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National Cheng Kung University International Student Guide 2006 – 2007 Academic Coordination Division Office of Research and Development Tainan, Taiwan June 2006 Dear International Students: We welcome you to study at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), one of the most beautiful universities in Taiwan. This information has been designed for international students who have been accepted for admission and will be joining NCKU during the academic year 2006-2007. Please read this information guide carefully. It will provide a lot of important information for you. As an international student you will have to make many arrangements in preparation for your studies here. These pages highlight the things you need to organize before you leave home and should help you adapt to life in your new environment as quickly as possible. If you have any inquiries, please contact us anytime. Studying abroad is an exciting adventure, and many years later when you look back, you might find your career, personal interest and goals have been profoundly affected by this period in your life. So let us work together to make it a wonderful memory for you. I wish you a fruitful study at NCKU and a pleasant experience of cultural adventure here in Taiwan. Sincerely, P. Shirley Li, Ph.D. Director, Professor of Physiology Academic Coordination Division Office of Research and Development June 1, 2006 Table of Contents Welcome Message ii Table of Contents iii About Tainan and NCKU 1 Preparation Before Leaving Home 1 Notification of Acceptance 1 Housing Information 1 Financial Planning 2 Applying for Visitor Visa 3 Arrival at NCKU and Settling In 3 Visa 4 Courses 4 Library 9 Scholarships 9 International Fellowship 9 Graduate Student Scholarships 9 Assistantship for Graduate Students 9 Taiwan Scholarship...…………………………….………………………10 Health Care Service……...…………………………………...……………..……10 Chinese Language Program 10 Contact Numbers of Administrative Offices 11 Foreign Embassies and Consulates in the R