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Global Accommodation for Foreign Students to Study in Taiwan
Most of the universities in Taiwan will secure a place for overseas students to stay in the well-equipped and affordable on-campus dormitories during their first year of study. On-campus university dormitory On-campus dormitory is often cheaper and safer for foreign students to stay than off-campus private housing, yet students may need to share room with 2 – 8 roommates. Usually male and female students are accommodated in separate dormitories or separate floor in the same dormitory. There are suite-style or public bathroom facilities, depending on the facilities of each university. Basically, each room is equipped with simple furniture like bed frames, wardrobes, desks, chairs, bookshelves and air-conditioners. There are study lounges, reading rooms, automatic washers and dryers, refrigerators, kitchen facilities…etc. in common area as well. Accommodation fees vary from universities, and mostly include water, internet and electricity fees. Some may not include the cost of staying during winter and summer breaks. University dormitory usually have their own rules and regulations for students to follow. Below are the rental charges of some university dormitory for your reference: Off-campus private housing If you want to have some privacy, you may choose to rent out of school according to your needs, yet the rental charges may be more expensive. There are various types of rooms for you to rent, for example, single rooms with shared bathrooms, en-suite rooms or a whole apartment to share with others. The table below shows the average rental charges in Taipei City. Rental charge is greatly affected by convenience, apartment ages, room sizes, availability of furniture, etc. and the payment can be on monthly, half-yearly or annual basis. Some rental charges may include water, electricity, gas, and network fees as well. Where to find rental houses? You may find your preferred housing in the following websites in English: Myroomabroad, Rooms.Taipei, Zuker, Tealit.com, Airbnb, Istaytion Service Apartment, Rental Apartments In Taiwan. Reminders for signing a tenancy agreement When signing a tenancy agreement, you are strongly advised to read the terms and conditions in the agreement carefully before signing it. The landlord will generally ask for two months' rent as a security deposit, which will be returned in full or deducted based on the condition of the housing at the end of the contract.
Global Academic Disciplines of Higher Education in Taiwan
To read more: Overseas Chinese Students to Study in Taiwan There are currently 159 universities, collages and junior colleges in Taiwan, offering more than 3,000 departments or programs for students to choose. Which subject are you interested in? Or which category group does it belong to? Before you apply for universities in Taiwan, you may wish to know about the 18 academic disciplines in Taiwan and their corresponding category groups. Classification of university departments In Taiwan, according to the professionalism and future development of different university departments, the Ministry of Education has put similar departments into one academic discipline (Table 2), and similar academic disciplines into a category (Table 1), forming 3 main categories and 18 academic disciplines, though some departments are cross-disciplinary. Table 1: Three main categories and their corresponding academic disciplines: Table 2: 18 Academic disciplines and their corresponding departments: Priority list When you join the university recruitment exercises organized by University Entrance Committee For Overseas Chinese Students, you will be required to fill in a priority list of your own choices in the application. If you are applying through "Individual Application", you can choose 4 departments or programs from any categories, whereas if you are applying through “United Distribution”, you can have at most 70 choices of departments in Group 1, or in Groups 2 and 3, that is, the departments in Groups 2 and 3 can be put in your priority list together, whereas those in Group 1 cannot be matched with Groups 2 and 3. ★ For details, please visit University Entrance Committee For Overseas Chinese Students.
Global Cost of Living for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan
Taiwan is surely a great place to live, for its high standard of living, friendly environment, nice people, great food and amazing attractions. Foreign students should find it fantastic studying in Taiwan. Estimated Cost of Living In Taiwan, the average monthly living expenses is about USD141 to USD283, and the accommodation and living expenses will vary depending on the regions and individual habits. Therefore, the estimated cost of living for overseas undergraduate students is around USD2,767 to USD6,845 per year. Daily Life in Taiwan Food Food in Taiwan is easily accessible and diversified. Apart from authentic Chinese food like ginger duck soup, mutton hot pot, sesame oil chicken soup or plain porridge with side dishes, there are also western or Asian cuisines available throughout the country. Business districts, which are the centers for local foods and the origins of special delicacies, are often found near most of university campuses. Students can also enjoy street food in Taiwan’s famed night markets, e.g. Ningxia, Fengjia, Shilin…etc., or buy food in convenience stores when they are hungry at midnight. Of course, students can also buy fresh ingredients at local markets and cook for themselves. Below is the chart showing the costs of food that students mostly consume: Clothing Taiwan has a subtropical climate. It is hot in summer and the temperature often reaches 27 to 35 degrees Celsius. In winter, it often rains in the northern area and the average temperature is below 18 degrees. Sometimes it is chilling, and snowing may occur in high mountains, yet most of the local houses are without indoor heating. Foreign students are advised to prepare warm clothing, which are easily available in Taiwan. There are Korean, Japanese, European, American or local Taiwanese brands to choose from and prices vary by brands. In general, the prices of clothing are as follows: In terms of laundry, on-campus dormitories are mostly equipped with self-service washing machines, clothes dryers and dehydrators for students to use. Laundromats are usually available in nearby commercial districts as well. Accommodation Most of the universities in Taiwan offer on-campus dormitory to their students. It is usually the most convenient option for overseas students as it is located in school campus, and is usually cheaper and safer than private housing. Yet, the dormitory space may be limited and students may need to share room with other roommates. Students also need to follow the accommodation rules and regulations as set out by the dormitory. ★ For more information, please visit Accommodation for Foreign Students to Study in Taiwan. Transportation Public transportation in Taiwan is highly-praised internationally, as it is reliable, affordable and easily accessible. Foreign students will never encounter problems in getting around. There are frequent city buses, Mass Rapid Transit or public bicycles for students to travel within major cities. Trains are also available for students to take across cities. Travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung can be as fast as 90 minutes. There are also intercity buses which offer 24-hour service as well. ★ For more information, please visit Getting Around Taiwan.
Global 2022 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
If you wish to study Mandarin in Taiwan, you can apply for the Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) provided by the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MoE). The scholarship is established to support international students pursuing Mandarin Chinese courses in Taiwan, enhancing their Mandarin proficiency while fostering their understanding of Taiwan's cultural and social developments, and to promote exchanges between Taiwan and the international community. Amount of scholarship NT$25,000 (about USD893) per month. Duration 2 months (for summer courses), 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, or 1 year, depending on applicants’ planned duration of study in Taiwan. Eligibility Applicants must be: at least 18 years old; possess a high school graduation diploma or above; have an excellent academic record; have a good moral character;from one of the eligible countries as designated by the MoE. However, you are ineligible for such scholarship if you are: a mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macao SAR student; a Taiwanese national or an overseas Chinese student; currently receiving any scholarship or subsidy from any Taiwan Government agency or any educational institution in Taiwan; an exchange student in Taiwan during the scholarship period; a former HES or Taiwan Scholarship recipient; currently enrolled in a Chinese Language Center in Taiwan or a full-time degree program at any university or college in Taiwan. Application period February 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022. Required documents Applicants need to submit the following documents to local embassies or missions before March 31, 2022: a. a completed application form (provided by local embassies or missions); b. a photocopy of the applicants’ passport or any other documents that can verify his/her nationality; c. a photocopy of the applicants’ highest academic credential and official transcript; d. a photocopy of the application to a Mandarin Language Center in Taiwan; e. Applicants who apply for more than 6 months scholarship should submit a copy of the TOCFL test result or a certificate at Level 3 within 2 years; f. other documents as required by local embassies or missions. Release of selection decisions As announced by your local R.O.C overseas mission (List of Embassies and Missions). Overall application procedure For more information about HES application, please refer to Ministry of Education or contact your local ROC overseas mission (List of Embassies and Missions).
Global Learning Mandarin in Taiwan
If you want to pursue higher studies in Taiwan, yet you may not be familiar with Mandarin Chinese, or you may wish to improve your competitiveness for the growing Chinese market, or you may want to know more about traditional Chinese characters…etc., whatever your reason is for learning Mandarin Chinese, Taiwan is definitely an ideal place for you. Why learn Mandarin in Taiwan? 1. Mandarin Learning Centers There are 65 university-affiliated Mandarin learning centers in Taiwan which offer a wide range of Chinese courses year-round. Each Mandarin learning center offers a variety of programs for students at all level of Chinese proficiency. The duration of courses ranges from 3 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 1 year. There are even customized courses to suit your needs. You can search the language centers through the Office of Global Mandarin Education. 2. Huayu Enrichment Scholarship In order to encourage foreign students to learn Mandarin in Taiwan, the Taiwan Ministry of Education offers Huayu Enrichment Scholarship program to foreign students to apply. Each awardee can receive a monthly stipend of NTD25,000 (around USD893). 3. A safe, democratic and friendly environment Taiwan embraces freedom and democracy. It is also safe to live. Outside of class, you’ll have innumerable opportunities to practice reading Chinese characters and speaking Mandarin with friendly people around Taiwan. 4. Comprehensive health care system Taiwan’s health care system is well-known for its high-quality and wide range of medical services. Your health will be well-secured and can receive appropriate medical treatment if necessary. 5. Employment opportunities Foreign students are eligible to apply for a student work permit to undertake part-time jobs during study. You can earn some living expenses while having more chances of practicing Mandarin at work. How to apply for a Mandarin course in Taiwan You may apply for a Mandarin course in Taiwan by following the procedure described as below: For more information, you may visit Study in Taiwan and Taiwan Mandarin Educational Resources Center.
Global Scholarships and Financial Aids for Overseas Chinese Students
In order to encourage more overseas Chinese students to study in Taiwan, there are a lot of scholarships for them to apply so that they can study in Taiwan without financial burden. Apart from the scholarships provided by various universities, the Ministry of Education, the Overseas Community Affairs Council, the Overseas Chinese Association and the Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations also offer scholarships of up to NTD300,000 and financial aids for outstanding overseas Chinese students. Different scholarships or financial aids for overseas Chinese students: Ministry of Education (MoE) 1. Outstanding Overseas Chinese Student Scholarship Eligibility Admitted through the "united distribution" channel of University Entrance Committee For Overseas Chinese Students, and ranked the top 5 in the distribution assessment score and within the top 1% of all applicants in the group; awarded a gold, silver, bronze medal in Olympia Competition or rank top 4 in US International Science and Engineering Fair. Amount of Award NTD150,000 (around USD5,357) Conditions for Renewal Within the normative study period, the students may continue to get NTD120,000 (around USD4,286) per academic year if his/her academic performance scores above 85 or ranks top 10% in class. More details Website 2. Elite Overseas Chinese Student Scholarship Eligibility Eligible as MoE’s Outstanding Overseas Chinese Students, and achieved an excellent academic performance at local’s most renowned high school. Study plan and other required documents must be submitted for MoE’s assessment; awarded a gold, silver, bronze medal in Olympia Competition or rank top 4 in US International Science and Engineering Fair. Amount of Award NTD300,000 (around USD10,714) Conditions for Application Within the normative study period, the students may continue to get NTD300,000 (around USD10,714) per academic year if his/her academic performance scores above 85 or ranks top 10% in class. More details Website 3. Grants for Overseas Chinese Students in Financial Need Eligibility With low-income certificates issued by recognized parties or proof of his/her poor living conditions in Taiwan; Undergraduates: Year 2 students or above got a pass in the overall academic performance in previsous year, and without record of misconduct; whereas Year 1 students are exempted. Amount of Award About NTD36,000 per year (around USD1,286) Conditions for Application Awardees of other scholarships or grants from Taiwan government cannot apply. More details Website Overseas Community Affairs Council 1. Scholarship for Outstanding Academic Performance for Overseas Chinese Students Eligibility Year 2 or above, with the average academic performance and the conduct in the previous school year scores above 80. Amount of Award NTD50,000 (around USD1,786) Conditions for Application Awardees must provide a 5-minute video or a 500-word article about their learning experience in Taiwan. More details Website 2. Scholarship for Excellent Academic Performance and Conduct for Overseas Chinese Students Eligibility Year 2 or above, with the average academic performance and the conduct in the previous school year scores above 80. Amount of Award NTD5,000 (around USD179) Conditions for Application Awardees of other scholarships or grants from MoE and Overseas Community Affairs Council in the same year cannot apply. More details Website 3. Donation Scholarship Every year, the Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee receives donations from different parties to fund scholarship for overseas Chinese students. The eligibility and amount of each subsidy may vary. Some will give priority to disadvantaged overseas Chinese students, while some are limited to postgraduate applications. Eligibility The average academic performance scores 75 – 80 and the conduct scores A. Amount of Award NTD5,000 – NTD25,000 (around USD179 – USD893) More details Website ​​​​ Overseas Chinese Association 1. Overseas Chinese Association Scholarship Eligibility Year 2 or above, with an average academic performance in the 1st semester scores 80 or above, and the conduct scores at least 75. Amount of Award NTD10,000 (around USD357) Conditions for Application Awardees of other scholarships or grants in the same year cannot apply. More details Website 2. Overseas Chinese Association Financial Aid Eligibility Year 2 or above, and from disadvantaged families with low-income certificates issued by recognized parties. Got a pass in the overall academic performance in previsous year, and the conduct scores at least 75. Amount of Award NTD5,000 (around USD179) Conditions for Application Awardees of other scholarships or grants in the same year cannot apply. More details Website Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations Scholarship Priority will be given to disadvantaged overseas Chinese students with low-income certificates issued by recognized parties. Eligibility Year 2 or above, with the average academic performance in the 1st semester scores 75 or above, and the conduct scores A. Amount of Award NTD5,000 (around USD179) Conditions for Application Awardees of other scholarships or grants in the same year cannot apply. More details Website Individual institutions also provide various scholarships for overseas Chinese students. They should consult the institution they are attending directly for the details of the scholarships available and the application procedure.
Global Tuition and miscellaneous fees for undergraduate programs in Taiwan
In Taiwan, the tuition and miscellaneous fees of undergraduate programs vary according to different colleges or types of universities. Generally speaking, private universities are more expensive than public ones, and the tuition fees of College of Medicine is usually the highest, following by Colleges of Engineering, Science and Agriculture, whereas Colleges of Humanity, Law, Business and Education are the lowest. Also, the tuition and miscellaneous fees for international students are greater than overseas Chinese students, who pay the same fees as for local students. Tuition and miscellaneous fees The following fees are for one semester in academic year 2021-2022. There are two semesters in one academic year: Spring (starting from February) and Fall (September). Each semester lasts for 18 weeks (4.5 months). Some universities may offer tuition fee waivers to overseas Chinese students, and there are also various scholarships and grants available for overseas Chinese students. You may know more about this in “Scholarships and Grants for Overseas Chinese Students”.
Global Higher Education in Taiwan
If you want to study in Taiwan, you may need to know about the tertiary education system in Taiwan before you choose which university to study. In general, Taiwan’s higher education system is quite similar to the American higher education system. Academic year runs from September to June the next year and the official language of instruction is Mandarin Chinese, though some departments may use English textbooks, while some universities may offer courses taught in English for overseas students to choose. Two main categories There are currently 159 universities, collages and junior colleges in Taiwan, which are divided into two main categories: "public" and "private". Public universities and colleges Public universities and colleges are those established by the government. Except for a very small number of municipal universities and colleges, they are all national, that is, they are established and managed by the Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. Like in most western countries, many public universities and colleges receive significant endowments and extra funds from the government, and the tuition fees are also cheaper than private ones. Private universities and colleges Private universities and colleges are set up by commercial groups or religious parties and overseen by the government. The main income comes from non-governmental funds such as tuition fees, donations, and fundraising. The tuition fees are relatively high, yet the courses they offer are more diversified. General and professional education systems Taiwan's education system is divided into two major pathways: general education system and professional education system (See Figure 1). General education system It applies to general universities which mainly focuses on academic studies in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, arts engineering and medicine. Regular high school graduates (Grade 12) need to take the national university entrance examination for university and college admission. The study period is normally four years, with the first two years covering general topics and introductory subjects of specialization, while the last two years focus on more advanced coursework of specialization. A minimum of 128 credits is required for students to graduate, although most programs require between 132 and 175 credits. Some specialized undergraduate programs need more time to complete. For example, - Fine Arts: 4 – 5 years; - Architecture and Veterinary Medicine: 5 years; - Dentistry: 6 years; - Medicine: 7-8 years. Professional education system In order to train more people with high-level of professional and practical working skills, Taiwan’s government offers a variety of technological and vocational education (TVE) to students. There are many junior colleges, institutes of technology as well as universities of science and technology across the country. TVE emphasizes on integration of production and education, with the goal of cultivating professional and technical talents. Junior Colleges Offer 2-year programs (with 80 credit hours) and 5-year programs (with 220 credit hours), which will eventually lead to associate degrees. Institutes of Technology and Universities of Science and Technology Offer 4-year bachelor's degree programs (with 128 credit hours), or 2-year bachelor's degree programs (with 72 credit hours) if the enrolling students have an associate degree. Graduate School In addition, whether it is a general university or a technological and vocational university, there are Master's degree programs and Doctoral degree programs for students to enroll. Master's degree programs normally take one to four years to complete, while Doctoral degree programs take two to seven years.
Global Overseas Chinese Students to Study in Taiwan
University Entrance Committee For Overseas Chinese Students (UECOCS) provides the easiest way for you to pursue higher study in Taiwan. With only one registration, you are able to apply up to 70 desired programs at the same time, and based on your personal preference, distribution assessment scores and recruiting quota, you will be distributed into an appropriate university. Eligibility If you are a graduate of the local 6-year high school system, as long as you meet the following two criteria, and validated by the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), you are qualified for being an overseas Chinese student and eligible to join the university recruitment exercise provided by UECOCS: You were born and stayed abroad until now, or have remained abroad for the last 6 consecutive years (or 8 years if you are applying to study at the Medical, Dental or Chinese Medicine Departments You possess a permanent or long-term residence certificate at an overseas country. There are 5 enrollment channels for overseas Chinese students to pursue tertiary studies in Taiwan. For Undergraduate programs Channel 1: Individual Application "Individual Application" is an exam-free recruitment channel provided by UECOCS. You do not need to take any extra examination for the recruitment, yet you will be assessed individually by your applied departments based on your performance in specialized subjects and recommendation from your senior high school teachers. In this channel, you can fill in 4 department choices at your preference. If you fail to be admitted through Individual Application, you will automatically enter the United Distribution channel without submitting a new application again. Channel 2: United Distribution “United Distribution" is a joint placement for bachelor’s degree programs in Taiwan. It is suitable for students who have excellent learning outcomes in public exams. You will be assessed by your academic results in the last 3 years of high school, SAT Subject test score, A-Level test score or IBDP test score. Any awards of International Mathematical Olympiad or Intel International Science and Engineering Fair will add an advantage to your application. In this channel, you can select at maximum 70 programs priorities. The final distribution will be based on your distribution assessment score and the recruiting quota of the applied departments. If you fail to be admitted in any chosen departments, you will be automatically distributed to the Division of Preparatory Programs offered by National Taiwan Normal University. Channel 3: Division of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students offered by National Taiwan Normal University If you fail to achieve the minimum admission standards set by UECOCS, or the applied departments are unavailable, you will be dispatched to Division of Preparatory Programs for a half-year or one-year university prerequisite course to lay a solid foundation for basic subjects. If you meet the requirements for study completion, you can then be distributed to universities in Taiwan. Channel 4: University Individual Recruitment If you miss the “Individual Application” and “United Distribution” channels organized by UECOCS, or fail to be admitted, you can join the recruitment organized by individual universities. Application eligibility, selection method and application date are determined by each school. Generally speaking, the recruitment period of the first stage is during November and December, while the second stage is in April of the following year. Students can contact the universities they want to apply directly for details or refer to the UECOCS website. It should be noted that if you are admitted through university's "Individual Recruitment", you cannot accept UECOCS’s "Individual Application" or "United Distribution" placement; and vice versa. For Postgraduate programs Channel 5: Master’s or Doctoral programs If you possess a Bachelor or Master’s degree, you can apply for the Master’s or doctoral programs at any graduate schools in Taiwan. The normative study period of a Master’s program ranges from 1 to 4 years, while the normative study period of a doctoral program ranges from 2 to 7 years. You will be awarded a Master’s or Doctoral Degree after you have fulfilled the graduation requirement. For further details, please visit UECOCS website.

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