If you are an undergraduate student at NTNU, you can apply for the UIBP. However, if you have already extended your study period, you are not eligible.

Before applying to the UIBP, you must earn at least 2 credits from courses outside your home department (such as Cross-Domain Exploration Courses or courses from a Program) and attend the UIBP information session held in the semester of application. In addition, you are also required to participate in at least one interdisciplinary lecture or an industry panel on interdisciplinary talent, either on or off campus, to build a foundation for interdisciplinary learning.

If students are unable to attend the UIBP information session on that day, there are other ways to make it up: Watch the online information session video: The Interdisciplinary Academic Advising Office (IAAO) will provide a complete recording of the information session. Students are required to watch the video first in order to grasp the explanations of study planning and program regulations. In addition, students may visit the IAAO official website to review the presentation slides, FAQs, and other related information. If there are still questions regarding personal academic planning, students may further schedule an advising appointment for one-on-one discussion. After watching the information session video and reviewing the related materials, if you still wish to apply for the University Interdisciplinary Bachelor Program (UIBP), please make sure to complete the quiz provided in the video description (with the quiz link attached) and achieve a score of at least 90.

You can apply for the UIBP in the second semester of each academic year, following the same schedule as applications for a Minor, Double Major, or Interdisciplinary Program (please check the university academic calendar for the exact dates). Your admission will take effect in the first semester of the following academic year. For example, if your application is approved in the second semester of Academic Year 114, you can start taking courses as a UIBP student in the first semester of Academic Year 115.

The application process consists of two main parts: Preparation before Application and Submission of Application Documents, as outlined below:

(1) Preparation before Application
a. Complete at least 2 credits of Cross-Domain Exploration Courses or courses from an Program outside your home department.
b. Attend the UIBP information session in the semester of application.
c. Participate in at least one on-campus or off-campus Cross-disciplinary Learning Lecture or Industry Forum on Interdisciplinary Talent.
d. Consult at least once with an academic advisor at the Interdisciplinary Academic Advising Office (to understand program requirements, important notes, and learning plan design).
e. Prepare application materials, including:

• UIBP Study Plan
• Student Course Review and the current semester’s course record.
• Other supporting information, such as extracurricular activities or relevant experiences (optional).

(2) Submission of Application Documents

• Complete the online application via “Full-Time Academic Affairs Information Service System”.
• Email the PDF version of the application documents to iaao@ntnu.edu.tw.

Email subject format: UIBP Application_[Department]_Name

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.

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.

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

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 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, 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.

The bachelor’s degree diploma will indicate both the interdisciplinary program name and the bachelor’s degree title—Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. If a student withdraws from the University Interdisciplinary Bachelor Program (UIBP) midway, no such indication will appear on the diploma.

If students complete all courses specified in their study plan, the UIBP will not affect the time to graduation. However, if they cannot fulfill the necessary credits for the UIBP, they may extend their length of study for up to two additional years. Beyond this limit, they will be regarded as having forfeited their UIBP qualification.

Yes. The UIBP emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and values industry connections. Throughout their study journey, students are also supported by academic and industry advising mechanisms, which significantly enhance their competitiveness in the job market.

Yes. Many universities abroad have implemented UIBP-like systems for years. Therefore, the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree is recognized by universities and industries both domestically and internationally. It serves as proof of interdisciplinary professional competence and supports future academic advancement and career development.

If a student gives up their original major and chooses to graduate only with the UIBP degree, their eligibility for taking civil service examinations in the future may be affected. Therefore, if you plan to take civil service examinations, please carefully consider whether to graduate solely with the UIBP degree.

If students have additional questions, please feel free to write to the Interdisciplinary Academic Advising Office (IAAO) at iaao@ntnu.edu.tw , and we will do our best to provide assistance. If the question relates to other professional or administrative matters, students are encouraged to contact the responsible personnel of the relevant office according to the nature of the inquiry in order to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information.