Incoming Visiting Students
Students who wish to apply through the NSYSU Visiting Program must be enrolled in their home university while attending NSYSU. The visit must not exceed 180 days.
Program Fees
Administration Fee
According to “Guidelines for International Students Visiting National Sun Yat-Sen University” amended and approved by the 8th Administrative Meeting on May 29, 2024
* * VII. Fees: (1) Except for exchange students recommended by partner universities, all international students must pay an administrative fee of NT$3,000 or US$100. This fee is non-refundable should the student decide not to attend the University.* *
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Miscellaneous and Other Fees
Miscellaneous fees will be charged according to the duration of the student's enrollment. Although visiting students may only be on campus for internships and not for coursework, they are still required to pay these fees based on the university's tuition and fees standard structure.
Fees are to be paid in cash during registration. Once registration is complete, students will receive a student ID and gain access to the benefits available to enrolled students.
- 30 Days or Less: waived.
- 31 to 60 Days: 1/3 miscellaneous fees or tuition & fees
- 61 to 90 Days: 1/2 miscellaneous fees or tuition & fees
- More Than 90 Days: full miscellaneous fees or tuition & fees
*Undergraduate students should refer to the Miscellaneous Fees, Master & PhD students should refer to the Tuition & Fees below :
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Other Fees
- NSYSU Group Insurance Fee: charge per the enrolled period (NT$490 for one semester)
- Internet Fee: charge per the enrolled period (NT$300 for staying over 3 months)
The fees should be paid in cash upon registration.
Estimated living cost per month (exclude housing): NTD 12,000-13,000 ( ≈ USD 375-407)
Meals: NTD 7,000-9,000
Transportation: NTD 500-1,500
*The estimation is the average spending of a typical student attending NSYSU.
*USD is subject to change due to the exchange rate
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Items |
Fees (per semester) |
Visiting Students |
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Administration Fee |
NTD3,000 ≈ USD100 One-time payment Non-refundable |
Yes |
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Miscellaneous Fee |
Approx. NTD14,480-26,800 ≈ USD447-827 |
Yes |
|
Internet Fee |
NTD300 ≈ USD10 |
Yes |
|
NSYSU Student Group Insurance Fee |
NTD490 ≈ USD16 |
Yes |
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Health and Accident Insurance |
One of the registration requirements. Students should purchase them before coming to Taiwan. |
Yes |
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Health Examination Certificate |
One of the registration requirements. Students should complete it before coming to Taiwan. |
Required for students staying for 90 days or more. |
Accommodation
On-campus Housing - Due to a lack of dorm rooms, this option is no longer available for visiting students. Please seek off-campus housing in advance with the resources below and ask for assistance from your host professor/department if needed.
Off-campus Housing Resources
- Formosa Rent House The rental properties listed on this page have all been screened by colleagues from the Office of General Affairs to ensure compliance with safety regulations. However, most contacts listed on this page are phone numbers.
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Students can also refer to these websites recommended by our former exchange students for off-campus housing:
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Relocation Service Taiwan: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100045810176430
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AREI Real Estate: https://www.arei.tw/
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K House: https://www.khouse.tw/en/house.aspx (Students should book the room through their Line services.)
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Good House: https://goodhouse-rental.com/en
*NSYSU does not guarantee the quality and safety of rentals on these sources.