Post-Graduation Internship Application for Overseas Chinese Students, Students from Hong Kong and Macao, and International Students
To comply with the university's internal processing schedule, eligible students who wish to apply for internships in Taiwan must submit all application documents to the NTU Career Center by May 20, 2025.
1. Application Deadline
The Ministry of Education has set the official application deadline as June 13, 2025. To ensure timely processing and approval, the Career Center will collect applications internally by May 20, 2025.
2. Application Qualifications
Applicants must not have a household registration in Taiwan and meet one of the following conditions. In addition, applicants must submit an internship agreement (stating the internship content, duration, and allowance) issued by the intended employing organization and apply at least 2 months before the expiration of the internship permit.
- Students who will receive a master's degree or above this semester and have no dropout record during the semester.
- Students who will receive a bachelor's degree this semester, have no dropout record, have a cumulative GPA of 70 points or above, and hold a recommendation letter from their department.
- Students who will receive a bachelor's degree or above, have performed well in international or domestic competitions, exhibitions, or other professional fields, and hold certification documents and recommendation letters from their university or recognized institutions.
- Students who are about to obtain a bachelor's degree or above, have no dropout record, and have passed the first stage of the Taiwan Medical Qualification Examination, and intend to study in the field of general medicine. 3.
Application Procedure Applicants must submit the following materials to the Career Guidance Center before the specified deadline:
- Completed application form
- Transcript
- Internship agreement of the internship organization
- Depending on the nature of the internship organization, provide the following supporting documents: • Business license and the latest corporate income tax return or procurement records. • Newly established companies or foreign financial offices in Taiwan are exempt from tax filing. • Foundations under government departments: registration certificate and organizational documents. • Industry -university-research cooperative internship: copy of the agreement or cooperation certificate. • Comprehensive medical training in designated hospitals: official documents issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. After receiving the application materials, the Career Guidance Center will review the eligibility and completeness of the application materials in accordance with the Ministry of Education's "Application Procedures for Graduate Internships in Taiwan". If the application materials meet the requirements, the Career Guidance Center will forward them to the Ministry of Education and announce the final results after the Ministry of Education responds. Application Guide and Download - International and Cross-Strait Education Office of the Ministry of Education - Overseas Chinese and International Students Work Area
NTU Career Center - Internship Information
Frequently Asked Questions for Overseas Chinese and International Students to Intern in Taiwan after Graduation
Q1: What should I do if the internship assignment letter is lost?
A1: You can ask the internship director or the department to issue an internship arrangement certificate as a supporting document for the relevant application.
Q2: When does the internship officially begin?
A2: According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, internships cannot start before July 1 each year, and students must obtain approval from the Ministry of Education before they can start their internship.
Q3: If the internship has been approved by the Ministry of Education, do I still need to extend or change the purpose of residence on the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)?
A3: Yes, even if approved by the Ministry of Education, you must apply to the National Immigration Agency to extend your ARC or change your purpose of residence after graduation. Otherwise, the purpose of residence on the ARC may not match your actual status, which will affect your legal residence and internship eligibility.
Q4: Do I need to apply for a work permit on my own?
A4: No. If you have obtained internship approval from the Ministry of Education, you do not need a separate work permit during the internship. However, if you are officially employed or work in another organization after the internship, your employer must apply for a work permit in accordance with the Employment Services Act before you can start working.
Q5 : If my student residence permit expires in June, do I need to extend it?
A5: Yes. You must apply to extend your residence permit or change your purpose of residence (for example, to internship or national examination preparation) at least 30 days before the expiration of your residence permit. Failure to do so may result in overstaying, which may affect your legal status and eligibility for internships or future employment.
Q6 : If my passport expires in June, will my internship be affected?
A6: Yes. A passport is a required document for residence permit renewal and other internship-related procedures. Please renew or extend your passport as early as possible to avoid delays and ensure that all relevant applications are processed smoothly.
Q7 : If my residence permit is valid until September, do I need to extend or change my purpose of residence?
A7: This depends on your current status: If you have not graduated yet, you can stay in Taiwan with a student residence permit and apply for a student work permit to participate in an internship. If you have already graduated, you must apply to the Immigration Bureau to extend your residence permit or change your purpose of residence even if your current residence permit is still valid. Continuing to stay in Taiwan with a student residence permit after graduation constitutes status incompatibility and may affect your legal right of residence.
Q8 : I am a Huaqiao student who is about to graduate, but I have not yet passed the first step of the medical license examination. What should I do?
A8: If you have not passed the national examination and cannot obtain a graduation certificate, you are neither a student in school nor a formal graduate. In this case, the school has no right to assist you in applying for an internship permit. It is recommended that you apply for a special internship permit extension from National Taiwan University on the grounds of "preparing for the exam." After passing the national examination and obtaining a graduation certificate, your internship agency will apply for a work permit for you according to regulations. At that time, you can legally start your internship.
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If you have any questions, please contact: Liao Jianjun Manager of the Career Guidance Center, Student Affairs Office, National Taiwan University
Tel: (02) 3366-2046
Email: ccheinliao@ntu.edu.tw