Nationally

1. An individual of foreign nationality, who has never held a nationality status from the Republic of China and who does not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of his/her application, is qualified to apply for admission.
2. An individual of foreign nationality who complies with the "Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan" of the Ministry of Education (MOE).
   • A person who at the time of their application also holds dual R.O.C. nationality shall have never had household registration in Taiwan, and in the immediate past has resided overseas continuously for at least six years.
   • 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. And, in the immediate past, have resided overseas continuously for at least six years.

Educational qualifications

1. An applicant with a high school diploma is eligible to apply for undergraduate programs (However, the applicant who has completed the courses of a study program in Taiwan as a foreign student is NOT eligible to apply for an undergraduate program); an applicant with a bachelor’s degree is eligible to apply for master’s degree programs; an applicant with a master’s degree is eligible to apply for doctoral programs at CGU.
2. Applicants applying with a degree from Mainland China are subjected to the following regulations:
   • The university must be listed under MOE's List of Recognized Higher Education Institutions in Mainland China (Chinese Version only).
   • The period of study must fulfill the requirements of the Regulations on Academic Qualifications from Mainland China (Chinese version only).
3. Applicants applying with a degree from Hong Kong, or Macao are subjected to the following regulations:
   • The university must be listed under MOE's List of Recognized Junior Colleges and Institutions of Higher Education in Hong Kong (Chinese version only); or the program, department, or institute must be recognized by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong or Macao, or by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications.
   • The applicant must meet the requirements stated in the Regulations Governing the Examination and Recognition of Educational Records from Hong Kong and Macao.

Regulations Regarding International Students

The most up-to-date version of the "MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan" can be found on the Ministry of Education (MOE) website (https://edu.law.moe.gov.tw/EngLawContent.aspx?lan=E&id=288). Applicants are recommended to visit the website before submitting the application. If the MOE regulations are revised, the latest MOE regulations shall prevail. Regarding the calculation of the duration of overseas residence, CGU conforms to Articles 2 & 3 of the "Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan" formulated by the Ministry of Education. The term "reside overseas continuously" means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year.

Application Dates and Deadline

1. All programs:
   • Fall Admission:
     • Early Admission: October 23, 2023 ~ November 30, 2023
     • Regular Admission: December 18, 2023 ~ February 23, 2024
     • Extended Admission: March 11, 2024 ~ May 26, 2024
   • Spring Admission: August 1, 2024 ~ September 29, 2024
2. Apply Online: https://www4.is.cgu.edu.tw/aplforis/
3. Applicants should fill in the application form step by step online, and all required documents must be uploaded before the online application deadline. Undergraduate programs are open for FALL ADMISSION only.
4. Application Deadlines:
   • Fall Admission: November 30, 2023; February 23, 2024 and May 26, 2024 24:00pm
   • Spring Admission: September 29, 2024 24:00pm

Required Documents for Application (all in electronic format, uploaded to the system)

1. One printed copy of the completed online application form with a 2-inch x 2-inch photo. You will be able to save and edit before submission.
2. Photocopy of the applicant’s passport (First two pages) or a nationality certificate of the applicant. (Individuals possessing ARC or other legal resident's certificates, please provide a photocopy of ARC if there's any.)
3. A photocopy of the original graduation certificate of the highest academic degree verified by the issuing office/university (One notarized copy of the translation in English or Chinese is necessary if the original graduation certificate is not in English/Chinese). Please turn in an official certificate of your student status/expected graduation (English/Chinese) month issued by your current university and a photocopy of the student ID card, if you are going to graduate soon. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree or above obtained from universities in Mainland China which are specifically recognized by the MOE are also required to submit the certificate of degree conferral.
4. Photocopy of the transcript/mark sheet of your highest academic degree verified by the issuing office/university (One notarized copy of the translation in English or Chinese is necessary if the original transcript / mark sheet is not in English or in Chinese). Please attach photocopies of ALL transcripts/mark sheets of your highest academic degree, if the grades/scores of all semesters/years are not in a single transcript/mark sheet.
5. Two letters of recommendation (subject to each department’s requirements)
6. Bank statements or records of remittance provided by the applicant or his/her relatives within the third degree of kinship (grandparents, parents and siblings):
   • Bank statements or records of remittance supported by the applicant’s relatives must be submitted along with the household registration/ birth certificate/ family book which may prove the relationship of relative.
   • The amount showing on the bank statements or records of remittance, when the visa application is submitted, must be sufficient enough for at least a consecutive 6 months living needs. The amount is based on 3,300 U.S. dollars.
   • The scholarship certificate must indicate the duration and the exact amount of the scholarship.
7. Language Proficiency Test
   Applicants need to submit a TOEFL ITP score of 480 points or higher (or new TOEFL iBT score higher than 54 points), TOEIC 520, or an IELTS score of 4 points or higher within the past five years. For other English proficiency requirements, please refer to Section 4, Program wise Required Documents for more details. This requirement is waived for the applicants under the following circumstances:
   • Applicants whose latest degree is obtained from an English-speaking country.
   • Applicants who come from countries where English is the official language.
   Applicants applying for undergraduate program or Chinese-taught graduate programs are required to submit the certificate of Level 2 (A2) of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) or New Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Level 4. Please visit https://past.sc-top.org.tw/english/WR/over.php for more details about the corresponding TOCFL bands and levels with the levels of CEFR.

   Program wise other required documents by certain departments/graduate institutes. (Please refer to Section 4, Program wise Required Documents).

8. Other merits for application, such as awards, distinguished performance, thesis…., etc. Current Taiwan scholarship recipients should submit a photocopy of the Taiwan scholarship award certificate.
   Certificate of nationality renouncement of the Republic of China or Arrival-Departure Records (if applicable) Accepted applicants can enroll ONLY after they submit the photocopies of their diploma, certificate of degree conferral (applicable to the applicants with the bachelor’s degree or above obtained from universities in Mainland China which are specifically recognized by the MOE) as well as transcripts and other relevant academic certificates which should all be verified by the related offices according to the following regulations before the date appointed.
   • Students whose degrees are conferred by foreign schools (excluding the schools in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China) shall follow the "Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education".
   • Students whose degrees are conferred by schools in Hong Kong or Macau which are specifically recognized by the MOE shall follow the "Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macau".
   • Students whose degrees are conferred by schools in Mainland China shall follow the "Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Schools in Mainland China".

Notes to all Applicants

1. Each applicant can apply for two departments/graduate institutes/ programs at most.
2. According to Article 2 of the “Regulations Regarding Study and Counseling Assistance for Overseas Chinese Students in Taiwan”, verification of overseas Chinese student status can only be granted by the authorities at the Overseas Compatriots Affairs Commission. During the course of study, the overseas Chinese student may not change his or her student status, unless otherwise permitted by other regulations. According to Article 21 of the above regulation, the students stipulated below will lose their status as an overseas Chinese student, if they stay in Taiwan over one year and do not continue their education: Graduated, Expelled or Dropped out. Students whose status is temporarily suspended will resume their status upon returning to school.
3. Applicants admitted to CGU shall be revoked of their admission and/or dismissed from CGU if any defect is found in the applicants’ qualifications for application or in the authenticity of the documents submitted. Those who have graduated shall have their diploma revoked.
4. The acceptance letter to any program DOES NOT guarantee the issuance of a visa. A visa can be approved only by the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices. Some Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices may require the applicants to submit the proof of Chinese Language Proficiency (enrolling in Chinese-taught programs) or proof of English Language Proficiency (enrolling in English-taught programs) for visa application. For the requirement of visa application, please contact the Taiwan Overseas Representative Office in/near your country.
5. According to the regulations of the MOE (Ministry of Education), those who have been approved to make Initial Household Registration, Moving-in Registration, or Acquisition or Restoration of Nationality during their study in Taiwan and have thus ceased to possess the status as foreign students, shall be expelled from any school they are attending. Moreover, those who withdraw or are expelled from school in the Republic of China due to misbehavior, unacceptable academic performance or conviction of a penal crime may not thereafter apply again for admission under the “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.” Violation of the regulations will result in the rejection of an application for admission.
6. International students' applications for admission are based on the "Regulations Regarding Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan" formulated by the Ministry of Education（MOE）, the "CGU Study Regulations" and the "CGU 2024- 2025 Admission Guidelines for International Students". If there are any discrepancies between the English and Chinese instructions, please follow the Chinese version.

The departmental or institutional admission committees will review the application materials to process an initial screening. If necessary, written exams or interviews will be incorporated. The CGU admission committee will process the final screening. The admission roster shall then be approved by the President of CGU. Notification will then be sent to each individual.

Admission roster of accepted applicants will be announced on the website of CGU in the following dates appointed. It will be posted online (https://oia.cgu.edu.tw/var/file/15/1015/img/2755/admission.html). A letter of admission will be mailed to admitted students individually.

All programs (Taiwan Standard Time): January 22, 2024; April 15, 2024 and July 17, 2024 for the Fall admission; November 18, 2024 for the Spring admission.

1. Admitted students shall be present at the university for registration on the date specified and present the original copy of passport, diploma and the Chinese or English translation of school transcripts authenticated by ROC representative offices abroad (for authentication purpose only, documents will be returned immediately), or the status of admission shall be revoked. Admitted students should register on time and submit the above documents upon registration, or the status of admission shall be revoked.
2. According to Article 22 of "MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan", upon registration the admitted students should provide a proof of medical and personal accidental insurance papers insured outside ROC with validity from entering ROC up to at least six months. If already being insured at the national health insurance of ROC, the enrolled students only need to provide a proof of the related insurance papers. The above-mentioned insurance papers issued outside the ROC should be authenticated by ROC representative offices abroad.

For more details, please refer to CGU regulations and articles of the MOE.

1. Information related to application and admission: please contact the Office of International Affairs
   • Tel：886-3-2118800 ext. 3049
   • Website：https://oia.cgu.edu.tw/var/file/15/1015/img/2755/admission.html
   • Email: cgu_fs@mail.cgu.edu.tw
2. Information related to TA or RA stipend: please contact your department or institute office (After admission to CGU).
3. Information related to study grant from the second semester onwards: Please contact your department or institute of each college.