Tunghai University

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Tunghai University is a private, degree-granting university in Taichung, Taiwan, founded in 1955. Its broad academic structure spans arts, science, engineering, management, social science, agriculture and health, creative design, law, and international studies, with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral options. Chinese is the principal language associated with the database record, but the university also identifies specific English-medium programs at all three degree levels. The large campus on Taichung’s Tatu Mountain plateau combines teaching and residential facilities with a distinctive architectural and environmental setting. Prospective international students should compare departments carefully because language expectations, required application materials, tuition, and available entry semesters vary by program. Official 2026–2027 materials confirm that the university remains active and is accepting international degree applicants.

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Founded in 1955 and currently operating in Taichung
Private university with nine colleges across humanities, sciences, professions, and design
Official materials list bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study
Educational traditions include general education and the Student Labor Program

Student Life & Environment

Tunghai offers on-campus accommodation in single, double, and four-person configurations. Rooms are furnished with basic items such as beds, desks, storage, bookshelves, and chairs, and include internet access. Shared facilities include bathrooms, laundry equipment, common areas, and nearby convenience services. The 2026–2027 international admissions brochure says all international degree students may apply for campus housing and guarantees accommodation for new undergraduate students, but the university cannot arrange family or married-couple housing. Campus services described by the university include dining, convenience stores, a bookstore and postal agency, banking facilities, wireless networking, and a health center providing basic nursing care and consultations during published hours. A hospital is located opposite the university for needs beyond campus care. Students can also participate in extracurricular clubs and associations through the student-affairs structure. The Student Labor Program is a longstanding feature of Tunghai’s educational model, involving team-based environmental service and emphasizing responsibility and cooperation. Prospective students should understand its current participation requirements through their program or student-affairs office. International students considering off-campus housing should also consult the Housing Counseling Division because the university requires exchange and foreign students to complete its housing-related procedures before checking out of university accommodation.

Location & Surroundings

Tunghai’s main address is No. 1727, Section 4, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung. The campus occupies a plateau on Tatu Mountain in western Taichung and is known for extensive green space and the Luce Memorial Chapel. Its scale creates a more self-contained campus environment than a compact city-center institution, while shops, hospitals, malls, and other services are available nearby. Several bus stops stand outside the main entrance, with routes serving central Taichung and Taichung Railway Station. The university’s current campus-life page estimates a trip to downtown Taichung or the railway station at NT$26 when paying cash or NT$21 with an electronic ticket; fares may change and should be checked with the operator. The campus is also near the Chaoma intercity bus area. Travelers arriving by Taiwan High Speed Rail can connect from Taichung HSR Station by local transport. For prospective students, the practical tradeoff is a spacious campus with daily services on site versus travel time to some central-city destinations. Housing location and class distribution should be considered when estimating commuting needs.

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The 2026–2027 international admissions brochure lists program-specific semester charges rather than one universal tuition figure. Illustrative totals shown for undergraduate fields range from approximately NT$57,860 in several social-science, management, and law areas to NT$78,741 for listed Global Elite business programs. Other examples fall between those amounts. These figures should not be treated as a complete cost of attendance: the selected department, degree level, laboratory or program charges, insurance, accommodation, food, books, transportation, and personal spending can change the total. Applicants should use the current tuition table linked from the admissions system for their exact program. The university’s campus-life page lists on-campus accommodation from NT$10,560 to NT$41,360 per semester, depending on room type. The page does not clearly label that range with a specific academic year, so students should confirm the applicable 2026–2027 rate before committing. Family accommodation is not provided through the international housing arrangement. International applicants who do not receive the Taiwan Scholarship may request the Tunghai international scholarship by selecting the scholarship option in their admission application; the brochure says no additional documents are required. Awards are not guaranteed, and university scholarship information notes that assistance offsets tuition but not miscellaneous costs and must be reconsidered annually based on performance. Career preparation is likely to differ substantially by discipline. Tunghai advertises exchange, double-degree, and selected industry-linked programs, but it does not provide a single verified institution-wide employment or salary outcome in the sources used here. Students should ask their intended department about internships, professional accreditation, language expectations in Taiwan’s labor market, and recent graduate destinations.