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Guidelines for Overseas Chinese Preparatory Program Spring Semester New Students Studying in Taiwan
※The school will email the admission information of new students to the email address filled in the the registration system of the University Entrance Committee For Overseas Chinese Students(海外聯合招生委員會).
Please complete the online registration before January 17th.
Online registration:https://forms.gle/q2JJKkbUNKKKthg66
※If the flight information has not been confirmed yet, please fill in the expected date first, and then fill in the form again after the flight and arrival date are confirmed later.
※If you need to replace your passport because it has expired, please fill in the old passport number and mark "(Expired and updating)". After obtaining the new passport, fill in the form again.
Re-filling only updates the "Passport Number", "Estimated Arrival Date/Flight at Taiwan Airport" and "Estimated Arrival Date/Time at School" fields. Other fields cannot be re-filled. The school will refer to your latest form information.
A. Directly distributed:Admission notice(分發通知書)
B. 2024 retained admission applicants (admission in 2025):Consent letter for retaining admission in NUPS
C. 2024 suspended students (returning in 2025):Consent letter for suspension in NUPS
※Admission notices will be sent by the UECOCS(海外聯合招生委員會). If you have not received the admission notice, please contact the UECOCS.
※For some regions, visa applications may require a medical examination form. Please refer to the The Bureau of Consular Affairs' website for visa application requirements (URL: https://www.boca.gov.tw/np-137-2.html).
※Please make sure to apply for a "residence" visa with the relevant documents and do not enter with a tourist visa.
1. Complete online registration by January 17th.
Online registration:https://forms.gle/q2JJKkbUNKKKthg66
2. Bring relevant documents to the overseas representative office (consulate/embassy) to apply for a visa.
3. After obtaining the visa, arrange your own flight and prepare for entry to Taiwan.
4. After arrived Taiwan, check in at the school dormitory.
※Do not bring meat products when entering Taiwan, as violators may be fined between NTD 10,000 and 1 million.
A. Check-in
1. Check-in Location: Dormitory - Cheng Building.
2. Check-in Process:
(1) Complete online registration by January 17th.
Students’ dorm rooms and beds no. will be determined by public lottery on January 22nd, and the results will be announced on NUPS’s website after 5 p.m(Taiwan GMT+8) on January 23th.
If you have not filled out the form in advance, please go to the dormitory counter to draw lots on-site after arriving at school.
(2) After arrival in Taiwan, proceed to the school dormitory for check-in and luggage placement.
B. Registration
1. Registration Time: February 17th 8:30-12:00
2. Registration Location:Various offices.
3. Please bring for registration:
.Admission notice
.High school graduation certificate or certificate of departure (original)
.Parental authorization for emergency medical treatment
.Parental consent for off-campus teaching and visitation activities
.Entry visa medical examination form (original and photocopy) [Different documents are required for visa application for students from different countries. If a medical examination form needs to be submitted, please bring it to the school. If not required, it can be omitted.]
.MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine injection certificate [If you have proof of this vaccine, please bring it to the school. If not available, it can be omitted.]
4. Registration Process:
(1) Collect the registration materials bag from the Academic Affairs Office.(starting from August 26)
(2) Pay tuition and miscellaneous fees. (Please refer to the "Reminders for New Students" for payment methods. Please keep the payment receipt and proof of payment carefully.)
(3) Verify academic qualifications and related documents.
(4) Submit the parental authorization consent form.
(5)Purchase textbooks for the courses.
※Please bring the NUPS student health information card to a qualified medical institution within one month for a medical examination and return it to the health center.
A. Dormitory
.Dormitories are open for early check-in on February 10th.
.Beddings and personal daily necessities are not provided, students need to bring their own or purchase them at on-campus store or off-campus markets.(bed size 85cm*200cm)
B. Daily Life
.Students should prepare their own pocket money according to their personal needs.
.Meals are self-paid, and students can choose to dine at on-campus student cafeteria, store, or restaurants off-campus.
.Electrical appliances in Taiwan may have different voltage requirements compared to the home country, so please check if voltage converters are needed (students need to prepare or purchase them).
.Overseas students with residence visas should apply for a resident permit within 30 days after entering Taiwan.
.For other relevant information regarding the admission of the 113th Academic Year (2025) spring class new students, please refer to the website under page Students > New Student Section > New Student Admission Notifications
.Due to differences in required documents, processing time, and application acceptance periods at overseas embassies/consulates, students are advised to apply early.
.Please make sure to prepare all the necessary documents for applying for a resident permit. Guidelines for the application process can be found on the Ministry of the Interior National Immigration Agency Republic of China(Taiwan)'s website (網址:https://bit.ly/2WSEQrP),For example, Hong Kong and Macau students who are at least 20 years old need to prepare a Police Criminal Record Certificate.
.It is recommended for students to prepare a prepaid SIM card for a Taiwanese mobile phone in advance or apply for one at the telecom counter at Taoyuan Airport upon arrival. Please have sufficient cash or a credit card (at least NTD 1,000) ready.
.Malaysia Area:Ms. Jiang (+886-02-77498273;yinghui@ntnu.edu.tw)
.Indonesia:Ms. Feng(+886-02-77498272;fenglinda@ntnu.edu.tw)
.Hong Kong & Macau & Myanmar & Vietnam:Ms. Chao(+886-02-77498271;charlene101@ntnu.edu.tw)
New Student Admission Information for Spring 2025
General Information
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1. How do I know if I have been admitted to the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students?
You can check through the UECOCS(海外聯招會) website > Admission List > 2025 Admission Announcement(2025年錄取公告).
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2. How can I contact the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students' teachers?
The school will send new student information via email to admitted students. If you have not received an email or have not been able to join the new student group successfully, please contact the school. Other ways to contact the school include:
Official Email: nups@deps.ntnu.edu.tw
Facebook: 揪me僑大
Entry Information
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1. When can we start entering Taiwan?
The school registration dates is February 17th, and the dormitories will be open for new student check-in on February 10th. Students should arrive on campus before the start of classes.
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2. Are students responsible for handling entry-related matters?
For those who do not hold a valid residence permit in Taiwan, you need to apply for a visa before boarding the flight to Taiwan. Please prepare the relevant documents and handle the visa application at the ROC Embassies and Missions Abroad office.
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3. What information do I need to provide to the school upon entry?
If you have confirmed your enrollment in the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students, please complete the online registration and upload the admission notice before AAugust 15.
Freshman information survey:https://forms.gle/q2JJKkbUNKKKthg66 -
4. Will the school help students book their flight tickets?
Generally, students need to book their flight tickets on their own.
In order for the school to keep track of student trends, please fill out the online registration and report it to the school. -
5. I applied to reserve my admission for the 112 academic year (2024), will the school assist with my entry application?
For students who applied to reserve their admission for the 112 academic year (2024), please apply for a visa with the original distribution notice and the official document approving the reservation of admission from the school. If you need an English version of the admission reservation document, please contact Mr. Ding from the Academic Affairs Office(timg215487@ntnu.edu.tw).
Registration and Curriculum
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1. (1) When is the start date for the spring class? (2) When do students need to report?
(1)The registration date is February 17th. Student orientation is scheduled for February 17th, and classes officially start on February 18th.
(2)Please complete the online registration before January 17th. After arriving on campus, proceed to the dormitory for check-in. -
2. What are the tuition fees and accommodation costs for the different groups in the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students?
Please refer to the file "2025 Spring Class Fee schedule" on the website New Student Admission Information page for the tuition fee schedule and textbook list.
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3. If I am unable to attend the spring class this year due to unforeseen circumstances, how can I apply to reserve my spot? What are the application procedures?
Please download the application form for reserving your admission(保留入學資格申請書). Fill out and sign the form, then submit it along with the distribution notice to the Academic Affairs Office via email or fax.
Dormitory
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1. When can I move into the dormitory?
The dormitory will be open for new students starting from February 10th.
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2. As a new student in the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students, are there reserved dormitory beds for me, or do I need to apply separately for accommodation?
All students in the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students are required to live on campus. Dormitory beds will be assigned through a draw lots system, and there is no need to apply separately.
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3. What are the accommodations and facilities provided in the dormitories of the Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Chinese Students?
The dormitories provide bedframes, wardrobes, desks, washing and drying machines (fee required), air conditioning (additional charges apply), and internet access.
Mattresses, quilts, pillows, and daily necessities can be purchased at on-campus store or off-campus shops.
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4. Can I send some of my belongings to the school dormitory in advance? How do I apply for this with the school?
※Please send the package after January 20th.
Please clearly indicate the following information on the package:
1. New student of the 113th academic year, spring class
2. Recipient's full name in Chinese
3. Gender
4. Expected arrival date at the school
5. Contact phone number (If you already have a Taiwan mobile number, please provide that; if not, please provide your overseas mobile number)




