Transportation to Shuangho Campus (College of Biomedical Engineering)

The College of Biomedical Engineering is located at the Shuangho Campus. Depending on where you are coming from, you can use the following routes:

• From Taoyuan International Airport (TPE):

  • Take the Taoyuan Airport MRT to New Taipei Industrial Park Station.

  • Transfer to the MRT Circular Line (Yellow Line) heading toward Dapinglin.

  • Get off at Zhongyuan Station.

  • Take Bus BL18(藍18) heading toward Zhonghe(中和).

  • Get off at Zhonghe Station [中和站] and walk for about 5 minutes to reach the campus.

• Via the Local Taipei MRT System:

  • The closest MRT station to the TMU Shuangho Campus is Jingan Station (Orange Line).

  • From Jingan Station, you can transfer to Bus O2 (橘2) or Bus BL41 (藍41).

  • Get off at the Shuangho Hospital (Yuantong) Station [雙和醫院(圓通)站].

  • More information could check this link : https://www.taiwanbus.tw/eBUSPage/Query/QueryResult.aspx?rno=19680&lan=C

Important Pre-Arrival Action: Student ID (Access Card) Application

Pick-up & Recommendation: It is highly recommended to apply for your student ID card before arriving in Taiwan. Upon arrival, you should first visit the Office of Global Engagement (OGE) to collect it.

Fee: NT$500.

Benefits: This card allows you to ride the shuttle bus traveling between the Xinyi Campus and the Shuangho Campus.

How to Apply: To request a card, please fill out the application form and email it to the program coordinator, Nono Ke (nonono@tmu.edu.tw).

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Essential Post-Arrival Steps: ARC & Bank Account Guide

🔔Important Note: This information is specifically for international students pursuing a full degree program ( Master's & Ph.D.) in Taiwan.

Welcome to the College of Biomedical Engineering! After securing your Taiwan Resident Visa and arriving in Taiwan, your next priorities are applying for your Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) and opening a local bank account.

Please follow the chronological steps below to ensure a smooth transition.

Step 1: Apply for Your Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)

The ARC serves as your official temporary ID card in Taiwan. Under current immigration regulations, you must apply for your ARC within 30 days from the day following your entry.

⚠️ Important Warning: Missing the 30-day window will result in a heavy financial fine.

Application Method

 New Students

Required Documents:

• Application form (to be filled out in the online system): Ensure the order of your full name on the form matches exactly the order on your passport.

• One 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm color photo with a white background, taken within the last 12 months and printed on glossy photo quality paper. Please refer to the application form for the requirements of the photo (Photo size).

• The original passport and Resident Visa, and one photocopy of each (originals will be returned after verification).

• Apply Enrollment Certificate, please see "How to Print out the Registration Payment Slip and Enrollment Certificate" for the instructions.

• Those who live off-campus, please submit the lease you signed with your landlord or the Household Registration if you live with relatives or friends.

•   ‼️ Continuing Students (extension)

• TMU students shall apply for a resident permit renewal online within 3 months before the ARC expires, please submit the required documents online. (For example: if your ARC expires on September 1, the earliest online application date is June 1.)

• After approval, you must go to the immigration agency to collect your ARC in person with your expired ARC.

• Please remember to extend your ARC before the expiration date as soon as possible to avoid fines.

Step 2: Open a Local Bank Account

Once you receive your physical ARC card, you can proceed to open a Taiwanese bank account to receive scholarships, pay tuition, or handle daily expenses.

Where to Choose?

Taiwan has launched streamlined "One-Stop Banking Services for Foreign Residents" across designated branches of major banks—including CTBC Bank (中國信託), E.SUN Bank (玉山銀行), Taipei Fubon Bank (台北富邦), and Mega Bank (兆豐銀行). These branches provide English-fluent staff, multilingual ATMs, and flexible document review for international students.

Alternatively, the Chunghwa Post (郵局) is a highly popular and accessible choice located close to campus.

Required Documents (Dual-ID System)

Taiwanese financial laws require a Dual-ID verification process. You must present the following in person at the branch:

• Primary ID: Your physical, valid Alien Resident Certificate (ARC).

• Secondary ID: Your valid Passport or TMU Student ID card.

• Student Status Proof: Your TMU Admission Letter or Certificate of Enrollment.

• A Local Phone Number: Required for SMS OTP verification and security alerts.

• Minimum Initial Deposit: Usually NT$1,000 for standard banks (or NT$100 for Chunghwa Post) to activate the account.

• Personal Seal/Stamp (Optional): You can sign with your handwritten signature, but a formal name stamp (in English or Chinese characters) is commonly used and accepted in Taiwan.

• Important Note: Banks in Taiwan register accounts based on the official names listed on your ARC. If you wish to have a Chinese name displayed on your bank account, you must provide and register your Chinese name at the time of your ARC application. 

Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) Scholarships for International Applicants 

🔔Important Note: This scholarship information is specifically for international students pursuing a full degree program (Master's & Ph.D.) in Taiwan. 

• To encourage talented international students to study in Taiwan, the Ministry of Education (MOE) provides excellent financial support programs, including the Taiwan Scholarship and specialized educator grants. As a student at the College of Biomedical Engineering, you may be eligible for these opportunities to help fund your tuition and living expenses.

• For the latest application announcements, official guidelines, and forms, please visit the official page of the Education Division:

• 🔗 MOE Scholarship Information & Announcements