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

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Way 1: International Remittance Before Arriving in Taiwan

1. The handling fee for foreign currency remittances will be borne by the remitter. Please inform the bank at the time of remittance that the handling fee will be covered by the remitter, and select “OUR” for the fee type. The bank will charge the remitter for the handling fee accordingly.
2. The actual remitted amount will be the amount after the bank deducts the handling fee. If there is any discrepancy with the tuition and other fees, please contact the university to make up the difference after arriving in Taiwan and completing enrollment.
3. When filling out the remittance form, please enter “Student ID + Tuition Fees” in the Remittance Information field. Example: 108512***+tuition fees.
4. After the remittance, please send the bank remittance notification to the Cashier Division’s email: cashier@mail.tcu.edu.tw, to facilitate the subsequent reconciliation of tuition and other fees.

Payment Method

1. Download payment slips at: https://goo.gl/uld9Ub
2. Print it with a clear and clean bar code.
3. Online payment by transfer bank with the bank information below.

Way 2: Pay After Arriving in Hualien

After arriving in Hualien, please proceed to a bank or convenience store to pay the relevant fees in New Taiwan Dollars (NTD).

1. Pay at any convenience store: If the amount is under NT$60,000, you can make the payment at any 7-Eleven or Family Mart convenience store.
2. Pay at the banks listed below if the amount is above NT$60,000.

Accommodation

1. For Freshman Housing Application: https://recruit.tcu.edu.tw/WebRegister/Login.aspx
2. Information regarding accommodation applications for the summer and winter vacation will be announced later.

Accommodation Fees

1. Dormitories at the Central and Jieren Campuses: Equipped with air conditioning, each 391-square-foot room accommodates four students. The accommodation fee is NT$8,200 per semester, 4 months, and air conditioning electricity charges require separate prepaid credits. The fee for staying during winter and summer vacations is NT$100 per day, excluding air conditioning.
2. Dormitories at the Jianguo Campus: Equipped with air conditioning, each 391-square-foot room accommodates four students. The accommodation fees are NT$6,000 per semester, 4 months, for Zhi Shan, Junior College female dorm, shared room, and NT$8,200 per semester for the Zhi Mei building, Undergraduate Male Students, Junior College Male Students / Undergraduate Female Students, suite. Air conditioning requires separate prepaid credits.
3. Winter/Summer Vacation Accommodation Fees are listed below.

• Applications and accommodation start and end dates must be submitted with the assistance of a faculty member.
• Charges are based on room type, excluding air conditioning fees, which are paid separately by users.
• For students working on-campus, the accommodation fee during their work-study period will be charged according to the room type.
• Off-campus work-study accommodation requests are not accepted.
• For students on credit-based internships, charges will be based on the internship schedule according to the above fee structure.
• During the Lunar New Year period, accommodation is provided for international students. Scholarship recipients are exempt from fees, while others are charged NT$300 per day, excluding air conditioning.

Dining Fees

1. The university’s restaurants provide vegetarian meals only. For more information: https://gas.tcu.edu.tw/?page_id=2423
2. For your convenience and to enjoy the discounted prices, please bring your student ID to the university’s Cashier Division, a payment kiosk, or through the Campus App to add credit for meals. Also, remember to bring your own utensils when dining at the restaurants.
3. Any changes will be subject to announcements based on the university’s actual circumstances.

Friendly Reminder

1. Medical treatment in Taiwan can be very expensive without insurance. Therefore, it is crucial for international students to understand Taiwan’s insurance policies and healthcare system.
2. According to Article 22 of the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, Ministry of Education, all international students must have medical insurance throughout their stay.
   • New students must provide proof of valid medical and injury insurance for at least six months from the date they enter Taiwan. The school will assist with the enrollment process.
   • Current students must show proof that they are enrolled in Taiwan’s National Health Insurance program. The school will assist with the enrollment process.
   • If the insurance proof was issued outside Taiwan, it must be authenticated by an overseas mission, such as a Taiwanese embassy or consulate.
3. The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) will assist international students in enrolling in two types of insurance:
   • Injury Insurance, before joining National Health Insurance.
   • National Health Insurance, also known as N.H.I.: https://law.moj.gov.tw/Eng/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=L0060001
4. International students who hold a valid ARC for over six months, and do not leave Taiwan more than once and for no more than 30 days within that six-month period, are eligible and required to join the National Health Insurance program.
5. At TCU, eligible international students must apply for NHI through the Office of Global Affairs. The NHI premium will be included in the payment sheet starting from the second semester.
6. If you have already enrolled in the NHI prior to your registration at TCU, please contact the OGA to confirm whether your coverage will be transferred and if you will continue paying the premium through TCU. The NHI premium on your payment sheet will be adjusted accordingly.
7. To understand how to calculate when you will receive your NHI card, please refer to the table below.

8. To make it more convenient for you to pay the insurance fees, the university will include your insurance fees in the tuition and other fees payment slip. Additionally, you can find more information about Taiwan’s National Health Insurance through the “NHI APP”.

Image position: The source document includes a QR code for the NHI APP on the insurance information page.