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Tzu Chi University
Application Guidelines
for
International Students
(Fall 2023 & Spring 2024)
April 11, 2023
The Office of International Affairs (OIA), Tzu Chi University

701 Zhongyang Rd., Sec. 3, Hualien 97004, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Email : tcuoia@gms.tcu.edu.tw
Phone：+886-3-856-5301 ext. 1014-1018
Tzu Chi University
Adding Items Relevant to Application Guidelines

Page Adding Items
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5-6
【Bachelor’s Program
Language of Instruction & Requirement for Language Proficiency】
9-10
【Master’s Program
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【Ph.D. Program
13 【Application Timeline and Deadlines】

18 【Requirement for Language Proficiency】
20-21 【15. Tuition & Fees and other fees】
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【16. Refund of Tuition & fees】
24-62 18. Under the “Admission criteria of each department”

 Add【Language of Instruction】
 Add Requirement of Language Proficiency in the【Documents to be
Submitted】
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〈Appendix 1〉-【The List of Nations with English as the Official or Common
Language】is a list of countries and territories where English is an official or

commonly used language.
Tzu Chi University
2023-2024 Important Dates for
International Student Admissions
Fall 2023
First Second Spring
Application Application 2024
Events
Period Period
Date Date Date
(Period) (Period) (Period)
Admissions Handbook Release October 31, 2022
November 21, August 1, 2023
March 13, 2023
2022 I
Application available time I
I November 20,
June 5, 2023
March 8, 2023 2023
December 25,
Notification of admission April 17, 2023 July 17, 2023
2023
Confirmation of intention to
attend TCU Before Before Before
※Submit required documents, which have been
verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas
May 30, 2023 August 11, 2023 January 22, 2024
(such as Taipei Representative Office, etc.)
Notification of
departmental
April 17, 2023
interview &
▓ School of examination
Medicine Departmental The School of Medicine and the
▓ interview & May 3, 2023 Post-Baccalaureate School of
examination Chinese Medicine are open only
Post-Baccalaureate
during the first application
School of Chinese Notification for period of Fall 2023.
Medicine May 22, 2023
admission
Confirmation of
Before
intention to
May 30, 2023
attend TCU
TCU mails out registration documents August 2023 January 2024
First day of classes September 2023 February 2024
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Useful phone numbers
Office of International Affairs Phone：+886-3-856-5301 ext. 1014~1018
Assist international students in applications, Website：http://www.oia.tcu.edu.tw/
entry visas, scholarships, etc. Email：tcuoia@gms.tcu.edu.tw
Phone：+886-3-856-5301 ext. 1104
Admissions Section,
Fax：+886-3-856-2490
the Office of Academic Affairs
Website：https://www.tcu.edu.tw/
Registrar,
Phone：+886-3-856-5301 ext. 1102, 1103, 1140
Curriculum Section,
Phone：+886-3-856-5301 ext. 1106-1107
Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Phone：+886-2-223432888
Foreign Affairs Website：http://www.boca.gov.tw
National Immigration Agency, Ministry of Phone：+886-2-23899983
the Interior Website：http://www.immigration.gov.tw
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Tzu Chi University
Application Guidelines for International Students
Open Programs
Bachelor’s Program
Enrollment Semesters
Department/Institute/ Fall 2023

College Note
Program
First Second Spring 2024
Application Application
Period Period
School of Medicine ● -- -- Applications are

open only during
the first
Post-Baccalaureate School application
● -- --
of Chinese Medicine period of Fall
2023.
Department of Laboratory
Medicine and ● ● --
Biotechnology
Department of Public
● ● ●
Health
College of
Medicine
Department of Nursing ● ● --
Department of Medical
● ● ●
Informatics
Department of Physical
Therapy
● ● --
Department of Biomedical
● ● ●
Sciences and Engineering
Department of Molecular
Biology and Human ● ● ●
Genetics
College of
Education and Department of
● ● ●
Communication Communication Studies
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Department of Child
College of
Development and Family ● ● ●
Education and
Studies
Communication
College of
Department of Social
Humanities and ● ● ●
Work
Social Sciences
Department of Human
Development and ● ● ●
Psychology
College of Division of Chinese,
Humanities and Department of Oriental ● ● ●
Social Sciences Languages and Literature
International Division of Japanese,
College Department of Oriental ● ● ●
Languages and Literature
Department of Foreign
● ● ●
Languages and Literatures
Bachelor Program in
International Service ● ● ●
Industry Management
International
College
Bachelor Program in
Digital Media and ● ● ●
Technology
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Language of Instruction & Requirement for Language Proficiency
 Applying for the courses are given in Chinese. Submit the Chinese Proficiency Test report with the
application. Applicants must have reached level A2 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language
(TOCFL) or equivalent.
 Applying for the courses are given in English. Present the English Proficiency Test report with the
application. The skill must be level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR) or equivalent.
 Some courses may have different requirements. Please refer to each program for the
Chinese/English proficiency requirement.
Language of Instruction
Department/Institute/
College
Program
Chinese English
School of Medicine ● --
Post-Baccalaureate School of
Chinese Medicine
● --
Department of Laboratory
Medicine and Biotechnology
● --
Department of Public Health ● --
College of Department of Nursing ● --

Medicine
Department of Medical Informatics ● --
Department of Physical Therapy ● --
Department of Biomedical Sciences

and Engineering
● --
Department of Molecular Biology

● --
and Human Genetics
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Department of Communication
● --
College of Studies
Education and
Communication Department of Child Development
and Family Studies
● --
Department of Social Work ● --
Department of Human
Development and Psychology
● --
College of
Humanities and Division of Chinese, Department of ● --
Social Sciences Oriental Languages and Literature
Division of Japanese, Department ●

of Oriental Languages and (Japanese- --
Literature supplementary explanation)
Department of Foreign Languages

and Literatures -- ●
International Bachelor Program in International

College Service Industry Management -- ●
Bachelor Program in Digital Media

and Technology -- ●
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Open Programs
Master’s Program

College Note
Program First Second Spring 2024
Period Period
Master Program in
Pharmacology and
● ● ●
Toxicology, School of
Medicine
Master Program in
Biomedical Sciences, School ● ● ●
of Medicine
Graduate Institute of Clinical

● ● ●
Pharmacy
Department of Laboratory Full English

Medicine and Biotechnology
● ● ● courses of the
International
College of
Biomedical
Medicine Department of Public Health ● ● ● Graduate
Program (IBGP)
Department of Nursing ● ● -- are available.
● ● ●
Informatics
Department of Physical
● ● --
Therapy
● ● ●
● ● ●
Biology and Human Genetics
Department of
College of Communication Studies
● ● ●
Education and
Communication
Institute of Education ● ● ●
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Department of Social Work ● ● ●
Division of Clinical
Psychology, Department of
Human Development and
● ● --
Psychology
College of Division of Applied

Humanities and Anthropology, Department of ● ● --
Social Sciences Human Development and
Psychology
Department of Oriental
● ● ●
Institute of Religion and

● ● ●
Humanities
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Master’s Program
 Applying for the courses are given in Chinese. Submit the Chinese Proficiency Test report with the
application. Applicants must have reached level A2 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language
(TOCFL) or equivalent.
 Applying for some courses that are taught in English. Please submit the English Proficiency Test
report and the Chinese Proficiency Test report with the application. Applicants must have achieved
a level A2 or equivalent on the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), as well as a level B1
or equivalent on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
 Some courses may have different requirements. Please refer to each program for the
Chinese/English proficiency requirement.
College Department/Institute/Program
Chinese English Partly in English
Master Program in
Pharmacology and Toxicology, -- ● --
School of Medicine
Master Program in Biomedical

Sciences, School of Medicine
-- ● --
Graduate Institute of Clinical

Pharmacy
-- ● --
College of Department of Laboratory

Medicine Medicine and Biotechnology
-- ● --
Department of Public Health -- ● --
Department of Nursing ● -- --
Informatics
● -- --
Department of Physical Therapy ● -- --
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-- ● --
College of
Medicine
Biology and Human Genetics
-- ● --
College of Department of Communication

Studies
-- ● --
Education
and
Communication Institute of Education -- -- ●
Department of Social Work ● -- --
Division of Clinical Psychology,

Department of Human ● -- --
College of Division of Applied

Humanities and Anthropology, Department of ● -- --
Social Sciences Human Development and
Psychology
Department of Oriental
● -- --
Institute of Religion and

Humanities
● -- --
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Open Programs
Ph.D. Program

College Note
Program First Second Spring 2024
Period Period
Institute of Medical Sciences ● ● ● Full English courses

of the International
College of
Biomedical Graduate
Medicine Ph.D. Program in Program (IBGP) are
Pharmacology and Toxicology, ● ● ● available
School of Medicine
Ph.D. Program
Department/Institute/
College
Program
English
Institute of Medical Sciences ●

College of
Medicine Ph.D. Program in
Pharmacology and
●
Toxicology, School of
Medicine
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Tzu Chi University
2023-2024 Important Notices for
International Student Admissions
1. Applicants who are not citizens of the R.O.C. and intend to enroll at TCU as international
students must never have been expelled from any school in Taiwan. Those who have obtained
degrees in Taiwan, and plan to pursue a higher degree, will be treated as domestic students.
See the link below for more details on the Articles of International Students Undertaking
Studies in Taiwan：
http://law.moj.gov.tw/Eng/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=H0110001
2. With the exception of "International Biomedical Graduate Program (IBGP)" applicants, all
applicants should be proficient in Chinese, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
You may be requested to take Chinese lessons at your own expense at the TCU Chinese
Language Center, if you cannot keep up with the class, and the University will extend your
admission status for one more year.
3. Undergraduate program applicants must possess the ability to listen, read, speak and write in
Mandarin. Applicants will participate in an evaluation exam for their Mandarin level after
arriving at Tzu Chi University. After the evaluation, if applicant did not meet the requirement,
the applicant will be requested to:
A. Take Mandarin courses in the International College, Tzu Chi University;

OR
B. At one’s own expense, take classes at the Chinese Language Center, Tzu Chi University. In this
case, the applicant’s admission qualification to Tzu Chi University will be reserved for one
year.
4. Program Duration:
A. Ph.D. programs：2-7 years; master’s programs：1-4 years; Post-Baccalaureate School of
Chinese Medicine program：5-7 years; undergraduate programs：4-6 years.
B. Those who graduate from Hong Kong, Macau, or elsewhere and whose final year of study is
equivalent to Taiwan's eleventh grade, must take 12 additional credits in TCU, according to
the designation of each department, in addition to other credits required by the department.
This rule also applies to students who complete Form 5 in Hong Kong or another overseas
country.
5. Students must meet the foreign language requirements, before graduating from the University.
6. Fees and Expenses:
A. Tuition and Fees：Tuition and fees for international students are the same as those for
domestic students. Please visit the Accounting Office’s website for details：
https://tcuaccount.tcu.edu.tw/
B. Health Insurance：International students must submit proof of at least six months' health
insurance coverage when entering Taiwan. If you are not insured, OIA can assist you in
acquiring the necessary health insurance coverage in Taiwan.
C. Housing：Students can apply for campus housing through the Office of Student Affairs before
the deadline.
Phone：+886-3-856-5301 ext. 1202-1203.
7. Other issues not covered above shall be resolved by the Admissions Committee according to
the rules and regulations.
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Tzu Chi University
Application Timeline and Deadlines
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024 (Taiwanese Time)
Fall 2023: Fall 2023:

Spring 2024 Events
First Period Second Period
November 21, March 13, 2023 August 1, 2023 Online Applications Open
2022
March 8, 2023 June 5, 2023 November 20, 2023 Online Applications End
Applicants must be eligible to apply
as international students. Access the
Application Guidelines for details
and submit the application before
the deadline.
November 2022 March August Review of Application by the Office

- March 2023 - June 2023 - November 2023 of International Affairs (OIA)
The OIA will first review to see if the
applicants are eligible to apply as
international students and will notify
the applicants via E-mail if the
application documents still need to
be completed.
March June November Review of Application by the

- April 2023 - July 2023 - December 2023 Department/Institute/Program.
After passing the review, some
applicants may receive an interview
notice.
April 17, 2023 July 17, 2023 December 25, 2023 Send Notice of Admission Decision
The admission result will be
announced on the website.
Applicants will also be notified by
E-mail and EMS.
Before Before Before Applicant Confirms Intention to

Attend TCU
May 30, 2023 August 11, 2023 January 22, 2024
August 2023 August 2023 January 2024 University Sends the Admission
Notification
September September 2023 February 2024 First Day of Classes
2023
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Application guidelines are based on the Articles of International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan：
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=H0110001
1. Applicants are eligible to apply as international students, if they meet all of the following
requirements:
A. Not R.O.C. citizens
B. Not applying as overseas Chinese
C. Not graduated from a high school in Taiwan
D. Have never been expelled from other academic institutions in Taiwan
E. Were formerly R.O.C. citizens, but R.O.C. nationality has been renounced for over 8 years (must submit
proof from the Ministry of Interior on non-R.O.C. citizenship status of at least 8 years)
2. According to Article 2 of the Taiwan Nationality Act, the following individuals are R.O.C. nationals:
A. Their father or mother was the citizen of R.O.C., at the time of their birth;
B. They were born after the death of their father or mother, who was a citizen of R.O.C. at the time of
death;
C. They were born in the territory of R.O.C. and their parents are unknown or they are without nationality;
D. Are naturalized R.O.C. citizens.
3. Academic Requirements
A. International students with high school diplomas are eligible to apply for undergraduate programs,
bachelor’s degrees for master’s programs, and master’s degrees for Ph.D. programs.
B. Academic credentials must be in accordance with the Regulations of International Students Undertaking
Studies in Taiwan.
(1) Academic credentials from Mainland China：
Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Schools in Mainland China shall apply.
(2) Academic credentials from Hong Kong or Macau：
Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macau
shall apply.
(3) Academic credentials from other areas:
Academic credentials earned at overseas Taiwanese schools or Taiwanese schools in Mainland
China shall be regarded as the same as those at domestic schools with equivalent levels.
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4. Admission quota:
International Student
Admissions Program
Quota
School of Medicine
2
（Bachelor’s Program）
Other Programs 71
Master’s Program 54
Ph.D. Program 8
Application Guidelines can be downloaded from the OIA website at http://www.oia.tcu.edu.tw/
5. There is NO application fee.

6. Online application
A. Applicants must apply and submit the required information online.
B. Access TCU’s website by https://www.tcu.edu.tw, and click application for Fall 2023 or Spring 2024.
Select online application, choose “International Student,” input your passport #, and then fill in the
required information.
※ Please note:
(1) To ensure the safety of applicant’s information, Google Chrome is preferred; try not to use a
mobile phone or tablet to input your data.
(2) To avoid network congestion, applicant shall start the application process as early as possible.
The applicant should pay attention to the deadline, and make sure to do it before the deadline.
(3) For inputting the university code, those who are from Hong Kong or Macau must use “Y7777,”
while those from elsewhere must use “Y6666.”
(4) Make sure the information given is accurate and complete, and the applicant is unable to make
any revisions after submission. Moreover, asking for a copy of any submitted information, after
submission, is not permitted.
(5) Ensure that all required documents are submitted. Should there be any missing documents, please
submit them before the deadline.
(6) An online application may only apply to three departments maximum. In case there are more than
three departments, TCU will only accept the first three.
(7) Right after the admission is granted, applicants must allow TCU to use their personal information
to carry out needed verifications, publish the list of admitted applicants, and input them into
TCU’s administrative system.
7. Application availability time：Online application only, and the deadline is Taiwanese time (UTC+8).
Fall 2023：
 First period：November 21, 2022 –March 8, 2023
 Second period：March 13, 2023 – June 5, 2023
Spring 2024：August 1, 2023 - November 20, 2023
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8. Documents to Be Submitted:
No. Required Documents
1 Application Check List〈Attachment 1〉
Completed application form〈Attachment 2〉: This form has two pages. Please combine
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them into one document and upload them to the Application System.
 Proof of nationality, such as passport or identification document with photo
 Proof of parental (both parents) nationality, such as parents’ passports or
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identification documents with photos. If one of them passed away, please provide
the relevant documents.
4  Status Check and Affidavit Form〈Attachment 3〉
 Documents issued by the Ministry of Interior indicating that the person concerned
has given up R.O.C. nationality for at least 8 years. (For applicants who once had
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R.O.C. nationality and have household registration in Taiwan, but now hold foreign
nationality only.)
 Statement of financial condition issued by a bank or a scholarship certification.
The applicant must ask the financial institution(s) to present written evidence(s)
showing the applicant has a total of at least US$2,500 or NT$75,000 in his/her
account(s). If the applicant is not the owner of the account(s), he/she must ask the
6 account's owner to be the guarantor, who must submit a letter stating the
relationship with the applicant, and promising to fulfill the obligation of fully
supporting the applicant’s expenses in Taiwan.
 If the document is not in English or Chinese, the applicant must translate it into
English or Chinese.
 Declaration Form〈Attachment 4〉: This form has two pages. Please combine them
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into one document and upload them to the Application System.
A copy of certificate of enrollment or highest education diploma:
If the document is not in Chinese or English, a translated copy is required. The certificate
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of enrollment can be used to indicate applicants’ status during the application period, and
the verified diploma is required for enrollment.
A copy of official transcript of academic performance (which contains the grades of every
semester and with class ranking in number and percentage)：If the transcript is not in
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Chinese or English, a translated copy is required, and the verified official transcript is
required for enrollment.
10  International Student Scholarship Application Form 〈Attachment 5〉
 Full English Graduate Scholarship Application Form (For International Biomedical
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Graduate Program applicants only)〈Attachment 6〉
Other requirements by individual department (Please refer to the enrolment
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requirements of each department/institution/program in the Application Guidelines)
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Document Title Description
Applying for bachelor’s program:

 Applicants from Hong Kong, Macau, or elsewhere, who have graduated
in June, must submit their high school diploma with the school’s official
stamp on it.
 Those who haven’t graduated from high school until November, such
Diploma or
as applicants from Malaysia, must present their certificate of
Certificate of
enrollment with school’s official stamp on it.
Enrollment
Applying for a master’s or Ph.D. program:
 Applicants applying for a master’s program must submit their
undergraduate degree diploma.
 Applicants applying for a Ph.D. program must present their master’s
degree diploma.
Applying for bachelor’s program:

Applicants must arrange to have an official high school transcript ready,
which covers their last three years.
 Those applicants from countries that have a different school system,
and have completed their senior secondary education (10th grade &
11th grade), must submit a transcript which covers their last two years
in high school.
 Applicants must submit the transcript containing up-to-date
information. If the last semester’s grades are not available when filling
out the application, they should submit an official transcript to TCU on
the enrollment day (first day of classes).
Transcript(s) with
class rank in Applying for a master’s or Ph.D. program:
numbers and
 Applicants for a master’s program are required to provide an official
percentages
undergraduate transcript.
 Those who apply for a Ph.D. program must have their undergraduate
and master’s program transcripts ready.
A transcript should give detailed information of courses taken each year,

grades received, and the applicant’s performance in class expressed in both
numbers and percentages.
The transcript must be official, bearing the school stamp and authorized
signature(s).
The transcript must provide the school’s location and its program’s
duration.
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Document Title Description
If the language of instruction for the applicants'

department/institute/program is English, the applicants must have
reached level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR) or its equivalent.
Applicants who meet the following conditions do not need to submit a

report of their English Proficiency Test, and they need to provide the
relevant documentation listed below:
1. Applicants are from English-speaking countries:
If English is their country's official or commonly used language,
applicants must provide a school-issued document stating that the
courses are in English.
2. Students obtain their previous degrees in English-speaking countries:
Applicants must provide a school-issued document stating that the
courses are given in English.
3. The courses of students' previous degree program (or high school
Requirement for program) are given in English:
Language Applicants must provide a school-issued document stating that the
Proficiency courses are given in English.
※The List of Nations with English as the Official or Common Language
〈Appendix 1〉
If the applicants’ department/institute/program language of instruction is
Chinese, the applicants must have reached level A2 of the Test of Chinese
as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) or equivalent.
Applicants who meet the following conditions can provide the relevant
document instead of the Chinese Proficiency Test report:
1. The courses of the previous program (including the high school
program) are conducted in Chinese:
courses are given in Chinese.
2. Applicants previously majored or focused on the Chinese language:
courses are given in Chinese.
※ Submit information online and in PDF format before the deadline:
Fall 2023：
 First period：November 21, 2022 –March 8, 2023
 Second period：March 13, 2023 – June 5, 2023
Spring 2024：August 1, 2023 - November 20, 2023
※ Meet the deadline

 Should applicants fail in meeting the deadline or haven’t sent in the required documents, their
applications won’t be accepted.
 TCU will review the applications, and if applicants do not meet the requirements, or fail to submit
all required documents, TCU will reject them.
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※ If there is any falsification on the submitted documents, the following actions will be carried out:
 If the applicant has been admitted, admission will be revoked right away.
 If the applicant is a current student, permanent termination of an individual's status as a student
will be carried out, with the loss of all rights and privileges. Scholarships received must be
returned.
※ The School of Medicine and the Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese Medicine are open only during
the first application period of Fall Semester 2023.
9. Admission review：Each application will be reviewed by and according to each department.
10. Departmental interview & examination：May 3, 2023
11. Location for departmental interview：Departmental office
12. Notice of Admission Decision
Notice of Admission
Decision
For departments without
April 17, 2023
interviews
Fall 2023
Schools of Medicine and
First Application Period
Post-Baccalaureate School of May 22, 2023
Chinese Medicine
Fall 2023 For departments without
July 17, 2023
Second Application Period interviews
For departments without
Spring 2024 December 25, 2023
interviews
※ Access https://www.tcu.edu.tw/; http://www.oia.tcu.edu.tw/ for the notice of admission decision.
※ TCU will notify applicants by Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) (i.e., text) and email.
13. Deadline for accepting admission invitation to attend TCU:
Enrollment Semesters Deadlines

Fall 2023
May 30, 2023
First Application Period
Fall 2023
August 11,2023
Second Application Period
Spring 2024 January 22, 2024
※ After receiving notice of admission decision, applicants are advised to send their letter of intent to
attend TCU as early as possible.
※ The deadline is Taiwanese time (UTC+8).
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※ Admitted applicants should prepare the following, and submit them to TCU, on enrollment day (first
day of classes):
 Official transcript(s) verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas (such as Taipei

Representative Office or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office).
 Official diploma verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas (such as Taipei

Representative Office or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office).
14. Enrollment
A. TCU will send admission notification in August. For any questions, contact the Registrar.
B. International freshmen are required to submit the following to the Registrar on the first day of
classes, and before enrollment:
(1) Passport or identification card
(2) Official diploma, which has been verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas (such as
Taipei Representative Office or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office).
(3) Official transcript(s), which has been verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas (such as
Taipei Representative Office or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office).
Note:
 TCU will input international freshmen’s personal information into the school system.
 Those from countries with different school systems and who have completed their senior
secondary education (10th grade & 11th grade), must take an additional 12 credit hours of
coursework before graduating from TCU.
C. Familiarize yourself with the graduation requirements, such as the coursework and semester credit
hours that satisfy requirements of the major, general education, English education, physical
education, and pass the required tests.
D. For any questions, contact the Registrar:

 By Phone：+886-3-856-5301, ext. 1102 or 1103 or 1140、1134
 By Fax：+886-3-856-2490
15. Tuition & Fees and other fees:
A. The following list is for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 only. The tuition & fees do not include accident
insurance, health insurance, University housing, or uniform costs.
Bachelor’s/
Tuition & Fees
Master’s/
Department/Institute/Program Per Semester
Ph.D.
(NT$)
Program
School of Medicine
61,975
Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese Medicine
Bachelor’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology,
Program Department of Public Health, Department of Nursing, Department
of Medical Informatics, Department of Physical Therapy, 48,849
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, and
Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
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Bachelor’s/
Tuition & Fees
Master’s/
Department/Institute/Program Per Semester
Ph.D.
(NT$)
Program
Department of Child Development and Family Studies,
Department of Social Work, Department of Human Development
46,831
and Psychology, Department of Oriental Languages and Literature,
Bachelor’s and Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Program Bachelor Program in International Service Industry Management 47,800
Department of Communication Studies, and Bachelor Program in
54,230
Digital Media and Technology
Master Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology, Master Program in
Biomedical Sciences, Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy,
Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology,
Department of Public Health, Department of Nursing, Department 42,737
of Medical Informatics, Department of Physical Therapy,
Master’s
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering, and
Program
Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
Institute of Education, Department of Social Work, Department of
Human Development and Psychology, Department of Oriental 41,224
Languages and Literature, and Institute of Religion and Humanities
Department of Communication Studies 51,520
Ph.D. Institute of Medical Sciences, and Ph.D. Program in Pharmacology
43,782
Program and Toxicology
B. Housing fee:
A standard suite with air-conditioner (A/C) occupies 391 square feet, accommodates four
students, and costs NT$8,200 per student per semester. The A/C charges are extra.
C. Uniform charge:
Students need to wear uniforms. The uniforms, including winter, summer, and casual wear, are
measured and made for each student. The University subsidizes 50% of the charge, and each
student needs to pay the rest, which is NT$3,110 (female student) or NT$ 2,530 (male student).
D. Living expenses:
The expenses vary with each individual, ranging from NT$5,000 to NT$7,000 per month. You
must buy bedding supplies and personal items before opening a bank account in the first month
after your arrival; please prepare an extra NT$20,000 cash. You also need to pay for the
textbooks; their prices vary depending on the courses you take and the instructor’s
requirements.
16.Refund of the tuition & fees:

A. Suppose those who decide to withdraw from the degree program have not utilized any University’s
resources, such as not participating in freshman camps, checking into the University housing,
attending classes, etc. In that case, if they apply within two weeks after the first day of classes,
they do not need to pay the tuition & fees. Students who have paid for it can ask for a full refund.
B. Other students withdrawing from the degree program or requesting a leave of absence shall follow
the following table to pay tuition & fees or ask for a refund:
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Request Date Payment or Refund
Amount Remark
of Tuition & Fees
Before the first day of • Pay no tuition & fees
classes
On or after the first day • Pay 1/3 of tuition & If student only needs to pay credit unit fees,
of classes and not fees he/she must pay 1/3 of the fees or will
longer than 1/3 of the • Refund 2/3, if receive 2/3 of the refund, if he/she has paid.
semester student has paid
Longer than 1/3 of the • Pay 2/3 of tuition & If student only needs to pay credit unit fees,
semester and not more fees he/she must pay 2/3 of the fees or will
2/3 of the semester • Refund 1/3, if receive 1/3 of the refund, if he/she has paid.
student has paid
More than 2/3 of the • Pay 100% of tuition
semester after the first & fees
day of classes • Refund no tuition &
fees
17.Scholarships and other

A. TCU offers scholarships to international students, and applicants may access
http://www.oia.tcu.edu.tw/ for details.
B. Application for TCU Full English Graduate Program Scholarships (Attachment 6):
TCU’s Biomedical Sciences Program Taught in English
TCU offers the Biomedical Sciences Program, which is taught in English, to international students who
pursue Ph.D. degrees in the fields of:
 Microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, physiology and anatomy, laboratory medicine and
biotechnology;
 Public health, life sciences, molecular biology and human genetics, and cancer research; or
 Clinical medicine, translational medicine, and pharmacology and toxicology.
To find out more about TCU’s Biomedical Sciences Program, please check the following website:
https://ippbr.tcu.edu.tw/
Tuition & fees and University housing fees are waived.

NT$10,000
Master’s student
( ≈ US$370.37 )
Ph.D. student *
NT$15,000
(Before passing a qualifying
Monthly Allowance ( ≈ US$555.56 )
exam)
Ph.D. candidate
NT$20,000
(After passing a qualifying
( ≈ US$740.74 )
exam)
C. TCU abides by Personal Information Protection Act. Applicant’s personal information, such as name,
date of birth, passport number, education, occupation, address, Phone number, email address, etc.,
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will only be used for the admission, processing of the student data, and other administrative matters.
Without applicant’s permission or the specific circumstances required by laws, we shall not disclose
the information to anyone else or use it for any other purposes.
D. If there is anything relevant to the applicant, yet not specifically listed in these guidelines, the
applicant may refer to
 The Ministry of Education’s Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in

Taiwan
 TCU’s Rules and Regulations
 TCU might be affected by COVID-19 and have to change examination dates and methods. We
will keep applicants posted about any changes by making information available on the
University's Admission website.
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18. Admission criteria of each department:
(1) Bachelor’s Program
Department School of Medicine
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023 (application deadline: March 8, 2023)
Semesters
Admission
Documents review; Written exams; Interview
Evaluation
1.Highest Education Transcript (including ranking or ranking
percentages within class or year group)
2.Autobiography in Chinese
3.Chinese proficiency certificate:
(1)Applicants should provide the Chinese proficiency test
report and meet one of the requirements listed below:
․Level B1 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language
(TOCFL);
․Level 5 of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); or
Documents to Be ․Level B1 of the Common European Framework of
Submittd Reference for Language (CEFR).
4.English proficiency certificate:
(1)Applicants should provide the English proficiency test
report and meet one of the requirements listed below:
․Score 500 of TOEFL ITP;
․Score 61 of TOEFL iBT; or
․Score satisfactorily from another equivalent test.
(2)The test must meet international or their governmental
standards.
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Qualified candidates must come to TCU to take the following
exams:
1.Mandarin Chinese language test. Results of the Chinese
language test will not be included in the final score.
However, test scores of prospective students must satisfy
the minimum requirement of the test.
2.Written exams in chemistry and biology.
Evaluation Criteria 3.Interview for aspects of medical suitability, aptitude,
humaneness, and ability to communicate in Mandarin
Chinese.
Evaluation Criteria:
1. Written exams：50%
2. Interviews：30%
3. Other documents pertinent to the application：20%
1.Candidates should provide the results (scores) of one of the
following English proficiency test to qualify:
(1) A score of at least 500 for the institutional testing
program TOEFL (ITP), or 61 for the internet-based TOEFL
(iBT).
(2) English proficiency test results, which meet the
international standard or their governmental standard.
2.Academic qualifications:
(1) Applicants should have high school qualifications
equivalent to Taiwanese senior high school graduates (6
years’ high school education), or have completed
pre-university studies for at least 1 year.
Remarks
(2) Malaysian high school graduates who wish to apply for
entrance exams are advised to have pre-university
qualifications.
3.Mandarin Chinese is the language used in classes and exams
in the medical school.
4.No admission will be granted if minimum requirements are
not fulfilled.
5.If candidates obtained the same overall scores in entrance
exams, their admissions will be decided by their scores in
the written exams, in the order of biology ahead of
chemistry.
6.Website：https://med.tcu.edu.tw
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Department Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese Medicine
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023 (application deadline: March 8, 2023)
Semesters
Admission
Documents review ; Paper-based exams; Interview
Evaluation
1.Chinese proficiency test results:
․Level 4 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL);
․Level 6 of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)
2.English proficiency test results
․Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference
Documents to Be for Language (CEFR);
Submitted ․Score 47 of TOEFL iBT;
․Score 460 of TOEFL ITP
3.A study plan must be written in Chinese and in applicant’s
handwriting, to include learning motivation, expected length of
study and future plan(s), and should be submitted along with
application package.
Qualified prospective students must come to TCU to take the
following exams:
1.The Chinese language exam (test scores of prospective students
must satisfy the minimum standard of 60 points)
2.Chemistry and biology exams
3.Interview for medical suitability, aptitude, humaneness and
ability to communicate in Chinese.
Evaluation Criteria Evaluation Criteria
1.Exams：50%
2.Interviews：30%
3.Other documents pertinent to the application：20%
※Tzu Chi University Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese
Medicine review panel determines the minimal admission
fraction.
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1.The applicant should have a bachelor’s degree.
2.No admission will be granted if minimum requirements are not
met.
3.Prospective students with the same overall scores will be
admitted, according to their exam scores in biology.
4.Website：http://chinesemed.tcu.edu.tw
※Transfer of Credits:
An applicant, who has graduated from the Department of
Remarks
Medicine of any overseas university, which is approved by the
Ministry of Education in Taiwan, and possesses a medical
license in that country, may apply to be exempted from the
Western Medicine curriculum. Credits attained prior to
admission must be submitted with the application and further
evaluated by the departmental committee before transfer of
credits. Transfer of credits from other universities shall be
handled according to the credit-transfer regulations of TCU.
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Department Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
2.High school transcript
3.The Chinese Proficiency Test must be taken within the last
two years, and the score meets the international or their
governmental standard:
Documents to Be
․Level A2 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language
Submitted
(TOCFL);
․Level A2 of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Language (CEFR).
4.Other documents pertinent to the application
Evaluation Criteria To be determined by the Admissions Committee
Remarks Website：https://mtech.tcu.edu.tw
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Department Department of Public Health
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Autobiography in English
2.The Chinese Proficiency Test must be taken within the last
Documents to Be (TOCFL);
Submitted ․Level 4 of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); or
3.The English Proficiency Test must be taken within last two
years, and the score meets the international or their
governmental standard.
Remarks Website：http://www.ph.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Department of Nursing
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Official high school academic transcript
2.Chinese Proficiency Test results within the last two years:
․Level A2 or above of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign
Language (TOCFL);
․Level 4 or above of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); or
Documents to Be
․Level A2 or above of the Common European Framework
Submitted
of Reference for Language (CEFR).
3.English Proficiency Test results within the last two years
4.Autobiography in Chinese and English
5.Proof of membership in student clubs and societies, service
certificate(s), and award certificate(s)
1.Those with severe impairments in vision, language, hearing,

movement, mental function, or abnormal color
discrimination, who may have learning difficulties or safety
concerns in providing healthcare services should carefully
Remarks consider these factors before choosing this department.
Those under the above conditions, who still have the will to
study, should receive appropriate guidance from the
University when they are admitted to study.
2.Website：http://tcunursing.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Department of Medical Informatics
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Autobiography in Chinese or English
3.Chinese Proficiency Test results:
Documents to Be
(TOCFL);
Submitted
1. Those who apply for the Spring Semester should know basic
computer programming concepts in order to continue
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advanced courses
2. Website： https://tcumi.tcu.edu.tw
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Department Department of Physical Therapy
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.High school qualifications equivalent to Taiwanese senior

high school graduates (6 years’ high school education), or
have completed pre-university studies for at least 1 year
2.High school transcript or the transcript in the university for at
least 1 year
3.Autobiography in Chinese or English. (Introduction of
yourself, motivation of study, and the plan of future study
should be included)
Documents to Be 4.Chinese proficiency test results within the last two years:
Submitted ․Level A2 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language
(TOCFL);
5.English proficiency test results within the last two years, and
the test must meet international or their governmental
standards.
1. An online or phone interview may be arranged if necessary

Remarks
2. Website：http://www.pt.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

2.Two letters of recommendation
4.Chinese proficiency test results within the last two years:
Documents to Be
Submitted
(TOCFL);
Remarks Website： https://bmse.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

Documents to Be ․ At least at Level A2 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign
Submitted Language (TOCFL); or
․ At least at Level 4 of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); or
․ At least at Level A2 of the Common European Framework
of Reference for Language (CEFR).
Remarks Website：http://www.imbhg.tcu.edu.tw
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Department Department of Communication Studies
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

(TOCFL);
Documents to Be
Submitted
2.Autobiography and study plan in Chinese or English
Remarks Website：http://www.commstudies.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Department of Child Development and Family Studies
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Autobiography and study plan in Chinese or English

3.Two letters of recommendation and other documents
pertinent to the application
Documents to Be
Submitted
(TOCFL);
Reference for Language (CEFR)
Remarks Website：http://www.lovechild.tcu.edu.tw
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Department Department of Social Work
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

2.Certification of volunteering
3.Certification of service in student association or community
Documents to Be 5.Chinese proficiency test results:
(TOCFL);
Remarks Website： https:// socialwork.tcu.edu.tw
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Department Department of Human Development and Psychology
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

3.A letter of recommendation
Documents to Be
(TOCFL);
Submitted
5.Other documents pertinent to the application (including
proof of participation in extracurricular activities)
Remarks Website：https://hdd.tcu.edu.tw/
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Division of Chinese, Department of Oriental Languages and

Department
Literature
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

3.One letter of recommendation
4.Works, reports in Chinese, honors and award
Documents to Be 5.Chinese Proficiency Test results:
(TOCFL);
Remarks Website：http://www.ol.tcu.edu.tw/
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Division of Japanese, Department of Oriental Languages and

Department
Literature
Language of
Chinese (Japanese-supplementary explanation)
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

3.One letter of recommendation
4.Works, reports in Chinese, honors and award
Documents to Be 5.Chinese Proficiency Test results:
(TOCFL);
Remarks Website：http://www.ol.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
2.Two Letters of recommendation
3.Study plan in English
4.English proficiency test results:
Documents to Be
․Level B1 of the Common European Framework of
Submitted
Reference for Language (CEFR);
․Score 42 of TOEFL iBT;
․Score 460 of TOEFL ITP; or
․IELTS 4.

Remarks
2. Website：http://www.ell.tcu.edu.tw/
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Bachelor Program in International Service Industry

Department
Management
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. High school diploma
2. High school transcript (including ranking or ranking
3. Autobiography in Chinese or English (covering student
background, study plan, future plan, and personal photos)
4. Reasons for choosing this program, in Chinese or English,
and within one page
Documents to Be 5. Recommendation letter(s)
Submitted 6. Other documents pertinent to the application
7.English proficiency test results:
․IELTS 4.
Evaluation Criteria Document review by the Admissions Committee
Remarks Website：https://bmsi.tcu.edu.tw/
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Department Bachelor Program in Digital Media and Technology
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission Documents review; An online or phone interview may be

Evaluation arranged if necessary.
1. Certificate of Enrollment and high school diploma
2. High school transcript (including ranking or ranking
3. Autobiography in English (covering self-introduction,
education background, application motivation, future plans,
and personal photos)
4. Study Plan in English
5. Recommendation letter(s)
Documents to Be 6. English Proficiency Document(s) or Certificate :
Submitted ․Level B1 of the Common European Framework of
․IELTS 4.
․ If not, the applicants may also provide an English
proficiency document or certificate signed by the school or
government agency.
7. Other documents pertinent to the application
Means of screening is mainly based on application materials

Evaluation Criteria
review. To be determined by the Admissions Committee.
Remarks Website：https://bpdmt.tcu.edu.tw/
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(2) Master’s Program
Master’s Program
Master’s Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology,

Department
School of Medicine
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Autobiography and research proposal

2.English Proficiency Test results which meet the international
or their governmental standard.
English Proficiency Test results:
Submitted Reference for Language (CEFR);
․IELTS 4.
1. Applicants must have taken biology-related subjects.

2. Full English courses of the International Biomedical
Remarks
Graduate Program (IBGP) are available.
3. Website：http://www.toxicology.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Master’s Program in Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Transcripts of highest education including the ranking in
Chinese or English
3. Certificate of the international or national English Proficiency
Tests in last 2 years.
Criteria for English Proficiency Test:
․The Common European Framework of Reference for
Language (CEFR): Above or equal to Level B1;
Documents to Be ․TOEFL iBT: Above or equal to 42;
Submitted ․TOEFL ITP: Above or equal to 460
․IELTS: Above or equal to 4.
(For those who provide a non-international English
proficiency test certificate, it is necessary for the applicants
to provide the correspondence between the test results and
the international English proficiency test standards, and
reach the criteria listed above.)
4.Other supporting documents (such as laboratory experience)
that will be helpful in the evaluation process
To be determined by the Admissions Committee of Master
Evaluation Criteria
Program
1.International students, who majored in biological sciences
and graduated from a college or university approved by the
Ministry of Education of the R.O.C., are eligible to apply for
admission.
Remarks
2.Applicants must have taken biology‐related subjects.
3. Full English courses of the International Postgraduate
Program for Biomedical Researches (IPPBR) are available.
4.Website：https://mpbms.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Graduate Institute of Clinical Pharmacy
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Official academic transcripts from Bachelor’s studies.
2.Chinese Proficiency Test results within the last two years.
3.English Proficiency Test results within the last two years:
Documents to Be ․Score 42 of TOEFL iBT;
Submitted ․Score 460 of TOEFL ITP; or
․IELTS 4.
4. Autobiography in Chinese and English.
5. Work experience certification document.
6. A valid registered Pharmacist license received in home
country.
1. Applicant must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and a

valid registered Pharmacist license received in their home
country.
2.Those who hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, must have
Remarks at least one year of clinical pharmacist experience (hospital
or community pharmacy).
4. Website：https://clinphar.tcu.edu.tw/
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Laboratory Medicine and Biotechnology
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

2.For the international applicant whose native language is not
English, the English Proficiency Test must have been taken
within the last two years, and meet the international or their
Documents to Be Reference for Language (CEFR);
Submitted ․Score 42 of TOEFL iBT;
․IELTS 4.
3. Transcripts and /or GPA
4. Other documents pertinent to the application(such as
laboratory experience) that will be helpful in the evaluation
process
To be determined by the Master’s Program Admissions

Evaluation Criteria
Committee
1.Full English courses of the International Biomedical Graduate

Remarks Program (IBGP) are available.
2.Website：https://mtech.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Public Health
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
2.The Chinese Proficiency Test must have been taken within
last two years, and the score meets the international or
their governmental standard
3.The English Proficiency Test must have been taken within last
Documents to Be
Submitted
․IELTS 4.
4.Research Plan /Study Plan
1. Full English courses of the International Biomedical Graduate

Remarks Program (IBGP) are available.
2. Website：http://www.ph.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Nursing
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Official academic transcripts from Bachelor’s studies

2.Chinese Proficiency Test results within the last two years:
․Level A2 or above of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign
Language (TOCFL);
․Level 4 or above of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK); or
Documents to Be ․Level A2 or above of the Common European Framework
Submitted of Reference for Language (CEFR).
3.English Proficiency Test results within the last two years
4.Autobiography in Chinese and English
5.RN license received in home country
6.Others(work experience certification document、publication
document)
1. Those with severe impairments in vision, language, hearing,

movement, mental function, or abnormal color
discrimination, who may have learning difficulties or safety
concerns in providing healthcare services should carefully
Remarks consider these factors before choosing this department.
Those under the above conditions, who still have the will to
study, should receive appropriate guidance from the
University when they are admitted to study.
2. Website：http://tcunursing.tcu.edu.tw/
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Medical Informatics
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

2.Undergraduate transcripts and /or GPA
Documents to Be
(TOCFL);
Submitted
4. Research Plan /Study Plan
Remarks Website：https://tcumi.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Physical Therapy
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Certificate of Bachelor degree

2. Transcripts and / or GPA
3. Autobiography in Chinese or English. (Introduction of
yourself, motivation of study, and the experience in research
should be included)
4. Research proposal
5. Letters of recommendation
6. Chinese proficiency test results within 2 years. Test of
Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) or other equivalent
Documents to Be certificate for Chinese:
(TOCFL);
7. English proficiency test results within 2 years. (Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Test of English for
International Communication (TOEIC) or other equivalent
certificate for English)

Remarks
2. Website：http://www.pt.tcu.edu.tw/
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Undergraduate GPA
4.Must list three faculty members’ names, in this Department,
whom you think you are interested to join. Please indicate
the preferential order. Those who do not submit this
Documents to Be document will not meet the application threshold.
Submitted 5.English Proficiency Test results:
․IELTS 4.

Remarks Graduate Program (IBGP) are available.
2. Website：https://bmse.tcu.edu.tw/
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Transcripts or undergraduate GPA

2. Two letters of recommendation
3. Autobiography in English
4. Description of research interests and research proposal
5. Must list three faculty members’ names, in this Department,
whom you think you are interested to join. Please indicate
Documents to Be the preferential order. Those who do not submit this
Submitted document will not meet the application threshold.
6.English Proficiency Test results:
․At least at Level B1 of the Common European Framework
of Reference for Language (CEFR); or
․At least at Score 42 of TOEFL iBT; or
․At least at Score 460 of TOEFL ITP; or
․At least at IELTS 4.
1. Course prerequisites：General Biology, and one of the

following courses： Biochemistry or Molecular Biology or
Genetics.
Remarks
3. Website：http://www.imbhg.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Communication Studies
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Autobiography in Chinese or English

2. Undergraduate certificate of enrollment or degree and
transcript
3. Research proposal
Documents to Be 4.English Proficiency Test results:
․IELTS 4.
Remarks Website：http://www.commstudies.tcu.edu.tw/
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Master’s Program
Department Institute of Education
Language of
Partly in English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation

2.Study plan in Chinese or English
3.Undergraduate transcript (GPA)
4.Copy of undergraduate degree
6.English Proficiency Test results:
Documents to Be
Submitted
․IELTS 4.
(TOCFL);
Remarks Website：http://education.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Social Work
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.School transcript
2.Certification of volunteering
3.Certification of service in student association or community
(TOCFL);
Evaluation Criteria To be determined by the Admission Committee
Remarks Website：https:// socialwork.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Division of Clinical Psychology, Department of Human

Department
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1.Autobiography in Chinese or English (including description or

certification of Chinese ability)
2.Study plan in Chinese or English
3.Transcripts and /or GPA
4.A Letter of recommendation
5.Other documents pertinent to application (e.g., certification
Documents to Be of workshops attendance or proof of research experience)
Submitted 6.Chinese proficiency test results:
(TOCFL);
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Master’s Program
Division of Applied Anthropology, Department of Human

Department
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Fall 2023
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Autobiography in Chinese or English (including description or

certification of Chinese ability)
2. Study plan in Chinese or English
4. A Letter of recommendation
5. Other documents pertinent to application (e.g., certificate of
Documents to Be workshops attendance or proof of research experience)
Submitted 6.Chinese proficiency test results:
(TOCFL);
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Master’s Program
Department Department of Oriental Languages and Literature
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
2.Study plan in Chinese or Japanese
Documents to Be
Submitted
(TOCFL);
1. Proficiency in Chinese (reading, writing, listening, and

Remarks speaking)
2. Website：http://www.ol.tcu.edu.tw
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Master’s Program
Department Institute of Religion and Humanities
Language of
Chinese
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Autobiography (including description or certification of

Chinese ability)
2. Study plan
3. Undergraduate transcript
4. Bachelor's degree
5. Other relevant documents
(TOCFL);
7.English Proficiency documentation
1.Website：http://www.religion.tcu.edu.tw
Remarks
2.An online or phone interview may be arranged if necessary.
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(3) Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. Program
Department Institute of Medical Sciences
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Autobiography
3. Study plan
Documents to Be 5. Proof of English proficiency in the past two years:
․IELTS 4.
Evaluation Criteria To be determined by the Admissions Committee.
1. Before graduation, students must complete one English

Proficiency test, such as TOEFL, iBT (71), or IELTS (5.5). This
requirement does not apply to students from
English-speaking countries.
2. Course prerequisites:
Remarks (1) General Biology, and
(2) Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.
5. Website：http://www.gims.tcu.edu.tw
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Ph.D. Program
Ph.D. Program in Pharmacology and Toxicology,

Department
School of Medicine
Language of
English
Instruction
Enrollment
Semesters
Admission
Documents review
Evaluation
1. Autobiography
2. research proposal
3.English Proficiency Test results which meet the international
or their governmental standard:
Submitted Reference for Language (CEFR);
․IELTS 4.
4. Other documents pertinent to the application
1. Applicants must have taken biology-related subjects.

Remarks
3. Website：http://www.toxicology.tcu.edu.tw
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〈Attachment 1〉
Tzu Chi University Fall 2023/Spring 2024 Application Check List

Please  each item to ensure that you have submitted ALL required documents.
Access page 16-18 for more information.
Number
 Required Documents of Copies
Application Check List〈Attachment 1〉 1
Completed application form〈Attachment 2〉: This form has two pages. Please combine them into
1
one document and upload them to the Application System.
The certification of nationality (i.e., passport or identification document with photo) 1
Proof of parental (both parents) nationality (i.e., your parents’ passports or identification documents
1
with photos.) If one of them passed away, please provide the relevant information.
Status Check and Affidavit Form〈Attachment 3〉 1
Documents issued by Ministry of Interior indicating that the person concerned has given up R.O.C.
nationality for at least 8 years. (For applicants who once had R.O.C. nationality and household 1
registration in Taiwan, but now hold foreign nationality only.)
Statement of financial condition issued by a bank or scholarship certification, a translated copy is

required. A minimum savings amount of US$2,500 or equivalent is required. Access page16 for more 1
information.
Declaration Form〈Attachment 4〉: This form has two pages. Please combine them into one
1
document and upload them to the Application System.
Diploma of highest education: If the document is not in Chinese or English, a translated copy is
required. If you have not graduated yet, please provide Certificate of Enrollment. Access page16 for 1
more information.
An official transcript of the highest academic degree which contains the grades of each semester
and with class ranking in number and percentage. If the transcript is not in Chinese or English, a 1
translated copy is required. Access page16 for more information.
[Optional] International Student Scholarship Application Form 〈Attachment 5〉 1
[Optional] Full English Master’s and Ph.D. Graduate Program Scholarship Application Form
1
(For International Biomedical Graduate Program applicants only)〈Attachment 6〉
Other department/institute/program requirements: Please refer to Application Guidelines. 1
※After receiving admission notification, admitted applicants should prepare the following :
Official transcript(s) verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas (such as Taipei Representative Office or Taipei
Economic and Cultural Office).
Official diploma verified by Taiwan’s Representative Office overseas (such as Taipei Representative Office or Taipei Economic
and Cultural Office).
You must submit them to the University on enrollment day (the first day of classes).
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〈Attachment 2〉
Tzu Chi University Fall 2023/Spring 2024

International Student Application for Admission
Please type or print in English This form has two pages
1.General information
Name Last name/Surname: First name/Given name:
(Please print
your name as
shown on your
passport)
Applicant’s Applicant’s .
Passport No. Nationality
Father’s Name Last name/Surname: First name/Given name:
Father’s Birth Father’s Nationality

Place
Father’s
.
Has your mother ever held □Yes □No
Passport No. the R.O.C. nationality and ( the one that applies)
had a household register
in Taiwan?
Mother’s Last name/Surname: First name/Given
Name name:
Mother’s Birth Mother’s
Place Nationality
Mother’s Has your mother ever held □Yes □No
Passport No. the R.O.C. nationality and ( the one that applies)
had a household register
in Taiwan?
2.Person to contact in case of emergency: Provide a person in Taiwan. You may list a person in
your country if you do not have one in Taiwan.
Name Relationship
Phone
Email Address
Number
Address
3. Education: Fill up the information related to high school (applying for bachelor’s
program), undergraduate education (applying for master’s program), or graduate
education (applying for Ph.D. program).
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High School College/Undergraduate Graduate/Master
Name of
Institution
City and Country
Major N/A
Duration of study
(years)
□_____________ □ _____________ (mm/dd/yyyy)
Date Degree (mm/dd/yyyy)
Granted □ N/A
□ N/A
4. Proficiency in Mandarin
1. How many years have you □ Yes, _____ years
formally studied Chinese?
□ No
□ Yes
2. Have you ever taken a Chinese □ No
proficiency test?
If you have taken a Chinese proficiency test:
Test name: __________________________________ Score: ____
Self-evaluation of Chinese language proficiency
(Please  the ones that apply.)
Listening □Excellent □Good □Average □Poor
Speaking □Excellent □Good □Average □Poor
Reading □Excellent □Good □Average □Poor
Writing □Excellent □Good □Average □Poor
5. Sources of Financial Support (Please  the ones that apply and fill in the amount.)
□Personal savings: NT$_____________ □Parental support: NT$________________
□Scholarships: Sources & amounts in NT$
□Others: (Sources & amounts in NT$)
(It must be scholarships that you have received.)
__________________________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________ ____________________________________
◎I certify that I have completed this application form by myself, and that all the information
I have given is correct.
◎ I agree that the Office of Academic Affairs may utilize the personal data I have provided for
admission or other administrative purposes.
◎Applicant’s Signature_____________________________ Date_____________(mm/dd/yyyy)

______________________________________________________________________________
Print this document and sign it before scanning and uploading it to the University system.
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〈Attachment 3〉
Status Check and Affidavit Form
According to Article 2 of the Regulation Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in
Taiwan, international students do not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of
their applications. To ensure that you meet the requirement, please answer the following
questions:
1. Have you ever studied in Taiwan before? (You can skip questions □Yes □No
2-5 if you answer No for this question.)
2. Have you ever studied in Taiwan as an overseas Chinese student? □Yes □No □Not sure
3. Have you ever been admitted through admission placement by □Yes □No □Not sure
the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese
Students?
4. Have you ever applied directly to the university and studied in □Yes □No □Not sure
Taiwan as an overseas Chinesestudent before?
5. Have you applied to study in Taiwan through the University □Yes □ No
Entrance Committee for OverseasChinese Students this year?
If you answer No to questions 1 or 2 above, please complete the Affidavit below.
Affidavit
To ( write Tzu Chi University):
I, _______________(applicant name), a citizen of _______
(Nationality), apply to study in ___________________( write Tzu Chi University) in Taiwan
this year.
I declare that I have not studied in Taiwan as an overseas Chinese student before. If the Overseas
Community Affairs Council finds that I have had Overseas Chinese Student status, I have no
objection to cancellation of my admission status.
I also declare that I know and understand the contents of this affidavit.
Signature of applicant: ______________________________ Date: ____________ (mm/dd/yyyy)

Passport number: __________________________________
Note：
According to “Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan,”
the term "overseas Chinese student" refers to a student of Chinese descent born and having lived overseas until the
present time, or who has been living overseas for six or more consecutive years in the immediate past, and obtained
permanent or long-term residency status overseas. Note that for those applying to study medicine, dentistry, or
Chinese medicine at Taiwanese universities, the minimum required number of consecutive years of overseas
residency is eight years.
The term "overseas” refers to locations or countries outside Taiwan, mainland China, Macao, and Hong Kong.
“Consecutive years of residency” is defined as staying in Taiwan for less than 120 days per calendar year. If the
calculated calendar year is not a full calendar year, their stay in Taiwan should not exceed 120 days within the calendar
year.
Print this document and sign it before scanning and uploading it onto the University system.
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〈Attachment 4〉

Declaration Form
This form has two pages
Your Name
(Put your name here as shown on your passport)
1. I hereby certify that I act by the Regulations for International Students Undertaking Studies in
Taiwan issued by the Ministry of Education.
2. I hereby certify that I understand the definition of ROC nationality under Article 2 of Nationality Act,
which states that a person holds ROC nationality, if he/she meets any of the following：
(1) His/her father or mother was a national of the ROC when he/she was born.
(2) He/she was born after the death of his/her father or mother, and his/her father or mother was
a national of the ROC at the time of death.
(3) He/she was born in the territory of the ROC, and his/her parents can’t be ascertained or both
were stateless persons.
(4) He/she has undergone the naturalization process.
3. I now certify that I qualify for one of the following five conditions:
(1) At the time of application, I hold a foreign nationality, and I am not an overseas compatriot
student, nor have I ever possessed ROC nationality.
(2) At the time of application, I have a foreign nationality and ROC nationality, but have never had a
household registration in Taiwan and have been living in a foreign country continuously for
more than six years (more than eight years needed for applications to School of Medicine or
Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese Medicine). Moreover, I am not an overseas compatriot
student or being regarded as a student from the University Entrance Committee for Overseas
Chinese Students in the year of enrollment.
(3) At the time of application, I have a foreign nationality and permanent resident status in Hong
Kong or Macao, having no history of a household registration record in Taiwan and, at the time
of application, have resided in Hong Kong, Macao, or another foreign country for at least six
consecutive years (at least eight straight years for those applying for School of Medicine,
Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese Medicine).
(4) At the time of application, I am a former citizen of the People's Republic of China (mainland
China) and hold a foreign nationality, and having no history of household registration record in
Taiwan. Moreover, I have resided overseas continuously for at least six consecutive years, or at
least eight straight years for those studying in the School of Medicine, or the
Post-Baccalaureate School of Chinese Medicine. I hereby certify that I do not hold the
nationality of Hong Kong, Macau, and People’s Republic of China.
4. All the documents I have provided (including diploma, passport, and other relevant documents,
whether original or copy) are legal and valid. Should any of the documents be found to be altered
or violate any University regulation, I will lose my TCU admission privilege, and the University will
issue no certificate of attendance for credits completed.
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5. Proof of the highest level of education attained that I have provided (for bachelor's degree, high
school diploma; for master's degree, bachelor's degree; and for a Ph.D. degree, master's degree) is
valid and legally recognized by the country in which I received such education. The diploma
provided is equivalent to that which certified schools in Taiwan award. If this is found to be
fraudulent (including those through alterations and forgery) and in violation of any regulation, my
admission will be refused, my student status revoked, and no transcript or diploma will be issued.
6. I have never been expelled from any university or college in Taiwan under these circumstances
(with drop-out records due to failure in conduct grades, academic grades, or been indicted under
criminal law). Should I breach any regulations, the University can deny my admission and my
student status.
7. During my study period, if I apply for initial household registration in Taiwan, acquire naturalization
or restoration of Taiwan Nationality, and thus lose my status as an international student, I am
willing to accept it.
8. I have read all the regulations in the admission handbook and complied with the rules as set forth.
9. I authorize Tzu Chi University to verify any information submitted. Should there be any untruthful
or misleading information, I am willing to accept my admission or student status revocation.
Signature of applicant：_________________________ Date: _____________(mm/dd/yyyy)

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〈Attachment 5〉
Tzu Chi University Fall 2023 /Spring 2024
International Student Scholarship Application Form
1.Full Name (in Chinese): _____________________________________________________

Full Name (in English):______________________________________________________
2. Gender: _________________________ Nationality: _______________________________
3. Email：______________________________________
4. WhatsApp ID（Messaging App account）
： ____________________________（if any）
5. Applying for admission to:
(Department/Institute/Program) ______________________________ ____________
(Course name) _________________________________________________________
Program of the □ Bachelor’s □ Master’s □ PhD.
6. The school where I completed the high school education: _________________________________
My study period: From ________________ (mm/yyyy) to ________________ (mm/yyyy)
7. The institution where I completed the bachelor’s program: ______________________________
The institution where I completed the master’s program: _______________________________
8. Are you applying for any schlarships provided by the government of Taiwan or other institutions
in Taiwan ?
□ Yes. Please specify: ___________________________________________________
□ No
9.Please provide your thoughts on applying for this scholarship.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Applicant's signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________ (mm/dd/yyyy)
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(Attachment 6〉

Full English Graduate Scholarship Application Form
(For International Biomedical Graduate Program Applicants)
1.Full Name (in Chinese): _____________________________________________________

Full Name (in English): ______________________________________________________
2. Gender: _________________________ Nationality: ____________________________
3. Email: ___________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________________-
4. WhatsApp ID（Messaging App account）:____________________________（if any）
5. Applying for admission to the
Department/Institute/Program: __________________________________________________
Program of the □ Master’s □ PhD.
6. The institution where I completed the bachelor’s program:

_________________________________________
The institution where I completed the master’s program:

_________________________________________
7. Are you applying for any schlarships provided by the government of Taiwan or
other institutions in Taiwan ?
□ Yes. Please specify ______________________________________________________________
□ No
8. Please share your thoughts on applying for this scholarship.

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
______
Applicant's signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________

(mm/dd/yyyy)
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〈Appendix 1〉

The List of Nations with English as the Official or Common Language
According to the official document (code:外公眾規字第 1122900017 號函)
on January 5, 2023, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Official Common
No Area Nation
Language Language
01 Commonwealth of Australia V
02 New Zealand V
03 Republic of Fiji V
04 Republic of India V
05 Federated States of Micronesia V
06 Republic of Nauru V
07 Independent State of Samoa V
08 Republic of Singapore V V
09 Solomon Islands V
10 Tuvalu V
11 East Asia Republic of Vanuatu V
12 and Pacific Cook Islands V
13 Republic of Kiribati V
14 Republic of the Marshall Islands V
15 Niue V
16 Republic of Palau V
17 Independent State of Papua New Guinea V
18 Republic of the Philippines V V
19 Kingdom of Tonga V
20 Malaysia V
21 West Asia Islamic Republic of Pakistan V
22 Kingdom of Eswatini V V
23 Republic of The Gambia V V
24 Republic of Ghana V V
25 Kingdom of Lesotho V V
26 Africa Republic of Liberia V V
27 Republic of Namibia V V
28 Federal Republic of Nigeria V V
29 Republic of Seychelles V V
30 Republic of Sierra Leone V V
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Official Common
Area Nation
Language Language
31 Republic of South Africa V V
32 Republic of South Sudan V V
33 Republic of Zambia V V
34 Republic of Zimbabwe V V
35 Republic of Botswana V V
36 Republic of Cameroon V V
37 Republic of Kenya V V
38 Republic of Malawi V V
39 Republic of Rwanda V V
40 Republic of the Sudan V V
41 Republic of Uganda V V
42 United Republic of Tanzania V V
43 Federal Republic of Somalia V V
44 Republic of Somaliland V
45 Republic of Mauritius V V
46 State of Eritrea V
47 Republic of Ireland V V
48 Europe
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland V V
49 Republic of Malta V V
50
North Canada V V
51 America United States of America V V
52 Barbados V V
53 Belize V
54 Antigua and Barbuda V
55 Commonwealth of The Bahamas V
Latin
56 Commonwealth of Dominica V
America
57 Grenada V
and
58 Cooperative Republic of Guyana V
Caribbean
59 Jamaica V
60 Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis V
61 Saint Lucia V
62 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines V
63 Republic of Trinidad and Tobago V
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April 11, 2023

The Office of International Affairs (OIA), Tzu Chi University

(Fall 2023 & Spring 2024)

Language of Instruction & Requirement for Language Proficiency】

Language of Instruction & Requirement for Language Proficiency】

Language of Instruction & Requirement for Language Proficiency】

13 【Application Timeline and Deadlines】

24-62 18. Under the “Admission criteria of each department”

 Add Requirement of Language Proficiency in the【Documents to be

Language】is a list of countries and territories where English is an official or

TCU mails out registration documents August 2023 January 2024

First day of classes September 2023 February 2024

Department/Institute/ Fall 2023

School of Medicine ● -- -- Applications are

Department of Public Health ● --

College of Department of Nursing ● --

Department of Medical Informatics ● --

Department of Physical Therapy ● --

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Department of Molecular Biology

Department of Social Work ● --

Division of Japanese, Department ●

Department of Foreign Languages

International Bachelor Program in International

Bachelor Program in Digital Media

Department/Institute/ Fall 2023

Graduate Institute of Clinical

Department of Laboratory Full English

College of Division of Applied

Institute of Religion and

Master Program in Biomedical

Graduate Institute of Clinical

College of Department of Laboratory

Department of Public Health -- ● --

Department of Physical Therapy ● -- --

College of Department of Communication

Department of Social Work ● -- --

Division of Clinical Psychology,

College of Division of Applied

Institute of Religion and

Department/Institute/ Fall 2023

Institute of Medical Sciences ● ● ● Full English courses

Institute of Medical Sciences ●

A. Take Mandarin courses in the International College, Tzu Chi University;

Fall 2023: Fall 2023:

November 2022 March August Review of Application by the Office

March June November Review of Application by the

Before Before Before Applicant Confirms Intention to

Application Guidelines can be downloaded from the OIA website at http://www.oia.tcu.edu.tw/

5. There is NO application fee.

Applying for bachelor’s program:

Applying for bachelor’s program:

A transcript should give detailed information of courses taken each year,

If the language of instruction for the applicants'

Applicants who meet the following conditions do not need to submit a

※ Submit information online and in PDF format before the deadline:

※ Meet the deadline

10. Departmental interview & examination：May 3, 2023

11. Location for departmental interview：Departmental office

12. Notice of Admission Decision

※ Access https://www.tcu.edu.tw/; http://www.oia.tcu.edu.tw/ for the notice of admission decision.

13. Deadline for accepting admission invitation to attend TCU: