Application

Information on application timeline, procedure, documents, and accommodation

Passport holders of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao must refer to the Chinese version of the website for specific application instructions.
持有中國大陸、香港或澳門地區護照者，請參照訪問研究計畫中文版網頁。

Application Timeline

The application process for the Research Visiting Program is conducted entirely online.

You must submit your application at least 3 months before your intended program start date. For example, if you plan to begin the internship on September 30, you must submit your application before June 30.
Please refer to the “Overview” page and find an NTU faculty member who is willing to act as your supervisor for the program. Once you have identified a supervisor at NTU, please follow the application procedure below to apply.
Application review and results takes approximately 8 weeks, and we cannot expedite any part of the process. Plan and submit your application early if you need the result by a certain date.

Application Procedure

Step 1 Get the Declaration form signed by the professor at NTU that you will be collaborating

Please download the Declaration form here
For information about how to find a host professor at NTU, please refer to the Overview page.

Step 2 Complete the Online Application at least 3 month before your arrival

Log in to the application system
Fill in the online application form, make the necessary payment, and upload the required documents. You will find a list of required documents and instructions in the next paragraph.
Please note that submitted applications cannot be modified. If you need to make any modifications, reach out to the program manager.

Step 3 Email the program coordinator and the rack the application status

Please note that during the review process, we are unable to accommodate requests for speeding up the progress. If you have a specific deadline for obtaining admission materials, we recommend calculating the application timeline accordingly to ensure it aligns with your needs.
You will receive an email notification from the program manager directly if any unqualified documents need to be resubmitted.

Step 4 Receiving the Admission Result

Application result will be emailed to you, or you can login to the system to check the result. Review period takes 8 weeks. Review cannot be expedited. Plan accordingly.
Please note that during the review process, we are unable to accommodate requests for speeding up the progress. If you have a specific deadline for obtaining admission materials, we recommend calculating the application timeline accordingly to ensure it aligns with your needs.
Upon successful acceptance of your application, you will receive a Letter of Invitation from NTU, a Consent Letter from the Ministry of Education, and a registration notice. These documents will provide important information for your enrollment at NTU.

Application Documents

All submitted documents must be in Chinese or English, legible, and in color.
Passport holders of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao must refer to the Chinese version of the website for specific application instructions.
持有中國大陸、香港或澳門地區護照者，請參照訪問研究計畫中文版網頁。

	Item	Notes	Upload format
1	ID Photo	The photo must meet the guidelines stated here for passport or identification purposes. Ensure that the photo is clear, recent, and follows the specified guidelines.	JPG
2	Statement of Purpose	Write a statement in either English or Chinese, with a maximum length of 2 pages. Content: Please provide detailed information about the specific tasks, responsibilities, and objectives of your intended internship/research. Explain how this internship aligns with the requirements of your academic program or graduation.	PDF
3	Academic Records (optional)	Provide a color photocopy of an official transcript in either English or Chinese. The transcript should include a comprehensive record of all the courses you have taken during your current degree level.	PDF
4	Passport	Applicants should submit a color photocopy of the personal information page of your passport. Passport holders of Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao must refer to the Chinese version of the website for specific application instructions.	PDF
5	Letter of Consent from NTU Host Professor	Click here to download the form. This form serves as a confirmation letter from your host professor, expressing their agreement to act as your supervisor during your visiting period at NTU. It is important to ensure that the program dates on the form match the dates in the application system.	PDF
6	Letter of Recommendation from Home Institution	The recommender should be someone who is academically acquainted with you and can provide insights into your academic abilities at your home institute. The recommendation letter can be written in either English or Chinese. Recommender can instead email the letter directly to the program coordinator.	PDF
7	Certificate of Enrollment	A. For Internship Purpose : Submit a certificate of enrollment in English or Chinese issued by your home university, indicating your current valid student status. The certificate should be issued within the past 3 months and explicitly state that you are required to conduct an internship to fulfill graduation requirements. Additionally, the certificate should include the intended start and end dates of your internship. B. For Thesis Writing/Research Purpose: This requirement is applicable only to graduate students. (For undergraduate students, you can only apply for “internship purpose”.) Submit a certificate of enrollment in English or Chinese issued by your home university, indicating your current valid student status and level of study (Master’s or Ph.D.). The certificate should be issued within the past 3 months.	PDF
8	Proof of Payment for the Application Fee	Download the payment details from the “Payment” section of the online application system, and complete the payment. Upload the proof of payment for your application fee. It can be a receipt, transaction record, or any document that confirms the successful payment of your application fee.	PDF

Accommodation (From August 2025 to January 2026, NTU will be unable to provide on-campus housing due to renovations of the on-campus dormitories. For off-campus housing options, please refer to the information provided on our website)

Due to the limited housing availability, we cannot guarantee your placement in on-campus housing. If you’d like to apply for on-campus housing, indicate your preferences in the application system.
After the online application deadline, requests for changing room preferences will no longer be accepted.
Your housing application result should be available, in the application system or your email, around 2~4 weeks prior to your program start date. You will not receive a notification if there is no housing available.
Please be aware that university dormitories can only accommodate you during your program period. If you plan to arrive earlier or depart later than the designated period, you will be responsible for arranging your own housing.
If you would like to search for off-campus accommodation, you can refer to the Off-campus Accommodation page for some useful information.