Students of their respective departments in NCKU have the same rules and requirements to fulfill for their bachelor’s degree, including credits of Common Courses, Compulsory and Elective Courses, as well as General Courses. Other than that, the Purdue Dual Degree Program will provide substantive international collaborated courses and activities.

During the period of studying at NCKU (from the first year to the third year), the exclusive curriculum design for the students of the dual degree program includes intensive course teaching by Purdue professors, summer intensive course in Purdue, training courses for English ability, and Purdue engineering online courses.

During senior year, students will study at Purdue University in collaborated departments for a year. Credits earned (based on course plans of every individual student) can be applied for the conversion of NCKU's credits, and the goal is to achieve the graduation threshold of NCKU's Bachelor's degree, and further application for admission to the collaborated department's master's program in Purdue University.

Graduation requirement of master’s degree at Purdue University (one year) is 30 credits. Those qualified earn a master’s degree.

Studying in this program, in addition to the actual number of credits, students in the NCKU BS - Purdue MS Dual Degree program can learn from the courses jointly designed by NCKU and Purdue professors, as well as the local experience of studying in the United States. Starting from the Freshman period, students of this program are able to accumulate experience in American education and improve their skills of taking English-taught courses and communication, expanding international perspective and experience of American customs, and establish a vision for the future development of transnational science and technology careers, etc.

All dual-degree program students are required to participate in the intensive short-term courses at Purdue University during the summer after their freshman year. Students do not need to pay extra tuition for these courses (as it is covered by the NCKU dual-degree program tuition fee), nor do they need to pay for accommodation. However, students are responsible for their own personal living expenses, including airfare, visa fees, and meals.

When students reach the fourth year, students of the NCKU BS-Purdue MS Dual Degree Program will be nominated directly by the faculty department to the partner department and facilitate the application process according to the application periods of the Purdue University Graduate School. Do note that third-year students in this dual degree program are required to obtain the scores of the required language tests and GRE tests required by Purdue University. For the tuition fees of the fourth and fifth year, students will pay directly to Purdue University For more information on Purdue University’s tuition fees, please refer to https://purduedual.web2.ncku.edu.tw/p/412-1136-82.php?Lang=en

Students admitted by the program will attend courses jointly designed by the two schools and the activities held each semester starting from the first year and can expect to graduate in five years with a bachelor’s degree from NCKU and a master’s degree from Purdue University. If there is a need for changing plans in between, arrangements can be discussed with the department head. In principle, all regulations that apply to students at NCKU, such as school constitution, years of study, transfers of departments or school*, If a student is unable to be admitted to the master's program of the cooperative department of Purdue University in the fifth year, those who can meet the graduation qualifications of the correspond department's bachelor's degree in the NCKU BS - Purdue MS Dual Degree Program, will obtain a bachelor's degree from the Department of NCKU and complete the academic plan of the Program.

The Purdue Dual Degree Program only accepts freshmen and is not open for general students to transfer. Individual tuition is based on the department of the student.

*The regulations of each department are of primary importance:

• Department of Electrical Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering
• Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering

(Please click on each department for details)

The NCKU BS - Purdue MS Dual Degree Program will hold an English-strengthening course (Advanced English Course). The training aims at listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. The priority is to strengthen personal expression and dialogue skills in oral presentations, but not for the test-taking skills used in TOEFL or IELTS.

The TOEFL or IELTS test required for applying for the graduate school is prepared by the students themselves, and they can also initiate the joint test preparation plan with the students in the Dual Degree Program. The department will check whether individual students have met the standards according to the application deadline and language achievement period, and remind students to complete on time. GRE scores are also handled in the same way.

Regarding international students applying to Purdue University Graduate School, please refer to the following web link for the English language score. https://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/admissions/how-to-apply/apply-toefl.html

For individual announcement standards of partner departments, please visit the official links below.

School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Purdue University
Minimum

• iBT: 80; IELTS 6.5
• GPA: 3.25 / 4.0
• Expected GRE scores: Verbal: 156; Quantitative: 159; Analytical: 4.0

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University
Minimum

• iBT: 80 (Writing:22); IELTS 6.5 (Writing:6)
• GPA: 3.25 / 4.0
• GRE / Verbal: 154; Quantitative: 166; Analytical Writing: 4.0

School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
Minimum

• iBT: 80; IELTS 6.5
• GPA: 3.2 / 4.0
• GRE / Quantitative: 162; Analytical Writing: 4.0

Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering
Minimum

• iBT: 90; IELTS 7.0
• GPA: 3.3 / 4.0

Department of Electrical Engineering:

Our department wishes to receive students with global outlook and passion for electrical engineering research. Interviews will be held mainly in English. Once students enter Stage II, in addition to the materials for review, a one-page individual CV formatted to fit the department requirements is required.

Department of Mechanical Engineering:

Candidates' English proficiency, main subjects ability, and whether they have a positive attitude and imagination for the future.

Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering:

English ability and academic performance. We would like to see if students have special plans for studying at Purdue University.

Department of Civil Engineering:

Besides the required documents, a special written exam will be held on the topic of the basic knowledge required to be enrolled in this department. The scope of the written exam will be based on the presentation slides provided on the day of the test and general knowledge revolving around civil engineering.

Department of Hydraulic and Ocean Engineering:

Candidates' English proficiency and interests in the department. Whether the candidate has aspirations that align with the SDGs and if the candidate has the motivation and plans to pursue this dual degree program.

Department of Geomatics:

Candidates' English proficiency and interests in the department. Whether the candidate has aspirations that align with the SDGs and if the candidate has the motivation and plans to pursue this dual degree program.

Department of Environmental Engineering:

Expects candidates to have the fundamentals in science and mathematics, expresses strong interest in environmental engineering, displays interdisciplinary skills and a global perspective, and someone who values collaboration, communication, and has aspirations that align with the SDGs. The interview will be held entirely in English, and the submission of a one-paged CV is expected.

Candidates can apply for both departments. If candidates receive the interview notice and find that the two departments are in the same period, they can ask the department whether they can apply to change the interview time of the day.

The postponement of the military service duty can be handled following the relevant departure regulations for academic purposes. For details, please refer to the instructions of the Student Assistance Division of the Office of Student Affairs of NCKU.