Q：Application date in every year ?

A: 

  1. Fall semester: 1st Batch: Every December 1st to April 15th of the following year; 2nd Batch: Every May 1st to June 15th.
  2. Spring semester: Every August 1st to October 15th .

Q: Definition of international students?

A:

  1. Applicants with foreign nationality who have not held the nationality of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and are not qualified as overseas Chinese students at the time of application may apply for admission in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Education for Foreign Students in Taiwan.
  2. Applicants with foreign nationality who meet the following requirements and have resided overseas for more than 6 consecutive years at the time of application may also apply for admission in accordance with the Regulations of the Ministry of Education for Foreign Students in Taiwan.

For those who plan to study in the school of Medicine, Dentistry or Traditional Chinese Medicine can reside more than 8 consecutive years in Taiwan.  

(1) If the applicant holds the nationality of the Republic of China (Taiwan) at the time of application, he/she should never have registered in Taiwan.

(2) For Applicant who was a national of the Republic of China before and no longer holds a national of the Republic of China at the time of application , there shall be a 8-year time gap or more between the date he/she renounced citizenship of Taiwan(and approved by Ministry of the Interior of Republic of China)and the time of application.

(3) Overseas Chinese students shall have never registered in Taiwan’s school before and haven’t accepted the distribution from University Entrance Committee For Overseas Chinese Students in the semester.

Q:  Qualifications/Requirements

A:

  1. International students with high school graduation qualifications are eligible to apply for bachelor’s degree. Those with a bachelor’s degree can apply for a master’s degree. Master degree holders can also apply for the PhD degree .
  2. International students who have been expelled by a university or college in the Republic of China cannot apply to our school.

Q: When is the application deadline? What documents must be submitted?

A:

  1. The following documents shall be prepared and uploaded on the international student application system (hard copy is not required):

       (1)application form

       (2) graduation certificate of highest record of formal schooling,

       (3) transcripts of highest record of formal schooling

       (4) autobiography

       (5) CV

       (6) studying plan

       (7) financial resources certificate

       (8) Chinese and English language ability certificate

       (9) two-inch photo

       (10) two recommendation letters

       (11) photocopy of passport

       (12) other required documents

     For bachelor’s degree applicants, (1),(2),(3),(11) are necessary.

     For master’s degree applicants, all of the above are necessary.

Q: How to apply for visa?

A: relevant information:

   (1) Apply for resident certificate

   (2) Foreign national certificate

   (3) Alien resident visa

  If you have any questions about the relevant regulations, please visit the following sites: http://www.boca.gov.tw/np.asp?ctNode=265&mp=1

Q: How to apply for National Health Insurance ?

A: 

  • Qualification:

International students who have lived in Taiwan for more than 6 months must apply for the National Health Insurance.

  • Additional allowance:

International students who have lived in Taiwan for more than 6 months apply for health insurance need to prepare:

  1. Alien Residence Certificate
  2. 2-inch photo
  3. application form
  4. insurance fee

to the International and Cross-Strait Education Office of Chung Yuan Christian University (located at 704, 7th Floor, Dickson Lee Hall). After completing the application, premiums are required to be paid when registering in every semester. A total of NTD 4,494 per semester, equivalent to NTD 749 per month. (Premiums for the first semester are calculated from September to February of the next year; premiums for the second semester are from March to August. ※you will be notified if the premiums are adjusted.)

  • Regulations about termination / transfer of National Health Insurance:

Office of International and Cross-Strait Education assist with withdrawal of insurance when international students graduate, drop out or suspend their studies. ; if students continue to study or work in Taiwan after graduating from CYCU, school will handle the transfer of international student’s health insurance, and insured by the student’s new school or work-unit.

  • Notices on withdraw health insurance and reinsurance:

International students who intend to leave Taiwan for more than six months should apply for insurance suspension at the Office of International and Cross-Strait Education. When international students who return to Taiwan with foreign national certificate must reapply for national health insurance.

  • Medical services:

Beneficiaries of health insurance who have ill, injured, or pregnant access to medical services, including treatment, out-patient clinic, and inpatient services. In addition, insurance beneficiaries must pay for medical services at their own expense and comply with medical regulations.

  • Medical Compensation:

If the beneficiary of the insurance receives overseas medical services, such as: unexpected medical needs or pregnancy and childbirth, medical compensation can be claimed. Insurance beneficiaries must submit medical compensation application and receipts within six months of the event, including details of services and diagnostic documentation.

  • Fines for violating health insurance regulations:

Attending national health insurance is the obligation of everyone. People who are eligible for health care need to participate in the health insurance system. Refusing participate can be fined from NTD 3,000 to NTD 15,000.

In addition, the full premium must be paid from the start of participating in the insurance. If you do not pay in full, you will not be able to have benefits of health insurance. The violator is warned and informed in writing for the first time, the fine is paid on time as required. If the fine has not been paid on time, it will be brought to court for enforcement.

Q: How to go through the Taiwan graduation certificate verification process?

A: 

(1) Taiwan Taoyuan District Court

  • Telephone: 03-3795470 #2227
  • Address: 2F., No. 120, Ren-Ai Rd., Taoyuan Dist., Taoyuan City , Taiwan (R.O.C.)
  • a. Original & Photocopy of Passport
  • b. Original & Photocopy of Graduation Certificate

(2) Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

  • a. Original & Photocopy of Passport
  • b. Original & Photocopy of Graduation Certificate

Q: Contact information?

A: Office of International and Cross-Strait Education, Chung Yuan Christian University:

  • Contact person: Wu Wen-Hsin (master’s & doctoral degree) / Christy Mai (bachelor’s degree)
  • Tel:+886-3-265-1713 (Miss Lin) / +886-3-265-1716 (Miss Mai)
  • Fax: +886-3-265-1729
  • Email:oia@cycu.edu.tw
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