Studying in Wenzao

Orientation Brochure

Degree Students Handbook學位生手冊 (English version)(中文版)

Exchange Students Handbook交換生手冊 (English version)(中文版)

Scholarships

• Ministry of Education (MOE) Taiwan Scholarship 臺灣獎學金
• Wenzao International Student Scholarship 外國學生入學獎學金
• Overseas Student Subsidy 文藻境外生助學金 設置要點、申請表
• Subsidy for Overseas Chinese Students 清寒僑生助學金
• Part time salary for Overseas Chinese Students 清寒僑生工讀金   
• Scholarship for Overseas Chinese students 僑生學行優良獎學金
• 研究所僑生獎學金

Clubs and Extracurricular Activities

In total, there are now 25 student associations and 54 student clubs at Wenzao. The student clubs are basically divided into 5 categories: academic, skill, service/synthesis, PE/entertainment, and others. Wenzao student clubs have received awards year after year from the Work Committee of the Evaluation of National College Clubs. The notable achievements of the Torch-Light Club, Share-Our-Spirit Club, and Tzuchi Teenager Association of Wenzao Club are highly esteemed for promoting social services. In addition, beginning with academic year 2001, the College began organizing a Wenzao Festival. During the festival, teachers and students demonstrate the results of their learning. Scores of activities take place, including graduation performances, designated topic speeches, speech contests, seminars, themed exhibitions, dancing, and food tasting. The teachers and students in Wenzao all have opportunities to demonstrate not only creativity and talent, but also to create closer bonds with the local community.

Students’ Club (click)

Wenzao Indonesian Culture Club

Internship and Employment Counseling

Foreign students may practice and apply what they have learned at school in the marketplace through many opportunities for on-campus and off-campus internships. Moreover, the Placement Section organizes off-campus internships during winter and summer vacations on a regular basis in order to provide students with chances to get involved in the job market before they are graduated. In addition, Wenzao cooperates in organizing an annual employment exhibition with the National Youth Commission every March or April to help graduates search for job openings. We also arrange a variety of activities including résumé writing, techniques for interviews, analyses of the trends in the workforce, and on-site job openings. All these services actively help both the enterprises and our students reach a win-win working relationship.

Foreign students wishing to work or intern in Taiwan, whether on or off-campus, must first apply for and obtain a work permit according to regulations before engaging in employment.

Failure to apply for a work permit as required, and being employed by others, may result in a fine ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000.

Required documents:

1. Copy of student ID

2. Copy of residence permit

3. Copy of valid passport

4. NT$100 processing fee

Application Process:

Please visit https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/wcfonline/wSite/Control?function=IndexPage to apply and upload the required documents.

Online Application Manual (Please click)

Other Relevant Regulations (Validity Period, Penalties, Termination of Work Permit):

1. Foreign students should meet the requirements of the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.

2. According to the “Regulations Governing the Permission and Management of the Employment of Foreign Workers by Employers,” foreign students enrolled in formal academic programs in Taiwan can apply to the Ministry of Labor for a work permit upon enrollment. However, foreign students enrolled in language courses in Taiwan must study for at least one year before applying.

3. The maximum duration of a work permit is 6 months.

4. For those applying in the first semester, the work permit is valid until March 31 of the following semester; for those applying in the second semester, the work permit is valid until September 30 of the same year.

5. Except during winter and summer vacations, the maximum weekly working hours are 20 hours.

6. If not following the regulations, the Ministry of Labor may revoke the work permit according to the Employment Service Act.

7. Failure to apply for a work permit as required, and being employed by others, may result in a fine ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000 according to the Employment Service Act.

8. If a student suspends or withdraws from studies but still holds a valid work permit, they should return the work permit to the International Student Advisory Office.

For detailed regulations, please contact the “Ministry of Labor, Workforce Development Agency: http://www.wda.gov.tw/

Q1: Can international students work part-time?

A1: International students are allowed to work both on and off-campus, but the weekly working hours should not exceed 20 hours, except during winter and summer vacations.

Link: Regulations on Evaluating and Allocating Quotas for Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students Working in Taiwan

Link: Global Internship Facilitation of Taiwan, GIFT

Student Health Care & Accident Insurance

Q1: How to apply for health insurance?
A1: According to the regulations of the National Health Insurance Administration, individuals must reside continuously in Taiwan for at least 6 months without leaving for more than 30 days to be eligible for health insurance. If needed, please go to the Overseas Student Affairs Office and find officer Lai ChihYen to fill out the application form. (According to regulations, mainland Chinese students cannot enroll in the National Health Insurance during their stay in Taiwan.)

Q2: How much is the health insurance fee?
A2: The health insurance fee is NT$826 per month. Overseas Chinese students, with proof of financial hardship, may receive a subsidy, reducing the fee to NT$413 (partially covered by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission). The insurance fee will be included in the tuition payment, and failure to pay will be considered incomplete registration.

Q3: After applying for health insurance, if the health insurance card is accidentally lost, how should it be handled?
A3: Get ready with a 2-inch color passport photo, a copy of both sides of your ARC, and NT$200 for the replacement fee. Then, head to the post office to sort out the replacement.

Q4: For the first six months when health insurance cannot be applied for, how can personal medical rights in Taiwan be safeguarded?
A4: The school will assist in collectively enrolling foreign students (including mainland Chinese students) in Mercuries Life Insurance.

Q5: During the coverage period of Mercuries Life Insurance, how to apply for medical claims?
A5: Prepare the following documents for processing at the Overseas Student Affairs Office:

1. Original medical receipts
2. Original medical diagnosis certificate
3. Copy of the bank account for claim payment
4. Claim application form and consent form for personal data collection, processing, and utilization.

Estimated Tuition, Fees, & Living Expenses

Remarks:

• Currency Exchange Rate: NT$30 almost US$1 (subject to change)
• Tuition and fees are subject to change.
• All the estimated expenses in the table are subject to the fluctuations of the price index and currency exchange rates.
• Public transportation:
  Bus fare: NT$12 (About US$0.35)
  Taxi fare: NT$150 or US$4.3 (to most destinations downtown)
• Total estimated costs are calculated in NT and US dollars for one student per academic year (10 months); estimated costs vary depending on individual spending habits.