On October 12, the Office of International Affairs at UT hosted a briefing session on dual degree and exchange programs with the University of Essex, UK. Senior Regional Manager Kevin Tan visited the campus in person to introduce the collaboration models and application pathways.The University of Essex and Taipei Municipal University have long maintained a strong collaborative relationship. Building on this foundation, both institutions are advancing a variety of cooperative academic programs, offering UT students more flexible, high-quality pathways for studying abroad:2+2 Dual Bachelor’s Degree: Students study at UT for two years and complete the remaining two years in the UK, earning bachelor's degrees from both universities upon graduation.3+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree: Students study at UT for three years followed by one year in the UK to obtain a British master's degree.1+1 Dual Master’s Degree: Master’s students complete their first year at UT and their second year in the UK to receive master's degrees from both institutions.Regarding admission requirements, undergraduate applicants must achieve an overall academic average of at least 70%. The language proficiency requirement is an IELTS score of 6.5 (with certain Psychology programs requiring 7.0). Students whose language scores fall slightly below the requirement can enroll in 5-week or 10-week Pre-sessional English courses offered by the University of Essex to help them transition smoothly into their studies in the UK.To encourage UT students to apply, the University of Essex offers several exclusive scholarships and tuition discounts:2+2 Dual Bachelor’s Program: £5,000 scholarship.3+1 or 1+1 Master’s Programs: £6,500 scholarship.Early Bird Discount: An additional £1,000 fee reduction for students who pay tuition early.In total, students can receive up to £7,500 (approximately NT$310,000) in tuition fee reductions. The scholarship is automatically deducted from the tuition fee, requiring no separate application. The estimated total cost for one year in the UK (including accommodation and living expenses) ranges from NT$1.2 million to NT$1.4 million.Visiting representative Kevin Tan expressed that the University of Essex highly values its partnership with Taipei Municipal University and looks forward to creating more international academic and research opportunities for students through sustained academic exchanges. Additionally, in the second half of the session, the UT Office of International Affairs provided a detailed overview of the university-level dual degree selection process and required documentation.The UT Office of International Affairs stated that this briefing not only helped students explore diverse pathways for higher education, but also demonstrated the university's strong commitment to expanding international cooperation. Moving forward, TMU will continue to deepen partnerships with prestigious universities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, working together to foster a globally competitive learning environment where students can realize their full potential on the world stage.

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Date: 2026/10/12