Introduction

 

Mission

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is responsible for developing National Taiwan University's (NTU) strategy for comprehensive internationalization. OIA plays a vital role in NTU's pursuit of excellence by cultivating international partnerships and creating global opportunities in the interests of students, faculty, and staff. We strive to offer accessible options for international students of all backgrounds to study at NTU, increase global engagement, and foster a campus environment of diversity and inclusion.

Goals

Partnerships 

NTU maintains formal academic partnerships with more than 600 institutions in 67 countries. We seek not only to deepen those relationships but also to cultivate new ones continually. 

Mobility
OIA provides our students, faculty, and staff with optimal international mobility, facilitating extensive exchange, research, and study-abroad opportunities. 

Diversity and Inclusion
We strive to build a diverse community of international students, enhancing aid to underrepresented and marginalized students and promoting policies and practices that mitigate structural inequalities.

Environment

Cooperating with offices and departments across NTU, OIA aims to increase multilingual and multicultural spaces on campus, facilitate cross-cultural exchange between local and international communities, and enhance student support services.

Divisions

Secretariat

  • General Affairs: Responsible for the management of general administrative affairs.
  • Projects: Responsible for researching and analyzing trends and developments in international higher education.

Global Engagement Division

  • Global Partnerships: In charge of partnership negotiations with overseas universities and academic institutions, promotion of relationships with partner universities, implementation of faculty exchange programs, international faculty award programs, contact points for international organizations, and event management.
  • Global Relations: Responsibilities include welcoming foreign stakeholders and guests, reception and support for international scholars, Student Ambassador Project, and promoting the NTU brand.

Global Students Division

  • Global Recruitment: In charge of overseas students (including International Students, Overseas Chinese Students, Students from Mainland China, and Students from Hong Kong and Macao) recruitment strategies and education fairs, overseas/domestic recruitment events, as well as the reception of overseas high school visits.
  • Global Admission: In charge of the admission process for all international students, including admission administration, procedure improvement, and system maintenance.
  • International Student Services: Services include not only assisting and advising international degree students to apply for scholarships, work permits, insurance, etc., but also running university-level projects such as dual degree student programs, exchange students programs, visiting students programs, and research visiting students programs. The center aims to actively help international students become and feel part of NTU's academic communities and promote an active, balanced student life where cross-cultural exchanges and open dialogues are encouraged.
  • Study Abroad: Responsible for all kinds of study abroad programs such as Exchange Student Programs, Visiting Student Programs, Summer Programs, Short-term Programs, Dual Degree Programs, and Overseas Internship Programs (through partner universities). In addition to the various programs, Study Abroad Center also holds the annual Study Abroad Fair in November to celebrate the anniversary of NTU and, of course, to introduce all the programs to students and staff through partner university booths and several info sessions.
  • Plus Academy: NTU Plus Academy offers more than 20 topic-based short-term programs for international students. In addition to courses, students experience local customs and rich natural ecology and gain further insights into traditional and modern society through cultural activities and excursions. The Plus Academy collaborates with various units to increase English-taught curricula and offers diverse Chinese language courses to enhance international students learning.

THE LOGO OF OIA

The Concept
In the center of our logo is National Taiwan University's representative Fu Bell, surrounded by the palm trees that line the main campus road, with the university library behind. The bell is a reminder of personal discipline and unending enlightenment. The palm trees symbolize continuous growth, exceptional vision, and unwavering willpower. The earthen shape of the logo represents internationalism, while the university's logo inspires color and content. This means not only NTU and the diverse, inclusive, and friendly environment for which OIA strives.

 


Last update : 2023 / 05 / 17