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2026 New Southbound Policy Elite Study Program at TMU

Taipei Medical University welcomes outstanding students from New Southbound Policy countries to join a five-month study program in Taiwan from September 2026 to January 2027.

Eligible Countries

Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Who Should Apply

* Students from the eligible New Southbound Policy countries
* Students with backgrounds in biological sciences, healthcare, medicine, public health, or related fields
* Fourth-year university students are preferred; students above fourth year or recent graduates are also welcome to apply
* Applicants with excellent academic performance and personal character are highly encouraged to apply

Benefits

Program-related expenses, round-trip airfare, a monthly stipend of **NT$8,000**, free Mandarin courses, laboratory placement or academic courses, local trips in Taiwan, and cultural activities are covered.

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Quota

25 participants

Program details
https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/2026-new-southbound-policy-elite-short-term-exchange-program/ 

Application form
https://forms.gle/R4mjL5biLQJ9QBC87 

Should you or the candidates have any questions, please feel free to contact us at ifp@tmu.edu.tw