Junior study abroad is one of the accomplishments of the TKU’s internationalization strategy. More than 2,000 TKU students have completed their junior abroad studies around the world since 2005. Starting from academic year 2021, the English-taught bachelor’s degree program in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering (CSIE) was established, which inherits the past experience from the Department of Innovative Information and Technology (IIT). A student stays at one of the partner universities for one year, experiences a different local culture, and studies with people from other countries. In addition to developing in the professional discipline, we expect our students to cultivate their global vision through the process. We have a few closely cooperated partners that provides featured study approaches:

• The 2+2 program with Winona State University: this is a dual bachelor’s degree program. A student studies in TKU for two years, studies in WSU for the one-year junior study abroad, and extends the study for one more year in WSU. Fulfilling the graduation requirements in the 2+2 agreement, the student receives bachelor’s degrees from TKU and WSU.

• The (to-be) 3+2 program with Temple University: this is a bachelor’s and master’s degree. A student studies in TKU for three years and studies in TU for two years. Fulfilling the graduation requirements in the 3+2 agreement, the student receives the bachelor’s degree from TKU and the master’s degree from TU.

The Overall Process of Junior Study Abroad

Depending on the partner university a student would like to go to, the detailed process would vary. Here is the overall process for your reference. Please note that all the process should be done by the student (the teachers are the advisors).

Application Process

1. English proficiency test

   • Get the score before the application starts (typically in the October of the second year)

2. Choose the partner university

   • Hand in the English proficiency test result

   • Book one partner university for study abroad

3. Contact the advising professor

   • Get the detailed information

   • Prepare the application documents

4. Apply for the admission

   • Submit the application documents (typically in the March/April of the second year)

   • Get the admission package

5. Apply for the Visa

Additional Information

1. The tuition of the study-abroad year:

   • full tuition of the partner university

   • 1/4 tuition of TKU for maintaining the student status

2. Students who have to do military service need to get approval to leave for the partner university.

Partner Universities

General list of tuition fees and accommodation fees for junior students studying abroad, Maria Curie-Sklodowska University in Poland and

University of Warsaw