Taipei Medical University Short-Term Exchange Program Spring 2023

Greetings from Taipei Medical University!

We are pleased to announce the application for TMU Short-Term Exchange Program for Spring Semester 2023 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students. The program will be conducted from mid-February, 2023 to mid-June, 2023.

TMU Short-Term Exchange Program (TMU-STEP) provides an opportunity for students from universities around the world to study at Taipei Medical University for one or two semesters. TMU-STEP consists of a wide variety of English-taught classes in Health Sciences, such as Medicine, Public Health, Pharmacy and Nutrition.

In addition to professional courses, students attending TMU-STEP may also sign up for Chinese language courses. Some participants can choose to do independent research (lab attachment) under the guidance of a TMU faculty member. There will also be opportunities to participate in numerous traditional and contemporary Taiwanese cultural activities.

TMU Short-Term Exchange Program offers 17 online courses for international students to attend remotely, along with additional in-person courses on TMU campus.

More details can be found at https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/tmu-step-short-term-exchange-program/

 

Eligibility

  1. Undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled at universities outside Taiwan.
  2. Be officially nominated by their home institution and pay the tuition fee to their home institution, not to TMU.
  3. Complete at least one semester of the home university program before they apply.
  4. Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
  5. Be proficient in English. Non-native English speakers must score at least TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 5.5.

Required Documents

  1. Online application (URL: https://form.jotform.com/212271642480450)
  2. Letter of Nomination from Faculty (addressed to the Head of Office of International Affairs UGM)
  3. Letter of Enrollment from Faculty
  4. Copy of valid student ID (copy of both sides if applicable)
  5. Official academic transcript
  6. English proficiency test result
  7. List of intended courses with TMU (see full curriculum on TMU-STEP website) and a study proposal (for applicants choosing independent study/research study)
  8. Curriculum Vitae
  9. Copy (of the photo and personal detail page) of valid passport
  10. Proof of insurance (travel insurance covering overseas medical expenses; this document can be submitted after the receipt of acceptance letter from TMU)
  11. Confirmation Letter of Participation (download)

Application Procedures

  1. Submit the required documents to UGM International Exposure Application Form: http://ugm.id/IntExposureApplication no later than January 31, 2023, for internal review.
  2. OIA staff will evaluate your application. Once selected as Nominated Applicant, OIA will confirm your official nomination to TMU, and you may proceed to the Online Application.
  3. The final decision from TMU.

Consultation Info

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us during OIA’s office hours: