No. 1727, Sec. 4,
Taiwan Boulevard,Taichung City,407224, Taiwan

Office of International Relations

Tel: 886-4-2359-0356
Fax: 886-4-2359-0884
E-mail: oir@thu.edu.tw
www.oir.thu.edu.tw

Fact SheetGeneral Information
Name of Institution

Tunghai University (THU) 東海大學

Office responsible for Student
Exchange Program

International and Cross-strait Collaboration
Office of International Relations

Address

No. 1727, Sec. 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun Dist., Taichung 40704, Taiwan

Telephone+886-4-23590356

Fax+886-4-23590884

Erasmus CodePIC: 929775071

Emailoir@thu.edu.tw

WebsiteUniversity

http://www.thu.edu.tw/Student Exchange
Program

http://oir.thu.edu.tw/page5/super_pages.php?ID=page503

Chief International Officer

Min-Hsun Liao, PhD

Deputy Chief International Officer

Yu-Lan Yuan, PhD

Coordinator (European andAmerican Regional Affairs)

Ms. Doris Tsai
Email: doris@thu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-4-23590121 ext. 28501

Coordinator (Northeast Asia, Africa,New Zealand and Australia RegionalAffairs)

Ms. Julia LIN
Email: mingshanlin@thu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-4-23590121 ext. 28502

Coordinator (Southeast Asia,European Regional Affairs)

Ms. April Tsai
Email: aprilt@thu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-4-23590121 ext. 28511

Coordinator (China, Hong Kong andMacao Regional Affairs)

Mr. Robert Chen
Email: tsung@thu.edu.tw
Tel:+886-4-23590121 ext. 28515

Academic Calendar
Semester 1 (Fall)

Semester 2 (Spring)2022/02Start

Early September

End (including exams)

Middle January

Start

Middle February

End (including exams)

Late June

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Nomination & Application Process
Nomination deadlines

Semester 1 (Fall)

April 15

Semester 2 (Spring)

November 15

Online Nomination system

Please nominate your students via the system:https://form2.thu.edu.tw/782611

Application deadlines

Semester 1 (Fall)

April 30

Semester 2 (Spring)

November 30

For admission to Semester 1 (Fall)

May onward

For admission to Semester 2 (Spring)

December onward

Acceptance notices

Required Documents

Please submit the following documents on the system, all the documents must
be clear scanned.
1. Online Application Form
2. Passport Copy (The passport should be valid for at least 6 more months
after the end of the exchange period.)
3. Official Academic Transcript in English or in Chinese
4. Financial certification of USD 3000 (e.g. Bank Statement.)
5. Digital file (.jpg) of passport-size photo (97pixels x 131pixels) with WHITE
background
6. Health Examination Report Form C (Mandatory for students who stay forone semester.)Special Requirements:
1. Portfolio/Work Collection (For students applying for the Dept. ofArchitecture, Fine Arts, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture)
2. Certificate for the major instrument (For students applying for the Dept. ofMusic)
Forms can be downloaded at:
http://oir.thu.edu.tw/page5/super_pages.php?ID=page503&Sn=85

Nomination procedures

The home institution nominate student in accordance with the mutuallyagreed number of exchange students via the online system.

Application procedures

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Visa application

For detailed information, please visit the following website and find anembassy or consulate of Taiwan near you.
http://www.taiwanembassy.org/portalOfDiplomaticMission_en.html

Fill in the online application form
Upload the required documents
Sign the application form
Submit the form

Starting from 2012, all the visa applicants need to submit the application form
online and print the form. Then follow the standard procedure for visa
application.
Online Application Form System: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw/
For students staying only one semester in Taiwan, a "Visitor Visa" should beapplied for. Further information can be found at
http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=1422&ctNode=777&mp=2
For students staying for one year (two semesters) in Taiwan, a "Resident Visa"should be applied for. Further information can be found at
http://www.boca.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6139&ctNode=778&mp=2
Exit & Entry Permit(Chinese Citizens)
2022/02

Chinese passport holders applying for the exchange program from partner
schools not located in China, Hong Kong and Macau must submit individual
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application materials in digital copy to the OIR. The permit costs TWD 900 andwill be issued in digital format by the immigration office. The student will needto pay this fee after arriving at Tunghai University.
When the permit has been issued, OIR will send it to the student. The student
must print out the permit in colour and then use it for entering Taiwan. Please
note, if the student will enter Taiwan from China, Hong Kong or Macau(including flight transfer), the student must apply for the Exit and Entry Permit(大陸居民往來台灣通行證) issued by the Chinese Government at the local
Ministry of Public Security.
Required Documents：**All the application materials must be scanned in colour and submitted in theassigned format.
1.
Application Form (Typewritten, MS Word format)
2.
2" headshot photo with white background (JPG format)
3.
Certificate of Enrollment from Partner School (The date of issue should
be within 1 month before application, JPG format)
4.
Chinese Identification Card Scanned Copy (JPG format)
5.
Passport Scanned Copy (JPG format)
6.
Residential Card or Student Visa Scanned Copy (To ensure the student
will have a valid visa to return to their home institution, JPG format)

Academic Information
Language requirements for
non-native speakers of English

N/A

Full-time course load per
semester

Minimum 9 credits, Maximum 25 credits, including the Chinese Language
Courses offered by CLC. The maximum course load for Chinese language
courses is 15 credits.

Courses available to exchange
students

Course information and registration system:
https://fsis.thu.edu.tw/wwwstud/frontend/CourseList.php
The list of courses taught in English will be announced at least one month
before classes start.
The list can be downloaded at:
http://oir.thu.edu.tw/page5/super_pages.php?ID=page503&Sn=86

Course restrictions

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Language courses

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Transcripts

2022/02

All the courses offered at Tunghai University are open to exchange
students, but the final decision of accepting the students will be made by
the college/department depending on the size of the classes and thelevel (including language and academic level) of the students.
The courses which need extra material fees provided by the Departmentof Hospitality are not available to exchange students.
Students intending to register for courses in the Department ofArchitecture, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Fine Arts andMusic will need to pass a professional review and obtain the approval
from the departments. (Students may need to pay extra fees according tothe fee structures of these courses.)Credit-bearing Mandarin courses for non-Chinese speakers are available
from the Chinese Language Center (http://clc.thu.edu.tw).
The maximum course load for CLC Chinese Language courses is 15 credits
for exchange students.

Transcripts are generally available one month after the final exams. The Officeof International Relations will send a copy of the transcript to the student’s
home institution free of charge.

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Arrival Information
Airport pick-up dates

Orientation dates

Pick-up service

Semester 1 (Fall)

One week before the beginning of the courses

Semester 2 (Spring)

One week before the beginning of the courses

Semester 1 (Fall)

One week before the beginning of the courses

Semester 2 (Spring)

One week before the beginning of the courses

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Pick-up services will be provided at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)and Taichung Airport (RMQ) with a service charge of TWD200 (from TPE)
and TWD100 (from RMQ).
The pick-up services will be provided from 10:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m. on aspecific date. This date will be announced and included in the acceptancenotices.
The service will be offered only on the day and within the time specified.
Students must fill in the airport pick-up service application form and send
it to exchange.g@thu.edu.tw one month before the academic coursestarts.
Students arriving on days other than the airport pick-up dates will needto make their own way to the campus. The OIR will provide them withpublic transportation information.

Accommodation and Facilities
Housing arrangements

On-campus dormitory:
1.
Please check the box on the application form for the on-campus
dormitory. (The pictures and description of the dormitory: Press the link)2.
Once you check the box on the application form for the on-campus
dormitory, you have to pay FULL dormitory fee. No cancellation or refund
is possible.
3.
Each room is shared among four students, and each student is provided
with a bed, desk, chair, closet, and bookshelf. Shared shower rooms,
toilets, launderettes, and living room with TV are available.
4.
Dorm Fee: TWD 9,700 - 12,700 / semester (subject to the announcementof THU)
5.
If you need us to purchase the full bedding pack for you, please checkbox on the application form. Full bedding pack (consisting of a pillow,pillow case, flat mattress and blanket): TWD1,700-4,600
Off-campus dormitory:
1.
Formosa Life Services
2.
TungHaiLand Youth House
3.
My Room AbroadPeriod of staySemester 1 (Fall)

Mid-September – Late January

Semester 2 (Spring)

Mid-February – Mid-June

Full year

Mid-September – Mid-June* The exact period of stay will be shown on the letter of acceptance* Expected check-in and -out dates will be announced in due time.
* No early check-in will be accepted.
Other facilities on-campus

2022/02

http://eng.thu.edu.tw/web/campus_life/detail.php?scid=46&sid=31

Page 4 of 5Insurance
Insurance requirements

All international exchange/visiting students are required to have insurance
during their stay in Taiwan. Students could decide to purchase the insurance intheir home country or via our university.
The detailed information of the insurance provided by THU:
http://oir.thu.edu.tw/page5/super_pages.php?ID=page503&Sn=85
If you wish to prepare the insurance on your own, please submit the Affidavit
Form along with insurance certificate in English on orientation day.

Health Examination
Health Examination Policy

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Students exchanging for one semester are required to submit a "Proof ofPositive Measles and Rubella Antibody or Measles and Rubella
Vaccination Certificates" and “X-ray examination result” (Please bewarethat students will need to get the stamp from the hospital when they ask
the hospital to provide the certificate. Please go on our website at
http://oir.thu.edu.tw/page5/super_pages.php?ID=page503&Sn=85 forthe form.
Students exchanging for two semesters will need to complete the healthexamination while applying the resident visa.

Fees
Fees payable

Dorm Fee: TWD 9,700-12,700 / semester
Full bedding pack (consists of a pillow, pillow case, flat mattress and blanket)[if required]: TWD 1,700-4,600
Accident & Health Insurance: TWD 500 (per month) or TWD 2,500 (onesemester) [subject to be modified]Estimated monthly expenses(excluding housing costs andinsurance as indicated above):these are highly variable
depending on students’ lifestyleand personal preferences

Meals

TWD 7,500-10,000

Entertainment

TWD 1,000-5,000

Transportation

TWD 200-500

Air-conditioning

TWD 500- 1,500

Miscellaneous

TWD 500-3,000
Total

2022/02

TWD 9,700-20,000

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