A little planning makes sure that coming to Taiwan and studying at NCCU will be easy and enjoyable! Our experienced staff is here to help you get settled in, providing support services, guidance, and information. To get started, here are some suggestions on how to prepare for studying at NCCU.

Pre-departure Checklist

The Office of International Cooperation (OIC) has prepared the following Pre-Departure Checklist to help you ensure a smooth arrival in Taiwan. 

• Valid passport: Ensure that your passport will be valid at least six months past your entry date
• Valid visa or entry permit: If you do not hold a Resident Visa, please click here. If you have any questions about the medical examination requirements for applying for a Resident Visa, please click here
• Foreign diplomas and transcripts: Documents that are verified by the Taiwan Embassy/Representative Office in the country of the institution that has issued the official document 
• Air ticket: Plan to arrive several days before the first day of classes to recover from jetlag, adjust to your new environment, and attend the international student orientation session
• Register for the international orientation session
• Register for New Student Registration 
• Make copies of your passport and other key documents, keep them separate from the originals, and upload digital copies to Dropbox or Google Drive.
• NCCU acceptance letter
• Medical insurance proof
• Please activate the overseas withdrawal function on your account, or ensure that you have sufficient cash for the initial payment (registration fee) and living expenses such as food, household items, and transportation while abroad. Prior to your departure, make sure that your debit and credit cards will be accessible overseas.
• Medications: Bring any medications required for existing medical conditions. While most over-the-counter and prescription medicines are available in Taiwan at reasonable prices, they may go by different brand names, so bring detailed prescription information with you. 
• An extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses, if needed.
• Consider bringing photographs, souvenirs, music, crafts, videos, recipes, and traditional clothing from your home country to help share your culture with your new friends in Taiwan. You can also use such items as part of the NCCU annual Culture Night, where international students are invited to share with the community about their country and culture.

Arriving In Taipei

Transportation

Taxi fare from Taoyuan International Airport to NCCU will cost approximately NTD 1,500 in cash (drivers do not accept foreign currency, but you can change foreign currency at the airport), while public transportation (MRT and bus) costs around NTD 160. 

MRT (subway/light rail) -- Taoyuan International Airport MRT

(1) Take Taoyuan Airport MRT to station A1 (Taipei Main Station)

(2) Change to the Blue Line for BL15 (Zhongxiao Fuxing Station)

(3) Change to the Brown Line for BR01 (Taipei Zoo Station)

(4) Exit Taipei Zoo Station, cross the street and take the bus (236, 282, 611, Brown 15, Brown 18, Green 1) to National Chengchi U. 1.

Bus -- Taoyuan International Airport bus

(1) Take Citi Air Bus (1960 East Bus) from Taoyuan International Airport (the fare is NTD145 and purchase a ticket from the kiosk within the airport building next to the bus boarding area). Alight at the final stop (Taipei City Hall Bus Station).

A taxi from Taipei City Hall to NCCU will cost about NTD250 and take about 15 minutes, depending on traffic. If you know your assigned residence hall, have the address available in Chinese for the driver. 

A bus from Taipei City Hall to NCCU is NTD15 and the trip takes about 25 minutes. Go to Taipei City Hall MRT Station Exit 3 and take either the Brown 18 or Green 1 to the “National Chengchi U. 1” Station.

University Address

National Chengchi University (國立政治大學)

Dorm Name (宿舍名稱)

No. 64, Section 2, Zhinan Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City, 116

(台北市文山區指南路二段64號)

Note: MRT single-trip tickets can be purchased for cash at multi-lingual automated ticket machines in each station, or from station service kiosk staff. See the fare map at the station to determine the total cost for each ride. You can also purchase a pre-paid stored value transport card (“Easy Card”) which can be used for MRT, all buses, and YouBike bike share (registration by mobile phone required prior to YouBike use). Buses also accept cash but do not make change.

Useful Apps

Download these useful apps to help your transition to studying at NCCU. 

• Google Translate: provides quick and accurate translation between more than 50 languages, with voice input and camera input options
• NCCU App: allows you to check your class schedule, grades, on-campus bus, and course registration status
• Taipei Bus: MRT and bus maps and timetables