I.                    In compliance with Article 5 in Provision of International Students on Overseas Study Programs in Taiwan and school regulations, the International Students Admission Policies of National Formosa University are stipulated to encourage foreign students to study in Taiwan and assist them in their academic studies and life in Taiwan.

II.                 The international students hereinto refer to applicants who are not Chinese overseas students or do not possess citizenship of Taiwan.  Overseas Chinese who do not hold citizenship of Taiwan can apply for admission either by International Students Admission Policies of National Formosa University or Regulations of the Counseling and Admission to Taiwan’s Institutions for Chinese Overseas Students.  Violation to this regulation, which means applying for admission both as an overseas Chinese and international student simultaneously, will result in rejection or cancellation of admission.

III.               Each department and school should admit international students no more than 10% of its total number of students recruited for the domestic schools per academic year.  However, this limitation does not apply to projects in collaboration with partner institutions in other countries.  These special projects enroll a particular number of international students with permission of the Ministry of Education.

IV.              The application deadline and related procedures will be proclaimed in the school brochure each year.

V.                 Applicants must submit the required materials as follows to the Office of Academic Affairs.

1.       One completed application form (Please attach one 2-inch photo passport photo).

2.       A copy of the official diploma with a copy of its notarized Chinese or English translation, and official transcript in English.

3.       Two academic letters of recommendation from Chinese Language professors (including on recommendation letter from a professor of Chinese language) and certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

4.       A copy of health certification (including HIV test).

5.       A copy of the study plan in Chinese or English.

6.       A copy of the financial statement (providing evidence of adequate financial support to study in Taiwan).

7.       Other materials required by the school upon admission.

8.       Document of health and personal accident insurance or national health insurance upon registration.  International students who have not bought insurance should pay for the premiums, which will be handled by the school.

VI.              All completed applications will first be reviewed by the Office of Academic Affairs.  The Office of Academic Affairs forwards all the applications to each expert faculty for review.  National Formosa University looks for a “C” or better in all the courses applicants had taken in previous institutions.  Other admission requirements are set by different departments.  Applicants must take Chinese Proficiency tests or other required examinations (including reading, writing, and listening comprehension) upon notice.  Once the department makes a recommendation for admission, the Office of Academic Affairs is notified and sends out the letter of acceptance to admitted students.

VII.            Admitted students enroll, select and take courses according to school regulations and related rules.  Charges of tuition, credit course, and miscellaneous fees will be consistent with the school’s standard fees.

VIII.         Those who hold an R.O.C. alien resident certificate apply for non-degree students can select and take courses at National Formosa University and pass the required examinations, shall they be granted credit certificates by the school. However, if they apply to the school by using the identity of the foreign student and the alien residents of R.O.C. simultaneously, it will result in rejection or cancellation of admission.

IX.               In compliance with Article 8, those who hold an R.O.C. alien resident certificate can enroll as non-degree students, but no certificates are issued to auditors. 

X.                 If the admitted foreign students would like to have further study in the R.O.C., he or she should follow the school rules of the general students’ enrollment.

XI.               Any forms of certificates are not issued to international students who withdraw or are expelled from the school.

XII.            Admitted foreign students must comply with the law of Taiwan and also the school’s discipline during their stay.

XIII.          Information of admitted international students to include name list, nationalities, grades, and programs applied will be submitted to the Ministry of Education for reference.

XIV.         Regulations which are not stipulated in International Students Admission Policies of National Formosa University are prescribed in Provision of International Students on Overseas Study Programs in Taiwan and school rules.

XV.           International Students Admission Policies of National Formosa University have been revised in the meetings of Academic Affairs and examined and authorized by the Principal.  The policies will be put into effect once they are sent to the Ministry of Education for verification.  This procedure applies to revision of the policies as well.