Topic 1: Major Change, Double Major, Minors, Certificates of Course Completion, Direct PhD, Pre-Master’s Program

  • How do I change my major?

    1)   Students can find the major change application period in the academic calendar, and should apply to the desired department in a timely manner.
    2)   Please see [National Taiwan Normal University Student Major Change Process (Full-Time Students)]
    3)   Major changes are not available for continuing education program students.

  • How many double majors, minors, or pre-admission programs can I apply for?

    To avoid the waste of learning resources, students may pursue only one program (double major, minor, or pre-admission) from a single department during their studies. However, students may still obtain recognition for one double major and two minors upon completion of the required courses.

  • Can I count credits from my double major or minor as part of my free electives requirement?

    Yes, you can count the completed credits toward the free electives requirement.

  • How should I apply for a certificate of inter-disciplinary program after completing the required credits?

    1) Please download the “Application Form for Issuance of Inter-disciplinary program” and submit it to the Academic Counseling Office for qualification review. Once you pass the review, the certificate will be issued from the Office of Academic Affairs.
    2) Your first certificate of credit program (Chinese-English version) is for free. Replacements for any reason (lost, damaged, due to personal information changes, etc.) will charge NTD$100.

  • How do I apply for a doctoral program without a master’s degree (direct admission into Ph.D. programs)?

    Applicants interested in direct admission to a doctoral program should submit an application to their department or institute. For the application period, please refer to: https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/en/GSD/Application01/PhDPrograms

  • How do I apply for the “Pre-Master’s Program”?

    1.Application Period: Every summer.
    2.Application Method: Log in to the Academic Affairs System, fill in your preferences, and upload the required documents specified by the department.
    For more details, please refer to: https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/en/GSD/Application01/PreMasters

  •  What is the “Preparatory Student” program at our university?

    The Preparatory Student program is available only for non-screening (registration-based) departments. In departments that offer the preparatory student track, students may first register as preparatory students and follow the prescribed curriculum. Upon completing 8 credits, they may be upgraded to minor status; upon completing 16 credits, they may be upgraded to double major status.

  • Who is eligible to enroll in a specialization program?

    All undergraduate students currently enrolled at the University may pursue Specialization Programs during their period of study.

  • Do I need to apply to enroll in a Specialization Program?

    No application process is required for undergraduate students to enroll in a Specialization Program during their study period. Please follow the Required Course List (published on each department's official website) to complete the relevant courses. For the latest information on the University's existing Specialization Programs, please refer to the website of the Interdisciplinary Learning Planning Office: https://www.iaao.ntnu.edu.tw/?page_id=2081

  • Can I receive certification after completing the program?

    Undergraduate students who have completed all required courses of a Specialization Program with passing grades will be issued a Certificate of Completion upon their graduation/departure from the University.

  • Can I enroll in a Specialization Program offered by my own department/degree program?  How should I handle courses from other departments/degree programs that I wish to include?

     1. Specialization Programs are primarily designed by each department or degree program based on the latest academic and professional trends, aimed at enhancing the curriculum value. Students are eligible to enroll in programs planned by their own department/degree program and will receive a certificate upon completion.

    2. The issuance of the Certificate of Completion is strictly based on the Required Course List of each specific program; therefore, courses from other departments or degree programs cannot be used as substitutes.

  • How many Specialization Programs can I complete?

    There is no limit to the number of Specialization Programs a student can pursue. Students will be issued certificates for all successfully completed programs upon their graduation/departure from the University.

  • I am currently enrolled in a Master's program in my department. Can I apply for my undergraduate transcript and request a Certificate of Completion for a Specialization Program?

    The Certificate of Completion for Specialization Programs is only issued to undergraduate students. If a program was established in an academic semester later than the student's graduation semester, the student is ineligible for the certificate, even if they have completed all required courses with passing grades.

  • What is the difference between a "Specialization Program" and an "Interdisciplinary Program"?

    Credit programs at National Taiwan Normal University are categorized into "Specialization Programs" and "Interdisciplinary Programs," as described below:
    1.    Specialization Programs: Launched in the 114th academic year, these are "Department-led" programs primarily based on the curriculum structure of each teaching unit. They clearly outline the program's focus, core competencies, and course planning for systematic learning. No application is required; students who complete the specified courses with passing grades will receive a certificate upon graduation.
    2.    Interdisciplinary Programs: These consist of "interdisciplinary" course combinations that integrate curricula across different colleges, departments, and degree programs to cultivate students' interdisciplinary abilities. These programs involve two stages: "prior application" and "subsequent certification." Upon completion, students must proactively apply for certification, which will be issued by the Office of Academic Affairs after review by the program's establishing unit.