Providence University
Taichung, Taiwan

• 200, Section 7, Taiwan Boulevard, Taichung 43301,Taiwan

• Fall Semester: 15 May

• Spring Semester : 15 November

• Semester 1 (Fall Semester)

  • Official Arrival Day: September 4(tentative)

  • Registration: 5 September (tentative)

  • Orientation: 5 September (tentative)

  • Classes Begin: 9 September (tentative)

  • Classes End: 10 January (tentative)

• Semester 2 (Spring Semester)

  • Official Arrival Day: 12 February (tentative)

  • Registration: 13 February

  • Orientation: 13 February

  • Classes Begin: 17 February

  • Classes End: 20 June

Remarks

• Exchange student and academic calendars will be confirmed after

• receiving the admission letter from PU.

• Semester dates are subject to change, especially around Chinese New Year holidays.

• Minimum GPA 2.50​

• All exchange students need to apply VISA!

•  Visitor VISA (one semester exchange program, please choose multiple entry if possible)

• Residence VISA (one year exchange program)

• For more information of applying visa outside of Taiwan from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ROC, Taiwan: HERE.;

• Visitor visa: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-158-4342-a78b4-2.html ;

• Resident visa: https://www.boca.gov.tw/cp-166-284-6f5f7-2.html

• The number of exchange students each term is subject to agreement.

• Participation in the orientation program is mandatory.

• Students should arrive in Kaohsiung before the event and bring a copy of their health insurance receipt to obtain their student ID.

• Total (On-campus): NT$54,750

• Total (Off-campus): NT$63,200 – NT$68,200

• Accommodation:

  • On-campus dormitory: NT$9,500 – NT$16,550/semester (includes NT$550 deposit)

  • Off-campus accommodation: NT$25,000 – NT$30,000/semester

  • Bedding set (if on-campus): NT$2,500

• Meals: NT$30,000 – NT$45,000/semester

• Transportation: NT$1,000/semester

• School Fees (Mandatory):

  • Insurance: NT$2,500/semester (NT$500 × 5 months)

  • Facility Maintenance Fee: NT$200/semester

  • Internet Usage Fee: NT$750/semester

  • Program Fee: NT$3,000/semester

  • General Medical Examination: NT$658 (one time)

  • Books: Around NT$600

No tuition fees for the Exchange Program if nominated by an exchange partner institution.

• Fall Semester: 1 June

• Spring Semester : 1 December

1. Chinese

2. English

3. Japanese

Providence University offers courses taught in English, Chinese, and a limited number in Japanese.

• Students’ language proficiency must be assessed by their home university before the exchange.

• English-taught courses: TOEFL ITP 500 preferred, but not mandatory if nominated and recommended by the partner university.

• Chinese-taught courses: HSK 4–5 or equivalent proficiency required.

• Chinese language courses: No proficiency proof required. PU offers nine levels, including beginner.

• From 2023 Spring, PU’s general health insurance is compulsory for international exchange students even if you had the travel insurance from home.

• Please purchase PU’s general health insurance upon arrival at OIA.

• *Fee: General insurance fee: NT$500/month.

• *One semester (5months): NT$500*5months=NT$2,500

• Course add/drop is done online one week before the semester begins through the Course Selection System.

• Students can register for courses taught in Chinese, English, or other foreign languages.

• A full list of English-taught and foreign language courses is available [here].