NTU’s main campus is surrounded by shopping districts, night markets, and numerous other establishments, and is located in the center of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan. Gongguan and Shida Night Market are only a ten-minute walk away, providing traditional snacks to modern cuisine, with some open until dawn, accompanying your late-night studies. NTU also houses fast-food chains like McDonald’s, MOS Burger, and KFC on campus, with an additional 10% discount for NTU students. There is a vast array of choices of food in NTU and nearby, catering to any kind of food requirements you might have. While on campus, you will be able to take advantage of NTU's extensive facilities and resources, including:
Taipei boasts one of the world’s most impressive city landscapes, where modern skyscrapers stand alongside rich history and vibrant cultural and creative industries. In Taipei, you can:
Travel to nearby mountains using Taipei’s world-class metro system
Easily reach the beautiful beaches of Fulong
Discover countless temples throughout the city
Enjoy delicious local snacks at Taipei’s famous night markets
Grab a YouBike to explore every corner of the city
Experience Taipei’s thriving independent coffee scene
Live in the birthplace of bubble tea
An NTU student ID card can also be combined with Taipei’s transportation smart card, the EasyCard—an essential item for getting around the city. With its convenient top-up and payment functions, the EasyCard can be used on the metro, buses, and at convenience stores and some supermarkets.
Taiwan's 23 million residents live on an island of natural wonders, with steep cliffs bumping up against open seas; an island that honors the old and welcomes the new, with tiny temples and gleaming skyscrapers sharing the same city block; and an island where differences find harmony, with tradition respected and diversity championed. Add Taiwan's famed hospitality, safety, and food, and it's no wonder so many people who come to Taiwan can so quickly feel at home.
We welcome you to Taiwan, "The Heart of Asia".