Application Information

Application Information
Table of Contents Application Information Applicants’ Eligibility Length of study Semester of admission Degree Programs Open to International Students Application Procedures Time period Online Application Application Fee Payment Required documents and materials Additional Requirements of Departments/Institutes Admission Announcements Registration Note Academic Information Scholarship Information Tuition Fee and other Fees Accommodation Free Chinese Language Courses Tutoring Courses Student Association and Clubs Buddy-Buddy Program Appendix * MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan

Key Dates Fall Semester 2017 Spring Semester 2018
Online Application Period January 10 to March 30,2017 Application Deadline March 30th, 2017 ＊Deadline for payment and submission of documents Admission Announcement May 20th, 2017 * Application results available online (including scholarship) Admission Letters Mailed June 15th, 2017 Spring Semester 2018 July 10 to October 10, 2017 October 10th, 2017 November 20th, 2017 December 10th, 2017 Application Website: Application website for international Degree students All information in this prospectus is available online. For detailed and updated information, please consult our website. If any discrepancy exists between this prospectus and the website, the updated information on the website prevails. 1

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3 I. Applicants’ Eligibility II. Length of Study III.
Foreign students who meet the following requirements are eligible to apply. Nationality: To be eligible to apply, applicants must be qualified for legal inter national student status of the Ministry of Education's "Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan”, (For article content, please see the appendix) and never once held the status of Overseas Chinese Student before at the moment of application. Academic qualifications: International students with a high school diploma are eligible to apply for undergraduate programs; a Bachelor’s degree for Master’s programs; and a Master’s degree for PhD programs. Academic credentials from Mainland China: The Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Schools in Mainland China should be applied. Academic credentials from Hong Kong or Macao: Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macao should be applied. Academic credentials earned at overseas Taiwan schools or Taiwan schools in Mainland China shall be regarded as the same as those at domestic schools with equivalent levels. Academic credentials referred in the preceding 2 items shall be subjected to the Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education. However, academic credentials earned from schools or branches established in Mainland China by foreign schools shall require public notarization in Mainland China and be verified and examined by an institute established or appointed by, or through a private agency. II. Length of Study Undergraduate programs require four years of study; however, students who are unable to fulfill their requirements within the designated time may be granted extensions of up to two years. Specialized undergraduate programs, such as the Program of Medicine, require six years, including internship. Graduate programs leading to a Master’s or Doctoral degree require one to four years and two to seven years, respectively. Students who enter graduate school are required to complete their thesis/dissertation on time. The length of study and graduation requirements are different according to each institute/department’s rules, further information is available at the Office of International Affairs website and Department websites. If any revisions occur, please give priority to the announcement from the depart ment/institute. III. Semester of admission Fall 2017: The 1st semester of school year 106 (September, 2017) Spring 2018: The 2nd semester of school year 106 (February, 2018) 3

College of Liberal Arts
IV. Degree Programs Open to International Students B = Bachelor degree； M = Master degree； D = Ph.D degree； ■ = Sub-special group under one Department/Institute Percentage of English-medium instruction (EMI) courses in a degree program: ●: 100% EMI courses: The number of required and/or elective courses in English is sufficient to meet graduation requirements. ●: >50% EMI courses: The number of required and/or elective courses in English more than 50% of the necessary amount for graduation. ●: <50% EMI courses: The number of required and/or elective courses in English less than 50% of the necessary amount for graduation. College of Liberal Arts 2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Chinese Literature ● Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literature Dept. of Taiwanese Literature Dept. of History Inst. of Archaeology College of Sciences 2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Mathematics ● Dept. of Physics Dept. of Chemistry Dept. of Earth Sciences Dept. of Photonics Inst. of Space & Plasma Sciences 4

College of Engineering
2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Mechanical Engineering ● Dept. of Chemical Engineering Dept. of Resources Engineering Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering Dept. of Civil Engineering Dept. of Hydraulic & Ocean Engineering Inst. of Ocean Technology & Marine Affairs Dept. of Engineering Science Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Dept. of Systems & Naval Mechatronic Engineering Dept. of Aeronautics & Astronautics Dept. of Environmental Engineering Dept. of Geomatics International Bachelor Degree Program on Energy The International Curriculum for Advanced Materials Program (iCAMP) International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management Nano-Micro Engineering Ph.D. Degree Program of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Master of The International Institute of Medical Device Innovation (MDI) International Master Degree Program on Energy Engineering International Doctoral Degree Program on Energy Engineering 5

6 College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Electrical Engineering ● Dept. of Computer Science & Information Engineering Inst. of Manufacturing Information & Systems Inst. of Microelectronics Inst. of Computer & Communication Engineering Inst. of Medical Informatics MS Degree Program on Nano-Integrated-Circuit Engineering PhD Degree Program on Nano-Integrated-Circuit Engineering College of Planning & Design 2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Architecture ● Dept. of Urban Planning Dept. of Industrial Design Inst. of Creative Industries Design 6

7 College of Management 2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D
Dept. of Industrial & Information Management ● Dept. of Transportation & Communication Management Science Dept. of Business Administration Inst. of Information Management Inst. of Telecommunications Management Inst. of International Business Dept. of Accountancy Inst. of Finance Dept. of Statistics Inst. of International Management Inst. of Physical Education , Health and Leisure Studies 7

8 College of Medicine School of Medicine ● Dept. of Nursing
2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D School of Medicine ● Dept. of Nursing Dept. of Physical Therapy Dept. of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology School of Pharmacy Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Dept. of Pharmacology Inst. of Environmental and Occupational Health Inst. of Molecular Medicine Inst. of Clinical Medicine Dept. of Physiology Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology Inst. of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Dept. of Public Health Institute of Gerontology Inst. of Basic Medical Sciences Inst. of Allied Health Science 8

College of Social Sciences College of Bioscience & Biotechnology
2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Political Science ● Dept. of Economics Dept. of Psychology Dept. of Law Inst. of Political Economy Inst. of Education College of Bioscience & Biotechnology 2017 Fall 2018 Spring B M D Dept. of Life Sciences ● Inst. of Tropical Plant Sciences Dept. of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences 9

10 Application Procedures Time period
Fall 2017: The 1st semester of school year 106 (September, 2017) Spring 2018: The 2nd semester of school year 106 (February, 2018) Online Application Website: Application procedures: a. Create an account in online application system and fill in required information to receive application serial number. b. Finish the application fee payment. (NTD1,600 or USD60 will be charged for each applicant) c. Submit all required documents. (in pdf format) Notes: a. Only online applications are accepted. Applicant have to complete the application process including online application, submission of required documents and payment before deadline. b. Applicants can apply for only one account in the online application system. Applicants with more than one account will be considered as invalid. c. Once the online application is confirmed, nothing can be changed or modified. d. Each applicant can apply for up to 2 departments/institutes, and at most one division within one department/institute. e. Applicants should choose only one department/institute for their study and enrollment if they get 2 admission offers. f. Applicants or accepted students who violate any of the regulations of the Ministry of Education (MOE) “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan”, or any of whose submitted documents is found fraudulent, forged or altered, will result in immediate cancellation of application or admission, deprivation of recognized status as NCKU registered student, or revocation of NCKU diploma. Please note that no academic certificate will be given in such cases. e. Applicants should remember the and password they use for their application in order to change their information, submit their documents, and check their applications status later on. 10

11 Application Fee Payment
(1) Unpaid applications will not be processed. (2) Once the payment is done, no refund can be made, including withdrawing application, failing to meet application eligibilities, mistaken and repeated payments. (3) Applicants can choose either to pay by Telegraphic Transfer (wire transfer) or credit card. ■ By Telegraphic Transfer: (NTD1,600 or USD60) A beneficiary’s account number will be provided for each applicant once the application information has been filled in completely. The payment can thus be made at any bank, post office and ATM in Taiwan, or at any bank in other countries via Telegraphic Transfer. ● Beneficiary’s Account Number: Please check your application account. ● Beneficiary’s Bank: E. Sun Commercial Bank, Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan ● Beneficiary’s Name: National Cheng Kung University 410 ● Beneficiary’s Address: 1 University Road, Tainan City, Taiwan, R.O.C ● SWIFT Code: ESUNTWTP (Please submit a copy of the transaction receipt) ■ By Credit Card: Only New Taiwanese Dollar (NTD1,600) is accepted. 4. Uploading Required Documents Online application form Declaration Applicants should download and print out the “Declaration” form and sign, then scan and upload back onto the application system. The highest degree diploma The diploma should be verified with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. Undergraduate program applicants: High school diploma (or above) Master’s program applicants: Bachelor’s degree diploma (or above) Ph.D. program applicants: Master’s degree diploma (or above) The past-years academic transcript The transcript should verify with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. Undergraduate program applicants: High school transcript (or above) by year Master’s program applicants: Bachelor’s degree transcript (or above) by year Ph.D. program applicants: Master’s and Bachelor’s degree transcripts (or above) by year Note 1: If the diploma and transcript are not in Chinese or English, a notarized copy of a translation in English or Chinese is required; if the degree diploma and transcript are notarized from a university in Taiwan, it don’t have to be verified. Note 2: Applicants graduating in the same year do not have to submit their diplomas yet, can submit a copy of the student ID showing the year of study instead. However, they will have to submit verified diploma and transcript on the registration day, or the admission status will be cancelled. Note 3: For applicants whose high school graduating level is only equivalent to Taiwan's high school second grade, once admitted, at least 12 credits at NCKU 11

Financial statement For scholarship recipients, please provide proof of your scholarship. Bank deposit statement of at least NTD$150,000 (US$4,935) or more must be provided, showing sufficient financial support for the applicant’s entire stay during the time of study. If the financial statement is not in the name of the applicant, a declaration with signature from the sponsor must be included, stating the relationship with the applicant and guaranteeing the responsibility for all of applicant's expenses in Taiwan. Two recommendation letters The recommendation letters should be written in Chinese or English and referrers have to be the applicant’s teachers or employers. Applicants should fill in the referrers’ names and addresses in the online application and then the system will notify the referrers directly for their recommendation. Study plan All applicants are required to submit a study plan which contains details regarding his or her education background, research interest, motivations for further study, etc. English (/Chinese) autobiography Applicants should follow the departmental requirements of each department to provide a Chinese or English autobiography. Additional requirements by department/institute Each department/institute has its own additional requirement and language proficiency requirement, please refer to “Additional Requirements of Departments/Institutes” If the department/institute requires any other additional documents, please submit them in accordance with the department regulations. (10) Other reference documents (if applicable) Other reference materials that might be beneficial. (11) Applicants who pay by Telegraphic Transfer should provide the receipt of the payment. 12

College of Liberal Arts
VI. Additional Requirements of Departments/Institutes College of Liberal Arts Dept. of Chinese Literature Chinese research proposal (for Master or Ph.D. program). Chinese academic thesis or relevant publications (for Ph.D. program). Applicants are required to provide an autobiography written in Chinese instead of English. Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing ability in Chinese. They are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate), a hand-written autobiography in Chinese and a certificate of Chinese language classes for at least a year. Dept. of Foreign Languages & Literature Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. All applicants are required to take a written examination and/or an interview, if necessary. Undergraduate program applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by a language proficiency test (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS) certificate obtained within the recent two years. Graduate program applicants from non-English Speaking countries are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by a TOEFL-iBT certificate obtained within the recent two years with the grade above 80. ALL graduate program applicants are required to submit GRE scores. Applicants of Master program should provide an official copy of their undergraduate transcript and should specify their intended field of study (literature or linguistics/TESL). Once accepted, non-English majors holding bachelor degrees are required to take undergraduate-level courses in related fields and a second foreign language. Applicants for the doctoral program should specify their intended field of study (literature or linguistics/TESL) and submit a copy of their master theses or relevant publications, in addition to an official copy of graduate transcript that shows completion of at least three different courses in English/American Literature, linguistics or related areas. Once accepted, students might be asked to take Master core courses depending on their postgraduate coursework and undergraduate second foreign languages courses. 13

Dept. of History Applicants should provide a certificate of Chinese language proficiency, either Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) or Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK). If neither of them are available, applicants should submit an equivalent certificate of Chinese language proficiency. Applicants for both of Master and PhD programs should provide a Chinese research proposal and related documents for review process. A PhD program applicant should provide a Master’s thesis and relevant publication(s). All applicants are required to take a written test and an interview (by whatever means applicable in the department’s decision). Dept. of Taiwanese Literature Applicants are required to be interviewed and which will be notified by the department. Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate). Priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate for Chinese Proficiency test. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicant has to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants are also required to provide both Chinese and English autobiography. A postgraduate student should provide a research proposal in Chinese and beneficial materials. A Ph.D. applicant should provide his/her Master’s thesis and other related publications. Applicants are required to be interviewed by phone or webcam. Inst. Of Archaeology Courses are provided in Chinese. Applicants should have Chinese abilities in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese language proficiency certificate. 14

15 College of Science Dept. of Mathematics
Applicants must possess Chinese language skills at an elementary level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Most of the courses are offered in Chinese and the course materials are mostly in English. Undergraduate program applicants are required to provide one of the following Chinese proficiency certificates: TOCFL: Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) certification with a minimum level 3 B. HSK: Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK) Level 3 or relevant Chinese language certificate. Non-native English speaking applicants are required to provide one of the following English proficiency certificates: TOEFL: Minimum TOEFL score of paper TOEFL 550 (internet‐based TOEFL at least 69 or computer‐ based TOEFL 220 or above) TOEIC: Minimum TOEIC score 750 and above GEPT: (General English Proficiency Test) in High‐Intermediate –first round and above IELTS: 5.5, and every section should rank at least 5.0. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Dept. of Physics Undergraduate program: Courses are offered in Chinese and course materials are mostly in English. Applicants are required to possess Chinese language skills at an elementary level in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Dept. of Chemistry Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). 15

Dept. of Earth Sciences Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate: GEPT-High intermediate-first round/ TOEFL IBT 87/ TOEFL CBT 220/ TOEFL paper 550/ IELTS level 6.0 or above/ TOEIC 785 or above. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. Dept. of Photonics Most of the courses are offered in Chinese but the course materials are mostly in English. Applicants should provide at least two recommendation letters in either English or Chinese. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). Applicants should provide a Statement of Purpose in either Chinese or English. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join the diploma as proof. Inst. of Space & Plasma Sciences 16

College of Engineering
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate in the field of TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or GEPT. Applicants need to attach their undergraduate and Master’s degree transcripts if they would like to apply for Ph.D. degree. Applicants for the master and doctoral programs should visit the department website and contact those who may become their advisors. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. Applicants for bachelor program should have sufficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing ability in Chinese. They are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL Level 3 or New HSK Level 3) or other certificate of Chinese language classes for taken at least a year. Dept. of Chemical Engineering Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing; priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate for Chinese Proficiency test. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Undergraduate program applicants: If applicable, please provide the official score and rank reports of any college scholastic aptitude tests. Other supporting documents. 17

18 Dept. of Resources Engineering Undergraduate program:
Undergraduate program: Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Applicants are required to provide an autobiography written in Chinese. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate.) The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants form non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) Graduate program: Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering Applicants should have basic English skills and provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) if have any. Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate) Applicants for PhD degree (including Nano-Micro Engineering PhD Degree Program of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering) are required to provide an English proficiency certificate such as: GEPT: second level certificate of intermediate exams or above; TOEFL iBT 69 or above; TOEFL CBT 195 or above (equivalent to old TOEFL 525 or above); IELTS 5.5 or above; TOEIC 750 or above 18

19 Dept. of Civil Engineering Undergraduate:
Undergraduate: Courses are taught in Chinese. Applicants should have sufficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing ability in Chinese. They are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificates (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate), a Chinese hand-written autobiography and a certificate of Chinese language classes for at least a year. Applicants have to provide at least one of the following English proficiency test scores which was taken within the preceding two years, or provide transcripts of English courses taken before; Applicants from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, or United States of America or have studied and earned degree in these countries can provide the document and waive the English Proficiency test scores. Graduate: Taiwan ICDF scholarship applicants (for Master Program) also should complete and submit the required documents via online system. ( Taiwan ICDF scholarship applicants are not required to provide financial statements. Dept. of Hydraulic & Ocean Engineering Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) Inst. of Ocean Technology & Marine Affairs Dept. of Engineering Science Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing; priority goes to the applicants with a certificate of Chinese Proficiency test. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). 19

20 Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants are required to have basic Chinese listening and speaking abilities. Dept. of Systems & Naval Mechatronic Engineering Undergraduate program: Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate.) Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Graduate program: Dept. of Aeronautics & Astronautics Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide one of the following English proficiency certificates issued within the preceding 2 years: TOEFL (ITP, CBT, IBT) TOEIC IELTS GMAT GRE GEPT SAT The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia、Canada、United Kingdom、Ireland、New Zealand、South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. 20

21 Dept. of Environmental Engineering Undergraduate:
Undergraduate: Applicants are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificates. Applicants are also required to provide an autobiography written in Chinese. Postgraduate: Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Dept. of Geomatics Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificates (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) A Ph.D. applicant should provide Master's thesis and other related publications (English) if available. International Bachelor Degree Program on Energy Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide one of the following English proficiency certificates issued within the preceding 2 years: TOEFL (ITP, CBT, iBT) TOEIC IELTS GMAT GRE GEPT SAT The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia、Canada、United Kingdom、Ireland、New Zealand、South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. 21

The International Curriculum for Advanced Materials Program (iCAMP)
Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS.) Nano-Micro Engineering Ph.D. Degree Program of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering Applicants for Ph.D. degree (including Nano-Micro Engineering PhD Degree Program of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering) are required to provide an English proficiency certificate such as: GEPT: second level certificate of intermediate exams or above; TOEFL iBT 69 or above; TOEFL CBT 195 or above (equivalent to old TOEFL 525 or above); IELTS 5.5 or above; TOEIC 750 or above Master of The International Institute of Medical Device Innovation (MDI) Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT).The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants are required to have basic Chinese listening and speaking ability. 23 22

23 International Master Degree Program on Energy Engineering
A: Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide one of the following English proficiency certificates issued within the preceding 2 years: 1. TOEFL (ITP, CBT, IBT) 2. TOEIC 3. IELTS 4. GMAT 5. GRE 6. GEPT 7. SAT B: The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia、Canada、United Kingdom、Ireland、New Zealand、South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. International Doctoral Degree Program on Energy Engineering 23

College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Dept. of Electrical Engineering Undergraduate: Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). Postgraduate: Dept. of Computer Science & Information Engineering Applicants are required to provide an autobiography in Chinese instead of English. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT). Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Inst. of Manufacturing Information & Systems Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Inst. of Microelectronics Inst. of Computer & Communication Engineering Inst. of Medical Informatics MS Degree Program on Nano-Integrated-Circuit Engineering PhD Degree Program on Nano-Integrated-Circuit Engineering 24

College of Planning & Design
Dept. of Architecture A Portfolio and a Statement of purpose. (Master) Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. (Master and Ph.D.) Applicants are also required to provide a Chinese hand-written autobiography. (Master and Ph.D.) Applicants from non-English speaking countries who apply for Ph.D. program are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). (Ph.D.) Dept. of Urban Planning Undergraduate program: Applicants should have sufficient Chinese language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (intermediate level or above of TOCFL or New HSK), a self-hand-written autobiography in Chinese and a certificate of Chinese language classes for at least a year. Applicants from non-native Chinese or non-native English speaking countries are suggested to provide an English proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS. Applicants from English-speaking country such as Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America, or those who have studied and obtained previous degrees in these countries can provide the certified documents or diploma instead of the English proficiency certificates. Master program: Applicants should visit the department website and contact the professors that could be their potential advisors. Ph.D. program: Applicants are required to provide their college and graduate transcripts, a copy of their Master’s thesis, and other relevant academic publications if available. Applicants from non-native Chinese or non-native English speaking countries should have sufficient English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL ITP 543/ TOEFL iBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). Applicants from English-speaking country such as Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America, or those who have studied and obtained previous degrees in these countries can provide the certified documents or diploma instead of the English proficiency certificates. 25

26 Dept. of Industrial Design
A Portfolio and a Statement of purpose. (Master and Ph.D.) The applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. They are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate and a Chinese hand-written autobiography. (Undergraduate/Master/PhD) Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL- IBT 87/ TOEFL-CBT220/IELTS 6.0 or above. (Undergraduate/Master/PhD) Most courses are conducted in Chinese with the usage of English materials. All applicants are expected to have basic Chinese and English language skills. Inst. of Creative Industries Design Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). 26

27 College of Management Dept. of Industrial & Information Management
Priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate of Chinese Proficiency test. Applications from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Undergraduate program: Most undergraduate courses are conducted in Chinese with the usage of English materials. Undergraduate applicants are expected to have basic Chinese and English language skills. Postgraduate program: Applicants for the master and doctoral programs are suggested to visit the department website and contact the professors that could be their potential advisor. Dept. of Transportation & Communication Management Science Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Submit a copy of a handwriting autobiography in Chinese (including a description of learning experience and the motivation for the application). Most courses are conducted in Chinese with the usage of English materials. All applicants are expected to have basic Chinese and English language skills. Dept. of Business Administration Chinese Proficiency Certificates: Applicants should have sufficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Chinese. They are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK level 3 and above, or relevant Chinese language certificate). English Proficiency Certificates: TOEFL iBT 69 and above / IELTS 5.5 and above / TOEIC 750 and above The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Important note: Most courses in Undergraduate and Master program are conducted in Chinese with the usage of English materials. Applicants are expected to have basic Chinese and English language skills. 27

28 Inst. of Information Management
Priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate for Chinese Proficiency test. Applications from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants for Master and Ph.D. programs are suggested to visit the department website and contact the professors that could be their potential advisors. Inst. of Telecommunications Management Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Submit a copy of a handwriting autobiography in Chinese (including a description of learning experience and motivation for application). Most courses are conducted in Chinese with the usage of English materials. All applicants are expected to have basic Chinese and English language skills. Inst. of International Business Chinese Language Skills: Applicants are required to provide a CWT certificate, a certificate of Chinese lessons for at least one year, or any other certificates of Chinese proficiency. English Language Skills: TOEFL IBT 79 or above/ IELTS 6.0 or above/ TOEIC 750 or above Applicants from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and United States of America or have studied and earned degree in these countries can provide the document and waive the English proficiency test scores. Dept. of Accountancy Applicants should have basic Chinese communication abilities, including listening, reading and writing. Please provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate as well. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English –speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants are required to provide an autobiography either in Chinese or in English. The English transcripts of undergraduate students 28

Inst. of Finance Applicants should have basic Chinese communication abilities, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. Please provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate as well. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. Applicants are required to provide an autobiography either in Chinese or in English. Dept. of Statistics Applicants are required to provide the statement of purpose. Other supporting documents, such as publications and/or statement of work experience are optional. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate, such as TOEFL iBT 71/ TOEFL CBT 197 / TOEFL paper 530/ IELTS level 6.0 or above/ TOEIC 600 or above. Chinese proficiency certificate is preferred. Applicants who do not provide the mentioned certificate are required to complete the Chinese Classes for Foreign Students (CFS) offered by National Cheng Kung University Chinese Language Center, and are expected to pass the NCKU Chinese Proficiency Test (NCKU CPT) during the first year of their program. Most of the courses are offered in Chinese. Inst. of International Management Applicants not from following 7 English Speaking countries (United States of America; United Kingdom; Canada; Australia; New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; Republic of South Africa) are required to provide an English Proficiency certificate. If your English Proficiency certificate doesn't meet the graduation requirement, you have to submit again an English Proficiency certificate after enrolled with a required score of TOEFL iBT: 80, TOEIC: 750, IELTS: 6.5 (The only official reports of TOEFL iBT and TOEIC test scores are those issued by authorized local ETS Preferred Associates or by ETS. Scores obtained from other sources should not be accepted. ) Inst. of Physical Education , Health and Leisure Studies Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese language proficiency certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL-ibt 71/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEIC 600/ IELTS 6.0 GEPT higher -intermediate or above). Applicants are required to provide an autobiography written in both Chinese and English languages. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. 29

30 College of Medicine School of Medicine
Applicants are required to be interviewed (if demanded), and will be notified by the department; the interview date will be held around every April/May (for Fall Semester application). Applicants should have Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (intermediate level or above of TOCFL or New HSK). Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOFEL 72-73, TOEIC 750, or IELTS 6.0 showing test score equated with passing GEPT high-intermediate or above). Applicants are also required to provide a self-hand-written autobiography in Chinese. Applicants are required to provide certificates of high school grades and academic performances within recent three years. Dept. of Nursing Applicants must have at least one year working experience in the nursing field either teaching or clinical practice. Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 527/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). Applicants are required to be interviewed by the arrangement of the department. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa AND the United States of America) but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. RN license in their country, except for Vietnamese applicants. Applicants applying for Ph.D. program should provide an acceptance letter for supervision from NCKU faculty, or a name list of 1-3 faculty in the intended field of study. Dept. of Physical Therapy Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide an English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). Applicants are required to provide a Chinese Proficiency Certificate (such as TOCFL Level 3 or above). Applicants are required to provide an autobiography either in Chinese or in English. All Bachelor Courses are taught in Chinese. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. 30

31 Dept. of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology
Applicants are required to be interviewed and will be notified by the department, if necessary. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (such as TOCFL). Applicants are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants are required to provide an autobiography written in Chinese and English. All bachelor courses are taught in Chinese. School of Pharmacy Applicants are required to be interviewed (if demanded), and will be notified by the department; the interview date will be held around every April/May (for Fall Semester application) Applicants should have Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing and are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificate (intermediate level or above of TOCFL or New HSK). Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOFEL 72-73, TOEIC 750, or IELTS 6.0 showing test score equated with passing GEPT high-intermediate or above). Applicants are also required to provide a self-hand-written autobiography in Chinese. Applicants are required to provide certificates of high school grades and academic performances within recent three years. Dept. of Cell Biology & Anatomy 1. Applicants have to provide at least one of the following English proficiency test scores which were taken within the preceding two years, or provide the transcripts of English courses taken before. A. Minimum TOEFL score of internet-based TOEFL at least 61 or computer-based TOEFL 173 B. GMAT score at top 70% C. GRE score at top 70% D. Minimum TOEIC score 650 E. GEPT (General English Proficiency Test) High-Intermediate Level F. IELTS 5.5, and every section rank no less than 5.0 2. Applicants from Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and United States of America or have studied and earned degree in these countries can provide the document and waive the English proficiency test scores. 31

32 Dept. of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Applicants should have basic Chinese skill in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide an English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Dept. of Pharmacology The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Dept. of Environmental and Occupational Health Applicants are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 527/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750/ GEPT-High Intermediate or above). Inst. of Molecular Medicine Inst. of Clinical Medicine Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide an English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL iBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above) Research Proposal 32

Dept. of Physiology Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide an English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide an English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Inst. of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Applicants are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Dept. of Public Health Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Inst. of Gerontology Applicants are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate). Priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate for Chinese Proficiency test. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas proof. Applicants are also required to provide an autobiography both in Chinese and English. 33

34 Inst. of Basic Medical Sciences
Applicants of non-English-speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate. Inst. of Allied Health Science Application materials: Curriculum vitae. Study plan. Two reference letters. English academic transcript. Applicants from non-native English speaking countries are required to provide an English Proficiency Certificate (such as IELTS 5.5/ TOEFL-ITP 530/ TOEFL-CBT 197/ TOEFL-IBT 72/ TOEIC 750 or above).The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country but the applicant has to offer the diploma as proof. Master’s thesis. Acceptance letter for supervision from an NCKU faculty, or a name list of 1-3 faculties in the intended field of study. 34

College of Social Sciences
Dept. of Political Science Applicants are required to take a written examination (Chinese language proficiency including listening, speaking, reading and writing). Priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate for Chinese Proficiency test (Please refer to the website for further information of TOCFL/New HSK at Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS) which is equivalent to TOEFL 550. (Please refer to the website for further information at The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants are required to provide an autobiography both in Chinese and in English. Applicants who apply for the Dept. of Political Science are required to submit the Chinese proficiency of TOP (Test of Proficiency-Huayu), showing test scores with passing the “Basic” level. Dept. of Economics Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are also required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). Applicants are also required to provide an autobiography in Chinese. Dept. of Psychology Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate. Applicants are required to provide an autobiography in either Chinese or English. 35

Dept. of Law Each applicant is required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate and shall have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Each applicant is also required to provide an autobiography in Chinese. Each applicant from a non-English speaking country is required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Inst. of Political Economy Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are also required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS) Inst. of Education With Chinese Language listening, speaking, reading and writing capabilities. Please attach a Chinese Language Verification. 36

College of Bioscience & Biotechnology
Dept. of Life Sciences Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS). The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Inst. of Tropical Plant Sciences The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States of America) but the applicants have to join their diplomas as proof. Applicants should have sufficient listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities in Chinese. They are required to provide Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate), a hand-written autobiography in Chinese and a certificate of Chinese language classes for at least a year. Department of Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to provide an English proficiency certificate (such as TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS or GEPT). 37

38 VII. Admission Announcements VIII. Registration 1.
The admission roster will be approved by the International Student Admissions Committee of National Cheng Kung University according to the recommendation of the individual departments or institutes. Admission results will be posted on the online system. 2. Applicants can login on the online application system to check the admission results. 3. Admission Announcement Dates: ● For Fall 2017: May 20, 2017 Spring 2018: November 20, 2017 4. Admission letters will be mailed to students individually. Admission letters will be mailed on: ● Fall 2017: June 15, 2017 Spring 2018: December 10, 2017 VIII. Registration 1. All admitted students must confirm the acceptance for studies online before the deadline. Applicants who fail to do the procedure will be considered as giving up their admission offer. 2. All admitted students should register with the relevant offices by the designated time, following administration procedures. The required documents will be stated and detailed in the admission package. Failure to complete the registration procedure will be considered as giving up their admission offer. 3. All admitted students must provide the highest degree diploma, verified with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. (This document will be returned after being examined and filed). If the diploma is not in Chinese or English, a notarized copy of a translation in English or Chinese is required; if the degree diploma is notarized from a university in Taiwan, it does not have to be verified. 4. All admitted students must provide a proof of medical and personal accidental insurance from their home country valid from entrying into the ROC and up to at least six months upon enrollment in accordance or purchase the six-month medical and accidental insurance coverage through NCKU. Students already insured by the ROC's national health insurance must also provide proof of insurance. If the proof of insurance is issued outside of Taiwan, it should be verified by ROC representative offices in the country where the document was issued. 38

IX. Note 1. If anyone who has applied or received an admission offer at NCKU violates any of the regulations of the Ministry of Education (MOE) “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan” (see Appendix 1), or if any of the documents submitted is found to be fraudulent, forged or altered, it will result in immediate cancellation of admission, deprivation of their recognized status as a NCKU registered student, or revocation of their NCKU diploma. No academic certificate will be given. 2. For applicants whose high school graduating level is only equivalent to Taiwan's high school second grade, once admitted, at least 12 credits at NCKU in addition to each department's credit requirement are required before graduation. 3. The National Cheng Kung University Code for the TOEFL is 2450、for the GRE is Please fill in this code, and then the ETS will directly send your transcripts to us directly. 4. Upon completion of the course of study, at a school in Taiwan, to which an international student has applied, the student's admission to higher academic levels shall be handled in a manner identical to the procedures of admission for local students, except that an application for master’s degree or higher level of graduate studies can be processed under the rules of each individual school. 5. International students who withdraw from university/college after admission due to behavior issues, a poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Code may not thereafter apply again for admission under “MOE Regulation Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan”. If a student wishes to transfer from another university in Taiwan, he or she should still apply as a new student, and notify the original university according to their rules. 6. During the course of study in Taiwan, international students, who are approved for initial household registration, resident registration, naturalization or restoration of their ROC nationality, will lose their international student status and shall withdraw from school. 39

Academic Information 40

NCKU Distinguished International Student Scholarship
X. Scholarship information There is a number of scholarships offered by various organizations. Every scholarship is considered and granted jointly. Each person may only receive one source of scholarship. Violators will lose their scholarship status. Note: Applicants granted any scholarship award are NOT guaranteed University entrance admission. NCKU Scholarship Scholarship Brief Introduction NCKU Distinguished International Student Scholarship The NCKU Distinguished International Student Scholarship is classified into the following two categories: For Undergraduate: Top 20% will each receive NTD15,000 per month. Top 20.01%-40% will each receive NTD10,000 per month. Accepted students will receive the waiver of the basic rate for on- campus accommodation fee (A scholarship recipient who chooses not to live in a on-campus will not receive any payment for the waiver of accommodation fee.) b. For Graduate: Recipients can get the monthly stipend and the waivers of tuition fees & course credit fees (monthly stipend for master recipients is up to NTD5,000, and for PhD students is up to NTD9,000). How to apply: The University International Student Admissions Committee will review the application documents to evaluate the scholarship opportunity for the first academic year. Applicants do not need to submit any additional application documents for this scholarship, and the award information will be mailed along with the admission letter. For the further academic years, the students have to apply again. Note: 1. Students with an employment status on their ARC or a work visa are not eligible to receive any of the above scholarships. 2. Recipients who defer admission will be disqualified from the granted scholarship. 41

42 Departments/Institutes Scholarship Scholarship Brief Introduction
Department of Mechanical Engineering MS RA scholarship NTD3,000~NTD10,000 per month. Ph.D. RA scholarship NTD6,000~NTD20,000 per month. *Direct application at Advisor’s office. *The scholarship will be cancelled if students are in temporary suspension of school or dropped out of school. Department of Chemical Engineering Additional stipends of at least NTD5,000 monthly and NTD1,000 monthly will be funded, by the corresponding advisor and department, for the enrolled Master and PhD students, respectively. *The recipients need to complete all enrollment procedures and submit “Personal Documents for Studying in Taiwan” to the Department office. *Stipend will be halted immediately if the recipients are either suspended, or drop-out, or leave without notification over one month. Dept. of Biomedical Engineering Master Program: Teaching assistantships are available for qualified full-time students. *Guaranteed for the first year. After that, it will be evaluated on a yearly basis. The duration of sponsorship will be determined by the departmental academic committee. *The scholarship recipient may have to fulfill responsibilities of Teaching Assistantship. Ph.D. Program: Amount: NTD9,000/month from the department. *Guaranteed for the first year. After that, it will be evaluated on a yearly basis. The duration of sponsorship will be determined by the departmental academic committee. *The scholarship recipient may have to fulfill responsibilities of Teaching Assistantship. Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics Project Research Assistantship for Master/ Doctoral degree students offered by Advisor: NTD6,000. *Direct application at Advisor’s Office International Master Degree Program on Energy Engineering International Doctoral Degree Program on Energy Engineering Master of The International Institute of Medical Device Innovation (MDI) Teaching assistantships are available for qualified full-time students *Guaranteed for the first year. After that, it will be evaluated on a yearly basis. The duration of sponsorship will be determined by the departmental academic committee. *The scholarship recipient may have to fulfill responsibilities of Teaching Assistantship. 42

43 Taiwan Government scholarship Scholarship Brief Introduction Taiwan
This scholarship is offered by the Taiwan government (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Science Technology). How to apply: For application guidelines and forms, types of scholarship and quotas, as well as information regarding the selection process and outcome announcements, applicants may directly contact the relevant Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office. Please refer to the MOFA website for the nearest embassy or representative office. Relevant link: International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Higher Education Scholarship Program 1. Introduction The Taiwan ICDF has established the Taiwan International Cooperation Alliance (TICA) with its partner universities, setting up an operational platform under this TICA framework to manage and improve the scholarship program. More information about each of the programs offered through the Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program can be found on the relevant partner university’s website. NCKU has been cooperating with Taiwan ICDF since 2007 for an International Master's Program in Civil Engineering and Management. 2. How to Apply: Applicants should complete Taiwan ICDF online application and submit the documents to the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy/ Consulate (General)/ Representative Office/ Taiwan Technical Mission or project representative in their country. Applicants must ensure that they submit accurate and complete documentation; failure to do so will result in the application not being processed. Please also note: Late submissions will not be accepted and/or processed Award Timeframe: Master’s Program in Civil Engineering and Management: 2 years maximum Link: For more information, please visit International Cooperation and Development Fund and Department of Civil Engineering websites 43

44 XI. Tuition Fee and other Fees
Compulsory fees are fees for Student Accident Insurance, National Health Insurance, etc. Book costs are at the student’s expense and vary from program to program; living costs vary depending on individual living styles. *If any revisions occur, please give priority to the announcement made on the website (Registrar Division, Office of Academic Affairs: en.acad.ncku.edu.tw/bin/home.php) *If you are the Taiwan scholarship recipients sponsored by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the tuition fees will be the same as the local students. Please refer to the link: Tuition and other fees for Undergraduate Programs College (Department) Tuition & Miscellaneous Fees (per semester) Compulsory fees estimated Others estimated College of Medicine (except School of Medicine) NTD56,683 NTD5,000~NTD8,000 Books: NTD3,000~NTD8,000 Living Cost: NTD6,000~NTD10,000 (per month) School of Medicine NTD71,891 College of Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, College of Planning and Design NTD53,583 College of Science, College of Bioscience & Biotechnology NTD53,103 College of Management NTD45,851 College of Liberal Arts、College of Social Sciences NTD45,071 Tuition and other fees for Graduate Programs College Tuition Fee (per semester) Credit Fee (per unit) Compulsory fees estimated (per semester) Others estimated College of Medicine NTD44,010 NTD2,400 NTD5,000~NTD8,000 Books: NTD3,000~NTD6,000 Living Cost: (per month) College of Engineering, College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, College of Planning and Design NTD41,100 College of Science, College of Bioscience & Biotechnology NTD39,600 College of Management NTD34,740 College of Liberal Arts, College of Social Sciences NTD34,200 44

45 XII. Accommodation XIII. Free Chinese Language Courses
Dormitory Accommodation Fee (NTD$) / per semester Room Type University Dorms for Undergraduates Male: NTD5,850~NTD9,446/per semester (Summer and Winter: NTD3,390~NTD5,547) Female: NTD6,000~NTD8,227/per semester (Summer and Winter: NTD3,480~ NTD4,816) (NTD200 Internet Fee included) 3 or 4 people University Dorms for Graduates Male: NTD7,021~NTD9,873/per semester (Summer and Winter: NTD4,167~NTD6,075) Female: NTD7,021~NTD8,277 (Summer and Winter: NTD4,167~NTD4,816) 3 people Off-Campus Accommodation International House- Prince Hall Single: NTD6,700 per month Double: NTD4,000 per month 1 person or 2 people ※1 USD = 30 NTD. ※Related Websites Information: 【NCKU Housing Service Division】【International House (Prince Hall)】 Other Accommodation: Accommodations nearby NCKU can be easily found. There are living spaces to rent that are priced from NTD4,000 to NT$8,000 per month. You can make personal inquiries for more detailed information about renting your own living space. XIII. Free Chinese Language Courses NCKU provides free Chinese language courses (Chinese for International Degree Students, CIDS) upon applying for one academic year. The courses provide sessions of 3 hours per week equivalent to 2 credits in a semester. Only new students are eligible to apply. The classes are offered in different levels to suit each student’s needs. This is a great opportunity for anyone wishing to learn Chinese and to have an in-depth understanding of the local culture. ( Chinese Language Courses for Degree-seeking Students: Tutoring Courses NCKU provides free tutoring for certain courses at the undergraduate level. The tutors will use both Chinese and English assisting. They are NCKU students with outstanding academic performance, and provide foreign students with one-on-one tutoring sessions in subjects they need to learn more. XV. Student Association and Clubs There are several student associations from different countries, for example: Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Japanese, Korean, Mongolia, Malaysia, etc. The senior members provide counselling service for the first-year students. Students can promote ideas or submit their comments to school through NCKU United International Students Alliance. So far, there are over 100 student clubs in campus. Students can join different types of clubs and events by preference. XVI. Buddy-Buddy Program The international students can apply for buddy-buddy program through the admission system. ISAD will assign a local student with an international student to assist with such things as dorm check-in, enrollment, class registration, and other essential activities. Students will adapt to life in Taiwan easier through the guidance of local students. 45

MOE- International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan
Article 1 These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the provisions of Paragraph 3 of Article 25 of the University Act, Paragraph 1 of Article 32 of the Junior College Act, Paragraph 1 of Article 41 of the Senior High School Education Act, and Paragraph 3 of Article 6 of the Primary and Junior High School Act. Article 2 An individual of foreign nationality, who has never held nationality status from the Republic of China (“R.O.C.”) and who does not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of their application, is qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. An individual of foreign nationality, pursuant to the following requirements and who has resided overseas continuously for no less than 6 years is also qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. However, an individual who plans to apply for study at a department of medicine, dentistry or Chinese medicine must have resided overseas continuously for no less than 8 years. An individual who also is a national of the R.O.C. , but does not hold or has had a household registration in Taiwan. An individual who also was a national of the R.O.C. but has no R.O.C. nationality at the time of their application shall have an annulled status regarding their R.O.C. nationality for no less than 8 years after an annulment of R.O.C. nationality by the Ministry of the Interior. Regarding individuals mentioned in the preceding 2 subparagraphs, they must not have studied in Taiwan as an overseas Chinese student nor received placement permission during the same year of the application by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students. According to the Education Cooperation Framework Agreement, a foreign national who was selected by a foreign government, organization, or school, and does not hold a household registration from the time of their birth is not subject to the limitations as prescribed in the preceding 2 paragraphs after receiving the approval from the authorized educational government agencies. If the calculated calendar year is not one complete calendar year, their stay in Taiwan should not exceed 120 days within the calculated calendar year period. The six and eight year calculation period as prescribed in Paragraph 2 shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester (February 1st or August 1st) as the designated due date for the time of study. The term “overseas” as prescribed in Paragraph 2 is limited to countries or regions other than Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; the term “ reside overseas continuously” means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. The only exceptions to this method of calculation are for those who fulfill one of the following requirements with written supported proof: Attended overseas youth training courses organized by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Council or technique training classes accredited by the Ministry of Education (the ”Ministry”); Attended a Mandarin Chinese language center at a university/college of which foreign student recruitment is approved by the Ministry, and to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years; Exchange students, whose length of total exchange is less than 2 years; or An Internship in Taiwan which has been approved by an authorized central government agency, to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years. An individual, who has both foreign and R.O.C. nationalities and has applied for an annulment of their R.O.C. nationality before February 1, 2011, the effective date of this amendment, will then be qualified to apply for admission as an international student under the amendment effective before February 1, 2011 and will not be subject to the limitation as prescribed in Paragraph 2.

Article 3 An applicant of foreign nationality, concurrently holding a permanent residence status in Hong Kong or Macao, having no history of a household registration record in Taiwan and, at the time of application, has resided in Hong Kong, Macao, or another foreign country for no less than 6 years is qualified to apply for admission under these regulations. However, an individual who plans to apply for study at a department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine must reside overseas continuously for no less than 8 years. The term “reside overseas continuously” mentioned in the preceding paragraph means an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. However, such a term may be exempt, if any of the conditions prescribed in Subparagraphs 1 through 4, Paragraph 5 of the previous Article applies and is supported with written proof, and the said domestic length of stay shall be excluded from the overseas length of residency. An applicant being a former citizen of Mainland China and holds a foreign nationality, having no history of household registration record in Taiwan, and at the time of application, has resided overseas continuously for no less than 6 years is qualified to apply for admission under these regulations. However, an individual who plans to apply for study at a department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine must reside overseas continuously for no less than 8 years. The term “reside overseas continuously” means an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. However, such a term may be exempted if any of the conditions prescribed in Subparagraphs 1 through 4, of Paragraph 5 of the previous Article, applies and is supported with written proof, and the said domestic length of stay shall be excluded from the overseas length of residency. The six and eight years calculation period as prescribed in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 3 shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester (February 1st or August 1st) as the designated due date for the time of study. The term overseas as prescribed in paragraph 5 in previous article shall apply to paragraphs 1 to 4. Article 4 International students applying for schools in Taiwan in accordance with the two previous articles shall be limited to one application only. Upon completion of the course of study, at a school in Taiwan, to which an international student has applied, the student's admission to another school’s academic level shall be handled in a manner identical to the admission procedures for local students. An exception is that an application for a master’s degree or higher levels of graduate studies can be processed under the procedures of each individual school. Article 5 The number of international students that universities, 2-year colleges, 5-year colleges, high schools, and elementary schools may admit is limited to an additional ten percent of the number of local students approved on a case by case basis, for each educational institution each academic year, by the competent education administrative authority, and the number of international student admissions shall be incorporated into the total admission figure and reported to the competent education administrative authority for appraisal and ratification. Degree programs offered by collaborating domestic and foreign universities that have been approved on a case by case basis by the Ministry of Education are not subject to this restriction. Universities and colleges may admit international students to take up places at their institution available to local students within the approved admission quota for that academic year which remain vacant. The number for admission prescribed in Paragraph 1, do not include international students with a non-degree status.

Article 6 Universities/colleges are responsible for establishing international student recruitment guidelines and must get approval from the Ministry. Universities/colleges shall set up accordingly a set of entrance procedures that outline the degree programs offered, the duration of study, quotas for admission, qualifications and requirements, reviewing or screening methods, along with other related information. Article 7 International students applying for admission to universities/colleges shall submit their applications directly to the schools of their choice during the schools’ designated application periods. Those applicants that qualify through the review or screening process will be granted admission by the school. The following application documents need to be submitted: Application form Academic credentials: （1）Academic credentials from Mainland China: The Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Schools in Mainland China shall apply. （2）Academic credentials from Hong Kong or Macao: Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macao shall apply. （3）Academic credentials from other areas: A. Academic credentials earned at overseas Taiwan schools or Taiwan schools in Mainland China shall be regarded as the same as those at domestic schools with equivalent levels. B. Academic credentials referred to the preceding 2 Items shall be subject to the Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education. However, academic credentials earned from institutes or branches established in Mainland China by foreign schools shall require public notarization in Mainland China and be verified and examined by an institute established or appointed by, or through a private agency commissioned by the Executive Yuan. Financial proof that shows financial sustainability for study in Taiwan, or proof of full scholarship provided by a government agency, university, college, or private organization. Others as required by the respective schools. A school that reviews the application documents without verification by overseas consulates, representative offices, agencies of the country or other bodies authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter referred to as ‘Overseas Agencies’) or institutes established or appointed by, or a private agency commissioned by the Executive Yuan as prescribed in subparagraphs 2 and 4 of the preceding paragraph may request for verification by an Overseas Agencies. If the said documents have been verified, the school may request examination of the documents. Article 7-1 An international student submitting forged, fabricated, or altered papers for the purpose of the their school application shall be subject to enrollment qualification cancellation; or a revocation of enrollment and denial to the request of any certificate pertaining to study, if the said student is already enrolled; or revocation of graduation qualifications and cancellation of the diploma by the student’s school, if the said student has been already graduated.

Article 8 An international student who has completed a bachelor’s degree or a higher degree in Taiwan and applies for a master’s program shall be exempt from the rules listed in Article 7, Paragraph 1, Item 2, provided that a graduation certification and transcript for each consecutive semester issued from the educational institutions in Taiwan shall be enclosed. International students who have graduated from private high schools, lower grade schools for International Residents in Taiwan, or from bilingual programs affiliated with senior high schools, or from a foreign curriculum department and classes at private senior high schools or below must submit credentials and transcripts for each academic semester to apply for admission under Article 7, and are exempt from the rules listed in Article 4, Paragraph1, Subparagraph 2, of the preceding Article. Article 9 Universities/colleges offering admission to international students shall promptly register into the international student data management information system designated by the Ministry the following: school entrance, transfer, suspension or dismissal and any change or loss of student status. Article 10 International students may not apply for Extension Programs at universities/colleges designed for returning education students, parttime, in-service courses of Master programs, or other programs, which are restricted to night classes and classes during holidays. International students who have obtained legal resident status of Taiwan, or are enrolled in a program ratified by this Ministry, are exempted from this Article. Article 11 An international student reporting to a university, college, 5-year junior college, junior colleges affiliated with universities, elementary schools through senior high schools for registration at the time not beyond one-third of the first semester of the current school year shall register for the first semester; or at the time beyond one-third of the first semester of the current school year shall register for the second semester or the next school year, unless otherwise stipulated by the authorized educational government agencies. Article 12 An international student who has been approved for an internship after their graduation from a university in Taiwan may have his or her international student status may be extended for one year at most after graduation. During the course of study in Taiwan, international students, who have undertaken initial household registration, resident registration, naturalization or restoration of the R.O.C. nationality, will lose their international student status and shall be dismissed by the school. International students who are dismissed from university/college after admission due to behavior issues, poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Law may thereafter not apply for admission under this regulation. A university or college shall integrate the procedures regarding how to accept international students transferring into its international recruitment guidelines, which will be subject to the Ministry’s approval. However, an international student that has been dismissed by a school that accepts the said student, due to behavior issues or a conviction under the Criminal Law may not transfer to another university or college.

Article 13 Universities/ colleges may sign education cooperation agreements with foreign schools and recruit international exchange students. Universities/ colleges may apply this regulation to accept international students as non-degree seeking students with the condition that it will not compromise normal teaching routines. With approval from the authorized educational government agencies , elementary schools through senior high schools may recruit international students for short-term periods of study of less than one year in Taiwan. Article 14 Schools of all levels establishing special international student programs under international academic cooperation programs or special circumstances shall comply with their respective total quantity development scale and follow the regulations governing resource conditions, in addition to filing an application with the authorized educational government agencies which will be subject to approval from the Ministry. Article 15 In order to grant support to outstanding international students at universities/colleges, the Ministry may set up or subsidize universities/college to set up international student scholarships. Universities/colleges shall provide funds for setting up scholarships or financial aid to encourage international students that are studying in Taiwan. Article 16 Universities/colleges shall designate units or personnel to handle international student applications, consultation, liaison, and other related matters. In addition, these units or personnel shall reinforce the arrangement of home stay lodging for international students, and assist them to learn Mandarin Chinese and Taiwan culture in order to better enhance their understanding about Taiwan. Universities/colleges shall host activities to foster international exchange, globalization on campus, or other events helpful to interactions between international and local students, during each school year. Article 17 5-year junior colleges, junior colleges affiliated with universities, elementary schools through senior high schools offering admission to international students shall, in addition to complying with Article 20 which concerns recruitment of international students with legitimate resident status in Taiwan shall prepare their respective international student recruitment plan and submit the said plan to the authorized educational government agencies for approval no later than November 30th of each year before their respective recruitment begins. The authorized educational government agencies at the respective municipality, county, and city shall submit their respective approved lists of schools to the Ministry for review no later than December 31th of each year. The plan mentioned in the preceding Paragraph shall include the establishment of the dedicated units responsible for international students, curriculum with emphasis on our language and culture learning, and measures regarding accommodation for international students. The countries and quota for international student recruitment pertaining to Paragraph 1 may be stipulated by the Ministry after consulting with the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, if necessary.

Article 18 Unless otherwise specified in Article 20, international students applying for admission to schools under the level of senior high schools shall submit the following papers and directly apply for admission to the respective school during the period designated by the respective school. Admission letters will be issued if the review or examination finds the applicant qualified after submitting: Application form. Academic credentials: （1）Academic credentials from Mainland China: The Regulations Governing Accreditation of Institutes in Mainland China shall apply. （2）Academic credentials from Hong Kong or Macao: Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macao shall apply. （3）Academic credentials from other areas: Academic credentials earned at overseas Taiwan schools or Taiwan schools in Mainland China shall be regarded as the same as earned in domestic schools of equivalent levels. Academic credentials referred in the preceding 2 Items shall be subject to the Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education. However, academic credentials earned from institutes or branches established in Mainland China by foreign schools shall require public notarization in Mainland China and be verified and examined by an institute established or appointed by, or a private agency commissioned by the Executive Yuan. Financial proof of applicant’s sufficient funds to support them while studying in Taiwan. Documents of the eligibility of a legal guardian in Taiwan. Power of Attorney by student’s parents or any other legal representative to the guardian in Taiwan, which must also be verified by overseas agencies. Letter of Agreement from a legal guardian in Taiwan, which must be notarized. Additional documents, as required by respective schools. Academic credentials stipulated in Subparagraph 2 of the preceding Paragraph may be exempted if the enrollment application is filed for the first semester for the first grade of elementary school. A school reviewing the application documents without verification as prescribed in Subparagraphs 2, 3, and 7 of Paragraph 1 for verification by ‘Overseas Agencies’. If the said documents have been verified, the school may request examination of the documents. Article 19 The legal guardian in Taiwan referred in the preceding Article shall mean a R.O.C. citizen who has passed a police criminal record check and who has a tax report for the latest fiscal year issued by a tax administration office showing a general annual income more than TWD 900,000. A person that qualifies in accordance to the prescribed qualifications in the preceding Paragraph 1 will be able to serve as a guardian in Taiwan for one international student.

Article 20 International students who have acquired legitimate resident status in Taiwan and are applying to study at an elementary school, junior high school and senior high school may directly apply to a school near his or her residency by submitting the following papers. The school which approves the said application shall submit a roster to the authorized educational government agencies as a reference: An enrollment application form; A photocopy of a legitimate resident certificate; Academic credentials: （1）Academic credentials from Mainland China: The Regulations Governing Accreditation of Institutes in Mainland China shall apply. （2）Academic credentials from Hong Kong or Macao: Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macao shall apply. （3）Academic credentials from other areas: Academic credentials earned at overseas Taiwan schools or Taiwan schools in Mainland China shall be regarded as the same as earned at domestic schools of equivalent levels. Academic credentials referred in the preceding 2 Items shall be subject to the Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education. However, academic credentials earned from institutes or branches established in Mainland China by foreign schools shall require public notarization in Mainland China and be verified and examined by an institute established or appointed by, or a private agency commissioned by the Executive Yuan. Academic credentials stipulated in Subparagraph 3 of the preceding Paragraph may be exempt if the enrollment application is filed for the first semester of first grade of elementary school. A school reviewing the application documents without verification as prescribed in Subparagraphs 3 of Paragraph 1 may request verification by ‘Overseas Agencies’. If the said documents have been verified, the school may request examination of the documents. An international student as mentioned in Paragraph 1 being denied enrollment due to the selected school’s filled recruitment quota may apply for assistance from the authorized educational government agencies to enroll in a school with available recruitment quotas. Elementary through senior high schools may arrange the said international student to an appropriate grade level or to have an audit student according to the examination results of the applicant referred in Paragraph 1. The said audit student shall be limited to no longer than one year; the respective student’s enrollment status will be recognized if the student successfully passes the examination. Article 20-1 If a chaotic war situation, major disaster, or major epidemic occurs in the country of an international student, and educational institutions in the region become unable to operate normally as a result, that student’s admission to senior secondary school or junior college may be given special consideration, if those circumstances have been fully checked and documented by an R.O.C. embassy or representative office overseas or by the embassy, consular office or authorized representative office of the student’s country in Taiwan, and then confirmed by the central competent education administration in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior. It is a principle that the additional student admission quota under special consideration mentioned above shall be one percent of the total student recruitment quota approved for the respective schools.

Article 21 Fees that are to be paid by international students in Taiwan should be calculated by using the following: Students who are admitted to study in Taiwan pursuant to the previous 2 articles, or are recipients of MOFA Taiwan Scholarships, under the recommendation of the designated overseas agencies, or holders of the status of permanent residents in our country shall pay their tuition and other fees in accordance with the same standards that apply to Taiwan nationals. Students admitted to educational institutions in Taiwan in accordance with an education cooperation agreement shall pay their tuition and other fees that are specified in the agreement. A school that accepts an international student who does not qualify to the preceding 2 Subparagraphs may apply its own tuition and other fees standard to the said student, and the said standard may not be lower than the standard adopted by other private schools at the same level. Students that were admitted to study in Taiwan before the effective date of the February 1, 2011 amendment shall pay for their own tuition and other fees in accordance with the previous standards. Article 22 At the time of registration a new international student shall present proof of a medical and injury insurance policy which is valid for at least 6 months from the date the student enters Taiwan. Current student shall present written proof that they have joined Taiwan’s the National Health Insurance Plan. The abovementioned written proof of insurance issued in foreign country shall be verified by the ‘Overseas Agencies’. Article 23 If international students violate the Employment Services Act, Schools or authorized authorities shall immediately handle the cases in accordance with the related regulations after investigation. Article 24 If international students discontinue their schooling or because of any other reason that causes them to change or lose their student status at the school, the school must notify the Bureau of Consular Affairs of the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs, the Service Center of National Immigration Agency, the Ministry of the Interior, and send copies of these notifications to the Ministry of Education. Article 25 The authorized educational government agencies may, if necessary, visit schools that admit international students. Any institutions found in violation of the regulations herein shall be subject to penalty, pursuant to the pertinent laws and regulations. The authorized educational government agencies may adjust schools’ enrollment quotas for international students, as conditions require, if schools are not pursuant to Article 23. Article 26 Subparagraphs 1, 3, and 4 of Paragraph 4 of Article 7, Articles 9, 15, 16, 22, and 24 shall apply to the application procedures, scholarships or subsidies, discipline and guidance, absence for more than one fourth of total class hours of a semester, and reporting of change or loss of student status regarding international students that are attending Mandarin Chinese language centers at a university/college in Taiwan. Article 27 The format of the forms referred to in Subparagraph 1, of Paragraph 1 of Article 7, Subparagraph 1, Paragraph 1 of Article 18, and Subparagraph 1, of Paragraph 1 of Article 20 shall be defined by the respective schools. The format of the forms referred in Subparagraphs 5 and 6, of Paragraph 1 of Article 18 shall be defined by the Ministry of Education. Article 28 The Regulations shall take effect on August 1, The Articles of this Regulation amended on December 24, 2012 take effect on January 1, 2013. The Regulations are amended on August 23, 2013 and shall be implemented since September 1, 2013. The amendments to these Regulations promulgated on June 23, 2014 and December 18, 2014 took effect from their respective promulgation date.

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