英國艾塞克斯大學來訪北市大深化雙聯學制與國際合作

臺北市立大學國際事務處於 10 月 23 日舉辦英國艾塞克斯大學 (University of Essex) 雙聯學位與交流項目說明會，由該校區域經理 Kevin Tan 蒞校親自介紹雙方合作模式與申請途徑。說明會吸引心理與諮商學系、英語教學系及行銷與管理學系多位師生參與，現場互動熱烈，展現北市大師生積極拓展國際視野的熱忱。深化合作模式，打造多元升學新途徑。

艾塞克斯大學與臺北市立大學長期保持良好交流，雙方此次進一步推動三大學制合作方案，包含：

2+2 雙聯學士學位：學生於北市大修讀兩年後赴英完成後兩年課程，畢業可同時獲得兩校學士文憑。

3+1 學士加碩士學位：於北市大修讀三年後赴英一年即可取得英國碩士學位，是最受學生關注的選項。

1+1 雙聯碩士學位：碩士班學生可先於北市大就讀一年，再赴英完成第二年課程，獲兩校碩士文憑。

申請資格方面，學士階段須總平均達 70%，語言要求為雅思 (IELTS) 6.5，部分心理學課程需達 7.0。

若學生語言成績略低，可報名艾塞克斯大學開設的五週或十週學術英語課程（Pre-sessional English），協助順利銜接學業。

艾塞克斯大學為鼓勵北市大學生申請，提供多項獎學金與學費優惠：2+2 雙學士可獲 £5,000 英鎊獎學金；3+1 或 1+1 碩士方案可獲 £6,500 英鎊獎學金；早鳥優惠（Early Bird Discount）：提前繳清學費者另可再減 £1,000 英鎊。總計最高可享 £7,500 英鎊（約新台幣 30 萬元）減免，獎學金將自動扣除，學生無須額外申請。一年總花費（含住宿與生活費）約新台幣 120 至 140 萬元，相較英國同級學府相當具競爭力。此外，學生簽證允許每週合法打工 20 小時，畢業後更可申請 Graduate Route Visa 留英一年半，累積實務經驗。

說明會最後進行綜合討論與問答，師生針對課程安排、語言檢定及申請時程踴躍發問。Kevin Tan 表示，艾塞克斯大學十分重視與臺北市立大學的合作關係，期盼雙方能透過穩定的學術交流，為學生開創更多跨國進修與研究的可能性。

此次說明會不僅讓學生了解多元升學管道，更象徵北市大積極拓展國際合作的決心，未來將持續強化與歐、美、亞各國名校的夥伴關係，讓本校學生在世界舞台上展現無限潛能。

 

University of Essex Visits the University of Taipei to Strengthen Dual Degree Programs and International Collaboration

The Office of International Affairs at the University of Taipei hosted an information session on October 23 featuring the University of Essex, UK. The event, led by Mr. Kevin Tan, Regional Manager of Essex, introduced the joint degree and exchange programs between the two universities, explaining the models of cooperation and application procedures.

The session drew enthusiastic participation from faculty and students of the Departments of Psychology and Counseling, English Instruction, and Marketing and Management. The lively interaction throughout the session reflected the University of Taipei students' strong motivation to broaden their international horizons. This event marked another step toward deepening academic collaboration and creating diverse pathways for further study abroad.

UT and the University of Essex have maintained a long-standing partnership. The two universities are now expanding their cooperation through three major program models:

• 2+2 Dual Bachelor's Degree: Students complete the first two years at University of Taipei and the remaining two years at Essex, earning bachelor’s degrees from both institutions.

• 3+1 Bachelor's + Master's Degree: Students study three years at University of Taipei and one year at Essex to obtain a UK master’s degree—one of the most popular options.

• 1+1 Dual Master's Degree: Graduate students spend their first year at University of Taipei and their second year at Essex to receive master’s degrees from both universities.

 

Undergraduate applicants must have a minimum GPA of 70% and an IELTS score of 6.5 (some Psychology programs require 7.0). Students who fall slightly short of the language requirement may enroll in Essex’s Pre-sessional English courses (five or ten weeks) to prepare for academic study.

To encourage UT students to apply, Essex offers generous scholarships and tuition discounts:

• £5,000 for the 2+2 Dual Bachelor's Program

• £6,500 for the 3+1 or 1+1 Master's Programs

• An additional Early Bird Discount of £1,000 for early tuition payment

In total, students may receive up to £7,500 (approximately NT$300,000) in financial benefits, automatically deducted from tuition—no separate application is required. The estimated annual cost of study, including tuition, housing, and living expenses, ranges from NT$1.2 to 1.4 million, which is highly competitive among UK universities. Students are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week during their studies and may apply for a Graduate Route Visa to remain in the UK for 1.5 years after graduation to gain professional experience.

During the Q&A session, faculty and students raised questions about program structures, English requirements, and application timelines. Mr. Tan emphasized Essex's commitment to its partnership with the University of Taipei and expressed hopes for continued collaboration to provide more opportunities for students to pursue international learning and research.

This event not only provided valuable information about overseas study options but also highlighted the University of Taipei's  strong dedication to expanding global partnerships. The University of Taipei will continue to strengthen its collaborations with leading institutions across Europe, America, and Asia, empowering its students to shine on the global stage.