Admissions & Aid
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Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages welcomes applications from qualified students from around the world. We are the only university in southern Taiwan that teaches foreign languages using the target language as the language of instruction. Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages has bilateral agreements with a number of universities abroad. International students are also eligible to enroll in degree studies/programs at Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages after following the appropriate application procedures.
| Master's Programs |
Four-Year college programs |
Two-Year college programs |
Five-Year junior college programs |
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| College of English and International Studies | ||||
| Graduate Institute of Multilingual Translation and Interpreting | V | |||
| Master of Arts in English | V | |||
| Graduate Institute of International Business and Cultural Practices | V | |||
| Master's Degree Program of International Affairs | V | |||
| Department of English | V | V | V | |
| Department of Translation and Interpreting | V | V | ||
| Department of International Affairs | V | |||
| Department of International Business Administration | V | |||
| College of European and Asian Langauges | ||||
| Department of French | V | V | V | |
| Department of German | V | V | V | |
| Department of Spanish | V | V | V | |
| Department of Japanese | V | V | V | |
| College of Cultural and Education Innovation | ||||
| Graduate Institute of Foreign Language Education and Cultural Industries | V | |||
| Graduate Institute of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language | V | |||
| Department of Digital Content Application and Management | V | |||
| Department of Communication Arts | V | |||
| Department of Foreign Language Instruction | V | |||
| Department of Applied Chinese | V |
Related Information
Entry Requirements
1. Applying for Degree Programs
International students are eligible for degree programs in the Day Division that offers master, bachelor and associate degrees. Candidates’ diploma and related qualification certificates should be verified by Taiwan’s overseas representative offices or authorized agencies for admission application.
(1) Graduate Institute Program: Applicants should be graduates of public, private or foreign universities, colleges or equivalent.
(2) Four-Year College Program: Applicants should be graduates of public, private or foreign vocational high school, high school or equivalent.
(3) Two-Year College Program: Applicants should be graduates of public, private or foreign junior colleges or equivalent.
(4)Five-Year Junior College Program: Applicants should be graduates of public, private or foreign junior high schools or equivalent.
Please click here for Application Form.
If you have any further questions about degree programs, please contact us by oiccrecruit@maile.wzu.edu.tw.
2. Enrolling for the International Exchange Student Program
This program is available only for international students from schools which have signed academic cooperation agreement or MOU with Wenzao. Please check out the website (http://c015-olde.wzu.edu.tw/front/bin/ptlist.phtml?Category=310 ) to make sure if your school is on the list.
Tuition fees
- Master Program, Four-year College Program, and Two-year College Program: about US$3,600 - US $3,800 every academic year.
- Five-year Junior College Program: about US$2,250 – US$2,450 every academic year.
Estimated Living Cost
The costs below are an estimate of costs in Taiwan to help you set your own budget.
These costs do not include tuition fees and will vary depending on personal situation.
Estimated weekly budget
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University room (shared) |
Private flat |
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Rent |
US$ 430/ Semester |
US$ 130~270/ Month |
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Food |
US$ 2.5~5 for lunches |
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Gas/electricity |
included in rent |
US$ 25~50/ Month |
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Internet |
included in rent |
US$ 7~35/ Month |
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Mobile phones |
US$ 7~35/ Month |
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Laundry |
US$ 1.7 |
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Travel
Most travel costs will be limited to taking the occasional bus, with fares costing about US$ 0.4.
Travel costs in other cities/ counties or overseas will vary. Try to plan for visits home by checking on rail/air fares and adding this to your budget.
Social costs
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Cinema ticket |
US$ 6.7~10 |
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Haircut |
US$ 3.5~16 |
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Take-away meal (for two) |
US$ 5~20 |
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Beer |
US$ 5~10 |
University Gym
University gym membership is around US$ 10 (one semester) or US$ 16.7 (for full year).
Scholarships
University Scholarship
We award 50 full scholarships and 100 partial scholarships in principle to be distributed among graduate, undergraduate and junior college students combined every year.
- Full Scholarships: Full scholarship awardees are granted the total amount of tuition fees for the current semester. Recipients may be awarded the scholarship only once a semester. It includes a year of Chinese language courses.
- Partial Scholarships: Partial scholarship awardees are granted one half of the total amount of tuition and fees for the current semester. Recipients may be awarded the scholarship only once a semester. It includes a year of Chinese language courses.
Full and partial scholarship recipients are determined by the Recruitment Committee of the University. For further details about the scholarship, please visit the following website: http://c003-olde.wzu.edu.tw/front/bin/ptdetail.phtml?Part=AA60-Law-09
Other Scholarships
- Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program(臺灣獎學金及華語文獎學金計畫)
Chinese Language Learning
International students have great opportunities to learn Chinese in Wenzao since our “Chinese Language Center” is one of the best Chinese learning centers in Taiwan. The Center of Chinese Language focuses on language and cultural exchange between the Chinese and peoples from other nations. Our instructors are speakers of standard Mandarin, well-trained and highly experienced in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. With the guidance of these teachers, students soon master practical Chinese, adapt to life in Taiwan, and are able to appreciate many aspects Chinese culture. The classes we offer are varied and flexible enough to fit varied needs and schedules. For more information about our program, please visit our website: http://c040e.wzu.edu.tw/front/bin/home.phtml.