Q1: How should overseas Chinese students handle entry and exit procedures?
A1: Matters such as airport pickup, accommodation applications, health check-ups for residence permit applications, Alien Residence Certificate (ARC) applications, National Health Insurance enrollment, and the new student orientation will be arranged and notified separately by the Division of Overseas Student Services, Office of Global Affairs, before the start of the semester in August.

Q1: I am a student from Hong Kong and have obtained an Associate Degree. Am I eligible to apply for direct admission as an overseas Chinese Student at NTHU?

A1: Yes. Applicants from Hong Kong who hold an Associate Degree (or Higher Diploma) are eligible to apply through this admission channel. Upon enrollment, students may be granted advanced standing to enter the third year of undergraduate study, as per university regulations.

Q1: How does the online recommendation system work?

A1: After you enter your recommender’s name and contact information, the system will automatically send an email to your recommender. The recommender can then open the link in the email and complete the recommendation form online within the deadline.

Q2: Does the online recommendation system mean I don’t need to submit a paper recommendation letter?

A2: Correct. All recommendation letters must be submitted online; paper copies are not accepted.

Q3: My recommender gave me a paper recommendation letter. How should I submit it?

A3: Please remind your recommender to fill out and submit the recommendation letter online before the deadline, as only online submissions will be accepted.

Q4: What should I do if my recommender didn’t receive the system email?

A4: Ask your recommender to check the spam or junk mail folder first. If the email still cannot be found, log in to the system and resend the notification email. If the problem persists, please contact us.

Q1: I have already registered, but I am unable to log in to the application system again. What should I do?

A1: Please verify that your account and password are entered correctly. Then log in through the correct link announced on our office website, as each admission round has its own login link.

Q1: What is the difference between Recommendation Admission and Individual Application Admission?

A1: In addition to requiring a recommendation from the applicant’s high school, the Recommendation Admission also differs in the required documents. Please refer to the current year’s admission guidelines for details.

Q2: Do I need to mail paper documents to NTHU after uploading them online?

A2: No. The entire application process is conducted online. Applicants only need to upload the required documents; no paper submission is needed.

Q3: What should I do if I haven’t received my graduation certificate before the application deadline?

A3: Current graduating students may submit an enrollment certificate issued by their school to verify their student status.

Q1: Which departments or programs are open for Recommendation Admission and Individual Application Admission?

A1: The Recommendation Admission is open to the following programs:

• Tsing Hua Disciplinary Program
• International Bachelor Degree Program (IBP)– Track A (Chinese-taught)
  International Chinese Language with Multiple Disciplines
• International Bachelor Degree Program (IBP) – Track B (English-taught) , offering the following fields of study:
  Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
  Business Management
  Engineering Technology

The Individual Application Admission is open to all undergraduate programs of the university.

Q2: Where can I find information about the courses offered by each department?

A2: You can visit the websites of each department or check the course listings on the university’s Division of Curriculum website. [Link]

Q3: What is the Tsing Hua College Disciplinary Program?

A3: Students admitted to this program can take required or foundational courses from various departments during their first year, allowing for more time and flexibility to explore their interests before selecting their preferred field of study. At the end of the first year, students choose their intended department through a counseling process with advisors and mentors, followed by an allocation meeting. There are no grade restrictions for departmental placement. The chosen department in the second year becomes the student’s graduation department, and the student must fulfill its graduation requirements. [Link]