Regulations Related to International Students

Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan

Article 4: An international student applying to study at an educational institution in Taiwan in accordance with the provisions of the two previous articles is limited to only applying once. If a student wants to continue studying in Taiwan, their application shall be handled in the same manner as the admission procedures for domestic students.
An international student in any of the following circumstances, who after applying to study in Taiwan in accordance with the preceding paragraph, is applying to continue studying in Taiwan, or is once again applying to study in Taiwan, is not subject to the restriction set out in the preceding paragraph.

If the international student is applying for admission to a master’s degree or higher-level program after completing the course of study at the educational institution to which they originally applied. The university to which the student is now applying shall handle the application in accordance with its regulations;
If the international student applied to come to Taiwan to undertake a bachelor’s degree or lower-level program in Taiwan and after coming to Taiwan stayed for less than one year for some reason then discontinued their studies or forfeited their student status, that student may lodge another application to come to Taiwan to study, but only one such further application is permitted.
If the international student meets the requirements set out in the provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 1 and they are applying for admission to an associate degree program or a program below that level.
If the international student meets the requirements set out in the provisions of Article 2, Paragraph 1 and they are applying for admission to a bachelor’s degree program other than one in a university department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine; only one such further application is permitted.

If an educational institution in Taiwan where an international student was studying considers that their conduct or academic performance was unsatisfactory, or if the student seriously violated any ordinances or the regulations of the educational institution and the circumstances were serious and as a result, in accordance with the provisions of its regulations governing student awards and penalties had to discontinue their studies or forfeited their status as a registered student, the student is not permitted to re-apply to study in Taiwan on the basis of the provisions of the previous two paragraphs.

Article 7-1: An international student who submits any certificate or document as part of their application for admission to an educational institution that is found to be forged, fabricated, or that has been altered in some way shall have their enrollment eligibility revoked. If the student has already registered and begun classes, their registration as a current student shall be cancelled and they will not be awarded any certification whatsoever regarding their related academic undertakings. If any such circumstances are first discovered after a student has already graduated, the educational institution shall revoke the former student’s eligibility to graduate and shall require any degree already awarded to be returned and shall rescind it.

Regulations on Tuition and Other Fees

Tzu Chi University Academic Regulations, Article 11:

Students must pay all required fees each semester. Refunds for students taking a leave of absence or withdrawing from the university will be processed in accordance with the Ministry of Education’s “Regulations for the Collection of Tuition and Miscellaneous Fees at Junior Colleges and Higher Education Institutions” and “Regulations for Fees Collected from Students at Junior Colleges and Higher Education Institutions.”

Regulations on Leave of Absence and Withdrawal

Tzu Chi University Academic Regulations, Article 12:

New students and transfer students must complete registration and course selection procedures in person during their first semester. Failure to register on time will result in dismissal, except for those who have been approved to retain their admission.

Tzu Chi University Academic Regulations, Article 28:

Students applying for a leave of absence must provide a parental or guardian consent letter (for undergraduate students) and obtain approval from the department chair, dean of academic affairs, and the president. The university may approve leave for one semester or one academic year, issuing a certificate of leave. Extensions of one semester or one academic year may be requested if necessary.

The application period for a leave of absence is as follows: Students may apply for leave for the current semester up to one week before the final exams. Applications for leave for the next semester may be submitted on or before the registration day (inclusive). If the registration deadline has passed, students must complete registration before submitting the application.

Grades for the semester in which the leave is taken will not be recorded, and the leave period does not count toward the total study duration. During the leave period, students are not allowed to transfer departments or return to school mid-semester.

Tzu Chi University Academic Regulations, Article 29:

Students on leave of absence must apply for reinstatement before the leave period expires, with undergraduate students required to submit a letter from their parent or guardian. Failure to apply for reinstatement will result in withdrawal. Students on medical leave must also provide a medical certificate of recovery issued by a hospital. Reinstatement applications must be submitted to the Registration Office, reviewed by the Dean of Academic Affairs, and approved by the University President. Upon reinstatement, students must return to the same department and resume studies in the academic year or semester corresponding to their leave. If the leave was taken mid-semester, students must return to the same academic year or semester they left. Course plans and graduation requirements after reinstatement will follow the regulations in effect during the student’s original year of enrollment.

Tzu Chi University Academic Regulations, Article 34:

Students shall be dismissed under any of the following circumstances:

Admission or transfer qualifications are found to be invalid upon review.
Failure to register on time or failure to return after the leave of absence period has expired.
Those who fail their conduct grades.
Failure to complete required courses and credits when the allowed study time is up, including approved extensions.
Simultaneously enrolling in two schools or registering for two departments, institutes, or degree programs at the university without approval.
Cheating on exams with serious violations confirmed through investigation.
Dismissal is required under relevant educational laws or university regulations.
Voluntarily applying for withdrawal without any of the above reasons.
Tzu Chi University Academic Regulations, Article 69:

Graduate students shall be dismissed under any of the following circumstances:

Failing to complete required courses and credits by the end of the allowed study period.
Doctoral students who fail to pass the qualifying examination within the department’s specified timeframe and are unable to transfer back to the original master’s program.
Failing the degree examination, either not qualifying for a retake or failing the retake after being granted one opportunity.