Tuition & Fees, Meal Costs, Accommodation Fees, and Other Expenses

Bank Information

Note

• Bank: MEGA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK, HUALIEN BRANCH
• Swift Code: ICBCTWTP023
• TEL: +886 (3) 835-0191
• FAX: +886 (3) 836-0442
• Bank Address: 26, KONG YUAN ROAD, HUALIEN TAIWAN

Please note there may be bank service charges or exchange rate differences.

Account Information

• Account Name: TZU CHI UNIVERSITY
• Account Number: 023-10-63000-5

Item

Cost

Student Group Insurance

NT$332 per semester (The actual amount on the University’s bill may be different.)

Private Accident and Health Insurance

Students who are unable to apply for National Health Insurance must pay NT$500 per month for health insurance coverage.

According to provisions of the Ministry of Education, before enrollment, new students need to buy medical and accident insurance. Note that overseas insurance certificates need to be verified by the overseas Taiwan representative office. Otherwise, the OIA will assist students to obtain health insurance for 6 months (180 days), and the insurance premium is NT$3,000.

After receiving their ARC, students staying in Taiwan continuously for 180 days can acquire a National Health Insurance policy. If you travel overseas only once, do not exceed 30 days and stay in Taiwan for a total of 180 days after subtracting the days abroad, you can also buy this policy.

National Health Insurance (staying in Taiwan for 180 days after receiving ARC)

 NT$826 per month and pay NT$4,956 every six months.

Item

NT$ Cost

Living Expenses (Includes Three Meals A Day)

• Living expenses vary with each individual, ranging from NT$6,000 to NT$10,000 per month.
• You need to buy bedding supplies and personal items on the day you move into the housing. They cost around NT$4,000.

Textbooks

Prices vary, from around NT$500 to NT$1,000 per textbook. The total amount is around NT$3,000 a year.

Alien Resident Certificate Process Fee

NT$1,000 (international students) or NT$500 (overseas Chinese students)

Health Examination Fees

• You will take a health exam at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital.
• NT$1,000 (The actual amount on the University’s bill may be different.

Location for undergoing seven days of self-initiated prevention

You may choose the school housing (free of charge) or an off-campus hotel (you will need to pay on your own), rent a house, or a friend’s house.

SIM Card

Before going through Immigration, purchase a Taiwan SIM card. The validity period must be one month or longer, and the cost is about NT$2,000.