Study in Taiwan,
Be Excellent in NDHU

Handbook
For 2020 Spring Semester

Office of International Affairs
National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan

0Welcome!
Please check the following lists to help you settle in and prepare for the future life in
National Dong Hwa University.

I. Important Dates .......................................................................................................... 4
II. Office of International Affairs .................................................................................... 5
Important Faculties On Campus ............................................................................ 5
Emergency Phone Number In Taiwan ................................................................... 5
Major Medical Hospitals Near Hualien City & NDHU ............................................ 5
III. Before Arriving In Taiwan ......................................................................................... 6
A. Resident Visa Application .................................................................................. 6
B. Flow Chart For Resident Visa Application .......................................................... 7
C. Key Points........................................................................................................... 7
D. Degree Verification ............................................................................................ 8
IV. Pre-Departure Check List .......................................................................................... 9
V. Volunteer, Flight & Dormitory ................................................................................. 10
A.

Volunteer Program ...................................................................................... 10

B.

Reply Your Flight Information ...................................................................... 10

C.

Dormitory ..................................................................................................... 10

VI. Transportation To NDHU ........................................................................................ 12
A. Taoyuan International Airport To Taipei Train Station.................................... 12
B. Taipei Train Station To Hualien Train Station .................................................. 13
C. Hualien Train Station To NDHU Campus ......................................................... 14
D. OIA Int’l Shuttle Bus (Free for New Students) ................................................. 14VII. Registration Guidelines & Procedure .................................................................... 15A.

Required Registration Documents ............................................................... 15

B. Online Registration .......................................................................................... 15
C. e-Portfolio ........................................................................................................ 15
D. Payment Sheet................................................................................................. 161

E. Tuition And Accommodation Fee .................................................................... 17
F. Notice ............................................................................................................... 19
VIII. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Application ........................................................ 20
A.

Documents Required ................................................................................... 20

B. ARC Extension .................................................................................................. 21
C. Where to Apply For ARC .................................................................................. 21
IX. Arrangement for Health Insurance ......................................................................... 22
A.

Medical Insurance (Before join “National Health Insurance”) .................... 22

B. Apply For Compensation ................................................................................. 24
C. Students’ Safety Insurance Program ............................................................... 24
D. National Health Insurance (aka. N.H.I.) ........................................................... 25
E. Health Center ................................................................................................... 25
F. Psychology Counseling Center ......................................................................... 25
G. Student Health Examination............................................................................ 26
X. NDHU E-mail & Wireless Internet Access ................................................................ 28A.

NDHU E-mail Account .................................................................................. 28

B. How To Sign In Personal E-mail Account ......................................................... 28
C. Wireless Internet Access .................................................................................. 28
XI. Course Selection ..................................................................................................... 29
A. Important Reminders for the Course Registration Process ............................ 29
B. Required General Education Course For Undergraduate Students ................ 29
C. Interdisciplinary Autonomous Learning Certification...................................... 30
D. Academic Research Ethics Education Course .................................................. 30
XII. Open A Bank Account In Taiwan ............................................................................ 31
A.

Chunghwa Post Company (aka. Post Office) ............................................... 31

B.

Taiwan Business Bank: On-Campus & ATM ................................................. 31

XIII. Work Permit .......................................................................................................... 32
A. Required Documents ....................................................................................... 32

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B. Notes ................................................................................................................ 33
XIV. Academic Integrity & Plagiarism........................................................................... 34
XV. NDHU Complaint Processing Rules ........................................................................ 35
XVI. Scholarship............................................................................................................ 36
A. Application Eligibility ....................................................................................... 36
B. Quota and Type ............................................................................................... 36
C. Awarded Students Must Comply With The Regulations & Duties .................. 37
D. TOCFL Placement Test ..................................................................................... 41
XVII. International Student Identity Card .................................................................... 42
Required Documents ........................................................................................... 42
XVIII. NDHU Campus Map ............................................................................................ 43

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I. Important Dates
Date

Event

(mm/dd)02/06

Freshmen Course-Selecting Online (02/06 12:30 ~ 02/11 12:30)
New International Student Registration

02/27
Dormitory Opening (12:00 noon) for Spring Semester
02/28

Holiday 228 Peace Memorial Day
Classes Begin

03/02
Courses Drop Online (03/02 12:30 ~ 03/03 12:30)
Courses Add/Drop Online (03/03 12:30 ~ 03/10 12:30)
03/03
Tuition Payment Deadline
03/14

Freshmen Campus Health Examination

04/02

Holiday Spring Break (04/02 ~ 04/06)

04/10

Tuition Refund Calculation Base Date for Suspension or
Termination (1/3 Semester)

04/16

Mid-Term Evaluation Week (04/16 ~ 04/22)

04/27

Course Withdrawal (04/27 ~ 05/08)

05/22
06/01

Tuition Refund Calculation Base Date for Suspension or
Termination (2/3 Semester)Course Preliminary Selecting for Next Semester(06/01 12:30 ~ 06/09 12:30)

06/07

Commencement

06/15

Semester Evaluation Week (06/15 ~ 06/19)

06/25

Holiday Dragon Boat Festival

06/26

Holiday Adjusted Holiday

07/05

Classes end
Summer Vacation Begins

07/06
Dormitory Closing (12:00 noon)
NDHU calendar: https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/calendar/default.aspx?Lang=ENG

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II. Office of International Affairs
Office of International Affairs (OIA) is located at Room 601, 6F in Administration Building.
Should you need information, welcome to come to OIA who would like to assist.

Important Faculties On Campus
Office of International Affairs
International Scholar andStudent Affairs Division (ISSA)

03-890-5117
issa@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

Admin. Building 6F
Room 601International Recruitment
and Admissions Division (IRA)

03-890-5111~5113
admission@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

Admin. Building 6F
Room 601International Academic
Cooperation and Exchange
Division (ICE)

03-863-5106~5109
issa@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

Admin. Building 6F
Room 601

Division of Registry,
Office of Academic Affairs

03-890-6112~6117
ying26@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

Admin. Building 4F
Room 401

Student Living Service
Division, Office of Student
Affairs (Dormitory)

03-890-6212, 03-890-6217
nacy4631@gms.ndhu.edu.tw
free22011@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

Admin. Building 2F
Room 208

Library

03-890-6838, 03-890-6839
library@gms.ndhu.edu.tw
03-863-5238
clcndhu@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

Library 1F
Information Desk
D204, College of
Humanities and Social
Sciences III

Chinese Language Center

On-Campus Police

03-890-6119

24-Hour On Campus
Emergency Call

03-890-6995
0937-295-995

Emergency Phone Number In Taiwan
PoliceFire Department
Ambulance

110
119
119

Major Medical Hospitals Near Hualien City & NDHU
Mennonite Christian Hospital
Tzu Chi General Hospital
Hualien Hospital
Zhi-Xue Clinic

03-824-1234
03-856-1825
03-835-8141
03-866-1197

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III. Before Arriving In Taiwan
A. Resident Visa Application
Apply for a Resident Visa before you arrive Taiwan. Resident Visa holders are required toapply for the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and Re-entry Permit at the local office of
The Immigration Agency within 15 days after their arrival.
ARC is one of the necessary documents if you study in Taiwan. Students who are from avisa free country also need to apply for Resident Visa. (According to the following
Taiwan Regulation: International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan)
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan):https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-2.html
Required Documents for Resident Visa Application
1. Visa Online Application: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-166-283-c4da3-2.html
2. Two color passport size photos taken within last six months
3. Passport and one photocopy of the passport: The passport must be valid for at least
6 months and there are blank pages left in it. One photocopy of the passport biopage including the holder’s picture is required.
4. Health Certificate for Residence Application from an accredited hospital: You mustcomplete the Health Certificate for Residence Application within three months before
your departure. Earlier ones will not be accepted. For information on specific healthcertificate requirement please go to the website of Centers for Disease Control in
Taiwan: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/En(CDC > Diseases & Conditions > Foreigners’ Health)
5. Original copy of NDHU Admission
6. Original and one photocopy of highest education diploma and transcripts in English
or Chinese version.
7.

Original and one photocopy of proof of financial support

8. Other supporting documents

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B. Flow Chart For Resident Visa Application

https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-150-2.html

C. Key Points
International students can only change to a Resident Visa from a Visitor Visa if the
purpose of the Visitor Visa is “Studying in Taiwan”. If your VISA has a purpose otherthan this (including Visa free passports), you will be required to change it by applying a
new Visa in another country, or extension to pursue their degree.

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Foreigners who enter Taiwan with a Visitor Visa for the purpose of pursuing studies must
make the necessary visa change into a Resident VISA at a Bureau of Consular Affairs,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the Visitor Visa expiration date.

D. Degree Verification
You are required to submit the authenticated diploma and transcript during NDHU’s
Registration Day. You should have previous degree of foreign diploma (or graduation
certificate) and transcripts for all semesters verified by a Taiwan embassy (orrepresentative office) in the country of the institutions before the Registration Day.
Please verify the original documents and the translation in Chinese or English before you
arrive in Taiwan.
Please note you have to submit all the authenticated documents and make the fullpayment to complete the registration procedure on Registration Day in order to get
student ID card and student status certificate.

8IV. Pre-Departure Check List
Check your passport is valid and not to be expired. Make sure the name on your passport iscorrect and matches your registration documents.
Registration Guideline for New International Students: http://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-11148594-1.php?Lang=zh-tw
1. Both original and the copy of diploma, transcripts of all semesters which are written in
English or Chinese and authenticated by Taiwan Embassy, overseas agency of the Republic ofChina in your country or the agency that serves in your country.
2. Digital file and TWO 2-inch photos which are taken within last six months
ONE 2-inch photo is for OIA, the other is for National Health Insurance Card Application.
Digital photo is for student ID card.
3. Fill out the Overseas and International Students Personal Information form
4. Admission Letter
5. Verified private medicinal insurance certificates (authenticated by Taiwan Embassy, overseas
agency of the Republic of China in your country or the agency that serves in your country) for
the first six months after arrival or certificate of National Health Insurance in Taiwan.
If don’t have these mentioned documents, you have to buy medical insurance in Taiwan inorder to complete the registration procedure.
6. Prepare cash of NT$ 3,000 for medical insurance or NT$ 4,494 for National Health Insurance
7. Pre-fill out the National Health Insurance Card Application form with ONE 2-inch Photo taken
within last six months.
8. A copy of TOCFL language certificate or other valid Chinese proficiency certificate. (If any)
TOCFL Placement Test is used as a reference for students who will take the Chinese language
courses and it is not mandatory to participate. Please complete the test before 09/09. (page39)
Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) required documents. (page 22)
Photo format must to be followed the requirement as OIA website mentioned.
http://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/files/13-1114-103780-1.php?Lang=zh-tw
Make your travel arrangement.
Make a list of the contents of your luggage.
Weigh the luggage to ensure that it is within your baggage allowance.
Carry with you any vaccination certificates (if required).
Bring any prescribed medicine you are taking and a letter from your doctor explaining what
they are for.
Bring a short medical history which will be helpful when you register with a doctor upon arrivalin Taiwan (if possible).
Arrange to bring a traveler's check or New Taiwanese Dollar (NTD) for payment of school andliving expense for first 2 months.

9V. Volunteer, Flight & Dormitory
A. Volunteer Program
OIA will provide every international new students one volunteer at least. The
information of volunteers will be sent to your email in the middle of January.
Volunteers are selected from NDHU students and are assisted all the way for helping
you in NDHU. Please ask them for solving any problems without hesitation.

B. Reply Your Flight Information
OIA do not provide the pick-up service from airport. However, we offer shuttle bus
from Hualien Train Station to NDHU campus and your volunteers to assist you. The
contact information of volunteers and international students will be mutually given
for the convenience of reaching.
To confirm admission and arriving time, please reply to your volunteer, register online
and upload the scan of flight ticket information before Feb. 3, 2020 in the following
website: http://ias.ndhu.edu.tw/intladmission
If you cannot register your arriving time before the deadline due to the visa issue or
the other problems, please write an email to inform issa@gms.ndhu.edu.tw.

C. Dormitory
The campus-accommodation for international new students will be applied for you, sothat you do not need to apply and register for it. Apply for changing roomfrom Dormitory, Student Living Service Division, Student Affairs after semester starts
if you need. Registry Division, Office of Academic Affairs will set up the student ID
number in the beginning of January. Since OIA get it, will inform volunteer and you bye-mail. Dormitory will be opened and be available for new students from 2/12.
***Please be advised NDHU will not provide the accommodation before the date.
***The dormitory deposit is NT$ 2,000.

Dormitory Information from Student Living Service Division, Student Affairs:
https://osa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-1007-489.php

10If you have questions about dormitory, please directly contact below.
Mrs. Chung: 03-8890-6217, free22011@mail.ndhu.edu.tw
Mrs. Yu: 03-890-6212, nacy4631@mail.ndhu.edu.tw
OIA strongly suggest arriving NDHU on Feb. 25 and attend the registration on Feb.
27. According to NDHU regulations, students who do not show up, reply the flightinformation, or inform OIA before March 9 will be considered as not to enroll in thissemester.

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VI. Transportation To NDHU
After arriving to Taiwan….
Schedule

Time

Currency Exchange
Apply cell-phone number

30 min.

From Taoyuan International Airport to Taipei Main Station

Bus: 1-1.5 hrs.
Taoyuan Metro: 40 min.

From Taipei Main Station to Hualien (Train)

2-3 hrs.

From Hualien train station to NDHU main campus

30 min.-1 hr.

Arrive to NDHU dormitory

10 min.

Taoyuan International Airport: https://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english

A. Taoyuan International Airport To Taipei Train Station
After arrive at Taoyuan International Airport, you may choose to take a bus, taxi or
Taoyuan Metro to Taipei Railway Station.

1. Buses
Ticket counters are located in the Arrival Passenger reception areas of both
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Bus Platform at Terminal 1: Bus pick-up zone at B1 Arrivals.
Bus Platform at Terminal 2: Bus pick-up zone at the northeast arcade of the 1st floor
Arrivals lobby.
One-way fare varies from NT$ 110 to NT$ 140 per adult. (From Taoyuan airport to
Taipei Main Station)
Taoyuan International Airport Website (Taipei buses):
http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/Buses/

2. Taxi
Taxis operating by shifts are located at the west side of the Terminal 1's and Terminal
2's Arrivals Lobby at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. All taxis and drivers
must pass a strict evaluation process by the Aviation Police Office before being allowed
to service airport travelers. The comprehensive management protocol ensures safety
for all travelers.

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Fare
Taxi fare is based on the meter plus a 15% surcharge (highway tolls are not included).
Airport taxis transport passengers are everywhere in Taiwan.
Operating hours: Airport taxies provide transportation services 24 hours a day, year
round.
Service number
Terminal 1 Taxi service center: +886-3-3982832
Terminal 2 Taxi service center: +886-3-3983599
Complaints: +886-3-3834499
Taoyuan International Airport Website (Taxi): http://www.taoyuanairport.com/english/taxi

3. Taoyuan Metro
Airport Station to Taipei Main Station: NT$ 160
Taoyuan International Airport Website (Metro): http://www.taoyuanairport.com/english/taxi

B. Taipei Train Station To Hualien Train Station
One-way ticket
Departure Station: Taipei Station
Destination Station:
Hualien Station (16 km North of NDHU)
Shoufeng Station (4 km South of NDHU)
Zhixue Station (750 m from NDHU back gate, 2 km from NDHU front gate)
Fare
Tze-Chiang Limited Express: NT$ 440 (Taipei-Hualien)
Chu-Kuang Express: NT$ 340 (Taipei-Hualien)Taiwan Railways Administration website: https://www.railway.gov.tw/tra-tipweb/tip?lang=EN_US
APP: TRA E-booking

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C. Hualien Train Station To NDHU Campus
301 Shuttle Bus
Bus stop is at the front exit of Hualien Train Station.
Taroko Bus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TarokoBus/
1121, 1128 Hualien Bus
Bus stop is at the front exit of Hualien Train Station.
Website: http://www.hualienbus.com.tw/bus/ticket_info.php
Purchasing and Supply Section, Office of General Affairs
Timetables: http://ga.ndhu.edu.tw/files/13-1008-63801.php
Taxi
Chung-Mei Taxi: 03-8234432
Lian-Hua Taxi: 03-8221053, 0919-909879
Tung-I Taxi: 0800-046046, 0912-489038, 0933-799183
Fare: From Hualien Station to NDHU is around NT$ 350 (daytime) and NT$ 450 (nighttime).

D. OIA Int’l Shuttle Bus (Free for New Students)
OIA Shuttle Bus for Int’l students
will run on Feb. 25 at 15:00, 17:00,
19:00 p.m. (Hualien Train Station-> NDHU Campus)

14VII. Registration Guidelines & Procedure
Step 1: Check required documents, arrange them in the order of Registration
Guideline for New International Students and submit them on theregistration day.
Registration Guideline for New International Students and Procedure ofRegistration: http://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-1114-8594-1.php?Lang=zh-tw
Step 2: Complete online registration system (Upload the photo for Student ID Card)
https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/REG/register/
Step 3: Complete e-Portfolio system (Download Student Status Certificate)https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/CTE/Ed_StudP_WebSite/Login.aspx

How to sign in NDHU system?
Login User Name: Student ID Number
Password: Student ID Number+0

For example, if your student ID number is “410833333”, the password will be

0“410833333 ”.

A. Required Registration Documents
Please see IV. Pre-Departure Check List. (page 9)

B. Online Registration
Online Registration: https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/REG/register/This system is aim to collect student’s personal information and upload the photo for
Registry Division, Office of Academic Affairs in order to make the Student ID Card. Aftercompleting the system, you are able to do the course selection. Please note fill out
the permanent address in your home country.

C. e-Portfolio
e-Portfolio: http://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/CTE/Ed_StudP_WebSite/Login.aspx

15This system is aim to download the Student Status Certificate, check the score and see
the medical check-up report, etc.

D. Payment Sheet
The tuition, credit or miscellaneous fee will be exempted on the payment sheet
according to the scholarship type. Your registration status will be valid after making
the full-payment of tuition, miscellaneous, accommodation, dormitory deposit,
insurance, networking facility fees, etc. on registration day. Thereafter, the Student
Status Certificate will be issued for you to apply for the ARC, bank account, work
permit, telecom account for mobile phone, etc. You can download the payment sheet
after Jan. 20.
Payment sheet: https://school.bot.com.tw/twbank.net/index.aspx?pgid=3Printed Instructions:
https://www.ndhu.edu.tw/ezfiles/0/1000/attach/66/pta_66170_5079176_54215.pd
fEstimated expense
Tuition of Master and PHD
Tuition of Bachelor
Credit fee: One credit for NT$ 3,060
Tuition: NT$ 21,680
Miscellaneous: NT$ 25,800
Miscellaneous: NT$ 33,900
Dormitory fee: http://www.oia.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-1114-8593.php?Lang=zh-tw
Dormitory Deposit: NT$ 2,000
Dormitory Internet: NT$ 250
Medical insurance: NT$ 3,000 or National Health Insurance: NT$ 4,494
Student group Insurance: NT$ 234
Networking Infrastructure: NT$ 300

16Reference from NDHU Tuition Standard from Registry Division, Office of Academic
Affairs: https://aa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/13-1006-126907-1.php?Lang=zh-tw

E. Tuition And Accommodation Fee

Tuition and accommodation fee: http://www.oia.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-11148593.php?Lang=zh-tw

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F. Notice
The registration process is considered completed when all required fees have been
paid, all the necessary documents have been submitted, and the online registration
have been finished. If the deadline passes and the student has not finished the above
steps, student will be considered unregistered.

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VIII. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
Application
Resident visa holders are required to apply for ARC within 15 days after their arrival.
They may stay in Taiwan as long as the ARC remains valid. The processing of making a
new ARC takes at least two weeks.
ARC Online Application System: https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coafrontend/student/entry?lang=en
If need to get the ARC number before receive the ARC, you can apply for it online.
https://niioa.immigration.gov.tw/NIA_OnlineApply_inter/foreignApply/foreignApply
Form.action

A. Documents Required
1. Application with passport photo which is taken within last six months(Photo format must be followed below proportion and requirements.)
2. Original and Photocopy of Passport and Resident VISA
3. Original and Photocopy of Student Status Certificate which new students will get
it after completing the Registration Process.
4. Original and Photocopy of Admission letter
5. NT$ 1,000 per year

The photo should be colorful andwas taken within 6 months. The
portrait should be without hat,and the face and feathers should
be clear. The background should
be white.

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B. ARC Extension
Prepare for ARC extension at least one month before it expires. The procedure is asfollows:
1. Make the full-payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees for the upcoming
semester.
2. Submit below required documents to NIA in Hualien or Pingtung County.
- Application with passport photo which is taken within last six months- Original and Photocopy of Passport and Resident VISA
- Current ARC- Original and copy of student ID card and student status certificate
NT$ 1,000 per year
3. If failed to extend ARC before the next reentrance to Taiwan, you must apply for a
Resident Visa again to enter as immigration regulation.

C. Where to Apply For ARC
Hualien County Service Center

Pingtung County Service Center

National Immigration Agency

National Immigration Agency

5F., No.371, Zhongshan Rd.

No. 185, Zhili Rd.

Hualien City, Hualien County 970

Pingtung City, Pingtung County 900

Phone: 03-832-9700

Phone: 08-721-6665

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IX. Arrangement for Health Insurance
Medical expenses can be very expensive if you are not insured. Therefore, it isextremely important to understand the insurance policies and the health care system
in Taiwan.
According to Article 22, Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking
Studies in Taiwan, Ministry of Education, students must have medical insurance
during study period in Taiwan.
http://edu.law.moe.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?lan=E&id=288&KW=%E5%A4%96%
E5%9C%8B%E5%AD%B8%E7%94%9F
When a new international student registers, they shall submit proof of being coveredby a medical and injury insurance policy which is valid for at least six months from thedate that they entered Taiwan. Current students shall present documentary
proofthat they have joined Taiwan’s National Health Insurance Plan.
If the proof of insurance referred to in the previous paragraph was issued in a foreigncountry, it shall be authenticated by an overseas mission.

A. Medical Insurance (Before join “National Health Insurance”)
At the time of registration new international students shall present proof of a medical
and injury insurance policy which is valid for at least 6 months from the date thestudent enters Taiwan. Current student shall present written proof that they havejoined Taiwan’s the National Health Insurance Plan. Upon enrollment, international
students are required to submit proof of insurance covering their medical expenses
during the six-month period after their arrival and before joining the “National Health
Insurance (NHI)”. The private health certificate of foreign countries should be verified
by Taiwan Oversea Representative Office.
Students who cannot provide the proof of above insurance must purchase therequired medical insurance through OIA. The medical insurance is NT$ 3,000 for 6
months.

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B. Apply For Compensation
1. Make sure the policy term.
2. See the doctor and make the full medical payment.
3. Apply for original “Medical Report (Doctor’s note)” and “Receipt” from hospital or
clinic.
4. Fill out the application form and turn in OIA
5. Attach above documents, copy of ARC and bank book.
6. Insurance Company Review → Transfer compensation directly to applicant’s
account.

C. Students’ Safety Insurance Program24

All NDHU students which include domestic and international students are required
to join the “Students’ Safety Insurance Program”. The insurance premium will be
included in your registration fee. For more information, please contact 03-890-6226,
borisju@gms.ndhu.edu.tw, Student Living Service Division, Student Affairs.

D. National Health Insurance (aka. N.H.I.)
International students who hold a valid ARC for over six months, do not leave Taiwan
more than once and within 30 days during the six months are eligible, they are
required and compulsory to join the NHI program. International students who enroll
into NDHU shall apply for the NHI through OIA when eligible, and the applicablepremium is included in the payment sheet since second semester. If you have enrolled
in the NHI before your registration with NDHU, please contact OIA and determine
whether you will transfer and pay your premium via NDHU; the NHI premium in yourpayment sheet will be adjusted accordingly.
According to Taiwan regulation: National Health Insurance Act:
https://law.moj.gov.tw/Eng/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=L0060001

Students will be issued a NHI IC Card after joining the insurance program. Holding the
IC card along with the ARC will allow you to select medical services from NHI-affiliatedhospitals and clinics at a reduced price. Certain registration fees and co-payments may
be charged.
Nation Health Insurance Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare:
http://www.nhi.gov.tw/english/index.aspx

E. Health Center
Health center is located at Room 114, 1st floor, Administration Building.
Office Hour：Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00 (No lunch break at noon)
Telephone：03-890-6254, e-mail: chr@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

F. Psychology Counseling Center

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Psychological Counseling Center is located on West Community House.
Office Hour: Monday to Thursday, 08:00-21:00 / Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
Telephone：03-890-6263

G. Student Health Examination
All new students (Spring/Fall enrollment) are required to have an additional healthexamination in designated hospital after arrival at NDHU. Health Center will hold thehealth examination program for all new students on campus. The fee is around NT$
1,000. Please bring student status certificate when you participate in the student
health examination on campus. Be advised, all international new students should
complete the physical checkup on that year. For further information, please check theannouncement of your department or Health Center, Office of Student Affairs (038906254, chr@gms.ndhu.edu.tw)Student Health Examination from Health Center:
http://osa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-1007-15280.php
Student Health Examination Form: http://osa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/14-1007121214,r3926-1.php?Lang=zh-tw
If you are not willing to do the physical checkup on campus, you may also do the healthexamination in the following hospitals:
Hualien Campus
Tzu Chi General Hospital
Location: No.707, Sec. 3, Zhongyang Rd., Hualien City
Tel: 03-8561825
Mennonite Christian Hospital
Location: No.44, Minquan Rd., Hualien City
Tel: 03-8241234
Pintung Campus
Antai Tian-Sheng Memorial Hospital
Location: No.210, Sec. 1, Zhongzheng Rd., Donggang Township, Pingtung County
Tel: 08-8337771, 08-8332119
Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Location: No.123, Dapi Rd., Niaosong Dist., Kaohsiung City
Tel: 07-7317123
Kaohsiung Municipal Hsiaokang Hospita

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Location: No.482, Shanming Rd., Siaogang Dist., Kaohsiung City
Tel: 07-8059152
Please note you must bring NDHU Student Health Examination Form/ Health
Examination Record and your photo ID when reporting to above hospitals.

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X. NDHU E-mail & Wireless Internet Access
A. NDHU E-mail AccountAll Students are entitled to a free NDHU email account. If there is any campus
information, announcement and event, NDHU will send the information to the email
account. Your email account consists of your student ID number with a code. The email
server for student is gms.ndhu.edu.tw

B. How To Sign In Personal E-mail AccountLogin User Name: Student ID Number
Password: Student ID Number+0

For example, if your student ID number is “410833333”, the password will be

0“410833333 ”.
Access your account: http://www.ndhu.edu.tw/files/11-1000-10949.php?Lang=zhtw
Reset password: http://gms.ndhu.edu.tw/passwd/

C. Wireless Internet Access
If have a cellphone, laptop and desktop with wireless access function, you can log in
NDHU’s free wireless network with your own NDHU E-mail account on campus.
Dormitory area will not provide wireless internet access service, please prepare thepatch cable.

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XI. Course Selection
Online course selection in 2020 Spring Semester:
For New Students (First Chance): 12:30 pm, 2/6 ~ 12:30 pm, 2/11
For All Students (Second Chance): 12:30 pm, 3/3 ~ 12:30 pm, 3/10
Course selection:
https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/CLASS/subjselect/Default.aspx?lang=en
Course outline and syllabus: http://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/aa/class/course/Default.aspx
Course regulation: http://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/aa/class/RuleSearch/rulebasic.aspx
Please check with your department about course curriculum and credit
requirement.

A. Important Reminders for the Course Registration Process
1. The registration process is divided into an initial phase and a course addition andwithdrawal period. The initial registration phase begins at the end of thepreceding semester (or before the start of the semester for newly enrolled
students). The course addition and withdrawal period will be held at a specified
time after the official start of the semester. Students have to register for courses
within a specified deadline. After the end of the official course registration period,
it is impossible to modify course selections.
2. Students who are unable to select certain courses because they are already filled
to capacity or due to other factors, can request the instructor’s permission to
manually sign up for his course within one week after the end of the course
addition and withdrawal period provided that the classroom capacity allows it.
Important Reminders for the Course Registration Process:
http://aa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/13-1006-14825-1.php?Lang=zh-tw

B. Required General Education Course For Undergraduate
Students
Regulation for general education course:
http://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/aa/class/RuleSearch/rulebasic.aspx

For further Genera Education Course information, please contact General Education

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Center, 03-890-6607, mayer@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

C. Interdisciplinary Autonomous Learning Certification
Guidelines of Interdisciplinary Autonomous Learning Certification from Student
Activities Division, Office of Student Affairs: http://osa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/14-1007113742,r4392-1.php
For further Interdisciplinary Autonomous Learning Certification information, pleasecontact Student Activities Division, Office of Student Affairs, 03-890-6236,
mlwu@gms.ndhu.edu.tw

D. Academic Research Ethics Education Course
Guidelines of Academic Research Ethics Education Course from Curriculum Division,
Office of Academic Affairs: https://aa.ndhu.edu.tw/files/14-1006-94664,r10691.php?Lang=zh-tw

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XII. Open A Bank Account In Taiwan
ATMs will charge NT$ 300~400 for processing fees and currency exchange difference
if a foreign bank card is used.

A. Chunghwa Post Company (aka. Post Office)
Post office in Taiwan provides both postal and banking services, including shipping,receiving, deposit and withdrawal, etc.
To open a financial account in the post office, you should prepare:
1. Get the application form from post office
2. Original and one copy of passport and ARC
3. Student Status Certificate
4. Personal Seal
Location: 1F, Administration Building
Office hour: 09:00-17:00
Phone: 03-863-0169
Chunghwa Post Company: https://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/U_english/

B. Taiwan Business Bank: On-Campus & ATM
You can only apply for a bank account, ATM card and money exchange from Taiwan
Business Bank in Hualien city. ATM can be found at post office, Taiwan Business Bankand convenience stores on campus. You must be over the age of twenty to apply.
To open a financial account in Taiwan Business Bank, you should prepare:
1. Get the application form from bank
2. Original and one copy of passport and ARC
3. Student Status Certificate
Shoufeng Campus
Location: 1F, Administration Building
Office hour: 10:00-14:00
Phone: 03-863-0135

Hualien City
Location: No.247, Zhongshan Rd., Hualien City,
Hualien County 970, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Office hour: 09:00-15:30
Phone: 03-835-7171
Taiwan Business Bank: https://www.tbb.com.tw/web/guest/english2

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XIII. Work Permit
International students who would work in Taiwan which is either on the campus or off
campus are required to apply and obtain a work permit before starting to work.
Please note if you hold a job without applying for a work permit, you may be fined for
NT$30,000~ NT$150,000. If get reported without the work permit, student status will
be canceled, even DEPORTATION. Online application takes 5-10 weekdays.
Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Work Permit Online Application System:
https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/wcfonline/wSite/Control?function=IndexPage

A. Required Documents
1. Online WDA work permit application form
2. PDF of student ID card and Student Status Certificate (registered semester)Download the student status certificate on e-Portfolio system:
https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/CTE/Ed_StudP_WebSite/Login.aspx
3. PDF of ARC on front and back side
4. PDF of passport with photo and visa page
5. NT$ 100
Make the payment of NT$ 100 with the postal remittance which you can take itfrom OIA or post office. After the payment, keep the receipt and enter the receipt
number into WDA system.

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For Example:
Post office remittance: 009139
Receipt number (the last 7 numbers): 0000315
Remittance date (type the 6 numbers): 1071016

B. Notes
1. The status of international students in Taiwan should be in accordance with theregulations of the Ministry of Education.
2. A work permit is valid for six months at most.
For applications made in the first semester, the work permit is valid until 3/31 of
the next semester. For applications made during the second semester, the work
permit is valid until 9/30 of the same year.

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XIV. Academic Integrity & Plagiarism
It is your responsibility to be aware of University regulations. At NDHU, penalties forplagiarism and other academic misconduct range from a failing grade in the course tosuspension from the University.
One of the most serious academic offences is plagiarism (submitting the work ofanother person as your own). Some students have reported striking differences
between the concept of intellectual property in their cultures and in Taiwan.
Intellectual property includes ideas, arguments, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, or
results of research (including material found on the web). Using someone else’s workwithout acknowledgment is not considered a way of honoring that person, even if thework is commonly known.
When you use excerpts from someone else’s work in your essay, paper, orpresentation, you must acknowledge the original author in a footnote or anotheraccepted manner. You may not copy all or any part of another person’s work, and you
may not purchase a paper from anyone (or from websites) and present it as your own.

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XV. NDHU Complaint Processing Rules
If any student, student body or other relevant student self-governing organization(hereinafter the “Complainant”) believes that any disciplinary sanctions, othermeasures or resolutions are illegal or inappropriate, causing damage to its right orinterest, a complaint may be filed with the School in accordance with rules related to
student complaint of the School.
Student referred to in the previous paragraph means a student registered with the
School when the disciplinary sanctions, other measures or resolutions are imposed.
Student could directly submit the complaint cases in the following system from
Student Living Service Division, Office of Student Affairs:
https://b005.ndhu.edu.tw/files/13-1007-8198.php

Gender Equity Education Act from Secretariat https://secret.ndhu.edu.tw/p/4051011-77445,c13406.php?Lang=zh-tw

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XVI. Scholarship
Please check OIA website for latest information and application procedure:
https://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/intl-student/intl-scholarship

A. Application Eligibility
National Dong Hwa University International Student Scholarship Regulations:
https://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/intl-student/intl-scholarship/intl-scholarship-information
Article 4
1. Newly admitted students: Newly admitted International Students who followed theproper application procedures for International Students and are officially enrolled
at NDHU. Scholarships will be awarded to students with outstanding performances
after a review of their application documents and academic achievements.
2. Currently enrolled students:(1) Students who have been enrolled for at least one semester of full-time study,
have successfully completed their courses, and have no record of serious
infractions (reprimand, minor demerit, major demerit, detention or expulsion
from school)(2) Students who are working on their PhD or Master’s thesis and have not signed up
for any courses in the precious semester can submit their thesis proposal alongwith their application during the application period. The thesis proposal should
contain the research motivation and objectives, the research structure and design,
the data sources and collection methods, the thesis outline, and a bibliography.
3. Recipients of scholarships from the Taiwanese government or other Taiwanese
government related agencies are not eligible to apply.
4. Students should have no record of infractions more serious than reprimands.

B. Quota and Type
Article 5
1. Approved quota: The quota of scholarship recipients is determined based on
available budgets.

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2. Scholarship types:(1) Tuition scholarship: partly or up to full tuition waiver for the semester (reductionof basic tuition fees and miscellaneous fees).
(2) Stipend scholarship: NTD $20,000 ~ $30,000 for the semester.
(3) Accommodation scholarship: full accommodation waiver for the Semester(exemption from dormitory fees and basic utilities fees, and this does not coversummer, winter dormitory and basic utilities fees).
Notes:(1) Tuition and miscellaneous fees are charged acc ording to the latest
university announcements.
(2) Tuitions and miscellaneous fees do not include other related expenses
such as proxy fees, insurance charges, and Internet usage fees.
(3) Outstanding students can be awarded more than one scholarship.

C. Awarded Students Must Comply With The Regulatio ns &Duties
Article 8
1. Registration procedures must be completed no later than the deadline officiallyannounced by NDHU.
2. Awarded students of the Scholarship must not apply for related concessions thefollowing semester once failing to meet the requirements stated in Article 4.
3. If a student is expelled from school, the student loses eligibility, and scholarshippayment will cease the month following the student’s departure.
4. If a student takes a leave of absence from school, scholarship payments will cease
the month following the student’s departure. When student resumes the study, heor she may apply scholarships before the application deadline of that semester.
5. Newly admitted students awarded the Scholarship must not apply for admission
reservation unless with special incidents and approved by the International
Student Admission Committee.
6. Where one of the following conditions applies, the University may request thatscholarship recipients complete a Mandarin course in the respective semester
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(a) Students are enrolled in programs taught in Mandarin and don’t hold TOCFL
Level 3 or equivalent proficiency certificates.
(b) Students are enrolled in programs taught in English and have not successfullycompleted two Mandarin courses or don’t hold TOCFL Level 1 or equivalentproficiency certificates.
Where students fail to meet the aforementioned requirements, scholarship contents
may be adjusted by review units as deemed appropriate.
The government of Taiwan, R.O.C. and National Dong Hwa University (NDHU)
provide various scholarships to foreign students. Each scholarship has specificregulations. We assume that each applicant has read the regulations carefully before
submitting the application materials to the related offices. To review the regulations,please visit the following websites for more details.
Scholarship regulations⚫

Taiwan Scholarship https://tafs.mofa.gov.tw/Schs.aspx?loc=en⚫

MOE Scholarship https://tafs.mofa.gov.tw/SchDetailed.aspx?loc=en&ItemId=18⚫

MOFA Taiwan Scholarshiphttps://tafs.mofa.gov.tw/SchDetailed.aspx?loc=en&ItemId=15⚫

NDHU Southern Scholarship https://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/intl-student/intlscholarship/southward-scholarship⚫

NDHU Scholarship https://oia.ndhu.edu.tw/intl-student/intl-scholarship/intlscholarship-information

The regulations regarding installment application for scholarship recipients
New incoming students with Taiwan Scholarship, Elite scholarship, or BPLIN
scholarship
It is allowed to apply for payment in installments of the registration fee for the
first semester until 15th October (only for the students enrolled in the fall semester)or 15th March (only for the students enrolled in the spring semester). Because mostrecipients do not have a bank account in Taiwan, it is difficult to withdraw or deposit
money supported by family members. Considering that it takes at least one month tocreate a new bank account in Taiwan, the recipient of the MOFA, MOE or MOST
Taiwan scholarships, and Elite Southern Scholarship as well as BPLIN scholarship can

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apply for an installment loan from the school if needed. Please consult the
departmental office regarding this process.

New incoming students with NDHU Southern Scholarship or NDHU Scholarship
It is NOT allowed to apply for an installment loan from the school because of the
waver of basic tuition and credit hours fees in the first semester. Please check thepayment slip using the payment online system for information about how muchmoney you should prepare.
After the recipient completes the registration process, and receives a bankaccount in Taiwan, they will receive a stipend of 2-3 months at the first time becauseof creating a new bank account in Taiwan. Please prepare enough money to stay in
Taiwan. Subsequently, the stipend is issued every month until the current semester
ends.
The duration of the NDHU scholarship is one semester. It is allowed to apply forthe installment in the subsequence semesters. Please plan your finances accordingly
to ensure a smooth study life in NDHU.

The issued time for the scholarships
The recipient receives the stipend or scholarship payment for the current month
between the 20th and 25th of each month. Each February and September the payments
are delayed because of administrative issues relating to the beginning of the semester.
The stipend is issued only for students who complete the registration process. New
incoming students without an Alien Residential Card (ARC) and bank account in Taiwan
may experience initial delays in the scholarship process. Usually recipients receive thefirst stipend (or scholarship) at the end of October or at the beginning of November(only for the students enrolled in the fall semester); students who enrolled in thespring semester will usually receive it at the end of March or at the beginning of April.
All scholarship recipients should complete the registration process scheduled by
the school in order to receive the stipend and other scholarship payments. Failure tocomplete the required process in time will lead to delays. Students who do notcomplete the registration process in time will be assumed to have cancelled theirenrollment. Based on the regulations of all scholarships, stipends are not issued until
the registration process has been completed.
The assistant of the Office of International Affairs processes the administration
proceeding around the 15th or 16th of each month. Usually, it will take 5-10 working
days to review and process the deposit proceedings by the related offices at NDHU.

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Recipients usually receive the stipend around 20th -25th of each month. We strongly
suggest to make a good financial planning.

The payment slip online system (registration and dormitory fees)
https://school.bot.com.tw/newTwbank/StudentLogin.aspx
Registration online system https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/REG/register/

New incoming students with an Alien Residential Card (ARC) and a bank account in
TaiwanThe stipend will be issued only after the applicant submits the relevant banking
information in the registration online system. This online system is opened only during
specific periods. Outside of the system’s operational periods, please use the ePortfolio online system to submit the banking information.
Registration online system https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/REG/register/e-Portfolio online system
https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/CTE/Ed_StudP_WebSite/Login.aspx

New incoming students without an alien residential card (ARC) or a bank accountIn Taiwan
Applicants should create a bank account in Taiwan as soon as possible after
receiving an alien residential card (ARC). Please log into the registration online system
to submit the banking information. This online system is opened only during specificperiods. Outside of the system’s operational periods, please use the e-Portfolio online
system to submit the banking information.

Registration online system https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/AA/REG/register/e-Portfolio online system
https://sys.ndhu.edu.tw/CTE/Ed_StudP_WebSite/Login.aspx

The school has postponed the registration day to 2nd, March 2020 because of 2019
novel coronavirus epidemic. As for new incoming international students, the40

orientation / registration day will be on 27th, February 2020. Therefore, the stipend or
scholarship payment will be delayed. If a new incoming student creates a bank accountand submit it using the online system at the end of March (or even at the beginning ofApril) successfully, we assume that the issued time for the scholarships will be at theend of April or at the beginning of May. Thus, we kindly remind you to make a goodfinancial planning.

D. TOCFL Placement Test
Chinese language course is free. TOCFL Placement Test is used as a reference forstudents who will take the Chinese language courses and it is not mandatory toparticipate. If have never learned Chinese, students can choose the Fundamental
Chinese Course directly. Students who take the placement test, Chinese Language
Center will e-mail the result and suggested level of Chinese language course to you.
Please complete the test before Feb. 4. More information please contact 03-890-5238,
clcndhu@gms.ndhu.edu.tw.
TOCFL Placement Test: https://goo.gl/forms/EdR7C4n08a9xZjEs1

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XVII. International Student Identity Card
For the International Student Identity Card (ISIC), please directly apply from Kang Wen
Culture & Education Foundation which is the exclusive representative in Taiwan.
Registry Division, Office of Academic Affairs will not provide the ISIC anymore. Check
out

the

domestic

andinternational

discounts

from

the

webpage:https://www.isic.com.tw/jsp/tw/home/en/index.jsp

Required Documents
1. Online application form
2. Recent passport size photo to your closest STA Travel branch, or ready for uploadwhen you apply online.
3. Student ID card and Student Status Certificate
4. Official proof of your date of birth (ie. passport, driver license, birth certificate or
ARC)
5. NT$ 400

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XVIII. NDHU Campus Map

NDHU campus map: http://www.ndhu.edu.tw/files/15-1000-47512,c88101.php?Lang=zh-tw

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