Summer+ Research & Culture

Outdoor Learning

Engage in cultural immersion through our excursions, providing valuable insights into Taiwanese heritage. Additionally, our one-day trip, conducted outside of Taipei, offers a comprehensive exploration of the region's rich diversity.

Student Advisors

A team of well-trained NTU students is here to provide valuable support throughout your program.

2025 Summer+

Research and Culture Program (June 23-August 1, 2025)

Research Course (5 NTU short-term program credits )

The 2025 +R1 Research and Culture Program provides international students the opportunity and the resources to engage in NTU professors’ research or state-of-the-art laboratories. Students will improve research skills and knowledge in a specific area of interest under the supervision of NTU faculty members during this intensive 6-week program.
Students are expected to complete projects/assignments assigned by the professor and give a final presentation to assess individual students’ learning and performance. Upon successful completion of the program based on the evaluation criteria set by the professors, students will receive a certificate at the end of the program.

Departmental research offices and labs available include:
College of Science;
College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science;
College of Engineering;
College of Bio-Resources and Agriculture;
College of Life Science;
College of Public Health;
College of Medicine;
College of Liberal Arts;
College of Social Sciences;
College of Management;
and College of Law.
Faculty List

Exploring Taiwan Course, Cultural Visits & Cultural Activities (2 NTU short-term program credits )

The Exploring Taiwan Course consists of a combination of in-class lectures, cultural tours, and activities. The lectures provide in-depth studies on specific social-cultural aspects of Taiwan. The cultural tours and activities supplement students’ learning from class lectures. Through a series of English-based lectures, cultural tours, and activities, students are expected to gain knowledge about different environmental, historical, and sociocultural facets of Taiwan. Exploring Taiwan classes allow students to understand how Taiwan’s past has shaped its modern state, and the subtle ways Taiwan embraces foreign culture with its local culture.

*Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an academic transcript with 7 NTU short-term program credits.
*If they wish to have their credits approved, they should consult their home institutions and credit advisors in advance.
 

Lab Safety Precaution Lecture

For those who participate in the laboratory, a mandatory lecture about NTU Safety Precaution will be delivered during orientation.

The program fee includes tuition, orientation, cultural courses, activities, and accident insurance of at least NT$1,000,000, valid for the entire program period.
The accommodation fee is NOT included, and participants should be responsible for their own housing.
List of partner institutions
List of Off-campus Accommodation

Accommodation

To facilitate your summer stay while studying at the NTU Plus Academy Summer+ Programs, We have assisted in arranging an additional housing option at Pure Co-living by 9floor with a discount rate for you.
Please be advised that NTU Plus Academy Summer+ Program accommodation bookings can only be made via our application website for program participants. Click here for detailed information.

• Housing space and room types are limited and not guaranteed.
• Preferences will be met on a first-come, first-served basis, according to your application.

Scholarship

Scholarships from the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) are available for eligible students participating in the 2025 NTU Summer+ Research & Culture Program. To apply, you must first be fully accepted into the program. Both the student and their advisor must participate in the International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) for scholarship eligibility. Students are responsible for informing their advisors about their participation and ensuring that internship vacancies are available to complete the application process and receive the scholarship.
For eligibility requirements and application details, please refer to the International Internship Pilot Program (IIPP) website.
Note that the scholarship application deadline for the June-August term has passed (March 15).
Currently, applications are now being accepted for the July-September term, with the scholarship itself covering the dates from July 1 to August 1.
The IIPP scholarship application deadline for this July-September term is April 15.
Following application submission, please forward a confirmation email to NTU Plus Academy.
For further inquiries regarding the IIPP scholarship application, please feel free to reach out to the coordinator at iipp@narlabs.org.tw

Refund Policy

The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

The program fee is: 

• fully refundable if NTU cancels the program.
• 90% refundable if the student cancels the program before the start of class.
• 50% refundable if the student cancels the program before finishing 1/3 of the program.
• not refundable if the student cancels after finishing more than 1/3 of the program.

* Please note our program is a package, including some optional activities. The fee for activities won't be refunded if you choose to be absent from these activities.
* The Application fee for the Taiwan Entry Permit (USD 30) will be added to the program fee (PRC students only).
* We reserve the right to verify the program's viability by May 26. If minimum enrollment is not met, the program may be subject to cancellation, with refunds provided accordingly.


 

中國大陸同學申請規定

入臺證辦理須時1~1.5個月，請務必於4/1前完成申請及繳費，並於4/15前繳清所有入臺證辦理所需文件。在您的入臺證尚未正式批准前，請勿離開您的所在地（或所在第三國）感謝您的配合。
請注意，切勿自行辦理 \\\\\\\\\"自由行簽證\\\\\\\\\"，否則將無法以自由行簽證參與本課程！
國立臺灣大學幫各位同學申請的單次出入境入臺證，入境日指定為6月23日，離境日指定為8月1日，非入臺證上的有效日期。

Please note that it requires 1 to 1.5 months to apply for the ROC Exit/Entry Permit, students of Mainland China nationality must complete all the documentation before April 15. Please note that if you are currently outside of China, please do not leave the country until your Taiwan Entry Permit has been successfully approved.