Q&A/常見問答
Q1. Which emergency numbers I need to know for safety?
Police 110
Fire 119
Ambulance 119
University Police (05)273-2964
Q2. Are international students allowed not to get the health insurance in Taiwan?
It is compulsory for anyone who plans to stay in Taiwan for more than four months to apply and pay for the health insurance. The premium is NTD$ 749/month.
Q3. What do I need to know about Taiwan?
Exclusively for International students who are and to be studying here, this website provides valuable information about learning and living in Taiwan. http://www.studyintaiwan.org/en/index.html
Q4. How can I improve my English/Chinese language skills?
National Chiayi University offers basic and advanced Chinese language courses.
Q5. Can I apply for TA/RA jobs?
Yes, you can apply for TA/RA jobs depending on availability of jobs in respective departments.
Q6. Are there any on-campus jobs for international students?
Yes, there is some part-time work in campus. Please contact department offices or faculties.
Q7. When do the International students know whether they have received the scholarship?
The Admission Office of NCYU will inform you of NCYU scholarship. As for the Taiwan Scholarship, applicants have to give interview in your country at Taiwan Embassy. The Taiwan Scholarship committee will evaluate your application.
Q8. Which scholarships International students can apply?
Currently an international student can apply for NCYU’s scholarship or Taiwan government scholarship (TGS). For more detail please follow the link http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12482&CtNode=11364&mp=1
MOFA Taiwan Scholarship (Regulation) (Website) (Those who have already acquired NCYU Scholarship are not able to apply for Taiwan scholarship).
Q9. How to receive authentication of my diploma and transcript?
Please contact Taiwan embassy or representative office in your/nearby country. "Ministry of Foreign Affairs"( http://www.boca.gov.tw/np.asp?ctNode=788&mp=2 ).
Usually you need to have your diploma and transcript notarized by your country first, and then bring the certified documents to Taiwan embassy or representative office for authentication.
Q10. What score of English proficiency test is required for admission to NCYU?
All international students are strongly encouraged to provide proof of English language ability. The following certificates are suggested.
Q11. When can I expect to find out whether I have been admitted?
The Admission Office will contact students and inform applicants of admission status.
Q12. How do international students apply?
All international students can check information at the website, https://www.ncyu.edu.tw/enroll/gradation.aspx?site_content_sn=12035. A hard copy of application form and other relevant documents are needed to send by post mail to the admission office of NCYU. For more details please refer above link.