dual msc /meng program · 2020-06-23 · spring semester 2016 (approximate 1/12 – 4/30) academic...

Dual MSc /MEng Program

Master of Science from NTCUST

Master of Engineering from UC

ENGINEERING APPLIED SCIENCE

UC Master of Engineering Program

Industry focused graduate degree that provides:

Advanced technical skills

Professional skills (leadership and teamwork)

Coursework + capstone project/internship

No thesis required

Completed in 1 year


Benefits of the Dual Degree Program

Graduate degrees from two universities

Top-ranked Asian University- NTCUST

Top-ranked U.S. University- UC

Diverse coursework and faculty

Broader selection of topics

Experts from two continents

Possibility of degree combinations


Dual Degree Program at a Glance (Spring Enrollment)

SemestersDual Degree – 2 Semesters

optionDual Degree – 3 Semesters

option

Fall Semester 2015Academic Semester at NTCUST

Academic Semester at NTCUST

Spring Semester 2016 (approximate 1/12 –4/30)

Academic Semester at UC including Capstone project

Academic Semester at UC

Summer Semester 2016 (approx. 5/11 – 8/13)

Complete Capstone Project/Internship at UC

MSc (NTCUST) and MEng (UC) awarded after completion of coursework and capstone


* All dates are approximate and will adjust once new academic calendar is confirmed

Dual Degree Program at a Glance (Fall Enrollment)

Semesters Dual Degree – 2 Semesters Dual Degree – 3 Semesters

Spring Semester 2015Academic Semester at NTCUST

Academic Semester at NTCUST

Fall Semester 2015 (approximate 8/31 –12/`9)

Academic Semester at UC including Capstone project

Academic Semester at UC

Spring Semester 2016 (approx. 1/19 – 5/7)

Complete Capstone Project/Internship at UC

MSc (NTCUST) and MEng (UC) awarded after completion of coursework and capstone


* All dates are approximate and will adjust once new academic calendar is confirmed

Admission Requirements Bachelor’s degree in corresponding program

with 3.0 GPA or equivalent

TOEFL of 85 or better/IELTS 6.5/Pearson Test of English of 59

GRE not required if recommended by NTCUST for admissions

Approved F-1 visa (form I-20) for two semesters


Spring Semester Application Timeline


Briefing with students on the arrangement

August-Early September

Application Deadline Mid-September

List of recommended candidates to UC * September 20

Offer letters from UC to students October 5

* NTCUST approved students apply online at UC CEAS. NTCUST forwards to UC CEAS a list of applicants with their names, DOB and email contact information.

Fall Semester Application Timeline


Briefing with students on the arrangement

January-Early February

Application Deadline Early February

List of recommended candidates to UC * February 15

Offer letters from UC to students March 15

* NTCUST approved students apply online at UC CEAS. NTCUST forwards to UC CEAS a list of applicants with their names, DOB and email contact information.

Application ProcessStep 1: University Online Application – www.ceas.uc.edu/ucgradapply

→ If intending to study in Spring students must apply for Fall 2016, upon completion of application send an email to: [email protected] that you have applied to the NTCUST-UC Dual Degree program and we will change your admission date to Spring 2016.

→ There is an USD$80.00 application fee. Fees are paid by credit card.

→ After submitting the UC application, you will receive an email (within 2 business days) to complete the CEAS Online Application (see Step 2).

→ The CEAS online application requires additional program-specific information for your academic record. Your application will be processed for evaluation only after the completion of the CEAS application Step 2.

→ There is no fee associated with Step 2 of the application.

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http://www.ceas.uc.edu/ucgradapply

mailto:[email protected]

Application ProcessStep 2: Review Process

→ Upon completion of the above application process your file will be reviewed and you can check your status online at: http://www.eng.uc.edu/COEAdmissions/

Step 3: Application Approval

→ Approved applications will be confirmed and an email will be sent from our International Office ([email protected] ) on what is required to prepare your I-20.

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http://www.eng.uc.edu/COEAdmissions/

mailto:[email protected]

Application Process

Step 4:

International Office and I-20 Issuance

→Additional information about I-20’s can be found on our International Students website http://www.uc.edu/international/services/students/prepare/i-20_faq.html

→We recommend that you have your I-20 / DS-2019 mailed by express mail. Regular mail overseas takes 4-6 weeks

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http://www.uc.edu/international/services/students/prepare/i-20_faq.html

Program Costs 1st semester at UC:

$14,673 tuition and fees (deduct $5,466 guaranteed MEng scholarship) = $9,207*

Approximately $5,000 - $6,000 room and board

2nd semester at UC: Some students elect to stay & complete an

internship/capstone project in the 2nd semester. Costs same as the 1st semester, but larger scholarship offered

$14,673 tuition and fees (deduct $10,468 guaranteed MEng scholarship) = $4,205*


*2014-15 tuition and fees, not including cost of living

Subject to annual price adjustment

Capstone Project (3-6 credit) Pathway A: Completed as part of 15 credits at UC

in the 1st semester

Pathway B: Completed as an internship (via Curriculum Practical Training, CPT) during the 2nd semester for select projectMust find internship by the end of the 1st semester to

qualify for CPT

Pathway C: Completed at NTCUST An outline/abstract requiredAll require written report to UC upon completion


Pathway B: Internship (CPT)

Curriculum Practical Training (CPT)

Working for company or research lab (paid)

Students must register for a minimum of 10 credit hours during the summer to satisfy F-1 visa requirements.

Students responsible for finding internshipHelp available through UC Career Center / job fairsMany students use connections through LinkedIn Search online job postings

Curriculum Structure with Internship (Spring Enrollment)

Fall Semester register at NTCUST

Spring Semester register at UC & complete coursework

Summer semester register at UC & complete internship as capstone project

Tuition, room & board all 3 semesters

Summer semester can earn about $10,000* depending on internship.


*This specific income is not guaranteed.

CPT / OPT Interested & qualified students can apply for CPT

(curriculum practical training) for Capstone project during 2nd semester

Interested & qualified students on valid F-1 visa can apply for OPT (optional practical training) upon completion of 2 full-time semesters at UC

Apply for 12 months initial OPT within 90 days before and 60 days after degree completion

Apply for OPT extension (17 more months) 90 days prior to initial OPT expiration


UC Graduation Students completing Capstone in Fall semester

apply for Fall Graduation:

Deadline to apply for Fall Graduation is September 12, 2015. Actual graduation date is December 13, 2015.

Students completing Capstone in Spring semester apply for Spring Graduation:

Deadline to apply for Spring Graduation is January 30, 2015. Actual graduation date is May 1, 2015.

UC Graduation Cont. Students completing Capstone in Summer apply

for Summer graduation: Deadline to apply for Summer graduation is May 29,

2015. Actual graduation date is August 8, 2015.

Online graduation application: Graduation website

http://grad.uc.edu/student-life/graduation.html

Graduation application fee is $50.00 (non-refundable)

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http://grad.uc.edu/student-life/graduation.html

UC Housing

On campus options: http://www.uc.edu/uchousing/residence_halls.html

Off campus options: http://www.uc.edu/uchousing/graduate_housing.html


http://www.uc.edu/uchousing/residence_halls.html

http://www.uc.edu/uchousing/graduate_housing.html

F-1 and I-20 The I-20 is the "Certificate of Eligibility,” meaning a

student is "eligible" to apply for an F-1 student visa

After receiving an I-20 from UC, students make an appointment to apply for the F-1 visa at the local U.S. embassy or consulate.

Students must present both the F-1 visa and the I-20 to a U.S. Immigration inspector upon arrival at the port-of-entry.


Information link

All program related documents and information about UC and CEAS can be

found at:

http://ceas.uc.edu/meng/ntcust

http://www.ceas.uc.edu/meng/ntcust

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