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Students in the UIBP must earn at least 128 Credits in total, which include four categories of courses:
University-mandated Core and General Education Courses (Category A): 32 Credits
Planned courses from a Minor, Interdisciplinary Programs or Specialization Program (Category B): 48–80 Credits
Internship, Practicum, or Special Project Courses (Category C): at least 2 courses, 4 Credits
Elective Courses (Category D): 12–44 Credits
No. According to Article 5 of NTNU’s Regulations for Undergraduate Double Major and Minor Study, the number of double major and minor qualifications each student may register for (including those with a selection process) is limited to one. Since the UIBP is regarded as equivalent to a double major, you cannot pursue a minor at the same time. If you apply to the UIBP with the combination of “one minor + two programs” and are admitted, only the UIBP (double major) qualification will be retained, and you will not keep the minor.
Yes. One of the UIBP study pathways is to complete four Interdisciplinary Programs. Therefore, students may pursue two to four Interdisciplinary Programs at the same time.
Yes. You may take courses offered by the National Taiwan University System and count them toward your UIBP as Elective Courses (Category D) or Internship, Practicum, or Special Project Courses (Category C). However, Category B courses—including Minors, Interdisciplinary Programs, or Specialization Program—must be taken at NTNU only. You cannot use Minors or Programs from other universities in the NTU System for your UIBP.
Yes. After discussing with your Subject/Project advisor or the Interdisciplinary Academic Advisors, if it is determined that adjustments to your study plan are necessary—such as changing a Minor, Program, or the title of your Interdisciplinary Studies degree—you may apply to the IAAO in April or November each year. The change will take effect once it is approved by the Interdisciplinary Review Committee.
If you are unable to complete the courses specified in the UIBP study plan, you may still graduate under your home department program, and your graduation eligibility will not be affected.
There are two study options for Category B courses (interdisciplinary programs) in the UIBP. One option is to complete four interdisciplinary programs; the other option is to complete one minor and two interdisciplinary programs. Students may choose the option that best aligns with their personal learning, academic, or career plans.
When planning your interdisciplinary combination in the UIBP, if you choose a minor or a credit program, you must first check whether it is selection-based. If it is, you need to pass the selection process and be formally admitted before it can be included in your UIBP combination. For example, the following minors currently require selection: Fine Arts, Design, Music, Physical Education, the Early Childhood Education Division of the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and Educational Psychology and Counseling. Therefore, before planning, you should confirm whether the minor you wish to pursue requires selection, so as not to affect your eligibility.
Similarly, some Interdisciplinary programs are also selection-based, and you must apply and be admitted before they can be included in your UIBP combination.
Further information can be found at the following links:
Minor and Double Major admissions information: https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/zh_tw/Registry/RequestTransfer/Enrollment
Inter-disciplinary Programs admissions information: https://courseap.itc.ntnu.edu.tw/CertApplyPublic/
Yes, you can. However, you must ensure that the credits earned from the exchange or overseas study align with your UIBP study plan and are approved by the UIBP Review Committee.
