Purpose

This intensive, short-term course is designed to help international and overseas Chinese students build a strong mathematical foundation. It prepares participants for core undergraduate subjects such as Calculus and Engineering Mathematics at NCKU.

Course Highlights

Tuition: FREE of charge

Credits: 2 credits (counted toward the Fall Semester, 2026)

Key Topics: Exponential and logarithmic problem-solving, trigonometric functions, and fundamental mathematical analysis.

Outline: See here.

Schedule & Venue

Duration: August 13 – September 1, 2026 (12 days total)

Class Dates: Aug 13-14, 17-18, 20-21, 24-25, 27-28, 31, and Sept 1

Weekly Classes: Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Time: 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Venue: Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics (DAA) Building, NCKU

Eligibility

The course is open to international or overseas Chinese students who meet either of the following criteria:

1) Incoming freshmen accepted for the Fall 2026 semester (enrollment priority).

2) Current students who have previously failed either Calculus (1) or Calculus (2).  (Note: This is a review course and does not count as a formal credit retake.)  

Instructors

Prof. Keh-Chin Chang (kcchang@mail.ncku.edu.tw)

Assistant Prof. Hsiao-Wei Lee (hwlee@gs.ncku.edu.tw)

How to Apply

Registration Link: Online Application Form

Application Deadline: ️ July 24, 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 PM (Noon) --> Due to an overwhelming number of applicants, registration is now closed. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cheng, the Energy Program staff member, at z11402054@email.ncku.edu.tw