Program Overview

The Dual Degree Program offers a unique opportunity for students to enhance their language proficiency, academic credentials, and cross-cultural awareness. By recognizing academic credits from National Taiwan University (NTU) and a partner university abroad, students have the chance to earn degrees from both institutions, significantly boosting their competitiveness in the global job market.

For information about university-level dual degree programs, please visit the Office of International Affairs, NTU website: NTU Study Abroad > Dual-degree

As for college-level dual degree programs, after successfully completing at least one year of study at NTU College of Law, students have the option to study abroad at a partner university to fulfill the required years of study and credit-hour requirements at both institutions. Upon meeting the graduation criteria, students will be eligible to obtain degrees from both universities.

Guidelines for Applying for Dual Degree Programs at Partner Institutions

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible to apply, candidates must meet the following criteria:

-Enrolled as a graduate student at NTU College of Law for at least one year (including), unless otherwise specified in agreements with partner universities.
-Must provide proof of language proficiency as required by each participating university

Candidates who meet any of the following conditions are not eligible to apply:

-Enrolled as a student in the Extension Bachelor's Program or the Part-time Professional Master's Program.
-Previously participated in a dual-degree program offered by NTU, NTU College of Law, or an NTU department/center within the same educational level.
-Were formally recommended by NTU, NTU College of Law, or an NTU department/center for participation in a dual-degree program but voluntarily withdrew from the program.

How to Apply

Step 1: Application Submission

To commence the application process, kindly submit the following documents and make a cash payment of 500 NTD at the College International Office service counter located on the 6th floor of the Tsai Lecture Hall. Office hours are from 9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00 on weekdays, prior to the application deadline specified for each dual degree program (please refer to the Appendix).

Please be aware that in cases where applicants are unable to submit the materials in person and need to delegate someone else, it is essential to provide a signed authorization letter from the applicant.

1.Application Form

Click to download the English version
Click to download the Chinese version

2.Curriculum Vitae

3.Full Academic Transcript
Applicants can request their transcript from the Office of Academic Affairs, NTU. Master's students need to provide their undergraduate transcript, and Ph.D. students need to provide their master's transcript.

4.Previous Rankings
Applicants can request a certificate of rankings from the Office of Academic Affairs, NTU. Master's students need to provide their undergraduate ranking, and Ph.D. students need to provide their master's ranking.

5.Advisor Consent Form
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6.Study Plan
This should include a course plan, research plan, and thesis progress during the applicant's study at the partner institution. Please provide one copy in the language required by each institution and one copy in Chinese. The word limit is 5,000 Chinese characters, 8,000 Japanese characters, or 2,500 English words.

7.Language Certificate
Please provide an official language proficiency certificate or an official exam score report from a recognized institution. If applicants are unable to provide the certificate during the application period, please submit a handwritten declaration, signed by the applicant, stating that an official language proficiency certificate will be provided before the oral examination.

8.Application fee
NT$500 in cash, to be paid along with your application materials.

9.Administrative Fee
NT$2,000 in cash, to be paid after obtaining formal nomination from NTU College of Law.

Please be advised that applicants are required to print the aforementioned documents on A4 paper, arrange them in the specified order, and secure them with staples. Please refrain from adding a cover or any binding. Incomplete or belated submissions of written materials will not be accepted. Once the application process is concluded, applicants will not be able to request the return or refund of their documents.

Step 2: Oral Examination

Once the application materials have been reviewed and approved, a thesis defense committee consisting of three full-time faculty members from NTU College of Law will be established, and the defense will be scheduled for a specific date. The top candidate will be recommended following a thorough assessment of both application materials and oral performance. Individual results will be communicated to applicants within one week after the oral examination.

Kindly be aware that notifications regarding the oral examination date and the results will be sent via NTU email. No phone calls will be made.

Step 3: Partner University Application

After successfully completing the written review and oral defense, students will be nominated by NTU College of Law to participate in the dual-degree program with partner universities. An administrative fee of NT$2,000 in cash is required, to be paid after receiving formal nomination from our institution.

Nominated students will receive support from NTU College of Law to fulfill the admission requirements specified by the partner universities. Depending on the regulations of the respective partner institutions, nominated students may undergo additional assessments, such as written or oral examinations.

Guidelines for Applying for Dual Degree Programs at NTU Law

Who Can Apply?

Overseas students who are currently enrolled and have at least studied for two semesters can study at NTU through this program if your home university has signed a Co-implementation of the International Dual Degree Programs Agreement with NTU College of Law. 

How to Apply

1.Obtain a nomination from your home university

2.Fill in the Online Application System (International Dual Degree Students)

3.Upload all required documents, including: 

-Copy of passport
-Transcript of study records
-Study/Research Plan
-Curriculum Vitae
-English or Chinese language proficiency documents（Native speakers exempt）
-Nomination Letter

4.Confirm and submit application

If the nominated students are from Mainland China, please refer to the tables below and prepare the relevant information:

-List of Required Documents for Mainland Chinese Students of Mainland Institutions（大陸地區大專院校之陸生繳交文件一覽表）

-List of Required Documents for Mainland Chinese Students of Non-Mainland Institutions（非大陸地區大專院校之陸生繳交文件一覽表）

Dual Degree Application Dates and Deadlines

2023/2024 Academic Year

Admitted Dual-Degree Students

If you have been admitted as a dual-degree student at NTU, feel free to check out the OIA website for our student guidebook and more information.

Check Partner Institutions List and Agreements

NTUOIA's website - List of Partner Institutions and Agreements

List of Partner Institutions of NTU College of Law

If you have any questions, please contact the coordinator of the Dual Degree Program at the Office of International Affairs in the College of Law.

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