[September 2, 2020 updated]
According to the Official Announcement of the Ministry of Education on August 24th, border restrictions are lifted to degree-seeking foreign students from all countries.
MCU already submitted the list of new students, who are coming to attend the first semester of the 2020 school year, to the Ministry of Education. It may take some time for the Ministry to review and approve the list, and then notify the Taipei Representative Offices overseas.
Based on previous cases, students should wait for 2 weeks and then apply for a visa.
As soon as you obtain Taiwan Visa, you must inform MCU Office of International Student Service (OISS) by filling in the google form with flight information that is departing at least 2 weeks after.
<Estimated schedule>
| August 25th | MCU already submitted the list of new students to the Ministry of Education. |
| September 2nd~ | Ministry of Education reviews and approves the list. |
| Mid ~End of September | Students contact MCU Office of International Student Service (OISS) by filling in the google form with flight information that is departing at least 2 weeks after. Including new student’s visa number and flight info, MCU will then apply for an entry permit with the Ministry of Education. |
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| As soon as obtaining a visa, students can transfer tuition fees to MCU bank account and complete admission process. After confirming the receipt of students’ tuition transfers, MCU Academic Affairs Division will activate the Student ID Number. New students will then be able to select courses and join TEAMS online classrooms before entering Taiwan and during the quarantine period. Download: New Foreign Students Registration Procedures ← Read it. |
| Begin ~ Mid of October | Students take the scheduled flight with a visa and entry permit to enter Taiwan, and complete 14-day quarantine at the designated facilities. |
| Mid ~ End of October | Students return to the campus and attend classes. |
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[August 24, 2020 updated]
President's Message to Foreign Students
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[August 15, 2020 updated]
MCU school dormitories for 14-day quarantine (800NTD per day) have all been occupied and there is no vacancy available in September.
The next open day for newly-arriving international students will be on October 19th. Rooms are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
As soon as you obtain Taiwan Visa, you must inform MCU Office of International Student Service (OISS) by filling in the google form with flight information that is departing at least 14 days after (Taiwan's Ministry of Education needs at least 2 weeks to issue an Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate). If you have any questions, Taipei campus students, please email both Ms. Crystal (crystal@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Nancy (nora@mail.mcu.edu.tw); Taoyuan campus students, please email both Ms. Betty (pic202@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Teresa (mfchung@mail.mcu.edu.tw).
If MCU dorm is all occupied, students will need to book a quarantine hotel on your own expenses. The quarantine hotel fee is around 2500NTD-3000NTD (per person/ per room) or more (include three meals) for each day. For information about isolation/quarantine hotels, please refer to: https://taiwan.taiwanstay.net.tw/covhotel/
14-day Quarantine Hotel recommendation: Chientan Youth Activity Center (video introduction) (located near MCU Taipei campus)
Cost of 14-day quarantine: 2200NTD per day x 14 days = 30800NTD (including meals)
Method of Payment: NTD cash, credit cards
* Due to different arrival times, meals for the first day are NOT provided *
If you wish to stay in Chientan Youth Activity Center, please contact MCU OISS office. Taipei campus students, please email both Ms. Crystal (crystal@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Nancy (nora@mail.mcu.edu.tw); Taoyuan campus students, please email both Ms. Betty (pic202@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Teresa (mfchung@mail.mcu.edu.tw).
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[August 11, 2020 updated]
MCU school dormitories have been officially approved to be used for 14-day quarantine. Returning as well as new students, arriving in Taiwan before August 21st (incl.) can apply to stay in MCU school dormitories. The dormitory fees for 14-day quarantine is waived. Students just need to pay approx. 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings and necessities.
School dormitories will remain available for new incoming students starting their study from 2020 fall semester only, who arrive on or later than August 22nd (incl.). For this purpose, students have to pay dormitory fees 11,200NTD for 14-day quarantine (i.e. 800NTD per day), plus 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings and necessities.
Please note that MCU dormitory rooms for quarantine are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If MCU dorm is all occupied, students will need to book a quarantine hotel on your own expenses. The quarantine hotel fee is around 2500NTD-3000NTD (per person/ per room) or more (include three meals) for each day. For information about isolation/quarantine hotels, please refer to: https://taiwan.taiwanstay.net.tw/covhotel/
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[August 3, 2020 updated]
The Taiwanese government has opened the borders to foreign students from 19 low-to-medium-risk countries and regions, including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Palau, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Fiji, Mongolia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
The first batch of new students who received MCU International Student Admission Letter dated before and on July 15th:
MCU already submitted the list of new students, who are coming to attend the first semester of the 2020 school year, to the Ministry of Education, and already received the official approval.
Click to download: Ministry of Education official letter (Date: 2020/7/30, Letter Reference Number: 臺教高(二)字第1090106835號)
1. You are on the approval list. Please contact the Taipei Representative Office near you to apply for the visa to study in Taiwan. You should first call the Taipei Representative Office, make sure about service hours and procedures for visa application, and schedule a visit to the office if needed.
2. As soon as you obtain Taiwan Visa, you must inform MCU Office of International Student Service(OISS) by filling in the google form with flight information that is departing at least 2 weeks after (Taiwan's Ministry of Education needs at least 2 weeks to issue an Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate). Please upload a copy of your passport (main page and Taiwan visa page), and electronic flight ticket. To avoid airline change and cancellation, students are strongly recommended to fly with EVA Air (BR) and China Airlines (CI), the major Taiwanese airline companies.
3. Then, students must wait to receive an Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate issued by email from MCU, print it out and bring the certificate along with you on your flight date. Without this Entry Permit Certificate, you will NOT be able to enter Taiwan.
4. If you already receive the Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate, before August 10th, you can book a flight ticket and arrive in Taiwan between August 17th~August 21st and stay in MCU school dormitories for 14-day quarantine.
5. MCU school dormitories will remain available for new incoming students starting their study from 2020 fall semester only, who arrive on or later than August 22nd (incl.). For this purpose, students have to pay dormitory fees 11,200NTD for 14-day quarantine (i.e. 800NTD per day), plus 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings and necessities.
If MCU dormitory is all occupied, you will then need to book a quarantine hotel on your own expenese. The quarantine hotel fee is around 2500NTD-3000NTD (per person/ per room) or more (include three meals) for each day.
For information about isolation/quarantine hotels, please refer to: https://taiwan.taiwanstay.net.tw/covhotel/
The second batch of new students who received MCU International Student Admission Letter dated from July 26th to August 3rd:
You belong to the second batch. MCU already submitted the list to the Ministry of Education and the overseas representative offices of the Taiwan government, and we are still waiting for the approval from the Taiwan government. Once approved, MCU will inform you the next steps. Your patience is appreciated.
If you are not sure which batch you belong to, the first batch or second batch, please look at the date at the top right corner of your MCU International Student Admission Letter.
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[July 30, 2020 updated]
MCU school dormitories have been officially approved to be used for 14-day quarantine for students who arrive in Taiwan before August 21st (incl.). Please note that rooms are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
After 14-day quarantine ends, school dormitories will close for cleaning and disinfection. Dormitories will reopen in September for regular students to move in, and will NOT be used for quarantine again. Therefore, international students, who are allowed to enter Taiwan, are strongly advised to arrive before August 21st (incl.) if you would like to stay in MCU school dormitories for 14-day quarantine. Students arriving on or later than August 22nd (incl.) will NOT be able to move into MCU dormitory for quarantine. You will then need to book a quarantine hotel on your own expenses. The quarantine hotel fee is around 2500NTD-3000NTD (per person/ per room) or more (include three meals) for each day.
MCU already submitted the list of new students to the Ministry of Education and the overseas representative offices of the Taiwan government, and we are still waiting for the approval from the Taiwan government. Once approved, MCU will inform you so you can contact the Taipei Representative Office to apply for the visa to study in Taiwan. Please do not make any financial commitment until you acquire the visa to study in Taiwan.
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[July 29, 2020 updated]
Based on the updated announcement on Wednesday July 15th, the Taiwanese government has opened the borders to foreign students from 19 low-to-medium-risk countries and regions, including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macau, Thailand, Palau, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei, Fiji, Mongolia, Bhutan, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Myanmar.
In addition, the status of students allowed to enter Taiwan to study have been expanded from "graduating students" and "returning students" to include "new students seeking a degree," who are coming to attend the first semester of the 2020 school year.
Therefore, degree-seeking foreign students from abovementioned 19 countries, including new students who are coming to attend the fall semester 2020, are allowed to enter Taiwan to study.
However, Taiwan government has a very strict regulation for incoming new student (2020-2021Academic Year), all the students must be picked up by the school representative at the airport. Everyone arriving in Taiwan must undergo a 14-day mandatory self-quarantine in authorized quarantine hotels on your own expenese, or stay at MCU school dormitories.
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***** MCU guideline for 14-day quarantine*****
Students who are eligible for entry, must carefully follow the guidelines below.
1. Contact MCU International Admission office about your intention of studying at MCU by logging in https://apply.mcu.edu.tw/student/signin.
(1)MCU already submitted the list of new students to the Ministry of Education and the overseas representative offices of the Taiwan government. Once approved, students can contact the Taipei Representative Office near you to apply for the visa to study in Taiwan. Please do not make any financial commitment until you acquire the visa to study in Taiwan.
(2) After you obtain Taiwan Visa, book a flight ticket departing at least 2 weeks after and apply for the Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate.
Each of you must inform MCU Office of International Student Service(OISS) by filling in the google form with flight information that is departing at least 2 weeks after (Taiwan's Ministry of Education needs at least 2 weeks to issue an Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate). Please upload a copy of your passport (main page and Taiwan visa page), and electronic flight ticket. If you have any questions, Taipei campus students, please email both Ms. Crystal (crystal@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Nancy (nora@mail.mcu.edu.tw); Taoyuan campus students, please email both Ms. Betty (pic202@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Teresa (mfchung@mail.mcu.edu.tw).
(3) International students, who are allowed to enter Taiwan, are strongly advised to arrive before August 21st (incl.) if you would like to stay in MCU school dormitories for 14-day quarantine. If you arrive between August 17th~August 21st, the dormitory fees for 14-day quarantine is waived. Students just need to pay approx. 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings and necessities.
MCU school dormitories will remain available for new incoming students starting their study from 2020 fall semester only, who arrive on or later than August 22nd (incl.). For this purpose, students have to pay dormitory fees 11,200NTD for 14-day quarantine (i.e. 800NTD per day), plus 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings and necessities.
If MCU dormitory is all occupied, you will then need to book a quarantine hotel on your own expenese. The quarantine hotel fee is around 2500NTD-3000NTD (per person/ per room) or more (include three meals) for each day.
For information about isolation/quarantine hotels, please refer to: https://taiwan.taiwanstay.net.tw/covhotel/
(4) To avoid airline change and cancellation, students are strongly recommended to fly with EVA Air (BR) and China Airlines (CI), the major Taiwanese airline companies.
(5) Students must wait to receive an Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate issued by email from MCU, print it out, and bring the certificate along with you at your flight date. Otherwise; you will NOT be able to enter Taiwan.
(6) In case of flight change or cancellation, students must contact OISS as soon as possible (At least 4 days before your flight), in order for MCU to re-issue a new Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate. Without the correct flight schedule on the certificate you will not be able to enter Taiwan. MCU Taipei campus students, please email both Ms. Crystal (crystal@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Nancy (nora@mail.mcu.edu.tw); Taoyuan campus students, please email both Ms. Betty (pic202@mail.mcu.edu.tw) and Ms. Teresa (mfchung@mail.mcu.edu.tw) .Once again, failing to do so, students will be deported right away.
2. On the date of the flight:
(1)If your flight is delayed, you MUST inform OISS as soon as possible.
(2)After checking in airline counter, if you have a Taiwan cell phone SIM Card, then you will be able to log into the Quarantine System for Entry, fill in a health declaration form and accurately provide your travel and contact history. If not, wait until you arrive at Taiwan airport to buy a SIM Card.
(3)Time to board the flight, you MUST notify OISS through “Line” APP. (We will email the QR Code after you fill in your google form regarding your flight schedule)
3. When landing at Taiwan airport:
(1) If you do have a Taiwan SIM Card, turn on your mobile phone and make sure you have internet connection. You should receive a confirmation message from the Quarantine System for Entry and show it to the staff at the quarantine counter.
(2) If you do NOT have a Taiwan SIM Card, 2 steps to go:
(A)Purchase the SIM Card with internet service at the Telecom counter before the entry of quarantine counter (1,000NTD for 30days SIM Card).
(B)Fill in the Quarantine System for Entry and after you received a confirmation message show it to the staff at the quarantine counter.
(3) If you show/ have symptoms of COVID-19 upon arriving at the airport, you will be moved to a quarantine facility immediately.
(4) Right after you have your Taiwan SIM Card, contact MCU OISS through LINE APP as soon as possible!!!
(5) At the Immigration, please present your passport with your visa, and Overseas Student Entry Permit Certificate issued by MCU.
(6) Claim your baggage
(7) After entering the Arrival Hall, immediately and directly report to Overseas Students Reception Counter (Do Not Miss It !!! / see the picture below) MCU staff will meet you at the counter. (Do not go to the bathroom, buy food or drinks or currency exchange, etc.)
(8) Students must report to Overseas Students Reception Counter first and school representative will arrange designated buses or taxis to take you to MCU dormitory or your hotel for quarantine. Taxi fee is on your own expense around 1,000-1,500NTD. (By the regulation public transportation is not allowed)
If you do not report to Overseas Students Reception Counter right after you arrive at the arrival hall, you will be fined 100,000NTD - 1,000,000NTD.
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4.When arriving at your quarantine facilities:
(1) Join MCU LINE group
(2) For those arriving between August 17th~August 21st and staying in the school dormitory, the dormitory fees for 14-day quarantine is waived. Students just need to pay approx. 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings, and necessities. (please prepare Taiwan Dollar in your country, you will not be able to have the currency exchange at the airport)
MCU school dormitories will remain available for new incoming students starting their study from 2020 fall semester only, who arrive on or later than August 22nd (incl.). For this purpose, students have to pay dormitory fees 11,200NTD for 14-day quarantine (i.e. 800NTD per day), plus 8,000NTD – 10,000NTD for daily meals, electricity bills, beddings and necessities.
(3) Do NOT come out of your room for 14 days. Meals and necessities will be delivered. If you purchase a Taiwan SIM Card at the airport, please make sure you also purchase internet service. You should bring a WIFI router if you wish to share your phone's WIFI connection to multiple devices.
(4) Check your body temperature twice per day and stay in touch with MCU staff. (Prepare your own thermometer)
(5) Answer phone calls from the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control to report your personal health condition every day.
(6) Taiwan's government has a very strict law for quarantine. If you break the rule, you will be fined 200,000NTD - 1,000,000NTD.
5. After completing 14-day quarantine successfully, students will be assisted to move into a regular dormitory if you apply to stay in the dorm beforehand.
6. Students should attend MCU New Students Orientation and Registration on September 7th:
(1) Check the website for information about new student registration
(2)Read the Freshman Brochure
Please check our announcement on IEE website regarding new students arrival arrangement.
Your patience is appreciated.
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MCU International Admission Contact Information
Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore & Outside-Asia Student Admission
Ms. Anne Chan 詹宜書
Tel: +886-3-3507001 Ext. 5116, 3705
Email：oas@eta.mcu.edu.tw
Asia Student Admission
Ms. Yvonne Lin 林郁萍
Tel: +886-3-3507001 Ext. 3704, 3703
Email: ihp@mail.mcu.edu.tw