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[Lock Haven] Tunghai University, Taiwan (Exchange Program) (Outgoing Program) Featured Print 
  • Locations: Taichung, Taiwan
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring, Year
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2027 10/16/2026 10/20/2026 TBA TBA
Program Description:
Eligibility VISA Study Period Language of Instruction Type of Housing Approximate semester dates Commonwealth University partner since Cost of Housing & Meals
Commonwealth University and external students; Minimum GPA 2.5 Yes Fall and/or Spring Chinese/
English		 On campus: dormitory
Off campus: suite/ apartment		 Fall: Sept. – Jan.
Spring: Feb. to June		 1986 Dorm Fee:
NT$ 9,700- NT $12,700 / semester
Meals: NT$ 7,500-10,000 monthly
 
T A I W A N
Tunghai University, Taichung

https://eng.thu.edu.tw/

 

The Location

Tunghai University is located in Taichung City in the middle of western Taiwan. The third largest city in the country, it is a place of pleasant climate and impressive scenery, and the citizens maintain a tradition of generous hospitality.  For more than a hundred years the hard work of its people has made Taichung one of Taiwan’s most important political, economic, transportational and cultural centers.

The University
Tunghai University emphasizes a goal of transcendence in which students take educational ideals acquired through study and spread them throughout Taiwanese society and, ultimately, to every corner of the globe.

The academic goals of the university include creating an academic institution devoted to the search for truth; establishing admission requirements that not only recognize great academic promise, but also each individual student’s character and purpose; as well as emphasizing cooperation among students.  In addition, the school also seeks to develop students into well-rounded individuals by coupling a student work program with the academic curriculum; fostering the spirit of democracy and freedom through the free exercise of faith; promoting respect for China’s historical and cultural traditions; and advocating the duty to engage in East-West cultural dialogue. 

 

Academics

Students participating in this exchange are required to study Chinese 15 hours per week to maintain their visa status.  Students can also study other courses available in English which include culture, political science, economics, arts and business.
 

Housing

The on-campus dormitory costs NT $9700- NT $12,700 per semester, and a Commonwealth University exchange student shares the room with 3 Tunghai University students. The bathroom is shared with other students living on the same floor.
Meals are offered at Tunghai dining halls for about USD $10 a day.

Air Travel – students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.  Please see the international office for assistance

Tuition - Commonwealth University students continue to pay Commonwealth University tuition and fees while attending Tunghai University.  Keep in mind that all financial aid can apply toward your study in Taiwan since you are participating in a Commonwealth University sponsored program.  Students do not pay any tuition or fees in Taiwan.  Please note, however, that it will be necessary to pay for activities such as athletic club memberships, if you wish to utilize those services.

Academic Calendar

At Tunghai University there are two semesters in an academic year. However, there are two academic periods in one year for Chinese language programs; Spring semester and Fall Semester.  Both Spring and Fall Semesters are 16 weeks.  The Spring Semester generally starts in the middle of February.  The Fall Semester begins in the middle of September. 

Health Insurance
All students are required to maintain a health insurance policy that will provide coverage while abroad.  Information on international health insurance providers can be obtained from the Center for Global Engagement.  You may find that your present health insurance policy includes overseas coverage.  It is important, however, that your carrier provide written verification of such coverage.

So, how do I get started?
Simply come by the Center for Global Engagement to pick up an application form.  Remember!  Applications are due March 1 for the fall term and October 1 for the spring term