By Air There are six domestic airlines providing services between major cities such as Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Hualien. Prior reservations are always required. By Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) If you would like to save time, THSR is another choice. While traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung takes 5 hours by train and 6 hours by car, the THSR takes only 1.5 hours. Advanced reservations are recommende.....
Daily Goods
Taiwan is well-known as one of the countries with cheaper cost and high quality of living. The following is a few examples of goods. The cost of all things may vary depending on the area you’ll be living in. Exchange of major currencies can be done at banks handling foreign currency exchange.
Services
Insurance International students with an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) who have resided in Taiwan for 4 months must enroll in the National Health Insurance (NHI) program at a local administrative office. Before they are eligible for the NHI program, students can purchase their own insurance or participate in a temporary health insurance program offered by the international students’ office at their educational institution. The insura.....
Job Opportunities
International students who have attended school in Taiwan for two semesters or a language program for one year, and who have an excellent academic record, can work in Taiwan when one of the following applies: ．Events of a serious nature have affected their financial ability to support themselves or continue their education, and the student can provide evidence of such circumstances. ．An academic research institution at the student's scho.....
Accommodations
On-campus Accommodation On-campus undergraduate dormitories are divided based on gender and are open to students all yearround. Typically, four to six students share a room. Usually, pets are not allowed. University students usually wear something casual to class. Coin operated Laundromats can be found inside dormitory buildings. At on-campus dining halls meals cost NTD 40-130 (≒USD 1-4). Food stalls, cafes and inexpensive restaurants are usua.....
Living Cost
The Taiwan currency is the NTD. The 4 denominations of bills are NTD 2,000, NTD 1,000, NTD 500 and NTD 100 while the 6 denominations of coins are NTD 50, NTD 10, NTD 5, and NTD 1. Cash payment is common in Taiwan though many shops do accept credit cards. Checks are not normally used in Taiwan for payment of everyday expenses. In addition to your tuition fees, your accommodation costs will be your biggest financial burden. It’s worth doing.....
