University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (UH Hilo)
This partner university is applicable for students applying for the second exchange.
Application requirement
General Category, 訪問學生計畫 Visiting Student Program
- At least First-year Undergraduate student (undergraduate students only). According to the year of study recorded in the Office of Academic Affairs system at the time of internal selection..
- GPA should be higher than 3.00.
- TOEFL iBT 79 (Do not accept Home Edition) or IELTS 6.0.
Quota
6 students for 1 semester.
(Limited to 6 exchange students for the 2nd semester) (In accordance with NTU’s Visiting Student Program regulations, students are required to pay the visiting student program fee as well as the host institution’s visiting student tuition.)
(Limited to 6 exchange students for the 2nd semester) (In accordance with NTU’s Visiting Student Program regulations, students are required to pay the visiting student program fee as well as the host institution’s visiting student tuition.)
Academic Calendar
Fall Semester: September- December
Spring Semester: January - May
✔ Refer to here for the academic calendar.
Spring Semester: January - May
✔ Refer to here for the academic calendar.
Registration (Exchange Student Program)
Students must register as a full-time student at NTU and are liable for tuition fees at NTU while overseas. Students do not have to pay tuition fees to the host university, but remain liable for miscellaneous, accommodation, living, insurance, transportation and other personal fees.
Registration (Visiting Student Program)
- Students admitted to the Visiting Student Program are responsible for all program-related expenses required by the host institution, including visiting student fees, accommodation, living expenses, insurance, round-trip airfare, and any other related costs.
- Admitted students must complete registration at this university and, upon enrollment confirmation, pay a program fee of NTD 2,500, as well as one-quarter (1/4) of NTU’s tuition and miscellaneous fees.
- For information on tuition and fees at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo, please refer to the link.
Academic Information (Exchange Student Program)
- The language requirements listed are the minimum standards. Applicants are advised to look into specific departments and courses to ensure they meet all prerequisites and additional language criteria. The host institution reserves the right to deny admission if no suitable departments or courses are available.
- For exchange information, please refer to the website and the link. (For reference only)
- For course information, please refer toUndergraduate Courses by Department及Class Availability
- For language courses information, please refer to the website.
- Academic load: Minimum 12 credits per semester, maximum 18 credits per semester.
- Health Insurance: All international students on F-1 student visas are required to have health insurance while they are enrolled at UH Hilo.
- Estimated cost of living: About $1,300 per month (includes housing, food, transportation, books, insurance, etc.)
Academic Information (Visiting Student Program)
- Applicants are advised to regularly check the host university’s website for the latest updates and announcements.
- The rights and benefits of visiting students are generally equivalent to those of exchange students. Please refer first to the exchange student guidelines mentioned above.
- Department and Course Information: Please refer to the link.
- Class Availability
- Visiting students may enroll in courses across different departments.
- Application Deadlines (subject to change):
- Fall Semester: April 1
- Spring Semester: October 1
- Full-time Academic Load:
- Minimum: 12 credits per semester
- Maximum: 18 credits per semester
- Insurance
- Living Costs:
- Visa Information:
- All students must have a valid passport and an F-1 student visa. The university will provide an I-20 to be used to get the visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Students must bring the I-20 and passport when entering the United States
- Language courses for visiting students
- Campus Tour Video
Accommodation Information (Exchange Student Program)
Housing is not guaranteed. For more information, please refer to the website.