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Inbound International Exchange/ Visiting Student
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Qualification
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- Please search in our list of Exchange Partners that we have an exchange agreement with your university, then contact your international office for nomination.
- Visiting student program is opened for all the international university/ institute. Please contact your international office for nomination.
- Personal application is not accepted。
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Fees
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- The payable fees for exchange students should follow the policies in the agreements of exchange student between the partner universities and Tunghai University.
- Visiting students will need to pay the full fees like international and Mainland students.
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Special Notice for Visiting Students
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- Visiting students will need to choose a specific department/ graduate school on the application form. Visiting students can not choose only Chinese Language Center as their major.
- The payable fees will follow the policy for international and mainland students in the department/ graduate school which the students are accepted.
- Please refer to the link for the fee schedule: http://account.thu.edu.tw/web/tuition/tuition.php?lang=en
- The policy for visiting students will follow the policy for exchange students except the policies listed above.
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Application Period
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- Fall Semester (1st): March 1 to April 30
- Spring Semester (2nd): October 1 to November 30
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Important Notice
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- Please complete the online application form with required documents uploaded.
- Please contact the Chinese Language Center (CLC) if you want to learn Chinese only.
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General Information and Application Process
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Academic Term
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Fall Semester (1st): September to January
Spring Semester (2nd): February to June
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Exchange Period
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One or Two semesters
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Nomination/Application Period
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Fall Semester (1st): March 1 to April 30
Spring Semester (2nd): October 1 to November 30
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Nomination
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Students should be nominated by International Office at home institute. Please complete the Nomination Form by the deadline.
** Please contact the OIR staff to obtain the Account and Password to nominate your student at our system
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Course Restrictions
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- The courses provided by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature are open for international exchange students, only few courses are restricted such as composition and oral classes, other courses are available to register if the department approves.
- The courses which require extra material fees provided by the Department of Hospitality are not available for the exchange students.
- The exchange students can only take the courses in the Department of Architecture / Department of Music subject to their approval and the students will need to pay extra professional guiding fee.
- The Department of Architecture offers only Chinese-taught courses in the bachelor’s program. Applicants should have a minimum Chinese proficiency of B2 before applying.
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Required Documents
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Please submit the following documents on the system, all the documents must be clear scanned
- Online Application Form (On-campus dormitory application included)
- Passport Copy (The passport should be valid for at least 6 more months after the end of the exchange period.)
- Official Academic Transcript in English or in Chinese
- Financial certification of USD 3000 (e.g. Bank Statement..)
- Digital file (.jpg) of passport-size photo (97pixels x 131pixels) with WHITE background **Please set the file name as student's name
Special Requirements:
- Portfolio/Work Collection (For students applying for the Dept. of Architecture, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture)
- Certificate for the major instrument (For students applying for the Dept. of Music)
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Health Examination Policy（Important!）
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- Students exchanging for one semester are required to submit a "Medical Examination Requirement for Short-Term Students Form C" (Click to Download)
- Students who will stay for one year will complete the medical examination while applying for the resident visa; thus, Form C is not applicable.
- In order to meet the health policy by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, students who fail to provide the proof are required to get a vaccine injection (approx. TWD 850) at a local hospital within 14 days after arriving in Taiwan.
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Visa
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- For detail information, please visit the following web site and find an embassy or consulate of Taiwan near you. http://www.taiwanembassy.org/portalOfDiplomaticMission_en.html
- From 2012, all the visa applicants need to submit the application form online and print the form. Then follow the standard procedure for visa application.
Online Application Form System: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/
- For students staying for only one semester in Taiwan, a "Visitor Visa" should be applied for. Further information can be found here.
- For students staying for one year (two semesters) in Taiwan, a "Resident Visa" should be applied for. Further information can be found here.
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Exit & Entry Permit（Chinese Student)
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Chinese passport holders applying for the exchange program from partner schools not located in China, Hong Kong and Macau must submit individual application materials in digital copy to the OIR. The permit costs TWD 900 and will be issued in digital format by the immigration office. The student will need to pay this fee after arriving at Tunghai University.
When the permit has been issued, OIR will send it to the student. The student must print out the permit in colour and then use it for entering Taiwan. Please note, if the student will enter Taiwan from China, Hong Kong or Macau (including flight transfer), the student must apply for the Exit and Entry Permit (大陸居民往來台灣通行證) issued by the Chinese Government at the local Ministry of Public Security.
Required Documents：
- Application Form (Typewritten, MS word format)
- 2" head shot photo with white background (JPG format)
- Certificate of Enrollemnt from Partner School (The date of issue should be within 1 month before application, JPG format)
- Chinese Identification Card Scanned Copy (JPG format)
- Passport Scanned Copy (JPG format)
- Residential Card or Student Visa Scanned Copy (To ensure the student will have a valid visa to return to their home institution, JPG format)
**All the application materials must be scanned in colour and submitted in the assigned format.
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Insurance requirements
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- All international exchange/visiting students are required to have insurance during their stay in Taiwan. Students could decide to purchase the insurance in their home country or via our university.
- Fees: TWD 500 / month (The exact period of insurance will depend on students' stay period in Taiwan.) <subject to be modified> (Detailed information)
- If you wish to prepare the insurace on your own, please submit the Affidavit Form along with insurance certificate in Englsih on orientation day.
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Housing arrangements
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On-campus dormitory:
- Please check the box on the application form for the on-campus dormitory. (The pictures and description of the dormitory: Press the link)
- Once you check the box on the Housing application form for the on-campus dormitory, you have to pay FULL dormitory fee. No cancellation or refund is possible.
- Each room is shared among four students, and each student is provided with a bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookshelf. Shared shower rooms, toilets, launderettes, and living room with TV are available.
- Dorm Fee: TWD 9,700 - 12,700 / semester (subject to the announcement of THU)
- If you need us to purchase the full bedding pack for you, please check box on the application form. Full bedding pack (consisting of a pillow, pillow case, flat mattress and blanket): TWD1,700-4,600 depending on the type you choose.
Off-campus dormitory:
- Formosa Life Services
- My Room Abroad
- TungHaiLand Youth House
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Estimated Monthly Expenses
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- Meals: TWD 7,500-10,000
- Transportation: TWD 200-500 (by bus)
- Air-conditioning: TWD 500- 1,500
- Books: TWD 500-3,000
- Entertainment: TWD 1,000-5,000
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General Information and Application Process (Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau Area)
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Academic Term
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Fall Semester (1st): September to January
Spring Semester (2nd): February to June
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Exchange Period
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One or Two semesters
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Nomination/Application Period
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Fall Semester (1st): March 1 to April 30
Spring Semester (2nd): October 1 to November 30
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Nomination
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Students should be nominated by International Office at home institute.
Please complete the Nomination Form by the deadline.
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Course Restrictions
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- The courses provided by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature are open for international exchange students, only few courses are restricted such as composition and oral classes, other courses are available to register if the department approves.
- The courses which require extra material fees provided by the Department of Hospitality are not available for the exchange students.
- The exchange students can only take the courses in the Department of Architecture / Department of Music subject to their approval and the students will need to pay extra professional guiding fee.
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Required Documents
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Please submit the following documents on the system, all the documents must be clear scanned
- Online Application Form (On-campus dormitory application included)
- Passport Copy (The passport should be valid for at least 6 more months after the end of the exchange period.)
- Official Academic Transcript in English or in Chinese
- Financial certification of USD 3000 (e.g. Bank Statement..)
- Digital file (.jpg) of passport-size photo (97pixels x 131pixels) with WHITE background **Please set the file name as student's name
Special Requirements:
- Portfolio/Work Collection (For students applying for the Dept. of Architecture, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture)
- Certificate for the major instrument (For students applying for the Dept. of Music)
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Health Examination Policy（Important!）
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- Students exchanging for one semester are required to submit a "Medical Examination Requirement for Short-Term Students Form C" (Click to Download)
- Students who will stay for one year will complete the medical examination while applying for the resident visa; thus, Form C is not applicable.
- In order to meet the health policy by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, students who fail to provide the proof are required to get a vaccine injection (approx. TWD 850) at a local hospital within 14 days after arriving in Taiwan.
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Exit & Entry Permit（Chinese Student)
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Chinese passport holders applying for the exchange program from partner schools not located in China, Hong Kong and Macau must submit individual application materials in digital copy to the OIR. The permit costs TWD 900 and will be issued in digital format by the immigration office. The student will need to pay this fee after arriving at Tunghai University.
When the permit has been issued, OIR will send it to the student. The student must print out the permit in colour and then use it for entering Taiwan. Please note, if the student will enter Taiwan from China, Hong Kong or Macau (including flight transfer), the student must apply for the Exit and Entry Permit (大陸居民往來台灣通行證) issued by the Chinese Government at the local Ministry of Public Security.
Required Documents：
- Application Form (Typewritten, MS word format)
- 2" head shot photo with white background (JPG format)
- Certificate of Enrollemnt from Partner School (The date of issue should be within 1 month before application, JPG format)
- Chinese Identification Card Scanned Copy (JPG format)
- Passport Scanned Copy (JPG format)
- Residential Card or Student Visa Scanned Copy (To ensure the student will have a valid visa to return to their home institution, JPG format)
**All the application materials must be scanned in colour and submitted in the assigned format.
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Insurance requirements
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- All international exchange/visiting students are required to have insurance during their stay in Taiwan. Students could decide to purchase the insurance in their home country or via our university.
- The detailed information of the insurance is as attachment. Fees: TWD 500 / month (The exact period of insurance will depend on students' stay period in Taiwan.) <subject to be modified>
- If you wish to prepare the insurace on your own, please submit the Affidavit Form along with insurance certificate in Englsih on orientation day.
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Housing arrangements
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On-campus dormitory:
- Please check the box on the application form for the on-campus dormitory. (The pictures and description of the dormitory: Press the link)
- Once you check the box on the Housing application form for the on-campus dormitory, you have to pay FULL dormitory fee. No cancellation or refund is possible.
- Each room is shared among four students, and each student is provided with a bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookshelf. Shared shower rooms, toilets, launderettes, and living room with TV are available.
- Dorm Fee: TWD 9,700 - 12,700 / semester (subject to the announcement of THU)
- If you need us to purchase the full bedding pack for you, please check box on the application form. Full bedding pack (consisting of a pillow, pillow case, flat mattress and blanket): TWD1,700-4,600 depending on the type you choose.
Off-campus dormitory:
- Formosa Life Services
- My Room Abroad
- TungHaiLand Youth House
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Estimated Monthly Expenses
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- Meals: TWD 7,500-10,000
- Transportation: TWD 200-500 (by bus)
- Air-conditioning: TWD 500- 1,500
- Books: TWD 500-3,000
- Entertainment: TWD 1,000-5,000
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Academic Information
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Enrollment Information
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TBC
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Airport Pick-up Service
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20230 Spring Semester service date: TBA
Pick-up Service Application Form (Download) (Apply before TBA)
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Courses taught in Chinese
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For students intend to take some academic courses taught in Chinese, please go on the course details searching system (in Chinese only).
Course Details Searching System: http://fsis.thu.edu.tw/wwwstud/frontend/CourseList.php
(The departments and degree system are mandatory areas. This semester is 109 academic year, the 1st semester.)
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Course Restrictions
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- All the courses offered at Tunghai University are open to exchange students, but the final decision of accepting the students will be made by the college/department depending on the size of the classes and the level (including language and academic level) of the students.
- Credits restriction for each semester: Minimum 9 credits, Maximum 25 credits, including the Chinese Language Courses offered by our Chinese Language Center (CLC). CLC Chinese Language Courses maximum 15 credits.
- The courses which need extra material fees provided by the Department of Hospitality are not available to exchange students.
- Students intending to register for courses in the Department of Architecture, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts and Music will need to pass a professional review and obtain the approval from the departments. (Students may need to pay extra fees according to the fee structures of these courses.)
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Course Registration
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- Exchange Student Course Registration System: http://national.service.thu.edu.tw/ (Course Registration Process: Click to Download)
- The Chinese language courses will be provided by our Chinese Language Center (CLC). The courses provided by CLC will not be shown on the academic course registration system.
- Students will be registered in Chinese Language Center after taking the placement test and finish the process on the orientation day.
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