A List of Important Documents/Items

Item Required to Submit to the Office of Global Affairs (OGA)? Notes
□ Passport  Yes
  • Required for applying for an ARC, phone number registration, and insurance.
□ Diploma and Transcript (Original Documents Verified by a Taiwan Overseas Representative Office). No
  • Submit to the Registration Group of the Office of Academic Affairs for verification.
□ Digital Passport Photo Yes
  • Required for applying for an ARC, purchasing health insurance, and attaching to the health check form.
 

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 Health Check Form for ARC (For Certain Countries or Regions Only)

Yes
  • Get vaccinated for measles and rubella in your home country and complete the required health check based on the form. Send the scanned health report to OGA at ss555@gms.tcu.edu.tw, and bring the original to Taiwan. If not submitted, you must complete it at a designated hospital after starting classes.
□ Resident/Visitor Visa

Yes
  • Be sure to apply for a visa to enter Taiwan (do not enter as a tourist).
  • Submit an electronic copy to OGA before purchasing your flight ticket for reporting to the Ministry of Education.
□ Flight Ticket to Taiwan

Yes
  • Discuss the suitable arrival date with OGA before booking your ticket.
□ Proof of Financial Capability or Scholarship Notification Letter

Yes
  • Proof of at least USD 2,500 or NTD 75,000 is required. If insufficient, attach a scholarship notification letter.
□ Language Proficiency Certificate

Yes
  • For programs fully taught in English (degree program):Applicants applying to programs that are fully taught in English must provide proof of English proficiency at CEFR B1 level or above, or an equivalent qualification.
    Applicants may be exempt from submitting an English proficiency test if they meet the following condition:

    Citizenship from an English-speaking country:
    If the applicant holds citizenship from a country where English is an official or commonly used language recognized by the government, no English proficiency document is required.

    1. Previous degree obtained in an English-speaking country:
      Submit an official certificate of English-taught instruction issued by the school.
    2. Previous degree taught entirely in English:
      If any of your previous degrees (including a high school diploma) were taught entirely in English, please provide an official certificate of English-taught instruction issued by the school.

    ※List of countries where English is an official and commonly used language (see Appendix 1 of the Application Guidelines)

    ※CEFR B1 level or above and its equivalent proficiency comparison table (see Appendix 2 of the Application Guidelines)

    Programs not fully taught in English (degree programs):

    Applicants applying to programs that are not fully taught in English must provide proof of Chinese language proficiency, such as a TOCFL certificate at level A2 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
    Applicants may be exempt from submitting a Chinese proficiency test if they meet one of the following conditions and provide relevant supporting documents:

    Previous degree taught in Mandarin:

    1. If any of your previous degrees (including a high school diploma) were taught in Mandarin, please provide an official certificate of Mandarin-taught instruction issued by the school.
    2. Previous degree with a major in Mandarin:

    If any of your previous degrees (including high school diploma) were in a Mandarin-related major, please provide an official certificate of Mandarin-taught instruction issued by the school.
□ Open a Bank Account in Your Country No
  • To facilitate paying tuition and living expenses in Taiwan, you may open a joint bank account with your parents and apply for an ATM card usable in Taiwan.
□ Bedding and Personal Items (Approx. NTD 6,000) No
  • On your first day in Taiwan, you will need to purchase bedding and personal items (approx. NTD 6,000). Have you prepared sufficient New Taiwan Dollars (NTD)?
 

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 Various Fees No
  • Prepare sufficient New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) to cover tuition and other fees, and fees for dormitory, bedding, insurance, ARC, health check, SIM card, books, uniform, and other related expenses. For details, please refer to pages 8-16.Obtain a SIM card at Taoyuan Airport to ensure smooth communication after leaving the airport.
□ ARC and Bank Account Yes
  • You can open a bank account in Taiwan (minimum age 20) or a postal account (no age restriction) only after obtaining your ARC. Before opening an account, have you prepared sufficient New Taiwan Dollars (NTD) to cover your personal living expenses?
□ Tuition Payment
(Overseas Remittance)		 No
  • Refer to pages 10-11 for the overseas transfer account details.Note: Use T/T telegraphic transfer.