「Overseas Chinese Student」：

According to the "Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan" the term "overseas Chinese student" refers to a student of Chinese descent who has come to Taiwan to study, who was born and lived overseas until the present time, or who has been living overseas for six or more consecutive years in the immediate past and obtained permanent or long-term residency status overseas.

However, for applicants seeking admission to undergraduate programs in Medicine, Dentistry, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, the required continuous residency period is eight years or more.

Overseas Chinese student status is validated by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission (OCAC).

「International Student」:

According to the" Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan" A person of foreign nationality who has never held the Republic of China (“R.O.C.”) nationality and who meets the following requirements is permitted to apply for admission:

1. Applicants with foreign nationality who have not held the nationality of the Republic of China (R.O.C. Taiwan) and meet the following criteria:
   • Never undertaken studies in Taiwan as an overseas Chinese student.
   • Never given a placement by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students in accordance with the Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan.

2. Applicants who hold dual Republic of China (R.O.C. Taiwan) nationality and meet the following requirements
   • Never undertaken studies in Taiwan as an overseas Chinese student and never given a placement by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students in accordance with the Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan.
   • A person who before the time of their application also held dual R.O.C. nationality but no longer does at the time of their application shall have renounced their R.O.C. nationality with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior on a date at least eight full years before making their application.
3. Applicants having foreign nationality with Hong Kong or Macau permanent residency:
   • Never had a household registration in Taiwan.
   • Has resided in Hong Kong, Macau, or other oversea countries continuously for at least six years is permitted to apply for admission. However, a person who plans to apply to study in a university department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine must have resided overseas continuously for at least eight years.
4. Applicants who were formerly citizens of Mainland China, but now hold only foreign nationality
   • Never had a household registration in Taiwan.
   • Has resided in Hong Kong, Macau, or other oversea countries continuously for at least six years is permitted to apply for admission. However, a person who plans to apply to study in a university department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine must have resided overseas continuously for at least eight years.

「Overseas Chinese Student」

In fact, there is no Chinese language proficiency requirement when applying. Overseas Chinese Students can enroll in Chinese-taught departments or English-taught international bachelor's degree programs

International students must complete 10 credits of Chinese or English courses after admission.

「International Student」

Language Requirement：

1. For applicants applying to Chinese-taught programs, they must provide a proficiency certificate of Level 2 or above in the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), or a certificate of completion of Level 2 in a Mandarin language program.
2. For applicants applying to English-taught programs, they must provide a certificate of English proficiency at the CEFR B1 level or above. However, applicants who are citizens of English-speaking countries (please upload your passport as proof) or have obtained a previous degree in an English-speaking country (please upload proof of the previous degree) are exempt from submitting English proficiency certificates.

Yes. It is compulsory. When applying, please provide proof of at least US$4,000 (or NT$120,000); if not in US$ or NT$, please provide conversion instructions; if the account is not held by the applicant, please provide the account holder's Statement of Financial Support. Download Sample Here .doc / .odt)

The Certificate of Scholarship can be used as financial proof by applicants who have been awarded a government scholarship, such as the Taiwan MOE scholarship, MOFA scholarship, or ICDF scholarship. Applicants who have applied for a government scholarship but have not received confirmation that they have received it should still provide a bank statement as financial proof. Applicants who do not submit the document will be disqualified from the preliminary review process.

It's not necessary.

Chinese-language proficiency certificates are not required if you are a citizen of a Chinese-speaking country or if your previous degree was taught in Chinese. The same applies to English.

In principle, any officially recognized English proficiency test score from a reputable testing authority is acceptable. You can refer to the following English proficiency tests and their minimum score requirements:

• ILTEA International English Test / Tourism and Hospitality English Test-B1 Intermediate
• Cambridge English Scale: 140 - 159
• Cambridge Business English Examination (BULATS) - ALTE Level 2 (40-59)
• Foreign Language Proficiency Test (FLPT) - Overall score of 150-194 for the written tests
• Foreign Language Proficiency Test (FLPT) - Speaking Test S-2
• General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) - Intermediate level for both the initial and intermediate tests
• CEF (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) - B1 Threshold (Advanced)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) ITP - 460 and above
• TOEFL IBT (Internet-Based Test) - 42 and above
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) - 550 and above
• TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests - 240
• TOEIC Bridge - Old format: 170; New format: 84
• College Student English Proficiency Test (CSEPT) - 240
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - Score of 4 or higher
• EF Standard English Test (EF SET) - 41 and above
• Global Scale of English (Pearson) - Scores between 43 and 58

The following types of tests and scores are not accepted:

• Duolingo English Test
• In-school English exam results (e.g., internal exams at your high school or language school)
• English exam scores from university entrance exams

If you do not have your passport at the moment, you can input "0000" in the application system to indicate that you do not currently possess a passport. This will ensure that the application system recognizes your situation.

YZU departments do not mandate specific high school subjects for admission. While there's no predetermined list of required courses, if your high school curriculum doesn't directly align with your intended field of study, we encourage you to address this in your application. Use your Autobiography or Motivation to convey your commitment and readiness to pursue your academic goals.

The class selection process is entirely online. All new students will receive a student ID number and be notified of the course selection time.
You can find more information in the New Student Area. For instructions on how to use the computer course selection system, see the Course Selection Instructions.

1. Visas and passports
2. Verified academic qualifications and transcripts for previous degrees
3. Health examination report (used for Taiwan Resident Visa application)
4. Enrollment Consent Forms(Statement on the Prohibition of Illegal Part-Time Employment; Affidavit of Acknowledgment of Yuan Ze University Scholarship) (downloadable from online YZU admission application system )
5. A confirmation of your flight booking to Taiwan