International New Student Guide

Complete Step 01 and Step 02 under the “Newly Admitted” tab first. It normally takes approximately ten days for the university to establish your student record and student ID number.

If your student ID number is still unavailable after approximately ten days, contact the Office of International Affairs.

If you are outside the campus network, connect to the Asia University VPN before opening the New Student Registration System.

If the VPN does not work, try the following:

1. Update your browser to the latest version.
2. Try using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
3. If the problem continues, provide your device type, operating system and version, browser name and version, error message, and screenshots.

Some Asia University systems, forms, and announcements may use the Republic of China (ROC) calendar. International students can use the following rules:

Use a clear, front-facing photo that meets the ID photo requirements. Do not use selfies, casual photos, blurry images, or heavily edited photos.

Student ID photo review stages include August 14, 2026 and August 28, 2026. After each review stage is completed, the reviewed photo can no longer be changed.

Use PDF format and make sure all text, authentication information, stamps, and pages are clearly visible.

A color scan of the original document is recommended. Avoid tilted, reflective, blurry, or incomplete images.

If the official health examination report is not yet available, you may temporarily upload the health examination receipt according to the current Health Center procedure.

Once the official report is available, return to the system and complete the P2 examination values and upload the official health examination report in PDF format.

If you completed your health examination in your home country, open the health report upload system and select “Other Hospital” in the “Hospital Where the Health Examination Was Completed” field.

Then enter the required health examination information and upload the official health examination report issued by the hospital where the examination was completed.

Select the form according to your student status:

Open the PDF before uploading and check every page.

• No pages are missing.
• All text is clearly readable.
• There is no strong glare or shadow.
• The document is correctly oriented.
• Authentication stamps are clearly visible.
• The PDF does not require a password to open.

After completing the system, log in again and check each item:

1. Personal and student record information has been saved.
2. Student ID photo has been uploaded successfully.
3. Language proficiency documentation has been uploaded.
4. Highest academic qualification has been uploaded.
5. Health P1 has been completed.
6. After receiving the official health report, health P2 and the PDF report have been completed.

Departmental New Student Orientation: August 31 through September 4, 2026. Contact your department for the exact time and location.

OIA International New Student Orientation: It will be held in September 2026. The detailed date, time, and location will be sent by email.

The first day of Fall 2026 classes is September 7, 2026. Check your timetable and classroom locations before classes begin.

Wireless setup varies by device and network service. Please check the latest instructions provided by the Asia University Office of Information and Communication Technology.

First confirm that you have completed new student registration and on-site registration and that your ANID account is active. Then follow the VPN instructions.

If you cannot connect to the VPN, try the following:

1. Update your browser to the latest version.
2. Try using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
3. If the VPN still does not work, provide your device type, operating system and version, browser name and version, error message, and screenshots.

TronClass is a digital learning platform used in courses. Instructors may post announcements, course materials, assignments, and other online learning activities.

Fall 2026 dormitory assignments are scheduled to be announced at 5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2026.

Beginning in the third week after the semester begins, download the Room/Bed Change Application Form from the Housing Services website and submit the request. Approval depends on available beds and housing conditions.

1. Purchase it yourself: the bed is approximately 91 × 188 cm. A mattress no more than approximately 10 cm thick is recommended.
2. Purchase it on campus: bedding is available at Caves Books on campus. Styles and stock depend on current availability.

If you need information about off-campus housing, contact Housing Services.

International students who require residence in Taiwan for study should apply for an Alien Resident Certificate according to their visa and residence status.

Under the current rules, foreign students should apply for residence within 30 days beginning on the day after entry .

A change of residential address should be registered within 30 days beginning on the day after the change occurs .

Complete your new student health information and upload the official health examination report by October 7, 2026.

1. Complete Health P1.
2. Enter the P2 examination results according to the official report.
3. Upload the official health examination report in PDF format.

Generally, no.

Foreign students with valid residence documents who are not employed generally become eligible after meeting the applicable six-month residence requirement. Students who are employed are subject to the applicable employment-based NHI rules.

Students must obtain a valid work permit before beginning employment .

During the academic semester, international students may work no more than 20 hours per week. Winter and summer vacation periods are subject to the current regulations.

Tuition and fee rates may vary by college, department, and degree program. International new students who need to check the current tuition, miscellaneous fees, and related charges should refer to the latest information published by Asia University.

If a student applies for suspension or withdrawal, the amount of tuition and fees that may be refunded depends on the date on which the suspension or withdrawal is officially completed and the university's applicable refund schedule.

Log in to the Student Information System and go to Applications → Print Payment Notice to view the tuition and fees for the semester.

Check your admission letter. Your scholarship result is stated in your admission information.

New students must first pay the full tuition and fees. Approved scholarships will be disbursed at the end of the semester according to university procedures.

Follow the latest Asia University foreign student scholarship regulations.

Prepare at least two forms of identification, commonly including a valid passport and ARC. The bank may also request your student ID, enrollment certificate, Taiwan mobile number, or other documents.

It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance. Actual account-opening requirements depend on the bank's current policy.

Some university-required and department-required first-year courses may already be pre-assigned. Students should still check their complete timetable during course registration and add any required electives.

You can check your personal semester timetable through the Asia University Campus Portal.

Classroom codes generally follow: Building Code + Floor + Room Number .

Students may attend the Student Club Fair at the beginning of the semester to explore student organizations and activities.

Hours may differ during vacations, public holidays, or special periods. Check the library website for the latest schedule.

• Chinese and foreign-language printed books.
• E-books and electronic journals.
• Academic databases.
• Audiovisual and multimedia materials.
• Borrowing and renewal services.
• Discussion and independent study spaces.

Asia University Hospital is approximately a five-minute drive from campus. Present your valid student ID at the cashier/payment counter for any applicable student benefit under the hospital's current policy.

Contact the Student Safety Center (24 hours).