2025 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program

2025 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program at TMU is designed for individuals who are considering a career development in healthcare and want to earn transferable academic credits.

Through this program, you will have the opportunity to

Study at a top-ranked university and experience life in Taipei City
Learn alongside international students and working professionals
Gain hands-on experience through laboratory training or healthcare-focused courses
Improve Mandarin through intensive language course
Immerse yourself in Taiwanese cultures and strengthen international connections

Application Information Overview

PROGRAM DETAILS

Format

On Campus

Program Period

September, 2025 ~ January, 2026

Application Process

Deadline: 4, July, 2025
Interview: 7, July – 11, July, 2025
Announcement: 16, July, 2025

Coursework

Medicine-related courses and/or laboratory training (11 hour/week)
Mandarin courses (6 hour/week)
Cultural activities

ELIGIBILITY

Citizens of Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam
A strong background in biological science, Healthcare, laboratory work, or data analysis
Either a fourth-year undergraduate student or a holder of a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
English Proficiency:
- NEW TOEIC: 785
- IELTS: 5.5
- TOEFL iBT: 72
- TOEFL ITP: 543
- PTE: 50
A financial statement showing a minimum balance of USD 1,000
This program is open to international students who are not receiving any form of financial aid or academic support from the Taiwanese government, related agencies, or educational institutions

FEES & STIPENDS

What is covered by the PROGRAM?

NTD 8,000 monthly stipend
Direct round-trip economy class airfares
Tuition Fee
Extracurricular Activities

If the period is less than one month, a prorated stipend will be provided based on the actual number of days.

What is covered by the STUDENTS?

Meals
Fees for flight ticketing service & baggage overweight, and oversize
Personal expenses & incidentals
Visa application fee

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Online application form
CV
Statement of purpose
Language proficiency test result
Financial statement of at least USD 1,000
Diploma or a statement of enrollment and transcripts

After submitting all the required documents through the online platform, we will notify applicants who are qualified for an interview. Applicants who are not qualified will not receive a separate notification. Thank you.

Course List

Medicine-related Courses

Laboratory training

Off-Campus Program

Taipei Medical University Hospital
Shuang-Ho Hospital
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital
Medical Simulation Education Center
Traditional Chinese Medicine Clinic
Application of nutritional knowledge to help homeless and vulnerable on the streets

The visit locations will be adjusted as needed.

All courses and activities are mandatory. Failure to attend will result in termination from the program and full repayment of the subsidy received.

Key Dates

4th July, 2025
Application Deadline
7th July - 11th July, 2025
Interview
7th July - 11th July, 2025
16th July, 2025
Announcement
11th Sep, 2025
Arrive in Taiwan
11th Sep, 2025
12th Sep, 2025
Opening Ceremony
7th, Jan, 2026
Final Presentation
7th, Jan, 2026
8th Jan, 2026
Completion Ceremony
13th Jan, 2026
Leaving Taiwan
13th Jan, 2026

STUDENT CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION FORM

All applicants must read the regulations in the consent and authorization form below carefully before submitting their application for the program.

STUDENT CONSENT AND AUTHORIZATION FORM

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