A short stay abroad can be a lifelong advantage. Our exchange programs at Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science in Yuan Ze University provide students a taste of what life in Taiwan is like. These programs vary from three months to twelve months. It may even lead to the decision to follow one of our degree programs. Those take place every year and are expected towards international acknowledgement for engineering education. To facilitate this, the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (CEMS) offers international students the opportunity to get acquainted with energy and environment curriculum, which are directed to a specific field of interest. Students from different countries worldwide are welcomed here.
Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Yuan Ze University offers a wide range of courses for exchange students. These courses are mostly for students who are in the final year of their Bachelor's program and for students who are taking a Master's program or Doctoral program. Most exchange students stay for a period of three to twelve months. Exchange periods are June- September and September -February.
To study in Yuan Ze University as an exchange student, your university needs to have an exchange agreement with the Yuan Ze University. The exchange co-ordinator of your university will inform you about the available courses and any ion procedures.
Exchanges are often arranged through the different faculties. More specific information on exchange opportunities can be found there.
Pre-departure guide
Exchange students should apply for a Resident or Tourist Visa in the residence country before entering Taiwan with the admission letter from Yuan Ze University.
Find the Taiwanese Embassy in your country
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
National Immigration Agency
After registering at Yuan Ze University, students can apply for Resident Visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Please also note that students must apply for Alien Residence Card (ARC) at the National Immigration Agency in Taipei within 15 days of receiving their Resident Visa. Applicants may request simultaneously for a Re-entry Permit). The ARC for the exchange students is valid for one academic year only and cannot be extended. For more information, please contact the National Immigration Agency.
Post-departure guide
After arrival in Taiwan, you have to find your way about in your faculty, the university, and the city. You will have to get used to new academic surroundings, and create a new social life. There will be introduction programs and social events to help you ease in. Your faculty contact person will be there to help you. Should there remain any practical problems that you cannot solve; the International Student Office may be able to help you sort it out.