Health Examination Subsidy
Quota-based faculty members, civil servants, technicians, and custodians over the age of 40 are eligible for the health examination subsidy every other year.
Full-time
Faculty Evaluations
Each top-level unit will receive requests via official letter to conduct evaluations of its faculty members and report the evaluation results to the Personnel Department and the University.
Taichung’s Geography and Climate
Taichung City is located in the heart of Taiwan and serves as an important hub of transportation for people traveling between the northern and southern parts of the island. The weather here is mostly sunny throughout the year. With an average temperature of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F), it has been named Taiwan’s most livable city. July–August are the warmest months and January–February are the coolest. During daytime, the temperature is always warm (and sometimes hot), even in the winter. However, at night in winter, temperatures can drop significantly.
Labor Insurance
To file a labor insurance claim, download and fill out the appropriate form on the Bureau of Labor Insurance website and submit it to the Personnel Department, which will review the form and attach a seal of approval.
Safety (Smoking/Drinking Laws and Scams)
The minimum legal age for drinking is 18 and smoking is 20 in Taiwan, and driving under the influence of alcohol is strictly prohibited by law. Furthermore, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout NCHU.Many international students have fallen victim to scam calls, which are prevalent in Taiwan. As a reminder, do not provide any personal information such as your bank account number, online banking login credentials, date of birth, and even the romanized spelling of your name, as such information can be used to gain control of your bank account. When you receive a call from an unknown caller who claims to be a government, telecom, or bank employee, do not answer any questions or listen to their orders. Your best course of action is to hang up immediately, or ask for their number and report it to the 165 Antifraud Hotline (reachable by cellphones) to see if it is indeed a scam call.
International Collaboration Resources: Promotional Materials for International Admissions
NCHU’s Office of International Affairs provides a wide range of recruitment and campus-life resources, including student videos, one-page info sites, the bilingual ASK NCHU platform, and multilingual materials. Through videos and student stories, you can quickly learn about life at NCHU and in Taiwan, while accessing clear and friendly application guidance. This introduction helps you easily explore all key recruitment resources.
Experience-Sharing from Former International Students
International students at NCHU share their real-life experiences through stories and videos—from academics to daily life on campus. These insights are available in English as well as in their native languages!
Events and Activities for International Students
The Office of International Affairs and the International Pioneer Club co-organize welcoming parties, cultural tours, University anniversary parades, commencement tea parties, International Cultural Week, and a wide range of other events and activities to help international students adapt to life on campus, enrich their experience in Taiwan, and foster their relationship with local faculty members and students.
Overseas Studies
NCHU has partner university agreements with multiple foreign institutions that provide NCHU students a wide range of short-term exchange opportunities and related scholarships are also available for application.
Opening a Designated Direct Deposit Account–International Faculty Members
When reporting for work, International faculty members (including postdoctoral research fellows) are required to open an account with either Chunghwa Post Co., Ltd. or Bank SinoPac and provide their account information to the Cashier Division. To open an account, please have the following documents ready:
- Alien residence certificate or passport
- Letter of appointment
- Personal seal
Please provide the Cashier Division with your account information after opening the account.