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Campus Network

Devices must be assigned a fixed IP address to access the campus network.nnPlease contact the network administrator at your department office to request an IP address, and please abide by the Campus Network Usage Guidelines.

Google for Education

Faculty members and students can access the Google for Education service, which includes Gmail, Google Drive, and other useful applications. Please note that Gmail accounts are NOT considered official NCHU accounts. Internal messages will be sent to your @nchu.edu.tw and @mail.nchu.edu.tw accounts only. Pursuant to the Ministry of Education’s Education Email Service and Safety Management Guidelines, public and important official matters must be communicated via official, school-issued email accounts.

Campus Software Services

The Computer and Information Network Center procures software and updates based on the needs of the University on an annual basis.nnUnless otherwise noted, software licenses are valid on NCHU campuses only.nnPlease follow the terms and conditions of software licenses and respect intellectual property rights.

International Admissions

NCHU offers a variety of fully English-taught programs and 100+ degree programs (including undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs) for international students who wish to study in Taiwan. Application procedures, tuition standards, and available programs vary depending on student status. If you are interested in any of NCHU’s international degree programs, please visit the Office of International Affairs website for more details, including application deadlines, eligibility, tuition and fees, accommodations, and information on how to apply.

Scholarships for International Students

The Taiwanese Government offers a variety of scholarships for international students. Please direct your inquiries to the Taiwan consular office in your home country. The University offers the NCHU International Scholarship, a one-year scholarship available to both new and current students. Semesterly teaching assistant stipends are also available to graduate students who serve concurrently as teaching assistants.

Student Visas

International students must obtain an alien resident visa at the Taiwan consular office in your home country before entering Taiwan. You must then apply for an alien resident certificate (ARC) on the (Ministry of the Interior) National Immigration Agency website within 15 days of your arrival. Regular international students should be able to obtain an ARC that is valid for anywhere from 1 to 3 years, which may be renewed upon expiry.

Work Permit (for international students)

International students who wish to work in Taiwan (including in NCHU laboratories) for additional income must apply for a work permit. Once all tuition and fees are paid for the semester, students may apply online for a work permit valid for 6 months. Each student may work up to 20 hours per week (excluding summer/winter vacation). Violators’ permits will be revoked.

Work Permit (for international faculty members)

Documents required to apply for a work permit: International faculty members should submit a headshot, valid passport, proof of their highest level of education, and copy of their letter of appointment (please print on both sides) and minutes of the University Faculty Evaluation Committee (all documents shall be submitted electronically in PDF format) to the Personnel Office for processing at least 10 days before the initial date of appointment.

Procedures for faculty appointments and promotions

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  1. New faculty members:Depending on whether the new faculty member is hired to fill college-controlled quota or University-controlled quota, the competent college as well as the Office of Academic Affairs and Personnel Department will be notified of the appointment, with the former handling matters related to the external publications review. A letter of appointment will be issued following approval by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees. New faculty members must report to the University by the start of their first semester (i.e., by August 1 or February 1). The Personnel Department will request the issuance of a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.

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  2. Faculty promotions:Faculty members seeking a promotion or change of appointment must submit an application for review by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, which will issue the letter of appointment. The Personnel Department will request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education at a later date.

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Procedures for reviewing qualifications of faculty

1. Review procedures:nn1) New faculty appointments require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees, after which the new faculty member may report for duty. Faculty promotions also require passage by all three levels of faculty evaluation committees.nn2) Faculty members who do not possess a teaching certificate for their new faculty rank must fill out the necessary teacher qualification information on the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Teacher Review System.nn3) The Personnel Department will help ensure the accuracy of the submitted information and request a teaching certificate from the Ministry of Education.nn2. Processing timeline:nn1) New faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of initial appointment. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the year and month indicated on their letter of appointment.nn2) Promoted faculty members must be reported to the Ministry of Education for review within three months of the start of the semester. Appointments of those who are approved will be made retroactively effective from the start of the same semester.