August 31, 2024

New Student Registration

• Time: Starting from September 2, 2024
• Location: Registration will be conducted online, but students are still required to go to the T1001 office to complete registration and submit documents.
• Required Documents for New Student Registration:
  1. Two passport-sized photos (2-inch, front-facing, headshot, half-body).
  2. A copy of your residence permit.
  3. A copy of your passport.
  4. A copy of the assignment letter.
  5. Overseas student information form (for foreign students).
  6. Tamkang University Emergency Medical Authorization Form.
  7. Tamkang University Personal Data Consent Form for Official Use.

New Student Orientation

• Further notifications will be provided.
• For the full academic calendar, please refer to:
  https://acad.tku.edu.tw/get_page?t=rtdoc&rtdoc_id=OAA201&lang=tw

How to Access Overseas Student Information?

• In addition to announcements from various on-campus departments, you can also find overseas student information on the International Office’s website:
  1. Go to the International Office webpage → Click on “Latest News” → Choose “Overseas Student Information” or “Scholarships & Financial Aid”.
  2. Go to the International Office webpage → Click on “Student Area” → Select “Overseas Students”.
• International Office website: http://www2.oieie.tku.edu.tw/zh_tw/news/OverseasTraining

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Overseas Student Counseling Team at:

• Email: auox@oa.tku.edu.tw

1. Our university has two dormitories: 淡江學園 (located off-campus) and 松濤館 (on-campus female dormitory). For more information, please visit the university’s dormitory guidance webpage:
   http://spirit.tku.edu.tw/tku/main.jsp?sectionId=8
2. Application Process:
   1. Please register online at https://reurl.cc/aL7yl4. Students from the Department of Political Economics, the English Department (English Program), the Department of Tourism, and the Department of Computer Science (English Program) must also register, but they do not need to participate in the lottery for bed assignment.
   2. Application Period: Please wait for further notification.
   3. Payment Methods:
      • Online Payment: https://reurl.cc/3aXZLX
      • Cash Payment upon arrival. Note: Overseas Chinese students should first visit the university’s Office of Academic Affairs webpage to find their student ID number:
        http://www.acad.tku.edu.tw/stu/super_pages.php?ID=OAA501
3. Confirmation of Dormitory Bed:
   1. Overseas new students applying for dormitory accommodation will be assigned beds as follows:
      • Male students will be assigned to 淡江學園
      • Female students will be assigned to 松濤館
        Students from the Department of Political Economics, the English Department (English Program), the Department of Tourism, and the Department of Computer Science (English Program) will be uniformly assigned to 淡江學園. The male and female dormitories are located on different floors, and access is controlled by elevators, so there is no issue with mixed-gender access.
   2. Due to limited bed availability, the bed allocation will be decided by a lottery, which will be announced on (date to be determined). Students applying later will be placed on a waiting list depending on bed availability.
   3. For those approved for accommodation, if you fail to check in by the designated deadline (please refer to the dormitory guidance page for the specific time), please notify the Overseas Student Counseling Team. If you do not check in within the required time, your bed will be canceled, and the fee will not be refunded, even if payment has been made.
4. Dormitory Fee Standards:
   1. Students who are approved for accommodation must pay the dormitory fees for both the fall and spring semesters by the designated deadlines (please refer to the payment notice for details). Students must stay for one full academic year. If you do not complete the full year of accommodation, the dormitory deposit and accommodation fees will not be refunded, and you will not be assigned a bed in the future. In special cases such as graduation, study abroad, leave of absence, expulsion, or serious illness, you must submit relevant documents and a “Parent’s Consent for Withdrawal from Dormitory” before you can proceed with the refund (including the dormitory deposit). The dormitory deposit will be refunded to the student’s postal account after deducting the relevant fees at the end of the academic year, without interest.
   2. The fee standards are as follows (please refer to the official payment notice from the Dormitory Guidance Team):
      http://spirit.tku.edu.tw/tku/main.jsp?sectionId=8#Body
5. Announcement of Dormitory Assignments: The list of students assigned to dormitories will be published in August.
6. Off-campus Housing: If you are interested in renting off-campus housing, we recommend visiting the university’s dormitory guidance webpage and selecting “Cloud Rent” at the bottom left, which provides various off-campus rental information.
   http://spirit.tku.edu.tw/tku/main.jsp?sectionId=8

After arriving in Taiwan, you can pay the tuition using the payment slip (or you can print the tuition payment slip online yourself at https://school.ctbcbank.com/cstu/get_school_list.do).

Payment Methods:

• Credit Card
• Four Major Convenience Stores
• ATM Transfer
• Chinatrust Bank
• Post Office Counter

Alternatively, you can pay online using a credit card on the following website:
https://school.yuantabank.com.tw/school/tx/foreignplatform?method=receiptonline_result&sch=TKU&langPara=C

Immigration Online Application System for Students
https://ncp.immigration.gov.tw/GlobalQA/

A visa is a necessary document for entering Taiwan. We recommend that international degree students apply for a residence visa, as it is also the required document for applying for the Republic of China (Taiwan) Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) later. Even if you are from a country that does not require a visa to stay in Taiwan, we still suggest that you apply for a residence visa. Otherwise, you may need to exit Taiwan or go through other procedures to apply for the ARC.

• Taiwan Immigration Regulations: http://law.immigration.gov.tw/immigr-law/lawCatalogue.jsp?lawClass=2
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): http://www.mofa.gov.tw
• Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA): http://www.boca.gov.tw/
• National Immigration Agency (NIA): http://www.immigration.gov.tw

1. Change of Visa: Visitor Visa → Residence Visa (Visa Code: FS)

If you enter Taiwan with a visitor visa and need to stay for more than 180 days to study, please apply for a residence visa at the Bureau of Consular Affairs. (If you already hold a residence visa, please proceed to section 2).
You can apply to change to a residence visa within 7 working days before the expiration of your visitor visa.

Website for queries: http://www.mofa.gov.tw/Official/Home/Index

Required Documents & Fees:

1. Complete the application form online: https://visawebapp.boca.gov.tw (General visa A). Please consult your counselor.
2. Passport and visa, valid for at least six months (original and a photocopy).
3. Tamkang University admission permit (original and a photocopy).
4. Student ID or temporary student ID (original and photocopy, with a registered seal on the photocopy).
5. Health certificate (original and photocopy). This certificate must be issued within three months. If conducted abroad, you must have it authenticated by a Taiwanese embassy or representative office, or complete it in Taiwan at a designated hospital.
6. Two 2-inch color photos with a white background (taken within six months, with the head size 3.2cm-3.6cm).
7. Application fee: NT$3,000; for U.S. passport holders: NT$5,600.
8. Processing time: 7-10 days.

Medical Exam (Form B) Requirements:

1. Do not eat for 8 hours before the exam.
2. Required tests: X-ray and blood tests.
3. Exam time: 8:30-11:00.
4. Bring three 2-inch color photos with a white background.
5. Bring your passport, valid for more than six months.
6. The cost is about NT$2,200.

Bureau of Consular Affairs Address:
2-2, Section 1, Jinan Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2343-2888
By MRT: Exit 2 from NTU Hospital Station, about a 10-minute walk.

2. Residence Visa → Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

If you enter Taiwan with a residence visa or have already changed to a residence visa, you must apply for the Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and re-entry permit at the local National Immigration Agency service station within 15 days of arrival. Failure to do so will result in a fine.
First-time students arriving in Taiwan before registration will be issued a 6-month ARC, which will be extended after registration.

Online application website for ARC: https://reurl.cc/2ZKpmE

Required Documents & Fees:

1. Application form (if someone else applies on your behalf, include a letter of authorization).
2. One 2-inch color photo with a white background (front-facing, no hat, 3.2cm-3.6cm from head to chin).
3. Passport and entry visa (original and a photocopy).
4. Student ID and enrollment certificate (original and a photocopy with a registration stamp).
5. Application fee: NT$1,000 for one year.
6. Processing time: 7-10 days.

3. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Address Change

If you need to change your residence address, you must do so within 15 days. You will need to bring your old ARC, but the student status certificate is not required.

4. Lost Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

If you lose your ARC, apply for a replacement at the National Immigration Agency service station.
Required documents:

1. Police report.
2. Application form.
3. One 2-inch color photo with a white background (front-facing, no hat).
4. Passport and entry visa (original and a photocopy).
5. Student ID (original and a photocopy with a registration stamp).
6. Admission notice (original and a photocopy).
7. Application fee: NT$500-1,000.
8. Proof of residence.
9. Enrollment certificate.

5. Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) Extension

Required Documents for Extension:

1. Application form.
2. Passport and ARC (original and a photocopy).
3. Student ID (original and a photocopy with a registration stamp).
4. Application fee: NT$1,000 for one year.
5. Processing time: 7-10 working days.

Important Notes:

1. Students applying for an extension within the academic period must submit their student ID or enrollment certificate. If registration is not processed, you can apply for a one-year extension without the registration certificate.
2. Graduates wishing to stay in Taiwan to search for a job should submit their graduation certificate for an extension, which will be valid for six months after the graduation month.
3. Failure to apply for an extension within the deadline may result in fines and the cancellation of your residence status, along with being ordered to leave the country.

6. National Immigration Agency (NIA)

The NIA has service stations across Taiwan.

• For New Taipei City:
  Address: 135 Min’an St., Zhonghe District, New Taipei City (Former National Defense Management Academy).
  Phone: (02) 8228-2090
• For Taipei City:
  Address: 15 Guangzhou Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
  Phone: (02) 2388-3929

7. Visitor Visa Extension

If you enter Taiwan with a 60-day or 90-day visitor visa, you must apply for an extension 15 days before it expires. The stay period starts the day after your entry, and it will be extended if it falls on a holiday.

Required Documents:

1. Application form
2. Passport and visa (valid for at least six months, original and a photocopy).
3. Tamkang University admission permit (original and a photocopy).
4. Student ID (original and a photocopy with a registration stamp).
5. One 2-inch color photo (front-facing, no hat, 3.2cm-3.6cm).
6. Proof of accommodation (consult your counselor).

(I) Undergraduate Program

• Required Courses: All required courses for undergraduate students are pre-selected by the Academic Affairs Office.
• Elective Courses: Students must select elective courses online during the initial course selection and add/drop periods. Please refer to the Course Scheduling Section website for the course selection announcement each semester.
• Add/Drop Period for This Semester: To be announced.

(II) Credit Requirements Per Semester:

1. First and Second-Year Students: Minimum of 12 credits, maximum of 25 credits.
2. Fourth-Year Students: Minimum of 9 credits, maximum of 25 credits.
3. Extended Study Students: Minimum of 1 course, maximum of 25 credits.

(III) Repeated courses will only be counted once towards graduation credits.

(IV) For graduate and doctoral students, credit requirements and course selection will follow the regulations of each department.

It is divided into three sections: Living, Finance, and Administration. Watching it will definitely help you gain a better understanding of Tamkang University!

Video: goo.gl/A1hAvu

Please refer to the campus map: http://www.tku.edu.tw/road.asp

After your arrival in Taiwan, the International Student Support Division has organized a series of orientation activities to welcome international students and help you become familiar with the campus. These activities include:

• Welcome Banquet (Date to be announced)
• Other Activities (Details to be announced)