| FAQ
Q: How can I schedule a visit to the Program Office?
A: Please send us an email or book an appointment online here.
Q: How can I apply for English Waiver?
A: To waive general English courses, the student must have met the following qualifications or had already earned credits in alternative classes as determined by FLED. Waiving a general English course will reduce the number of credits needed for graduation. Please see below for more details.
https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/en/EducationCommittee/ForeignLEducation/WaivingGeneralEnglishRequirements
Q: How can I enroll courses?
A: Please see below for more details.
https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/en/selectives/Dayschool/CourseInquiry
Q: How can I transfer credits?
A: Please see below for more details.
https://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/en/Registry/CreditTransfer/CreditTransfer01
Q: How can I apply for overseas exchange?
A: Please see below for more details.
Q: How can I get the enrollment certificate and transcript?
A: Please see below for more details.
Q: How can I apply for work permit?
A: To work in Taiwan legally, foreign students must apply for work permit.
Application website: https://ezwp.wda.gov.tw/
Please see below for more details.
https://bds.oia.ntnu.edu.tw/bds/web/resource-download-workpermit
Q: If I lost my student card , how can I apply for a new one?
A: Both loss reporting and replacement of the card are applied online, students must go to the homepage of the NTNU website, enter the NTNU Information Portal and click on the service “Student ID Card Loss Reporting and Replacement System”, select “Report a Lost Card” or “Reissue a New Card”. Please see below for more details.
Q: How can I extend my Residence Permit (ARC)?
A: The application must be submitted within three months prior to the expiration date.
Documents Required for Residence Permit Extension:
1. Residence permit
2. Proof of enrollment/ Enrollment certificate
3. Passport
4. One front-facing, color, hatless photograph taken within the past two years (photo specifications must comply with those of the Taiwan National ID card)
Application Platform: https://coa.immigration.gov.tw/coa-frontend/student/entry?lang=en
Q: If I get sick, what is the process for making a claim?
A: Students should first pay for medical treatment at a contracted clinic or hospital under the National Health Insurance, and then apply for medical claims at the Office of International Affairs after receiving treatment. Also, please keep the original medical expense receipts and the original diagnosis certificate (only one diagnosis certificate expense will be reimbursed for the same cause).
https://bds.oia.ntnu.edu.tw/bds/en/web/faq-5
After obtaining a residence permit, students who meet the following conditions in Taiwan are required to enroll in the National Health Insurance program:
- Eligibility after six (6) consecutive months of residence
The eligibility calculation starts from the first day the residence permit is issued.
Example:
– Residence permit issued on September 1 → Eligible to enroll on March 1 of the following year - One departure from Taiwan not exceeding 30 days
The days spent outside Taiwan may be deducted and combined with the actual period of residence.
Enrollment is permitted once the total actual residence period reaches six (6) months.
Example:
– Residence permit issued on September 1
– Departure for 30 days
– Eligible to enroll on March 30 of the following year - Two or more departures, or a single departure exceeding 30 days
The six-month residence period must be recalculated starting from the date of re-entry into Taiwan.
Example:
– Residence permit issued on September 1
– Departure from January 1 to January 31 of the following year (31 days)
– Eligibility must be recalculated starting from the date of re-entry