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Population: 23,452,387Area: 36,192.8155 km2Language: Mandarin, Taiwanese dialect

Others•Drives on Right•International calling code +886•Electricity 110 volt•Wall socket shown as picture•Tap water isn't drinkable, boiled orbottled water is recommended.

Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

ClimateType:Tropical monsoonRaining season:May – Early June (mold rain)July – September (typhoon)December – February (monsoon, in NorthernTaiwan including Taipei)Temperature:Average Summer29 – 30˚C / 84.2 – 86˚FAverage winter15 – 16˚C / 59 - 60.8˚F, can drop to 10˚C / 50˚F

Currency Exchange & Price Estimation of Daily Goods

1. Foreigners holding resident visa or changing to resident visa should go to localimmigration service center to apply for alien resident certificates within 15 dayscounted from the next day of arrival or the next day of receiving resident visa inTaiwan.
2. Application form can be found athttps://www.immigration.gov.tw/public/Data/09216474271.pdfMore information on ARC application or extension can be found athttp://www.immigration.gov.tw/ct.asp?xitem=1090287&ctNode=30085&mp=2

How to Get to TMUDeparture

Destination

Transportation1.TaxiTissue paper packNT$ 90 ～ 160= 0.2825 ～ 0.52 USD

1NT$ShampooNT$ 120 ～ 250= 3.9 ～ 8.125 USD

A meal boxNT$ 60 ～ 110= 1.95 ～ 3.575 USD

TaiwanTaoyuanTMU mainInternational campusAirport

Single Metro / Bus RideNT$ 15 ～ 50= 0.065 ～ 0.1625 USD

Bottled water 600mLNT$ 12 ～ 20= 0.039 ～ 0.65 USD

Bubble TeaNT$ 25 ～ 60= 0.8125 ～ 1.95 USD

RouteTaxis operating by shifts arelocated at the west side of theTerminal 1's and Terminal 2'sArrivals Lobby at the TaiwanTaoyuan International Airport.
For more information, pleaserefer to https://www.taoyuanairport.com/english/taxi2.TaoyuanTake Taoyuan Airport MRT toAirport Metro → Taipei Main Station (A1), andTaipei Metrotransfer to Taipei Metro TamsuiXinyi Line (Red Line) to Taipei101/World Trade Center station(R03). For more information onTaoyuan Airport MRT, pleasesee https://www.taoyuan-airport.
com/english/taoyuan_metro2.CitiAir BusTake CitiAir Bus 1960 at1960Terminal 1 or 2 at TaoyuanInternational Airport, and get off→ TMU freeat MRT Taipei City Hall Station /shuttle busCity Hall Bus Station, then takeTMU free shuttle bus (TaipeiCity Hall line). For TMU shuttlebus schedule, please refer tochapter 2 of this handbook.

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Postal ServicesIf you want to send a postcard back home, you haveto stick a NT$13 stamp on the postcard then drop itin the red mailbox on the road.
Postage rates will vary depending on yourdestination. You can visit post office for furtherassistance.

BankingPostal Banking ServicesThe post office system in Taiwan provides banking services as well. Applicantshould present a valid residency permit and passport. Applicants without avalid permit are required to present a "Record of ID Number in the Republic ofChina."More information can be inquired athttp://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/U_english/index.jsp?ID=24030101Inquiry hotline: 02-2388-9393 and 0800-024-111

Medical InsuranceNational Health InsuranceForeign nationals who are legal residents of Taiwan should enroll in the NationalHealth Insurance program upon living in Taiwan for 6 months of continuousresidence in Taiwan. Foreign students can apply to enroll in the programthrough their school.

Mobile servicesMain network service providers in Taiwan include:•Chunghwa Telecom https://www.cht.com.tw/en/home/cht•Far Eastone https://www.fetnet.net/cs/Satellite/eCorporate/ecoPD1_1_1•Taiwan Mobile https://english.taiwanmobile.com/•Asia Pacific Telecom http://ir.aptg.com.tw/en/index.htm•T Star https://www.tstartel.com/static/twcard/en/index.htm

Emergency NumbersUniversal Emergency Number*Call when network service is unavailable

Fire or Emergency AidPolice OfficePhone Number Lookup

Woman Association Taxi

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Woman Association Taxi

119110104

Fanya Taxi

02-2766-222202-8501-1122Taiwan Taxi

55688M Taxi

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Taipei Medical University (TMU) has been a leader in Taiwan’s healthcare system since itsestablishment in 1960. Around 6,000 students from over 40 countries are currently enrolled in TMU’s10 colleges. TMU's commitment to internationalization has resulted in over 45,000 alumni working toimprove healthcare systems around the world. It is currently ranked #303 in Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings, #387 in the QS ranking; TMU is listed the top 100 in major Asia rankingsand constantly positioned as the best private university in Taiwan.
ResearchTMU leads in many research areas including cancer translational medicine, neuroscience, pulmonarymedicine, AI in medicine, cell therapy & immunotherapy, and medical device development. Withresearch strengths and results being recognized by the government and funding agencies, we havealready secured several major research grants in these areas. TMU’s academic research alliancesspread across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. They are supported by a strong commitment amongpartners to establish researcher exchange, international teams, joint laboratories, and collaborativeresearch symposiums. Key strategic partners include Case Western Reserve University, University ofLille, and Imperial College London, so to name a few. Moreover, TMU has raised an EntrepreneurshipFund that offers support to accelerate the commercialization of research findings along with theestablishment of TMU Biomed Accelerator. Finally, the imminent launch of TMU Biotech Park inShuang Ho Campus in 2022 will complete the ecosystem for TMU’s innovative entrepreneurship.
TMU’s education offers have expanded with the university’s commitment contributing to healthservice worldwide, accommodating interests of students from around the globe to develop areaexpertise and service their own communities.
EducationTMU established a variety of English-taught inbound programs for foreign exchange students,including TMU Short-Term Exchange Program (TMU-STEP), TMU Virtual Research Camp(TVRC), and Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP). Through these different programs,the participants are able to obtain a comprehensive understanding about studying at TMU and life inTaiwan.
Taipei Medical University Short-Term Exchange Program (TMU-STEP) provides an opportunityfor students from universities around the world to study at TMU for one or two semesters. Thissemester-based international exchange program offers a variety of courses taught in English in thehealth sciences, organized in a thematic format. In addition to the professional courses, the exchangestudents enrolled in TMU-STEP may also join Chinese language lessons, as well as participate inlaboratories of their choice to conduct research projects (independent studies) under the guidance of aTMU faculty member. Aside from courses and projects, there will also be opportunities for studentsto take part in many traditional and local Taiwanese cultural events for cross-cultural exchangeexperiences. Through the TMU-STEP program, the exchange students will be able to experience thecampus life at TMU while exposing to the culture of Taiwan.
Courses under TMU-STEP cover 5 major themes including Medical Innovation, BiomedicalTechnology, Research Methodology, Global Healthcare & Health Promotion, Quality & Managementin Healthcare.
Details of the course syllabus are available on the TMU-STEP website https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/tmustep-short-term-exchange-program/Office of Global Engagement| Taipei Medical University |250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan |+886 2 2736 1661

Taipei Medical University Virtual Exchange Program (TVRC) offers 1-on-1 research mentorshipthrough distance learning to foster research capability, innovative thinking, global awareness, andproblem-solving skillsets to develop young talents. Students will have the opportunity to engage in aninteractive virtual mentorship with one of the faculty-led research topics from TMU. On top ofintensive mentorship sessions, students will also have the chance to take part in online Mandarinlanguage and culture courses, workshops from TMU’s core facilities, and a virtual tour to theuniversity campus. At the completion of the program, we expect participants to be able to:●●●

Discover – Reflect on their own research experience and identify their goals.
Develop – Enhance research skills and knowledge through lectures, interactive sessions withprofessors and experts, and self-learning.
Deliver – Apply research learning to practical use and foster problem-solving skills, globalawareness, and innovative thinking capability.

Detail introduction of Research Mentors and their program topics are listed on our website:https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/tmu-virtual-research-camp/Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) provides International undergraduate and graduatestudents with a chance to join research team, gain access to advanced lab experiment and develop skillsfor future academic career. Students taking part in TEEP will be able to work with a team of membersfrom different background and countries to enhances cross-cultural understanding and foster mutualrespect in a team environment. TEEP@TMU covers a wide range of subjects including Pharmaceutical,Nutritional science, Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Engineering, etc. Program activitiesinclude physical and/or online lectures, discussion sessions as well as lab research projects. Dependingon the program offer, participants may also be eligible to receive subsidies funded by Taiwanesegovernment for up to 15,000 TWD per month during their internship period. By the end of theirinternship, we expect every participant to not only have gained professional knowledge and firsthandexperiences in advanced laboratory research, but also have built stepstones for further academic careerand links with top professionals from different countries, and last but not least, to have explored ourbeautiful country - Taiwan!
Further information about each of the programs and applying requirements can be found on ourwebsite: https://oge.tmu.edu.tw/international-mobility-2/inbound-students/teepattmu-2020/

Office of Global Engagement| Taipei Medical University |250 Wuxing Street, Taipei 11031, Taiwan |+886 2 2736 1661