COURSES & STUDIES
Completing a full BBA degree at Shih Chien University
The Bachelor’s degree program in International Business at Shih Chien University takes four years to complete. The program is an excellent way for you to gain a genuinely global mindset and intercultural skillset. In this program, you will develop the essential basis to engage successfully in a dynamic economic environment.
Courses and studies:
Available courses are in the College of Management (English Taught Program in International Business).
Although you can make a preliminary study plan, actual course selection takes place during the orientation day. The final course list will be announced at the beginning of each semester.
Chinese language courses are available upon request but come with an additional fee.
List of courses:
See the below the exemplary syllabus of the full degree program, including a list of required and elective courses that have been previously taught in the International Business Program. Additionally, you can find detailed course descriptions linked below. All listed courses are taught in English. You can use this list for reference when creating your study plan. An up-to-date syllabus for the upcoming semester will be available 2-3 months before the semester starts.
Syllabus and course overview of the IBP
Detailed Course Descriptions – College of Management
CREDITS
The International Business Bachelor’s Degree requires 128 Taiwanese credits for graduation. In total, the required courses make up 86 credits, and the electives 36 credits. As reference: 1 Taiwanese credit point equals 2 ECTS or 1 US credit point. Click here to read more about the conversion of Taiwanese credits.
You can choose Master’s level (graduate) courses even if you’re a Bachelor (undergraduate) student. You can choose courses worth 25 local credits at maximum. At a minimum, you must complete courses worth 9 credits (Bachelor / undergraduate level students).
FEES
Payment procedure
Fees paid to Shih Chien University:
Application fee + tuition fee
The application fee and tuition fees for the full degree at Shih Chien University are paid directly to the university.
Many of our students apply for national student funding such as PROMOS, BAföG, or CSN.
Other various scholarships are available for all nationalities. Read more about scholarships.
WHO CAN APPLY
Requirements for the full degree at SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY
- Minimum age of 18 years
- An upper-secondary degree approved by the Ministry of Education, for further information, click here
- Sufficient English skills (0fficial IELTS certificate with 5,5 overall score or an equivalent certificate)
- NO entrance exam is needed
See the additional requirements.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Documents required for the full degree at SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY:
- A copy of your high school or highest academic diploma and one original official transcript authenticated by the R.O.C. Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ overseas embassies. A notarized copy of a translation in English or Chinese is necessary if the original diploma and transcript are not in Chinese or English.
- A copy of the identification page of your passport (please note that your passport must be valid for at least six months after you enter Taiwan)
- Electronic passport-sized color photo
- CV (in English)
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Apply to study abroad at Shih Chien University

DOCUMENTS
Get the required documents (see above)

CONFIRMATION
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement within one week, at best as quickly as one day.
- Flexible application: You can apply even if you’re not yet certain of your plans. Cancel at no extra cost up to 1 month before the semester starts.
- Get access to comprehensive information materials such as an Asia Exchange Guide and an interactive orientation webinar after you apply
INSTRUCTIONS
- Get the other required documents in PDF format and the electronic passport photo in JPG format.
- Fill out the online application form below and submit it with the required attachments.
Uploading and submitting the attachments
- Please upload the attachments in PDF format (electronic passport photo in JPG format)
- If possible, please submit all the attachments together with the application. If you miss some attachment(s) when you first apply, you can later send the missing document(s). However, please note that we won’t process applications without any attachments
- All attachments must be sent to us within 30 days of applying or by the application deadline at the very latest
- You can submit all the documents electronically. Please don’t send anything via regular mail.
Confirmation and official acceptance letter
You’ll get a confirmation of your study placement in 1-7 days, starting from when your application is complete with all the required documents. You’ll receive the official acceptance letter 1.5 months before the semester starts at the latest. We’ll send it to the street address you have provided in your application. Please let us know if this address changes at any point. You need the official acceptance letter to apply for a student visa.
Student visa for Taiwan
All students need to get a student visa before departing for Taiwan at their local Taipei Representative Office, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office or Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Two different visa types depend on applying to study abroad for one or two semesters at Shih Chien University. Find out more about student visas for Taiwan.
Cancellation
If you’re unable to participate in the study abroad semester, you have the right to cancel your participation up to 1 month before the semester starts at no extra cost (the application fee will not be refunded, however). Let us know about your cancellation by emailing us at info[at]asiaexchange.org. Cancellations notified via phone, SMS, or by any other means will not be considered. For more detailed information on our cancellation policy, please see the terms and conditions for cancellation. We also reserve the right to cancel your participation if any of your fees becomes overdue. For more information, please see our terms and conditions.
Travel insurance
You are required to have a valid accident and health insurance either from your home country or insurance recommended by Shih Chien University for the whole duration of the program. See our recommended travel insurance providers. You can also purchase health and accident insurance at the university after arrival (cost max. 5000 NTD).
ABOUT SHIH CHIEN UNIVERSITY
Shih Chien University, formerly known as Shih Chien College of Home Economics, is a private university located in the heart of Taipei, Taiwan (China). Over the years, the institution evolved from a junior college to an institution with the power to grant Bachelor’s degrees. It was renamed Shih Chien College of Design and Management in 1991. In 1997, the institution was promoted to university status.
Address
Shih Chien University Taipei Campus No.70, Dazhi St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City 104, Taiwan (China)
University Accreditation
- Accredited by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE CLASS
The university organizes day-long excursions in Taipei and longer, two-day excursions elsewhere in Taiwan. You are also free to organize your own trips. You can find tips for places to visit in Lonely Planet: Taiwan in Lonely Planet.
The campus has many facilities for different kinds of sports (including a pool, a gym and sports fields), which are at your disposal with your local student card. If you’re up for picking up a new hobby, you can try Chinese opera, calligraphy, painting and martial arts.
OFFSET YOUR FLIGHT EMISSIONS
CO2 OFFSETTING
Unfortunately, traveling by plane to study abroad increases the carbon footprint of each student. Over the past years, it has become more apparent than ever: we face a climate crisis and air transport is responsible for up to 10% of humankind’s contribution to global warming. But should students stop pursuing their dreams of studying abroad and sacrifice their future goals? We don’t think so!
We see it as our responsibility to preserve our environment, live a sustainable life, and minimize the carbon footprint of each of our students. Consequently, Asia Exchange has chosen to work with Atmosfair, a non-profit organization that actively contributes to CO₂ mitigation and offers Co2 offsetting. You can now easily donate a free amount of money to Atmosfair’s projects dedicated to offsetting Co2 emissions. During the application process for your study abroad program, you have the opportunity to donate and mitigate your flight emissions.
Simultaneously, Asia Exchange will support your efforts to reduce their carbon footprint when studying abroad by doubling your donations and contributing equally. Let’s make this world a better place!
Click here to find out more about offsetting your flight emissions