1. Taipei Tech / University of Cincinnati Dual-Drgree Program 台北科技大學與辛辛那提大學碩士雙聯學位
1、碩士雙聯學位學程：取得台北科大及辛辛那提大學二校之碩士學位。
2、辛辛那提大學機械碩士班在美國2014年之排名為60名。
3、費用：辛辛那提大學提供豐富的獎學金，學生費用第一學期約USD15000,
第二學期約USD10000。
4、申請資格：
．機電學院碩士班學生(或大學部四年級)
．GPA至少3.0
．TOFEL IBT至少85分
．學院推薦
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ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

2. Master of Science from NTUT Master of Engineering from UC Jan 2015
Dual MSc/MEng Program
Master of Science from NTUT
Master of Engineering from UC
Jan 2015
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3. UC Master of Engineering (MEng) Program
Industry focused graduate degree that provides:
Advanced technical skills
Professional skills (leadership and teamwork)
Coursework + capstone project/internship
No thesis required for UC MEng degree
Completed in less than 1 year at UC
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4. Benefits of the Dual Degree Program
Graduate degrees from two universities
Top-ranked Asian University- NTUT
Top-ranked U.S. University- UC
Diverse coursework and faculty
Broader selection of topics (UC + NTUT)
Experts from two continents (USA + Asia)
Possibility of degree combinations (ex. Mechanical Engineering + Civil Engineering)
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5. Dual Degree Program at a Glance (Spring Enrollment at UC)
Semesters
Dual Degree, 2-Semester option
Dual Degree, 3-Semester option
Fall Semester
Academic Semester at NTUT
Spring Semester
(approx. Jan – Apr)
Academic Semester at UC including Capstone project
Academic Semester at UC
Summer Semester (approx. May – Aug)
Complete Capstone Project/Internship at UC
MSc (NTUT) and MEng (UC) awarded after completion of coursework and capstone
* All dates are approximate and will adjust once new academic calendar is confirmed
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6. Dual Degree Program at a Glance (Fall Enrollment at UC)
Semesters
Dual Degree, 2-Semester
Dual Degree, 3-Semester
Spring Semester
(Summer Semester OFF)
Academic Semester at NTUT
Fall Semester
(approx. Aug – Dec)
Academic Semester at UC including Capstone project
Academic Semester at UC
(approx. Jan – Apr)
Complete Capstone Project/Internship at UC
MSc (NTUT) and MEng (UC) awarded after completion of coursework and capstone
* All dates are approximate and will adjust once new academic calendar is confirmed
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ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

7. Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in corresponding program with 3.0 GPA or equivalent
TOEFL of 85 or better/IELTS 6.5/Pearson Test of English of 59
GRE not required if recommended by NTUT for admissions
Approved F-1 visa (form I-20) for two semesters
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8. Spring Semester Admission Application Timeline
Briefing with students on the process
August-Early September
Application Deadline
Mid-September
List of recommended candidates to UC *
September 20
Offer letters from UC to students
October 5
* NTUT approved students apply online at UC CEAS. NTUT forwards to UC CEAS a list of applicants with their names, date of birth, and contact information.
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9. Fall Semester Admission Application Timeline
Briefing with students on the process
January-Early February
Application Deadline
Early February
List of recommended candidates to UC *
February 15
Offer letters from UC to students
March 15
* NTUT approved students apply online at UC CEAS. NTUT forwards to UC CEAS a list of applicants with their names, DOB and contact information.
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10. Application Process Step 1:
Step 1:
University Online Application –
If intending to study in Spring students must apply for Fall 2016, upon completion of application send an to: that you have applied to the NTUT-UC Dual Degree program and we will change your admission date to Spring 2016.
There is an USD$80.00 application fee. Fees are paid by credit card.
After submitting the UC application, you will receive an (within 2 business days) to complete the CEAS Online Application (see Step 2).
The CEAS online application requires additional program-specific information for your academic record. Your application will be processed for evaluation only after the completion of the CEAS application Step 2.
There is no fee associated with Step 2 of the application.
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11. Application Process Step 2: Review Process Step 3:
Upon completion of the above application process your file will be reviewed and you can check your status online at:
Step 3:
Application Approval
Approved applications will be confirmed and an will be sent from our International Office ) on what is required to prepare your I-20.
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12. Application Process Step 4: International Office and I-20 Issuance
Additional information about I-20’s can be found on our International Students website
We recommend that you have your I-20 / DS-2019 mailed by express mail. Regular mail overseas may take as long as 4- 6 weeks
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13. Program Costs 1st semester at UC: 2nd semester at UC:
$14,673 tuition and fees (deduct $5,466 guaranteed MEng scholarship) = $9,207*
Approximately $5,000 - $6,000 room and board
2nd semester at UC:
Some students elect to stay & complete an internship/capstone project in the 2nd semester. Costs same as the 1st semester, but larger scholarship offered
$14,673 tuition and fees (deduct $10,468 guaranteed MEng scholarship) = $4,205*
* tuition and fees, not including cost of living
Subject to annual price adjustment
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ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

14. Capstone Project (3-6 credit)
Pathway A: Completed as part of 15 credits at UC in the 1st semester
Pathway B: Completed as an internship (via Curriculum Practical Training, CPT) during the 2nd semester for select project
Must find internship by the end of the 1st semester to qualify for CPT
Pathway C: Completed at NTUT
An outline/abstract required
All require written report submitted to UC upon completion
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15. Pathway B: Internship (CPT)
Curriculum Practical Training (CPT)
Working for company or research lab (paid)
Students must register for a minimum of 10 credit hours during the second semester at UC to satisfy F-1 visa requirements.
Students responsible for finding internship
Help available through UC Career Center / job fairs
Many students use connections through LinkedIn
Search online job postings
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16. CPT / OPT
Interested & qualified students can apply for CPT (curriculum practical training) for Capstone project during 2nd semester
Interested & qualified students on valid F-1 visa can apply for OPT (optional practical training) upon completion of 2 full-time semesters at UC
Apply for 12 months initial OPT within 90 days before and 60 days after degree completion
Apply for OPT extension (17 more months) 90 days prior to initial OPT expiration
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ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE

17. UC Graduation
Students completing Capstone in Fall semester apply for Fall Graduation:
Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation is September. Actual graduation date is in December.
Students completing Capstone in Spring semester apply for Spring Graduation:
Deadline to apply for Spring Graduation is January. Actual graduation date is in May.
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18. UC Graduation Cont.
Students completing Capstone in Summer apply for Summer graduation:
Deadline to apply for Summer graduation is May. Actual graduation date is August.
Online graduation application:
Graduation website
Graduation application fee is $50.00 (non-refundable)

19. UC Housing
On campus options:
Off campus options:
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20. F-1 and I-20
The I-20 is the "Certificate of Eligibility,” meaning a student is "eligible" to apply for an F-1 student visa
After receiving an I-20 from UC, students make an appointment to apply for the F-1 visa at the local U.S. embassy or consulate.
Students must present both the F-1 visa and the I-20 to a U.S. Immigration inspector upon arrival at the port-of-entry.
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21. Information link http://ceas.uc.edu/meng/ntut
All program related documents and detailed information about UC CEAS dual degree program and will be uploaded at dedicated information link for students to use:
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22. Questions and Answers
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