Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

Key Highlights

• Founded by the Ursulines in 1966 and renamed as a university in 2013
• Independent private university listed by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education
• Main campus in Kaohsiung’s Sanmin District
• Current international admissions cover bachelor’s and master’s programs

Student Life & Environment

Campus life combines language-focused study with clubs, sports, library facilities and support for students arriving from overseas. Wenzao’s published club directory includes recreational, cultural, service and sports organizations, as well as departmental student associations. Examples range from badminton, tennis, yoga and ballroom dancing to calligraphy, photography, cooking, volunteering and student representation. Participation is generally optional for university students, although separate rules apply to younger students in the five-year junior-college division. The university library provides multilingual print and electronic resources, individual reading areas, collaborative-learning space, computers and media facilities. Physical-education facilities include the Yumei Gymnasium and fitness provision. These resources fit a campus where language practice, presentations and group work are likely to form a substantial part of the learning experience. International students can access an International Student Assistant arrangement described by the university, intended to help with study and daily life in Kaohsiung. The campus also has a health center, while the Overseas Student Affairs office maintains admission and student-information channels. On-campus rooms are configured for four residents and include desks, storage, air conditioning and a shared private bathroom. Because official pages show differing dormitory prices and the 2026/2027 factsheet is specifically framed for exchange students, degree applicants should obtain a current written housing offer and fee schedule before budgeting.

Location & Surroundings

Wenzao’s main campus is located at 900 Mintsu 1st Road in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung. Kaohsiung is a major harbor city in southern Taiwan, giving students access to a large urban area rather than an isolated residential campus. Food shops, convenience stores and other everyday services are available near the university, while the campus cafeteria provides another option. The university’s transport guidance identifies several city-bus routes stopping at Wenzao, including routes 28, 38, 72, 77, 91 and 92. Prospective students should check current municipal schedules when planning a commute, since route operations can change. Kaohsiung International Airport provides the closest international air connection, though students should plan the onward trip to Sanmin District rather than assuming the airport is beside campus. Housing choices include campus accommodation and privately rented rooms or apartments in the surrounding city. The university also publishes housing guidance, but availability, deposits, utility charges and vacation access need confirmation for the relevant academic year. For students comparing Taiwanese destinations, Kaohsiung offers a warmer southern climate and a major-city environment; the practical tradeoff is that daily travel time will depend heavily on the chosen neighborhood and transit connection.

Costs & Career Outcomes

A current, comprehensive 2026/2027 tuition table for degree students was not sufficiently accessible in the reviewed English-language material, so applicants should request the official fee assessment for their program and entry route. Costs can vary by department and may include tuition, incidental charges, insurance, housing, deposits and personal expenses. The university’s 2026/2027 factsheet quotes NT$12,000 per semester for a four-person campus room, but that document is directed to exchange students; another official campus-life page lists NT$13,000. Degree applicants should not rely on either amount without confirming their applicable 2026/2027 rate and whether winter and summer stays are included. Wenzao advertises full and half tuition-and-fee scholarships for eligible international degree students, plus a separate Ursuline full scholarship restricted to students from overseas Ursuline high schools. Awards are not automatic, and the university says eligible recipients may apply for renewal. Students should review the scholarship rules for selection criteria, duration and continuing eligibility before calculating net cost. Career support is delivered through the Career Development Center. Its services include domestic and overseas internship guidance, a university job-matching platform, recruitment activities and tracking of graduate outcomes. The center’s 2026 internship announcements included semester, academic-year and shorter vacation placements, sometimes carrying academic credit. These opportunities demonstrate active employer engagement, but placement, pay and eligibility vary; no reliable salary or placement-rate claim was verified. Students should ask their department how internships fit the curriculum and whether language, visa or work-permit restrictions apply.