Study abroad at NTUT (Taipei Tech) in Taiwan*

Comprehensive support

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

Recognition of academic achievements

The DAAD-ISAP programme clearly regulates the recognition credits earned abroad 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 depature.

Full monthly grant

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 on 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 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).

Programme at a glance

Thanks to the dual degree agreement between FHP and NTUT, you have the opportunity to spend two semesters at the partner university and, at the same time, obtain two separate degrees without having to extend your studies at either institution. Funding options are not automatically included. The International Office advise you on available funding schemes.

Who can take part in the dual degree programme?

You can apply for a place on the programme if you

• are enrolled on the MA programme in Design at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. 
• can demonstrate sufficient proficiency in the language of instruction at the partner university (English and, where applicable, Chinese).

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 a study period.

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 well. Nevertheless, please make sure to re-register at University of Applied Sciences Potsdam!

Semester abroad: DAAD-ISAP Programme

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 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.

Double Degree FHP-NTUT

In this case, funding is not automatically included. The International Office will advise you on possible funding options. During the application period, our partner university may request additional documents. The International Offices at both institutions will guide you step by step through all the necessary documentation and procedures.

• 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.