【2022 EduFair University x 10 Tips to Study in Taiwan】
👋 Welcome to studying in Taiwan! 👋
❤️ Taiwan, the heart of Asia, is your best study destination. ❤️
💡 Do you want to know some tips to study in Taiwan? 💡
Are you confused about VISA, do not know which university to go to, or want to apply for a scholarship?
Here are 10 tips that will help you with the process of coming to study in Taiwan!
1. Find Your University and Program
a. Taiwan Education Fair
b. You can follow Taiwan Higher Education and Chinese Learning’s Facebook and Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/highereducationtaiwan
https://www.instagram.com/edufair.tw/
c. Search university websites to get more information
2. Important Dates and Program Duration
Fall Admission
Application submission period: January – March
Admission announcement: May – June
Semester period: September – January
Spring Admission
Application submission period: August – September
Admission announcement: November – December
Semester period: February ~ June
📌 More detailed dates please check each university’s website.📌
Program Duration
Bachelor’s: 4-6 years
Master’s: 1-4 years
Ph.D.: 2-7 years
3. General Admission Application and Materials
1. Certificate of highest-level diploma and transcript
2. One photocopy of financial statement in Chinese or English
3. A photocopy of certificate of citizenship: i.e., passport, residence certificate or birth certificate
4. Recommendation letters
5. Study plan including research plan
6. Autobiography
7. 2-inch photograph within 6 months
8. Minimum Chinese/English proficiency
9. Health Examination within 3 months
4. Language Proficiency
1. Bachelor’s programs are taught mainly in Chinese, and applicants need to fulfill the required Chinese language proficiency.
2. Every university and department has different requirements, please check each university’s website.
3. If applicants who cannot maintain good standing in coursework due to language difficulties will be encouraged to take Chinese language courses at their own expense at the Chinese language center.
5. Visa and ARC (especially for foreign students except for students from Mainland China)
1. Visitor Visa: Recommend for students who stay for 1 semester (less than 6 months / 180 days) or less to apply for.
2. Resident Visa: Recommend for students who stay for 1 academic (longer than 6 months) year to apply for.
3. ARC (Alien Resident Certificate): ARC is an ID card for students who hold a Resident Visa. If you arrived in Taiwan with a Resident Visa, you would need to apply for the ARC from the National Immigration Agency within 15 days of your arrival.
4. Please consult with a Taiwan diplomatic mission or visit the Bureau Consular Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.
5. Please refer to the latest immigration policy and more detailed information: https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html
6. Finance
public tuition: 670-1350 USD / semester
private tuition: 1000-2850 USD / semester
cost of living: 170-350 USD / month
accommodation fee: 350-670 USD in school dorm
food expenses: 130-270 USD / month
book expenses: 170-270 USD / semester
total: about 5000 USD / semester
7. Scholarship (Mainly focus on Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship)
MOE Taiwan Scholarship
The Ministry of Education (MOE) Taiwan Scholarship Program provides tuition and miscellaneous expenses of up to NTD 40,000 each semester and a monthly living allowance of NTD 15,000 or NTD 20,000.
See more: https://english.moe.gov.tw/cp-24-16833-23C09-1.html
MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
Scholarship recipients will be given a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 for the LEP (the pre-degree Mandarin Language Enrichment Program) and NT$30,000 for degree programs. Recipients are responsible for all expenses during their stay in Taiwan.
See more: https://en.mofa.gov.tw/cp.aspx?n=1325
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
To encourage international students to study Huayu (Mandarin Chinese) in the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Ministry of Education (MOE) has established the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES). HES scholarship may be used to take 2-month summer courses or 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, year-long courses. They provide a monthly stipend of 25,000 NTD.
See more:
https://english.moe.gov.tw/cp-24-24284-3ea37-1.html
https://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw/web/index.aspx
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8. What to do after arriving in Taiwan?
1. Accommodation
Most of the universities provide on-campus housing, you can also find off-campus housing. Below are some searching platforms that you can consider
a. My Room Abroad
Website: http://www.myroomabroad.com/
b. Zuker
Website: https://www.zuker.com.tw/en
c. Rental Apartments in Taiwan
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RentalApartments
2. Medical / Health Insurance
International students must register for health insurance during their stay in Taiwan. Students staying in Taiwan with a valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) for over six months continuously must enroll in National Health Insurance (NHI). Students must register for Group Medical Insurance if they do not have NHI.
For more information, please contact National Health Insurance Administration.
Website: www.nhi.gov.tw/english/
3. Work Permit
International students who would like to do part-time jobs or internships in Taiwan must have a valid work permit before starting work. The maximum working time for students is 20 hours per week, except during summer and winter vacations.
Application Website: https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/wcfonline/wSite/Control?function=IndexPage
4. SIM Card
When arriving at the airport, you can buy a SIM card at the airport.
9. COVID-19 Information
Due to the changing situation of COVID-19, the policy of the entry requirements will adjust as well, please visit the following websites or other websites to learn about the newest information.
https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html
https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En/Category/List/xnAze-eKqcogYzjzlC_MMw
10. Expat Community
Join some expat community to contact other foreigners in Taiwan!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatsintaiwan/
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