Semester abroad in Taiwan

Study for a semester at our partner university, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech), in the East Asian metropolis of Taipei and enjoy all the benefits of the DAAD-ISAP programme: no tuition fees, mobility allowance, monthly scholarship, intensive preparation and on-site support.

DAAD-ISAP Programme Taiwan at a glance

Comprehensive support

You will study for five months in a coordinated programme at National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech). The International Office will assist you with preparations and support you during your stay.

Recognition of academic achievement

The DAAD-ISAP programme Taiwan clearly regulates the recognition of credits earned abroad at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, allowing you to easily integrate your study abroad at our partner university into your degree programme.

Clear rights and obligations

You will receive a mobility grant of 1,350.00 Euro for your arrival and departure.

Full monthly scholarship

You will receive financial support in the form of a full monthly scholarship of  1,260,00 Euro Tuition fees at the other university will be waived.

Who can participate in the DAAD-ISAP programme?

You can apply for a place on the DAAD-ISAP programme if you

  • are enrolled in a full-time degree programme (Bachelor's or Master's degree in design) at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. International students who do not have their main residence in the destination country are also eligible to apply.
  • are at least in their third semester of university studies at the start of their stay.
  • can demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the language of instruction at the partner university (English and, if applicable, Chinese).

Application

Please submit the completed application form (see below) together with the following documents by email to international@fh-potsdam:

  • Letter of motivation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Current transcript of records (extract from My.Campus)
  • Proof of language proficiency in English, the language of instruction
  • Portfolio

Proof of language proficiency can be provided by means of the DAAD test at the University of Potsdam or one of the following language certificates:

  • UNIcert certificate, level III or IV
  • TOEFL
  • IELTS
  • PTE Academic
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency

Reflective reports on the semester abroad in Taiwan

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Semester abroad National Taipei University of Technology – Bachelor Interfacedesign

Emil is studying Interfacedesign (BA) at the FHP. Here he reports on his semester abroad at the partner university NTUT in the winter semester 2023/24.

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Semester abroad National Taipei University of Technology - Bachelor Interface Design

Vivien is studying Interface Design (BA) at the FHP. Here she reports on her semester abroad at the partner university NTUT in the summer semester 2024

Selection procedure

A committee consisting of representatives from the Department of Design and the International Office selects the most suitable applicants. Important criteria for the decision are academic aptitude, the relevance of the planned stay to your studies, knowledge of the country and language, and intercultural interest.

You have been selected for a DAAD ISAP stay – what now?

After the selection, you will receive the acceptance or rejection of your application by e-mail.

The selected students are nominated by the International Office at the partner university: between February and May for the winter semester and between September and November for the summer semester. With the nomination, we register you there for an exchange semester.

You must then register or apply at the partner university! After you have been nominated, you will receive the necessary information about the deadlines from the host university.

You will then be admitted by the partner university and enrolled there as an exchange student. Nevertheless, please make sure to re-register at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam!

Financial support is included in the allocated exchange place. You do not need to reapply! However, you must follow the steps below and submit the necessary documents by the deadline:

  • Study Agreement: In the Study Agreement, you list the courses you will take at the partner university. You also note the courses for which you would like to have these courses from abroad recognised. The document must be signed by you, a responsible person at the partner university and the person in charge of the Department of Design (Prof. Dr. Frank Heidmann). The template can be found in the download area (see below).
  • Scholarship agreement: This document is the grant agreement, which specifies the amount of funding and the length of stay. The document will be sent to you by email by the International Office. You must sign it and return the original to the International Office.

  • After the examinations, the host university will issue a transcript of records listing the credits earned abroad.
  • Application for recognition: Once you have received your transcript of records, you can submit the application for recognition of credits earned abroad to your contact person in your department or degree programme.

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