Taipei: National Taiwan University (NTU) has announced the launch of visiting student programs specifically designed for individuals who are currently attending or have been newly admitted to universities in the United States. This initiative comes in response to recent disruptions faced by international students following the U.S. government's ban on international students at Harvard University.
According to Focus Taiwan, NTU President Chen Wen-chang unveiled the program during a university council meeting, highlighting its objective to support students whose educational plans in the U.S. might be affected. The program allows enrolled students to register as non-degree, full-time students for either one semester or an entire academic year, with official university credits awarded upon completion.
Applications for the program will be accepted from June 16 to August 15, with admission results announced in batches throughout July and August. NTU has set the application fee at NT 15,000 (approximately US 501.12), and students will need to pay NT 40,000 upon registration.
NTU also offers guidance for students wishing to complete their studies at the university after the program. Taiwanese nationals will have transfer opportunities coordinated with the Ministry of Education, while international students will receive assistance with the latest international admissions process, potentially allowing enrollment as early as the second semester of the 2025-2026 academic year.
President Chen emphasized that the program aims to provide an avenue for students facing disruptions to continue their education in Taiwan, without targeting any specific country or institution. NTU remains committed to welcoming talented students from around the world to study in Taiwan.
Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao also expressed hope that Taiwan's leading universities will open their doors to students from Harvard and other affected institutions, further underscoring Taiwan's commitment to providing educational opportunities for international students impacted by the ban.