (2 credits)
   After returning home, students will submit a report and will be given credits if it is determined that their results exceed the passing grade.
4. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
   A. "Overseas training" (2 credits)
   Credits will be awarded based on the evaluation by the study abroad institution and approval by Professor council.
   B. "Overseas Cultural Studies" (2 credits)
   After returning home, students will submit a report and will be given credits if it is determined that their results exceed the passing grade.
5. Faculty of Global Studies
   After returning to Japan, students will submit a report which will be approved by Professor council and then certified.
   A. For a 6-month program, "Special Overseas Training I" (2 credits)
   A. For a one-year program, "Special Overseas Training I" (2 credits) and "Special Overseas Training II" (2 credits)

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