Visiting scholar

Before Arrival

Entry Taiwan regulation and notification

You’ll find a range of issues, both personal and work-related, including guidance on how to apply for the right to work, what housing options you can benefit from, and information on campus resources and local services. There is also a section for partners and family members who may be accompanying you to Taipei and starting a new life in a new country and culture.

 

Visiting Scholars Program

Visiting scholars are individuals whose primary purpose for residence on NTU campus is to conduct research and / or lectures. The applicant shall not possess a student identity when applying for the program. The length of stay for a visiting scholar is normally not more than one year. Visiting scholar positions are not compensated. Please refer to our Visiting Scholars’ Services and Fee Paying Policy for more information.

Service Fee Policy

 

Airport to city

Most international flights land at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). The journey from Taoyuan International Airport to central Taipei is about 40 kilometer ( by taxi around 40 mins).

Other airport you might arrive at (taxi time from NTU)

1. TSA (Taipei SongShan) 20 mins

2. TCA (Taichung Airport) 130 mins

3. KIA (Kaohsiung International Airport) 220 mins

Within High Speed Rail, you may traffic from Taipei to Kaohsiung within 1.5 hour.

The other international airport in Taipei is Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). The journey from Taipei Songshan Airport to central Taipei is about 4 kilometers, and would take 10 minutes either by taxi or by MRT.

Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) is the main international airport in Southern Taiwan. The journey from Kaohsiung International Airport to central Taipei would take up to 2-3 hours, which requires 0.5 hour MRT ride and 1.5 hours ride on high speed railway.

 

Would you like to be assisted at the airport ?

If you are coming to NTU as Visiting Scholar, the Office of International Affairs may be able to arrange for a Student Ambassador to meet you at the airport, depending on availability. Please apply at least 10 working days before your departure.

After applying and being confirmed to join NTU Visiting Scholar Program, the transportation fare should be covered by visiting scholar. It is not included in the program.

 

Housing

NTU provides accommodation on campus for full-time faculty members and visiting scholars, with limited availability. Your host department can assist you in finding accommodation best suited to your needs.

Contact Us

+886-2-33663426

 

Visiting Scholars Staying for More than One Month

JustSleep, Taipei NTU 捷絲旅臺大尊賢館 also provides accommodation charged per day.

* Please refer to JustSleep, Taipei NTU for the latest rates JustSleep

https://www.justsleephotels.com/main/en) Taipei NTU 捷絲旅臺大尊賢館(https://www.justsleephotels.com/NTU/en

To apply, please ask your host department to assist you or contact:

+886 (0)2 7735-5088

 

Lake Hotel

Lake Hotel 帝景飯店 is located next to Bitan in Xindian District, New Taipei City and offers discounts for NTU scholars.

Monthly rate: TWD 30,000~TWD 42,000

* Please refer to Lake Hotel for the latest rates.

* Please note that JustSleep, Taipei NTU is now available for reservation.

+886-2-8212-1100

 

Howard International House

* Please refer to Howard International House for the latest rates.

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To apply, please ask your host department to assist you or contact:

+886 (0)2 7712-2323

 


Visiting Scholars Staying for Less than One Month

Hsiu Chi House

Located next to the main campus, the Hsiu Chi House 修齊會館 is operated by Prince Housing and Development Cooperation. It welcomes both long and short-term stays.

* Please refer to Hsiu Chi House for the latest rates.

Link

To apply, please ask your host department to assist you , or contact:

+886 (0) 2 2363 1066 ext 40199

 

Just Sleep, Taipei NTU

捷絲旅臺大尊賢館 also provides accommodation charged per day.

* Please refer to JustSleep, Taipei NTU for the latest rates

JustSleep(連結:https://www.justsleephotels.com/main/en

Taipei NTU 捷絲旅臺大尊賢館(連結:https://www.justsleephotels.com/NTU/en

To apply, please ask your host department to assist you or contact:

+886 (0)2 7735-5088

 

The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei

* Please refer to The Howard Plaza Hotel Taipei for the latest rates.

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To inquiry for Howard Plaza Hotel discount plan, please ask your host department to assist you or contact NTU Global Scholar:

02-3366 2007 ext. 365


 

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