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Why Choose the Department of Geography at NTNU?
Choosing our department means more than joining an academic institution with a rich historical legacy. It means becoming part of an interdisciplinary learning environment that combines the strengths of teacher education with cutting-edge digital technologies and forward-looking academic development.
⚡ Comprehensive Academic and Professional Development
As one of Taiwan’s leading institutions in geographical education and research, our department has long played a prominent role in preparing qualified secondary school geography teachers. In recent years, we have also successfully expanded our academic and professional strengths into emerging fields, including geospatial information science, environmental monitoring, and regional development, offering students diverse opportunities for academic and career development.
📍 A Comprehensive and Well-Structured Internship Program
Our department provides a standardized and professionally structured internship program that enables students to gain practical experience and prepare for their future careers. The program covers the entire internship process, including application procedures, pre-internship preparation (such as orientation sessions and insurance arrangements), progress monitoring and on-site visits, as well as final evaluations. This well-established system ensures that students receive appropriate guidance and support throughout their professional training.
🔮 Strong Academic Networks and Institutional Resources
Students in our department benefit from the resources of the University System of Taiwan (UST), a university alliance comprising National Taiwan University (NTU), National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), and National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech). Through this alliance, students have opportunities to take courses across the three universities and broaden their academic perspectives.
Furthermore, our location in central Taipei provides convenient access to government agencies, research institutions, and other professional organizations, creating valuable opportunities for academic exchange, internships, and career development.
🌐 An Extensive Alumni Network and Strong Industry Connections
With one of the longest histories among geography departments in Taiwan and a distinguished record of cultivating generations of talented graduates, our department has established an extensive alumni network across a wide range of professional fields. Our alumni are active in academic research, the public sector, and the technology industry, among many others.
Being a graduate of the Department of Geography at NTNU means becoming part of a supportive professional community. Our alumni network, professional reputation, and connections across industries serve as valuable assets throughout our students’ academic and professional journeys.
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Undergraduate Admissions Information
For information regarding university entrance examinations and admission procedures, please visit the Office of Academic Affairs – Admissions Section.
Transfer Student Admissions
For the 2026–2027 academic year (Academic Year 115), the Department of Geography is offering one place for transfer student admission.
Supplementary Credit Requirements for Students from the Five-Year Secondary Education System
(Applicable to students admitted from Academic Year 2014 onward)
National Taiwan Normal University admits students who have completed an educational level equivalent to the second year of senior high school in Taiwan (hereafter referred to as students from the five-year secondary education system). This category excludes students who have been out of school for more than two years and those admitted through the university placement system based on their graduation results from the Overseas Chinese Students Preparatory Division of National Taiwan Normal University.
Upon admission, students from this educational system are required to complete additional coursework in accordance with the department’s academic regulations. They must complete at least 12 additional credits from the department’s professional elective courses.
Change of Major
Information on Change of Major Applications
Minor and Double Major
Students applying for a minor or double major in the Department of Geography should be aware that approval only grants eligibility to take courses required for the respective minor or double major. It does not guarantee admission to the Geography Teacher Education Program or access to its courses.
In particular, due to high enrollment in the department, students pursuing a minor or double major may not necessarily be able to enroll in the senior-year courses Methods of Teaching Geography and Geography Teaching Practicum. Students are therefore advised to carefully consider these limitations before applying.
Starting from Academic Year 2021 (AY 110), National Taiwan Normal University has adopted a pre-enrollment system for double majors and minors. Undergraduate students from their first to fourth years (excluding students extending their studies) may register as prospective students of another department once they have completed and passed the prerequisite courses specified by that department.
Except for departments that adopt a selection-based admission system, students applying to departments with a registration-based system may only apply for prospective student status and can no longer directly apply for a double major or minor.
After obtaining prospective student status, students’ eligibility will be automatically reviewed at the end of each semester, following the completion of grade processing. Once students have accumulated the required credits in the additional department’s curriculum (at least 8 credits for a minor or 16 credits for a double major), their status will automatically be upgraded to that of a minor or double major student.
Students who had already obtained official minor or double major status before the implementation of this system are not affected by these changes.
Application Information
Applications for a change of major, minor, or double major must be submitted online through the Daytime Program Academic Affairs Information System. Students should navigate to Change of Major, Double Major, and Minor Application System → Preference Selection to complete the online application and rank their preferences.
Application periods and system opening dates for changes of major, minors, and double majors are announced in the NTNU Academic Calendar. Students are advised to check the calendar for the latest information.
For application regulations, requirements, and important notices regarding changes of major, minors, and double majors, please refer to the Office of Academic Affairs – Registration Division: Change of Major, Minor, and Double Major Information.
For frequently asked questions regarding changes of major, double majors, minors, and prospective student status, please refer to the NTNU FAQ.
Applicants with academic backgrounds in Geography, Regional Studies, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Tourism and Recreation, Environmental Studies, Disaster Prevention, Geographic Information Science, and other related fields are welcome to apply.
Admission Guidelines
Master’s Program – Admission by Examination
For the official admission guidelines for the Master’s Program through the entrance examination, please refer to the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – Master’s Program Admission by Examination.
Important Notice for Academic Year 2026 (AY 115): The entrance examination subjects for the Geography Research Group have been revised. The examination will consist of:
Introduction to Geography: 60%
Geographic Thought and Methodology: 40%
For further details, please refer to the NTNU Admissions Information Website.
Master’s Program – Admission by Screening
For the official admission guidelines for the Master’s Program through the screening process, please refer to the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – Master’s Program Admission by Screening.
For further information, please visit the NTNU Admissions Information Website.
Examination Information
For information regarding admission examinations and application procedures, please refer to the following:
Past Entrance Examination Questions
Please visit the NTNU Library – Past Examination Questions.
Recommended Reading List for Introduction to Geography
Christopherson, R. W. (2014). Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (8th ed.). Pearson, Essex, UK.
Strahler, A. H. (2011). Introducing Physical Geography (5th ed.). John Wiley & Sons, New York.
石再添、鄧國雄、張瑞津、黃朝恩、石慶得、楊貴三、許民陽、曾正雄（2008）。《地學通論（自然地理概論）》（增版修訂）。吉歐文教事業有限公司，臺北。
Ahrens, C. D. Meteorology Today: An Introduction to Weather, Climate, and Environment. Thomson. ISBN: 978-0-495-01162-0.
Knox, P. L., & Marston, S. A. (2012). Human Geography: Places and Regions in Global Context (6th ed.). Pearson, New Jersey.
王志弘等譯（2006）。《人文地理概論》。巨流圖書，臺北。（原著：Cloke, P., Crang, P., & Goodwin, M. (1999). Introducing Human Geographies. Arnold.）
Getis, A., & Getis, J. (2011). Introduction to Geography (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill, New York.
Kitchin, R., & Tate, N. J. (2000). 蔡建輝譯（2006）。《人文地理學研究方法》。商務印書館，北京。
Master’s Program Preparatory Student Program
Application Schedule for Academic Year 2026 (AY 115)
Online application and preference selection: July 6–17, 2026
Departmental selection process: July 24–August 10, 2026
Announcement of admission results: August 14, 2026
Applications for the Master’s Program Preparatory Student Selection are submitted through the university’s online application system. For instructions on how to use the system, please refer to the following documents:
User Manual for the Master’s Program Preparatory Student Selection System
Application Form for Master’s Program Preparatory Students, Department of Geography
Regulations for the Selection of Master’s Program Preparatory Students
Detailed Implementation Guidelines for the Selection of Master’s Program Preparatory Students
Applicants with academic backgrounds in Geography, Regional Studies, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Tourism and Recreation, Environmental Studies, Disaster Prevention, Geographic Information Science, and other related fields are welcome to apply.
Admission Guidelines
For the official admission guidelines for the Doctoral Program, please refer to the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – Doctoral Program Admissions.
For further information, please visit the NTNU Admissions Information Website.
Examination Information
For information regarding the entrance examination and application procedures, please refer to the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – Doctoral Program Admission by Examination.
Direct Admission to the Doctoral Program
Please refer to the Regulations Governing Direct Admission to the Doctoral Program for Students of the Department of Geography, National Taiwan Normal University.
Scholarships
For information regarding scholarships for doctoral students, please visit the Office of Academic Affairs – Graduate Student Division: Doctoral Student Scholarships.
Master’s Program in Geospatial Information Science
Admission Schedule
The Department of Geography has offered the In-Service Master’s Program in Geospatial Information Science on a biennial basis since Academic Year 2013 (AY 102).
The program was approved by the Ministry of Education in 2012 and admitted its first cohort in September 2013 (Academic Year 2013). Classes are held on weekends to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
Admission Guidelines
The admission guidelines for Academic Year 2027 (AY 116), with enrollment commencing in September 2027, will be announced on the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – In-Service Master’s Program Admissions Website.
Examination Information
For information regarding entrance examinations and application procedures, please visit the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – In-Service Master’s Program Admissions.
Master’s Program in Geography
Admission Schedule
The Department of Geography has offered the In-Service Master’s Program in Geography annually since Academic Year 2018 (AY 107).
The program was approved by the Ministry of Education in 2017 and admitted its first cohort in September 2018 (Academic Year 2018). Classes are held on weekends to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.
Admission Guidelines
The admission guidelines for Academic Year 2027 (AY 116), with enrollment commencing in September 2027, will be announced on the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – In-Service Master’s Program Admissions Website.
Examination Information
For information regarding entrance examinations and application procedures, please visit the NTNU Office of Academic Affairs – In-Service Master’s Program Admissions.
Professional Education Courses for Secondary School Geography Teachers
Students must verify their teacher education student status through the University Academic Affairs Information System before enrolling in courses. Please ensure that you follow the curriculum requirements applicable to your admission year and teacher education status.
How to Verify Your Teacher Education Student Status
Log in to the NTNU Academic Information Portal using your university account and password, then navigate to:
Academic Affairs Information System (Student Portal) → Student Records → Teacher Education Student Status
Your teacher education admission year and student status will be displayed. If no information is shown, it means that no teacher education student status is currently registered in the system.
Important: After confirming your teacher education student status, you must follow the corresponding curriculum requirements applicable to your admission year. Failure to do so may result in completed credits not being recognized toward your teacher education requirements.
Downloads and Regulations
Selection and Admission Regulations
Geography Subject-Specific Teacher Education Courses
Geography Subject-Specific Teacher Education Curriculum (Applicable from Academic Year 2019)
Geography Subject-Specific Teacher Education Curriculum (Applicable from Academic Year 2013)
Geography Subject-Specific Teacher Education Curriculum (Applicable from Academic Year 2008)