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The First U.S.-Accredited University in Asia
Ming Chuan
university
2020-2021 Freshman Brochure
Important Information for International Students
English Version
International Education & Exchange Division 2020.07
Ming Chuan university
Contents
-Registration Notice
Fall Semester 2020 1
Spring Semester 2021 5
Credit Transfer 9
Airport Pickup 10
-Accommodations 11
On-Campus Student Dormitory Policies 15
Off-Campus Student Dormitory Policies 16
-Tuition and Insurance
Undergraduate 17
Graduate 19
Visa Information 21
National Health Insurance (NHI) Program 26
Freshman Physical Exam Instructions 28
Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment 29
Transportation 30
-Campus Map
Taipei and Jihe Campus 31
Taoyuan Campus 32
Scholarships 33
-2020-2021 MCU Calendar
Fall Semester 2020 35
Spring Semester 2021 37
Introduction to Taiwan 39
Items to Note before Departure from Home 41
International Student Buddy Program 42
Ming Chuan University
is the first and only university in Asia,
accredited by the
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
in the United States of America.
Ming Chuan
MING CHUAN UNIVERSITY university
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REGISTRATION NOTICE
[ Fall Semester, 2020 ]
Registration
12:00-14:00, September 7 &8 (Monday & Tuesday), 2020
Please pay attention to this registration notice for Fall semester 2020. Taipei: Large Conference 401, E building
Students shall refer to the International Student Freshman Brochure (page 17-19) for the 12:00-14:00, September 7 (Monday), 2020
Taoyuan: Administration Offices, Q Building
department locations. All students are required to attend the Workshop and Registration held on
Fee: Please refer to page 17-20. The fee should be paid on September 7(Monday), 2020
September 7 on the respective campus on which your department is located.
Contact: Academic Affairs (Taipei), Academic Section (Taoyuan)
Required Documents:
1.Original diploma of highest degree or graduation certificate.
Airport Pick-up 2.Original transcript
From August 14 (Friday) to August 17 (Monday), 2020 14:00/ 18:00/ 22:00 *For Item 1, 2: English or Chinese verified version is also necessary if the original is not in either language.
Please complete the on-line application form for the airport pick-up service and reply to the The original certificate and transcript, verified by Taiwan mission/embassies/representative offices in the
Division of International Education and Exchange by August 2(Sunday), 2020 country where the documents are issued, shall be submitted upon registration at the beginning of the new
Fee: NT$500 semester.
Contact: Office of International Student Service (OISS) 3.One photocopies of your passport
*Due to COVID-19, we will update the airport pick up schedule on IEE website. (iee.mcu.edu.tw) 4. The latest original deposition
Dormitory Check-in [ For those who have already sent us the original verified diploma and transcript during application
Students can move into the dormitory in the period from September 5 (Saturday) to September process, please note that you must still bring the rest of the items listed above.]
6(Sunday), 2020 Students reporting to the university after this period will be automatically
disqualified for dormitory placement.
Fee: Please refer to page 12. The fee should be paid on September 7 Physical Checkup
Contact: Dorm Supervisor Students who do not have a completed Health Certificate are required to attend the physical checkup. You
will be reminded at the registration.
Report and Workshop
All international students are required to attend the workshop. Residence Physical Checkup
09:30-12:00, September 7 & 8 (Monday & Tuesday), 2020 *Taipei: 09:00 September 9(Wednesday), 2020
Taipei: Large Conference Room 401,E Building (09:30, Please be on time) Health Center
09:30-12:00, September 7 (Monday), 2020 Fee: NT$2000(Tentative Price)
Taoyuan: Room 102, P Building (09:30, Please be on time) *Taoyuan: 09:00 September 9 (Wednesday), 2020
Contact: Office of International Student Service (OISS) Health Center
Fee: NT$2,000
Contact: Health Center
Freshman Physical Checkup
Classes Begin
Required Documents: *Taipei: 15:00, September 7(Monday), 2020
September 14
1.Four 2-inch head & shoulder photos in color with a white background (taken within the last six months). Sun Yat Sen Auditorium
2.Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment. *Taoyuan: 16:00 September 9 (Wednesday), 2020 (Monday), 2020
3.Passport 3rd Floor, Gymnasium
4.Insurance statement covering a valid period of no less than six months effective from the date entering Fee: NT$550
Taiwan, (in English or Chinese, health insurance, purchased in countries other than Taiwan, must be Contact: Health Service Center
authenticated by a Taiwan overseas’ representative office). While every returning international student
must present a certificate of National Health Insurance (NHI).
Those who are unable to present an authenticated insurance statement at registration must purchase
local health insurance as regulated by the Ministry of Education of this country to cover the first six
months of his/her stay in Taiwan. The premium for the above-mentioned local health insurance is NT$
500 per month (NT$ 3,000/ 6 months).
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Orientation for Chinese-taught Programs for Undergraduate Students 7. Please Be Reminded:
*Taipei: 08:00-17:00 September 10 (Thursday) to September 11 (Friday),2020 (1) Please attend each of your classes on time. MCU has a very strict attendance policy. In addition, cheating
San Yat Sen Auditorium is strictly prohibited. Students will be expelled out of school once being proved cheating.
*Taoyuan: 08:00-17:00 September 10 (Thursday) to September 11 (Friday),2020 (2) Undergraduates: Students who complete the required courses, earn the required number of credits,
1st Floor, Cheng Kung Campus Gymnasium pass physical education, receive passing conduct grades, satisfactorily complete Service Learning, meet
For detailed information, please contact department secretary upon arrival. the university-wide basic competencies of English, Information Technology, Chinese and Sport, and pass
Contact: Academic Affairs (Taipei), Academic Section (Taoyuan) the core competencies of their department are eligible for graduation.
Graduates: Students need to complete all required courses and fulfill the credit requirements, need to
pass conduct grades for each semester, and need to pass the examinations of their respective
Orientation for International College Undergraduate Students departments (graduate degree programs) in accordance with the Master's Degree Conferral
*Taipei: 9:00 September 11 (Friday) ,2020 Regulations or the Doctoral Degree Conferral Regulations. Those meet the above requirements are
Conference Room, E Building eligible for graduation.
*Taoyuan: 9:00 September 10 (Thursday),2020 (3) Credit Transfer: The credits gained in previous college or university courses can be transferred after
International Conference Room (B101) ,Building FF registration by application with approval from the department of intended major and the Division of
Contact: International College Academic Affairs. Credit transfer application should follow the application procedure within 2 weeks
after registration. Verified transcript is required. Credit transfer application is accepted only once and
will not be accepted passed the deadline. All programs hold the right with whether or not accept the
credit transfer application.
(4) MCU is a “non-smoking” and “no alcohol campus. According to the rule No. 15 of Tobacco Hazard
Control Act in Taiwan, smoking is prohibited inside the building. Smoking is only allowed in the
designated outdoor areas; anyone who smokes inside the building will have to pay a fine ranging from
NT$2,000 to NT$10,000. Smoking in the non-smoking outdoor areas will have to pay a fine ranging from
NT$10,000 to NT$50,000.
(5) International Students with an Alien Residence Certificate who have resided in Taiwan for more than 6
months must enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) program. The NHI fees will be included in the
Tuition Fee Statement from the second semester for students shall make the full payment upon
registration. The National Health Insurance Program is mandatory. Any person who doesn’ t enroll in is
subject to a fine ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$15,000. In addition, this person is required to pay the full
Other Important Information premiums starting from the date she or he should have been enrolled in. No benefits will be offered
1. For original diploma of highest degree or graduation certificate, English or Chinese verified version is also
necessary if the original is not in either language. The original certificate and transcript, verified by Taiwan before the premiums are paid in full. A notice of penalty violation will be delivered in writing and the fine
mission/embassies/representative offices in the country where the documents are issued, shall be must be paid on time. If the fines imposed remain unpaid, after a given period of time the case will be
submitted within two weeks after school begins, or you will be automatically disqualified for study. referred to the courts for compulsory enforcement.
2. International students should conduct registration on September 2 (Monday), 2019. Once being (6) According to the regulation of MCU, undergraduate students who fail two thirds of the total credits in a
registered, you should go to the campus on which your department is located. given semester for two continuous semesters will be forced to withdraw from the university.
3. For the payment, NT dollars (cash only). Besides, MOE in Taiwan has proclaimed that the international students who are expelled by a university
4. The rate of 2020-2021 tuition and fees is based on the regulation of the Ministry of Education issued in
due to behavior issues, poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Code cannot use
July 2020.
the same identity to apply for the same or any other university again.
5. Undergraduate students are required to attend the orientation and dress appropriately. (Please do not
wear short pants, short skirts, slippers or flip-flops). 8. The graduation degree and the academic transcription verification only can be done by Taiwan
mission/embassies/representative offices in the country where the documents are issued.
9. The health checkup form B, authorization for emergency medical treatment, and the application form
for the dormitory are available on the website. You can also send an e-mail to Ms. Yvonne Y.P. Lin at
ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw or Ms. Yvonne W.H. Lin at oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw to request for the forms.
10. Taiwan scholarship students can apply for a direct deduction for tuition payment on the registration
day. For more detailed information, please contact Ms. Daphne Chu at daphne@mail.mcu.edu.tw
or 03-350-7001 ext. 3703
11. The period from July 18 to July 28, 2019 is summer vacation. Therefore, our office is closed during this
period of time. Our office will re-open on July 29, 2019
Contact Information
Division of International Education and Exchange
Tel: +886-3-350-7001 ext. 3704, 5116
Fax: +886-3-359-3883 / +886-3-359-3891
Email: ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw
(Asia Admission: Ms. Yvonne Y.P. Lin, ext. 3704)
03 oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw 04
(Outside-Asia Admission: Ms. Anne Chan, ext.5116)
Ming Chuan
MING CHUAN UNIVERSITY university
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REGISTRATION NOTICE
[ Spring Semester, 2021 ]
Registration
Please pay attention to this registration notice for Spring semester 2021. 9:30-12:00, February 19 (Thursday), 2021
Students shall refer to the International Student Freshman Brochure (page 17-19) for the department Taipei: Large Conference 401, E building
locations. All students are required to attend the Workshop and Registration held on February 19, 2021 Taoyuan: Administration Office, Q Building
(Friday)on the respective campus on which your department is located. Fee: Please refer to page 17-20. The fee should be paid on February 13, cash only.
Contact: Academic Affairs (Taipei), Academic Section (Taoyuan)
Required Documents:
1.Original diploma of highest degree or graduation certificate
Airport Pick-up 2.Original transcript
February 18 (Thursday), 2021 14:00/ 18:00/ 22:00 *For Item 1, 2: English or Chinese verified version is also necessary if the original is not in either language.
Please complete the on-line application form for the airport pick-up service and reply to the The original certificate and transcript, verified by Taiwan mission/embassies/representative offices in the
Division of International Education and Exchange by January 21, 2021 country where the documents are issued, shall be submitted upon registration at the beginning of the new
Fee: NT$500 semester.
Contact: Office of International Student Service (OISS) 3.One photocopies of your passport
Dormitory Check-in 4.The latest original deposition
Students can only move into the dormitory on February 18, 2021 [ For those who have already sent us the original verified diploma and transcript during application
Students reporting to the university after this period will be automatically disqualified for dormitory process, please note that you must still bring the rest of the items listed above.]
placement.
Fee: Please refer to page 12. The fee should be paid on February 19
Contact: Dorm Supervisor Physical Checkup
Students who do not have a completed Health Certificate are required to attend the physical checkup. You
Report and Workshop will be reminded at the registration.
All international students are required to attend the workshop.
9:30-12:00, February 19 (Friday), 2021 Residence Physical Checkup
Taipei: Large Conference Room 401, E Building (9:30, Please be on time) *Taipei: 09:00, March 5(Friday), 2021
Taoyuan: Room 501, Q Building (9:30, Please be on time) Health Center
Contact: Office of International Student Service (OISS) Fee: NT$2000(Tentative Price)
*Taoyuan: 09:00, March 5(Thursday), 2021
Health Center
Fee: NT$2000(Tentative Price)
Contact: Health Center
Freshman Physical Checkup
Required Documents: *Taipei: 13:00, March 3(Wednesday), 2021 Classes Begin
1.Four 2-inch head & shoulder photos in color with a white background (taken within the last six months). Sun Yat Sen Auditorium February 22
2.Authorization for Emergency Medical Treatment. *Taoyuan: 13:00, March 4(Thursday), 2021 (Monday) 2021
3.Passport 3rd Floor, Gymnasium
4.Insurance statement covering a valid period of no less than six months effective from the date entering Fee: NT$550
Taiwan, (in English or Chinese, health insurance, purchased in countries other than Taiwan, must be Contact: Health Center
authenticated by a Taiwan overseas’ representative office). While every returning international
student must present a certificate of National Health Insurance (NHI).
Those who are unable to present an authenticated insurance statement at registration must purchase
local health insurance as regulated by the Ministry of Education of this country to cover the first six
months of his/her stay in Taiwan. The premium for the above-mentioned local health insurance is NT$
500 per month (NT$ 3,000/ 6 months).
05 06
Other Important Information
1. For original diploma of highest degree or graduation certificate, English or Chinese verified version is also 7. The graduation degree and the academic transcription verification only can be done by Taiwan mission/
necessary if the original is not in either language. The original certificate and transcript, verified by Taiwan embassies/representative offices in the country where the documents are issued.
mission/embassies/representative offices in the country where the documents are issued, shall be 8. The health checkup form B, authorization for emergency medical treatment, and the application form for
submitted within two weeks after school begins , or you will be automatically disqualified for study. the dormitory are available on the website. You can also send an e-mail to Ms. Yvonne Y.P. Lin at
2. International students should conduct registration on Februar y 13 (Thursday), 2020. Once ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw or Ms. Anne Chan at oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw to request for the forms.
being registered, you should go to the campus on which your department is located.
9. Taiwan scholarship students can apply for a direct deduction for tuition payment on the registration
3. For the payment, NT dollars (cash only). You are strongly advised to convert your country’ s currency
into NT dollars upon arrival at the airport. day. For more detailed information, please contact Ms. Daphne Chu at daphne@mail.mcu.edu.tw or
4. The rate of 2019-2020 tuition and fees is based on the regulation of the Ministry of Education issued in July 3-350-7001 ext. 3703.
2019. 10. The period from February 4 to February 17, 2021 is Chinese lunar new year. Therefore, our office is closed
during this period of time. Our office will re-open on February 18, 2021.
6. Please Be Reminded:
(1) Please attend each of your classes on time. MCU has a very strict attendance policy. In addition, cheating
is strictly prohibited. Students will be expelled out of school once being proved cheating.
(2) Undergraduates: Students who complete the required courses, earn the required number of credits,
pass physical education, receive passing conduct grades, satisfactorily complete Service Learning, meet
the university-wide basic competencies of English, Information Technology, Chinese and Sport, and pass
the core competencies of their department are eligible for graduation.
Graduates: Students need to complete all required courses and fulfill the credit requirements, need to
pass conduct grades for each semester, and need to pass the examinations of their respective
departments (graduate degree programs) in accordance with the Master's Degree Conferral
Regulations or the Doctoral Degree Conferral Regulations. Those meet the above requirements are Contact Information
eligible for graduation. Division of International Education and Exchange
(3) Credit Transfer: The credits gained in previous college or university courses can be transferred after Tel: +886-3-350-7001 ext. 3704, 5116
registration by application with approval from the department of intended major and the Division of Fax: +886-3-359-3883 / +886-3-359-3891
Academic Affairs. Credit transfer application should follow the application procedure within 2 weeks Email: ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw
after registration. Verified transcript is required. Credit transfer application is accepted only once and (Asia Admission: Ms. Yvonne Y.P. Lin, ext. 3704)
will not be accepted passed the deadline. All programs hold the right with whether or not accept the oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw
credit transfer application. (Outside-Asia Admission: Ms. Anne Chan, ext.5116)
(4) MCU is a “non-smoking” and “no alcohol campus. According to the rule No. 15 of Tobacco Hazard
Control Act in Taiwan, smoking is prohibited inside the building. Smoking is only allowed in the
designated outdoor areas; anyone who smokes inside the building will have to pay a fine ranging from
NT$2,000 to NT$10,000. Smoking in the non-smoking outdoor areas will have to pay a fine ranging from
NT$10,000 to NT$50,000.
(5) International Students with an Alien Residence Certificate who have resided in Taiwan for more than 6
months must enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) program. The NHI fees will be included in the
Tuition Fee Statement from the second semester for students shall make the full payment upon
registration. The National Health Insurance Program is mandatory. Any person who doesn’ t enroll in is
subject to a fine ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$15,000. In addition, this person is required to pay the full
premiums starting from the date she or he should have been enrolled in. No benefits will be offered
before the premiums are paid in full. A notice of penalty violation will be delivered in writing and the fine
must be paid on time. If the fines imposed remain unpaid, after a given period of time the case will be
referred to the courts for compulsory enforcement.
(6) According to the regulation of MCU, undergraduate students who fail two thirds of the total credits in a
given semester for two continuous semesters will be forced to withdraw from the university-. Besides,
MOE in Taiwan has proclaimed that the international students who are expelled by a university due to
behavior issues, poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Code cannot use the
same identity to apply for the same or any other university again.
07 08
Credit Transfer Airport Pickup
The credits gained in your previous college or university courses can be transferred after registration by
application with approval from the department of the intended major and the Division of Academic Affairs. In order to guarantee the safety of newly enrolled international students, Ming Chuan University will provide
Credit transfer application should follow the application procedure within 2 weeks after registration. airport pick-up service from Taoyuan International Airport to Ming Chuan campuses. The pick-up service is
Verified transcript and course syllabus are required. All programs hold the right of whether or not to accept only available for the newly enrolled international students. Students will be transported directly to the
the credit transfer application. school dorms from the airport if students are residents of school dorms on arrival day. Those who do not
apply for school dormitories will have to arrange his/her own accommodation.
Undergraduate Programs Important Information:
For students transferring credits to enter their sophomore year in the first semester, the waived credits (1) After completing the online application of airport pick-up service, please send it to the Division of
need to reach 32, and the maximum is 40 credits; for those entering their sophomore year in the second International Education and Exchange.
semester, the waived credits need to reach 48, and the maximum is 60 credits. (2) The airport pick-up service is provided by Office of International Student Service (OISS) and the fee
For students transferring credits to enter their junior year in the first semester, the waived credits need is $500 NTD per person. If applicants are accompanied with relatives or friends, please specify the
to reach 64, and the maximum is 80 credits; for those entering their junior year in the second semester, numbers of passengers. Otherwise, there will be no space reserved for them on bus. The applicants
the waived credits need to reach 75, and the maximum is 95 credits. will be transported to campuses or school dorms directly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.
(3) Any changes of arrival information or cancellation must be received via E-mail at least three days in
Transfer students will receive MCU’S offer letter for admission of freshmen; the official credit transfer will
advance. If the applicant fails to notify the school promptly, a payment of $500 NTD for each person
start at the beginning of the first semester, and students will be moved to the appropriate grade
will be requested.
accordingly. (4) The airport pick-up staff of school will be waiting in the arrival hall and hold a board with words
“Ming Chuan University/銘傳大學”.
Graduate Programs (5) The schedule of pick-up service is listed as below: 11:00 a.m., 15:00 p.m., and 18:00 Please
Graduate credits can transfer up to half of the total credits for graduation as required by the graduate choose one chedule when you apply for the service. If you arrive earlier, there may be a wait for your
school. departure. If
you arrive after the pick-up schedule, please arrange your own transportation to school.
Contact Information (6) After application of airport pick-up service is complete, please pay attention to your e-mail account.
The staff will contact you for the service.
Department secretary or Academic Affairs.
Contact Information
*Division of International Education and Exchange
(For Airport pick-up & Dormitory Application Process)
Tel: +886-3-350-7001 ext. 3704, 5116
Fax: +886-3-359-3883, +886-3-359-3891
Email: ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw (Asia Admission: Ms. Yvonne Y.P. Lin, ext. 3704)
oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw (Outside-Asia Admission: Ms. Anne Chan, ext.5116)
*Office of International Student Service
(Taoyuan campus airport pick-up service)
Tel: +886-3-350-7001 ext. 3311, 5313
Fax: +886-3-359-3854
E-mail: pic202@mail.mcu.edu.tw (Ms. Betty Chuang/ Ms. Teresa Chung)
*Office of International Student Service
(Taipei campus airport pick-up service)
09 Tel: +886-2-2882-4564 ext. 2697, 2698 10
Fax: +886-2-2882-4564 ext. 2699
E-mail: nora@mail.mcu.edu.tw (Ms.Nancy Wang / Ms. Crystal Liang)
Dorm Fees
Accommodations Campus Type of Room Fee/ Per year Remarks
4-person 1.Dorms are located on-campus. The charges for Internet
NT$22,000
Room connection and utilities are included, except for air conditioning,
which must be paid separately.
Taoyuan Men 6-person 2.Rooms for winter and summer vacations are available for an
*On-Campus Dorm - There are about 2,400 dormitory units available for students on campus and off Taoyuan Room
NT$19,200 extra fee upon application. NT$3,000 per month (6-person
campus. Female students can choose a 4-person room with a bathroom to live. Beds, desks, book shelves (shared room);NT$3,600 per month (4-person room).
and closets are provided; toilets, wash basins, shower rooms, air conditioners and internets are available as bathroom) 3.NT$11,000 (4-person) or NT$9,600 (6-person) per semester must
well. There are laundry rooms, common lounges, clothes drying rooms for residents on each floor. be paid in advance.
4-person
Women NT$22,000 4.The tenancy period is from the beginning of September to the
Room middle of January, middle of February to middle of June.
*Male students can choose a 4-person room (with bathroom) or a 6-peroson room (a bathroom outside).
The facilities include beds, desks, book shelves, closets, air conditioners and internets. Common lounges and
1.Summer and winter vocations are included for personal
TVs & newspapers are provided on each floor.
electricity is not included.
Men 2. The tenancy period is from the end of August to the end of July.
*Deming dormitory: It is a 3-person room (with mini fridge) at Taihsin Demiong. There are about 510 units. 3-person 3. The mini refrigerator is provided each room.
Taoyuan & NT$32,000
Beds, desks, book shelves, closets, air conditioners and internets are provided. Coin-operated washing room 4. NT$16,000 must be paid in advance every semester.
Deming
machines, dryers, and clothes drying rooms are available for students as well. The location is close to Datung Women 5. The dorm is located off-campus within 10-minute walking
park, 10-min walking distance to school. distance to campus.
6. During summer and winter vacations, all students have to move
to the on-campus dorm.
Taipei
*Taipei campus (on-campus): There are about 830 units available in Taipei on-campus dorms. There are two 1.Dorms are located on-campus. The charges for utilities and
4-person
types of rooms: 6-person rooms (no bathroom inside) and 4-person rooms (with bathroom). Beds, desks, Room NT$22,000 Internet connection are included except for air conditioning,
book shelves, closet, air conditioner and Internet are provided in every room. Common room and TV and which must be paid separately.
newspaper are provided on each floor. Men 2.Rooms for winter and summer vacations are available for an
Taipei extra fee upon application, NT$30,000-6,000 per month
& 6-person
Shihlin (6-person room).
*Jixian Dormitory(Off Campus): There are about 710 units available at Jixian Dormitory. The room is Women Room
NT$19,200 3.NT$11,000 (4-person) or NT$9,600 (6-person) per semester must
3-person, 4-person, 5-person rooms with the bathroom inside. (shared
be paid in advance.
The dormitory is located at No.173, 173-1, 175, 175-1 of Jixian Road, with Jixian Road on the north and bathroom)
4.The tenancy period is from the beginning of September to the
Sanxian Street (entrance and exit of parking garage) on the south. The building is a reinforced concrete (RC) middle of January, middle of February to middle of June.
structure wit, 24 stories above ground and 3 below. This dormitory is not far from parks; Carrefour, Starbucks 1.NT$21,600 (3-person) or NT$20,600 (4-person) or NT$19,600
and 7-11 are all nearby. There are bus stops at the Wuhua Street intersection, Fenziwei and New Taipei Senior (5-person) per semester must be paid in advance. The charges for utilities
High School (Take bus No. 816 to the university gate or “Red 9” to MRT Jiantan Station.). St. Ignatius High and Internet connection are included except for personal
School MRT station is nearby and several Ubike stations are located on Ruyi Street. These accommodations 3-person Electricity and gas fee, which must be paid separately.
NT$43,200 2.Rooms for winter and summer vacations are available for an extra fee
have convenient transportation and quality living environment. Room
upon application. NT$4,300 per month.
3.The mini refrigerator is provided each room.
Curfew 4.The dormitory is located at No.173, 173-1, 175, 175-1 of Jixian Road,
with Jixian Road on the north and Sanxian Street (entrance and exit of
In all dormitories, on- and off-campus, curfew will be implemented from 23:00pm to 6:00am of the next parking garage) on the south. The building is a reinforced concrete (RC)
morning. Dormitory supervisor will call the roll at 23:00pm to maintain safety. Dormitories for couples or structure wit, 24 stories above ground and 3 below. This dormitory is not
families are not available. Taipei Men far from parks; Carrefour, Starbucks and 7-11 are all nearby. There are bus
Ji Xian & 4-person stops at the Wuhua Street intersection, Fenziwei and New Taipei Senior
NT$41,200
High School (Take bus No. 816 to the university gate or“Red 9”to MRT
Women Room
Jiantan Station.). St. Ignatius High School MRT station is nearby and
several Ubike stations are located on Ruyi Street. These accommodations
Important Information have convenient transportation and quality living environment.
1.Students must sign an academic year contract. Residents who wish to move out from the dormitory
5.Each floor consists of 4 units, each of which has 3 rooms. Each room can
must file a student report and refunds will be dealt in accordance with MOE regulations after the report
is approved. Residents who have filed and received approval on applications for continuing tenancy, do accommodate 3-5 persons; thus each floor can accommodate 48
not have to vacate their luggage and personal belongings during summer vacation.(The resident of persons.
Taoyuan dorms need to move to on-campus dorms during the winter and summer 6.Men lived from 10-14th floor, Women lived from 15-24th floor.
vocations.) NT$39,200 7.If any cooking or smoking situation triggers the automatic fire
5-person
2.Students should prepare a bed quilt, pillow, and mattress on their own, or students may purchase a new sprinkler and damages public property in the dormitory, students
set from the Deming Dormitory. Taipei dormitory will provide related information for Room should pay for any losses or damage to the property, then accept the
residents’selection and purchase. disciplinary process in accordance with the university’ s regulations.
3.Cash deposit for keys is required when a resident checks in to the dorm. On-campus dorm is NTD1, 000 8.The tenancy period is from the beginning of September to the middle
per person; off-campus dorm is NTD2, 000 per person. of January, middle of February to middle of June.
4.Please indicate the campus, dorm, and recipient clearly if you need to send your luggage to the dorm by post.
5.Due to university regulations, for undergraduate students the duration of residency for on-campus and
off-campus dorms is limited two academic years. For graduate students the duration of residency P.S.:
for on-campus and off-campus dorms is limited one academic year (Do not offer the stay in the second 1. All figures above are based on 2018-2019- academic year (subject to change).
academic year). 2. Students who live in dorms are responsible for their own housekeeping.
11 3. Ensuite rooms include bathrooms. Indication that it is a room with shared bathroom means the bathroom 12
is located outside of the room.
4. 2- or 4- or 6-person Room means 2 or 4 or 6 people share a room and share the same bathroom.
.
Private Apartment or Studio
If a student prefers not to live in campus accommodations, private apartments and studios are available for
rent near the MCU campuses. Students who want to rent a private apartment or studio will be assisted upon
arrival. A one-bedroom apartment with bathroom costs about NT$5,000-10,000 a month, not including
utility payments. In general, an apartment is furnished with a bed, table and closet. Private apartments or
studios usually require a one-year contract. Getting to campus, may require 15-30 minutes of walking from
a neighboring area. Buses from Taoyuan campus to Taoyuan city and Taipei city are available from 8:00 to
22:00 (Bus schedules are subject to change.), for a modest fare.
You can visit the housing service website for early reference.
*Tsuel Ma Ma website: http://www.tmm.org.tw/English/index.html
Housing Service Section of Student Affairs Division
MCU Student Affairs office also provides information and assistance for international students looking for
private apartments upon arrival.
Here is the Chinese website: http://housing.mcu.edu.tw/.
On the left column, "縣市" select 01 option for Taipei city, and "地區" select 08 for Shilin district.
"租屋格局" select the middle option "套房", and price range "套房租金(元/月)" is possibly between
NT$5,000 ~ 8,000. And, finally click on "搜尋" to start search.
Dorm Supervisors
Contact Information
Division of International Education and Exchange
(For Airport pick-up & Dormitory Application Process) Taoyuan Campus Taipei Campus
Tel: +886-3-350-7001 ext. 3704, 5116
Fax: +886-3-359-3883, +886-3-359-3891
E-mail: ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw (Asia Admission: Ms. Yvonne Y.P. Lin, ext. 3704)
oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw (Outside-Asia Admission: Ms. Anne Chan, ext.5116)
*Men’
s On-Campus Dorm *On-Campus Men’s Dorm
Tel: +886-3-349-7342 (Mr. Han) Tel: +886-2-2888-2616 (Mr. Yang)
Add: 5 De Ming Rd., Gui-Shan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan Add: 250 Zhong Shan N. Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 111, Taiwan
*Women’
s On-Campus Dorm II *Women’
s Dorm
Tel: +886-3-347-7144 Tel: +886-2-2888-2608 (Ms. Du)
+886-3-349-7239 (Ms. Wang) Add: 250 Zhong Shan N. Rd., Sec. 5, Taipei 111, Taiwan
Add: 5 De Ming Rd., Gui-Shan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
*Taipei Jixian Dormitory (For Men and Woman)
*Women’
s On-Campus Dorm III Tel:(Ms. Wang, Ms. Chu, Mr. Chung)
Tel: +886-3-349-7354 Address：No. 175, Jixian Rd., Sanchong Dist., New Taipei
International Dormitory City 241, Taiwan
Tel: +886-3-349-7264
+866-3-349-7264 (Ms. Yang)
Add: 5 De Ming Rd., Cui Shan, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan
*Taoyuan Deming Dorm
Tel: +886-3-349-7049(Ms. Yang)
ADD: No. 83 Lane 77 Deming Rd, Gui-Shan,
Taoyuna 333, Taiwan
13 14
MING CHUAN ON-CAMPUS STUDENT MING CHUAN OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT
DORMITORY POLICIES DORMITORY POLICIES
1. Students who have been admitted to live in the dormitories must stay for a complete school year; 1. Students who have been admitted to live in the dormitories must stay for a complete school year;
move-out in the middle of the term is not permitted. Exceptions will only be made because of special move-out in the middle of the term is not permitted. Exceptions will only be made because of special
circumstances (infectious diseases, parents move to the country or city where the school is located, circumstances (infectious diseases, parents move to the country or city where the school is located,
withdrawing from university, graduating from university). withdrawing from university, graduating from university).
2. From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., students should not leave the building without the permission of the Dormitory 2. From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., students should not leave the building without the permission of the Dormitory
Supervisor or On-Duty Military Officer. Supervisor or On-Duty Military Officer.
3. Every night at 11 p.m., each student must be present in his or her own dormitory room for attendance 3. Every night at 11 p.m., each student must be present in his or her own dormitory room for attendance
record. If a student is absent and has not signed out, the university will notify the parents or the record. If a student is absent and has not signed out, the university will notify the parents or the
guardians of the student. If a student fails to check-in three times, he or she will be dealt in accordance guardians of the student. If a student fails to check-in three times, he or she will be dealt in accordance
with university regulations. with university regulations.
4. All students need to respect and help each other and comply with dormitory rules. Residents who wish 4. All students need to respect and help each other and comply with dormitory rules. Residents who wish
to stay overnight off-campus are required to sign out before 10 p.m. in accordance with the regulation. to stay overnight off-campus are required to sign out before 10 p.m. in accordance with the regulation.
5. Students should take good care of their personal belongings because the school is not responsible for 5. Students should take good care of their personal belongings because the school is not responsible for
students’losses. For safety reasons, students who do not live in the dormitory are prohibited from students’ losses. For safety reasons, students who do not live in the dormitory are prohibited from
entering the building. Especially, students are prohibited from entering dormitories of the opposite entering the building. Especially, students are prohibited from entering dormitories of the opposite
gender. Male students are strictly prohibited from entering female students’dormitories and gender. Male students are strictly prohibited from entering female students’dormitories and
vice-versa. vice-versa.
6. Students should work together to keep the dormitory clean by doing trash recycling procedure, 6. Students should work together to keep the dormitory clean by doing trash recycling procedure,
separate the trash and dispose properly. Students should not litter in the room, hall, courtyard, and separate the trash and dispose properly. Students should not litter in the room, hall, courtyard, and
other public areas. other public areas.
7. Students are responsible for the facilities and they will be fined if the facilities mentioned above are 7. Students are responsible for the facilities and they will be fined if the facilities mentioned above are
damaged. damaged.
8. No hangings. Paintings and posters are not permitted on the walls or on the closet doors. Students are 8. No hangings. Paintings and posters are not permitted on the walls or on the closet doors. Students are
also not permitted to use adhesive tape or write on the walls of the dormitory. Please keep the wall and also not permitted to use adhesive tape or write on the walls of the dormitory. Please keep the wall and
closet clean; rooms must stay in their original form when students check out. closet clean; rooms must stay in their original form when students check out.
9. Students have no right to sublet the room or mortgage the room. 9. Students have no right to sublet the room or mortgage the room.
10. No cooking, drinking, gambling, quarrelling, fighting and no pets are allowed in the dormitory. Behavior 10. No cooking, drinking, gambling, quarrelling, fighting and no pets are allowed in the dormitory. Behavior
that endangers faculty, staff and students will not be permitted. that endangers faculty, staff and students will not be permitted.
11. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Please do not make loud noises and keep your voice 11. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Please do not make loud noises and keep your voice
down to respect others. down to respect others.
12. Television is available from 8:00am-11:00pm; visitors should not go beyond the Student Dormitory 12. Television is available from 8:00am-11:00pm; visitors should not go beyond the Student Dormitory1st
common room, leave before 10:00pm and are not allowed to stay overnight in the dormitory. floor common room, leave before 11:00pm and are not allowed to stay overnight in the dormitory.
13. Students will be punished according to the dormitory policy if they break the rules. Besides the 13. Residents are required to pay utilities on time. (Taipei Shui-Yuan Dormitory & Taoyuan Deming
regulations above, students must also comply with the university regulations. Dormitory)
14. Residents may use the air conditioner in their rooms after they have purchased the prepaid card. 14. Students will be punished according to the dormitory policy if they break the rules. Besides the
15. Foreign students, Overseas Chinese Students and Overseas Chinese Vocational Training students have regulations above, students must also comply with the university regulations.
priority for continuing residency (no more than 2 years) in university student housing, on condition of 15. Foreign students, Overseas Chinese Students and Overseas Chinese Vocational Training students have
completing at least 16 hours of housing volunteer service every semester. However, any residents who priority for continuing residency (no more than 2 years) in university student housing, on condition of
have violated dormitory regulations more than three times in a semester are not allowed to reapply for completing at least 16 hours of housing volunteer service every semester. However, any residents who
residency. Continuing residency must be approved by the University. have violated dormitory regulations more than three times in a semester are not allowed to reapply for
residency. Continuing residency must be approved by the University.
15 16Tuition, Tuition Waiver and NHI Insurance
of the First Semeser Per Student
International Business and Trade Program
Fashion & Innovation Management Program 48,351 4,494 52,845
International Travel and Tourism Program
International Affairs and Diplomacy Program
*Undergraduate Programs Unit: NT Dollars Journalism and Mass Communication Program 55,533 4,494 60,027
Chinese- English- Tuition Health Applied Computing Program
School/ College Programs Total
taught taught and Fees Insurance
International Business Taipei Campus Taoyuan Campus
Business Administration
Management Finance 48,351 4,494 52,845
Applied Statistics & Information Science Remarks:
Economics 1. All figures above are based on 2018-2019 academic year (subject to change).
Tourism 2. US$:NT$=1:30.8 (Exchange Rate as of 2019/4, subject to change).
Tourism Leisure and Recreation Administration 48,351 4,494 52,845 3. Tuition and fees include: tuition, APCU fund, language lab fee, comupter lab fee and student
Hospitality Management insurance.
Commercial Design 4. Meals, transportation, books, dorm fee and other living expenses are not included in the above estimation.
57,877 4,494 62,371
Product Design 5. Figures shown in the branket [ ] reflect a 40% discount for Intenational College program.
Design Digital Media Design 6. Tuition waiver is not available for Taiwan scholarship students.
Architecture 55,533 4,494 60,027
Urban Planning and Disaster Management
Radio and TV
Journalism
Communication 55,533 4,494 60,027
Advertising and Strategic Marketing
New Media and Communication Administration
Computer and Communication Engineering Estimated expenses per semester Unit: NT Dollars
Information and Telecommunication Engineering Books NT$8,000~12,000 / Per semester
Information
Information Management 55,533 4,494 60,027 NHI NT$4,494 / Per semester
Technology
Computer Science and Information Engineering NT$9,600~16,000 / school dorm per semester
Housing
Electronic Engineering NT$36,000~48,000 / private studio, six months
Biotechnology Food NT$36,000 / Six months
Health Healthcare Information and Management 55,533 4,494 60,027 Tuition and fees NT$29,000-56,000 / Per semester
Biomedical Engineering Fee of student
NT$5,000 / 4 years
association
Law Total NT$90,000 ~160,000 / Per semester
Law 47,438 4,494 51,932
Financial Law
Applied Chinese
Education and
Applied English
Applied 47,438 4,494 51,932
Applied Japanese
Languages
Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
(National Health Insurance fee is subject to change according to governmental policy)
Counseling and Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Public Affairs
Social Sciences
Criminal Justice 47,438 4,494 51,932
Applied Statistics & Information Science
Economics and Finance
17 18Tuition and NHI Insurance of the First
Semeser Per Student
Remarks:
1. All figures above are based on 2018-2019 academic year (subject to change).
*Graduate Programs Unit: NT Dollars 2. US$:NT$=1:30.8 (Exchange Rate as of 2019/04, subject to change)
3. Tuition and fees include: tuition, APCU fund, comupter lab fee and student insurance.
Chinese English Tuition and Health 4. Meals, transportation, books, dorm fee and other living expenses are not included in the above estimation.
School/ College Programs Total
-taught -taught Fees Insurance
Finance
Management International Business
Business Administration
47,601 4,494 52,095
Economics Estimated expenses per semester Unit: NT Dollars
Applied Statistics and Information Science Books NT$8,000~12,000 / Per semester
Tourism Tourism 47,601 4,494 52,095 NHI NT$4,494 / Per semester
Master's Program of Creative Design and
NT$9,600~16,000 /school dorm per semester
Housing
NT$36,000~48,000 / private studio, six months
Research in Department of Commercial Design
Food NT$36,000 / Six months
Maste r's Program of Design Innovation and
Tuition and fees NT$48,000~56,000 / Per semester
Design Management in Department of Product Design 54,783 4,494 59,277
Total NT$104,000 ~160,000/ Per semester
Architecture
Digital Media Design
Urban Planning and Disaster Management
Communication Communications Management 54,783 4,494 59,277
Computer Science and Information Engineering
Computer and Communication Engineering
Information
Information Management 54,783 4,494 59,277 (National Health Insurance fee is subject to change according to governmental policy)
Technology
Electronic Engineering
Information and Telecommunications Engineering
Department of Biotechnology
Health Technology
Healthcare Organization 54,783 4,494 59,277
School
Management"&"Biotechnology
Law Law 46,688 4,494 51,182
Education
Education and
Applied Chinese
Applied 46,688 4,494 51,182
Applied English
Languages
Applied Japanese
International International Affairs 47,601 4,494 52,095
National Development & Cross-strait Relations
Counseling and Industrial-Organizational
Social Sciences 46,688 4,494 51,182
Psychology
Public Affairs
Applied Statistics & Information Science
47,601 4,494 52,095
Economics
*P.h D Programs Unit: NT Dollars
Chinese English Tuition Health
School/ College Programs and Fees Insurance Total
-taught -taught
Management Management 47,601 4,494 52,095
Education and
Applied Applied Chinese 46,688 4,494 51,182
Languages
19 20
Taipei Campus Taoyuan Campus Jihe CampusVisa and Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
Information
Students must bring Ming Chuan University’
s Acceptance Letter to the ROC (Taiwan) overseas mission in
your country to apply for a Resident Visa with a mark FS followed by the university’
s name. Those who enter
Taiwan without a visa or with a landing visa and those who enter the Taiwan on a Visitor Visa not for the
purpose of undertaking studies may not apply for a Resident Visa or an extension of duration of stay on the
ground of undertaking studies in Taiwan, you have to leave Taiwan and re-apply a proper visa to re-enter
Taiwan again.
Resident Visas for Foreign Students Requirements and Description
1. Passport and one photocopy of the passport：The passport must be valid for at least 6 months and there
are blank pages left in it. One photocopy of the passport bio-page including the holder’
s picture is required.
2.Application form：Go to website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ . Fill out the application form online
and print it out. Make sure the application form shows a bar code on it. Sign the application form.
3. Two color passport-size photos:Paste on the application form two color passport-size photos with a white
background taken within 6 months.
4. Ming Chuan University’
s acceptance letter. ※The ROC overseas missions may arrange an interview with the applicant or request other supplementary documents.
5. Highest education diploma and transcripts：Foreign diplomas and transcripts must be authenticated by an
R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. For diplomas and transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English,
a Chinese- or English-translation version is also required. The original-language diploma, transcript, and
accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
6. Original and one photocopy of proof of financial support：Proof of financial support from other
countries must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
7. Original and one photocopy of health certificate：
(1) The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated by the
Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a foreign hospital. Health
certificates issued by foreign hospitals must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
(2) Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov.tw/english/index.aspx for health checkup
items and the list of designated local hospitals.
You will receive a visa similar to the above image. Please make sure Remarks
(No. 6) is FS followed by the University’ s name. FS means you’ re a Foreign
Student.
21 22THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF VISAS: VISITOR VISA and RESIDENT VISA.
8. Original and one photocopy of health certificate:
(1) The health certificate should be issued within 3 months by one of the local hospitals designated
by the Centers for Disease Control of Ministry of Health and Welfare of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) or a
*Apply in your country *Apply in Taiwan foreign hospital. Health certificates issued by foreign hospitals must be authenticated by an R.O.C.
(Taiwan) overseas mission.
Within 15 days after arrival (2) Visit the website of the Centers for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov.tw/english/index.aspx
(After completion of your registration at MCU ) for health checkup items and the list of designated local hospitals.
*The Bureau of Consular Affairs or the Central Taiwan Office may arrange an interview with the
applicant or request other supplementary documents.
Within 15 days
Within valid duration of stay
[ Alien Resident Certificate (ARC): serve as your identification card with legally status in Taiwan.] If entering Taiwan on a Resident Visa with the mark FS (or those who
have obtained a resident visa in Taiwan after a change of visa):
You are required to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and multi re-entry at the local office of
Ministry of Interior National Immigration Agency within 15 days of your arrival or obtaining your visa.
If entering Taiwan on a Visitor Visa with the mark FS:
If entering Taiwan on a Visitor Visa with the mark FS issued by an ROC overseas mission, within
visa valid date, you may submit the following required documents to change your Visitor Visa
into a Resident Visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Documents to apply for an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and multi
re-entry permit:
Resident Visas for foreign students requirements and description 1. Completed application form
2. Passport valid for at least 6 months (original and one photocopy)
3. One 4.5 by 3.5 inch head & shoulder photo in color with a white background (taken within the last
1. Passport and one photocopy of the passport:The passport must be valid for at least 6 months and six months)
there are blank pages left in it. One photocopy of the passport bio-page including the holder’ s 4. Original Student ID and one photocopy
picture is required. 5. Enrollment Certificate
2. Application form:Go to website: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/ . Fill out the application form 6. Residence Certificate in Taiwan (Housing contract in Taiwan)
online and print it out. Make sure the application form shows a bar code on it. Sign the application 7. Application fee: NT$1,000 (ARC needs to be extended each year.)
form. 8. Other supporting documents may also be requested by the office of National Immigration Agency,
3. Two color passport-size photos:Paste on the application form two color passport-size photos with a Ministry of Interior. For example, official proofs/documents for MOFA scholarship holders or ICDF
white background taken within 6 months. scholarship recipients.
4. Ming Chuan University’ s acceptance letter.
5. Ming Chuan University’ s student Identification card and one photocopy of the student Identification
card.
6. Highest education diploma and transcripts:Foreign diplomas and transcripts must be authenticated Contact Information
by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission. For diplomas and transcripts in languages other than Chinese *Ministry of Foreign Affairs-Bureau of Consular Affairs
or English, a Chinese- or English-translation version is also required. The original-language diploma, Office Hour: 08:30~17:00, Monday to Friday
transcript, and accompanying Chinese- or English-translation must be authenticated by an R.O.C. 3Fl., No. 2-2, Sec 1, Chi-Nan Rd., Taipei, Taiwan
(Taiwan) overseas mission. Tel: +886-2-2343-2888
7. Original and one photocopy of proof of financial support:Proof of financial support from other Website: http://www.boca.gov.tw/mp?mp=1
countries must be authenticated by an R.O.C. (Taiwan) overseas mission.
*Taipei City Immigration Office (National Immigration Agency)
Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 08:00-17:00
1FL., No.15, Guangjhou St., Taipei, Taiwan 100
23 Tel: +886-2-2388-9393, +886-2-2389-9983 24
Website: http://www.immigration.gov.tw/welcome.htm*Taoyuan City Immigration Office
Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 08:00-17:00
National Health Insurance (NHI) Program
1FL., No. 106, Sianfu., Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, 330
Tel: +886-3-331-4830, +886-3-331-0409, +886-3-331-1098, +886-3-331-8243
Website: http://www.immigration.gov.tw/welcome.htm
*Ming Chuan University
Office of International Student Service, OISS (Taipei Campus)
Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 08:15-17:00
Tel: +886-2-2882-4564 ext. 2697, 2698 To cover medical and injury situations, at registration, every new international student must
Fax: +886-2-2882-4564 ext. 2699 present his/her insurance statement, purchased on his/her own (at his/her own expense), covering
E-mail: nora@mail.mcu.edu.tw (Ms. Nancy Wang) a valid period of no less than six months effective from the date entering Taiwan, while every
returning international student must present a certificate of National Health Insurance (NHI). The
*Office of International Student Service, OISS (Taoyuan Campus) aforementioned health insurance, purchased in countries other than Taiwan, must be
Office Hours: Monday ~ Friday 08:20-16:40 authenticated by a Taiwan overseas’ representative office.
Tel: +886-3-350-7001 ext. 3311,5313
Fax: +886-3-359-3854 Those who are unable to present an authenticated insurance statement at registration, must
E-mail: oiss@mail.mcu.edu.tw (Ms. Pi-I Chuang) purchase local health insurance as regulated by the Ministry of Education of this country to cover
the first six months of his/her stay in Taiwan.
The premium for the above-mentioned local health insurance is NT$ 500.00 per month
(NT$ 3,000/6 months).
Six months after obtaining the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) issued by the National Immigration
Agency (NIA), international students are legally obligated to enroll in the NHI program.
Rights and Responsibilities for International Students (Foreigners)
Joining the National Health Insurance (NHI) Program of the R.O.C.
A. NHI Enrollment & Withdrawal :
Since July 17, 1999, foreigners with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have resided in Taiwan
for more than 6 months are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) program
instantly.
Foreigners, who have lost their residence status because they no longer hold a valid ARC or
because they are not returning to Taiwan, will also lose their right to participate in the NHI
program. They must withdraw their subscription to the NHI program through their group
insurance applicant (their employer or local administration office), return their NHI card to their
applicant and pay any premiums due in full before leaving Taiwan. While traveling overseas for a
short period of time, either on business or vacation, and then returning to Taiwan with a valid ARC,
foreigners must remain enrolled in the NHI program.
B. Insurance Premium Payment :
Newly admitted students, and transfer students with an ARC, who have resided in Taiwan for more
than 6 months must enroll in the NHI program. During the six months, students can leave Taiwan
once for less than 30 days. The number of days that students are not in Taiwan won't count in the
continuous residence.
Students will have to pay the insurance premium at the time of registration each semester.
The current insurance premium is NT$749 per month / NT$4,494 per semester (Insurance
Premium Payment is subject to change)
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