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Tuition Fees
Each university sets its own fees for international students. By law, these fees cannot be lower than the fees private schools of the same level charge local students. Students admitted under education agreements or on Taiwan government scholarships may pay local rates. Universities list their fees in their admission guides.
- Tuition for international students
- Not centrally published – set by each university (no lower than local private-school rates)
Sources: MOE Regulations on International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, Arts. 6 and 21 (in Chinese)
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Living Costs
For a resident visa for study, you must give proof of funds covering the last 6 months. It can be yours or a close relative's, or you can show a scholarship. The Bureau of Consular Affairs does not set an amount. Each university sets its own financial proof standard in its admission rules.
Sources: Bureau of Consular Affairs: Resident visas for international degree students (in Chinese); MOE Regulations on International Students, Art. 6 (in Chinese)
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
Student Jobs
International students at registered universities need a work permit from the Ministry of Labor, which they apply for online once per semester. During term they can work up to 20 hours a week. The limit does not apply in winter and summer breaks, but normal labour law hours still apply. Since 1 January 2026, graduates with an associate degree or higher from Taiwan can stay for 2 years after graduating. During that time they can look for work, work part-time, train, intern or start a business without a work permit.
- During term
- Up to 20 hours per week (work permit needed)
- Winter and summer breaks
- No 20-hour limit (labour law limits apply)
- Post-study (from 1 January 2026)
- Up to 2 years; no work permit needed
Sources: Employment Service Act, Art. 50 (in Chinese); Workforce Development Agency: Student work permits and vacation hours; National Development Council: 2025 amendments to the Foreign Professionals Act
Last checked October 2026. Rules and amounts change, so confirm with the official source.
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