General Education Course Credit Transfer
[National Language] Chinese Critical Thinking and Expression
Credit Transfer Options for International & Non-Chinese Instructed Students
For international students, overseas Chinese students, and degree students whose primary language of instruction during senior secondary education was not Chinese, the following credit transfer options are available:
Credit transfer through courses offered by the Chinese Language Center. Applications should be submitted with the assistance of the student's department/program (application form attached). Eligible applicants include:
Credit Transfer Application Form- International degree students.
- Overseas Chinese students.
Credit transfer through the intercollege elective general education course "Reading Formosa" (Course No. GEAI1083), offered by the Center for Fundamental Education, Si-Wan College. Students who successfully complete this course may apply for credit transfer. Eligible applicants include:
- International degree students.
- Overseas Chinese students.
- Students whose primary language of instruction during senior secondary education was not Chinese (e.g., students who completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, were homeschooled with equivalent academic qualifications, graduated from international schools in Taiwan, or graduated from overseas high schools).
Credit Transfer for Liberal Arts Courses and Inter-college Electives (Excluding EAP/ESP Courses)
Pre-Approved Programs(Direct Enrollment Available)
2026 course enrollment deadline has passed
Formerly known as OSUN, GHEA21 provides international, fully English-taught synchronous online courses. Most courses are offered free of charge. Each year, Si Wan College reviews and recommends selected courses. Courses on the approved list have already passed the university's recognition process. Students who successfully complete the course and obtain the certificate may apply for General Education credit transfer.
2026 course enrollment deadline has passed
Courses are jointly offered by universities across Taiwan during the summer vacation. National Sun Yat-sen University is a participating institution. Maximum enrollment: 3 courses per student. After completion, students should submit: 【Inter-college electives】【Liberal Arts Courses】 Credit Transfer Application Form, Official transcript. The above documents should be submitted to Si Wan College for credit transfer processing.
2026 course enrollment deadline has passed
Jointly offered by universities throughout Taiwan during the summer vacation. National Sun Yat-sen University is a participating institution. Maximum transferable credits: 4 credits. After completion, students should submit: 【Inter-college electives】【Liberal Arts Courses】 Credit Transfer Application Form, Official transcript. The application should be submitted to Si Wan College for credit transfer processing.
Independent Online Courses(Prior Approval Required)
Coursera provides a wide range of courses, as well as additional GHEA21 courses that are not included in the Si Wan College Recommended Course List. Students interested in applying for credit transfer for these courses are required to submit an individual application for review prior to enrollment.
View Course Examples →A 3-credit course must contain at least 54 instructional hours.
The course must correspond to a General Education course that has been offered by NSYSU within the past four years.
Liberal Arts Courses: Center for General Education 📧 genaaa@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
Inter-college Electives (excluding EAP/ESP): Center for Essential Education 📧 gehsaa@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
Note: If your course platform account is registered under an English name, please also provide a copy of your passport for verification.
1. Do Not Upload Course Certifications to the NSYSU International Digital Self-Paced Learning Courses Platform. Students intending to transfer credits as Liberal Arts Courses or Inter-college Electives must not upload course certificates or grades to the NSYSU International Digital Self-Paced Learning Courses Platform. Once uploaded, the credits will be counted as graduation elective credits and can no longer be transferred as Liberal Arts Courses or Inter-college Electives credits.
2. Use the Original Course Title. For global online courses, please enter the original course title exactly as shown on the certificate and transcript. Do not use a translated course title, as discrepancies may affect the credit transfer review process.
Credit Transfer for Exchange Students
2. Prepare: The syllabus of the overseas institution's course, and the syllabus of the NSYSU General Education course to be transferred (must have been offered within the past four years).
Liberal Arts Courses: Center for General Education 📧 genaaa@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
Inter-college Electives (excluding EAP/ESP): Center for Essential Education 📧 gehsaa@mail.nsysu.edu.tw
