Living Information

Airport Pick-up

In order to help newly arrived enrolling students with their transportation, airport pick up service is offered to students who reserve and complete the airport pick-up application form. The airport pick-up application form should be submitted at least two weeks before the flight schedule. The service is only available to students commencing their first semester.

Accommodation

All international students will be provided with on-campus or off-campus dorms through application. All accommodations require a one-year contract. There is no refund if you move out during the year. Please note that the school is not able to arrange accommodation for couples or families.
Due to the school regulations, the duration of residency for both on-campus and off-campus dorms is up to two years
Dorms
Taoyuan Campus: There are 2,000 dormitory units available for students on campus and off campus. Normally, female international students live in an on-campus dorm. Accommodation for female students is a 4-person room (a room shared by 4 female students, with bathroom). Male international students have the option to live in the on or off campus dormitories.

Taipei Campus: There are about 700 units available at Taipei on-campus dorms. There are two types of rooms: 6-person rooms (no bathroom inside) and 4-person rooms (with bathroom).

Jihe Campus: There are about 90 units available at Jihe campus. There are two types of rooms: 4-person rooms and 6-person rooms, both with bathroom. Jihe dorm is only applicable to for male students.

Facilities
All rooms are equipped with desks, book shelves, built-in wardrobes, and bunks without mattress. Internet and air-conditioner are also provided in each room. In addition, kitchen, laundry, and lounge facilities are provided on each floor.

Curfew
The strict curfew requires that the front gate of the dormitory be closed at 23:00 every night. After that, students are not allowed to go out except for emergency.

Private Apartment or Studio
A room with private toilet and bath usually costs NT$5000-8000 a month (Utilities such as water and electricity are not included.), also including a table, a closet and a bed. Also, you can visit housing service website for early reference.
TEALIT Website: http://www.tealit.com/ (link is external) 4 search for Apts. & Roommates
Tsuel Ma Ma website: http://www.tmm.org.tw/English/index.html (link is external)
Private apartments or studios usually require a one-year contract. It may take 15-30 minutes of walking to school if students live in the neighboring area.

MCU Student Affairs
MCU Student Affairs office also provides information and assistance for international students looking for private apartments upon arrival.
Here is the Chinese website: http://housing.mcu.edu.tw. Unfortunately, English website is under construction at the moment.
On the left column, "縣市" select 01 option for Taipei city, and "地區" select 08 for Shilin district.
"租屋格局" select the middle option "套房", and price range "套房租金(元/月)" is possibly between
NT$5,000 ~ 8,000. And, finally click on "搜尋" to start search.

Download freshman brochure for the updated dorm info via http://iee.mcu.edu.tw/en/node/157
For dorm managers info, please visit http://student.mcu.edu.tw/en/node/121

Dorms and Fee

	Type of Room		Fee	Remark
Taoyuan Campus	Men	2-person Room	NT$27,500 (US$917)	The charge for utilities and Internet connection is NOT included. Accommodations for summer and winter vacations are included. Dorms located off-campus within walking distance (15-20 minutes to school.) NT$13,250 per semester must be paid in advance. The period is from September 1to July 31.
		4-person Room	NT$22,000 (US$734)	The charge for utilities (electricity) and Internet connection is included. The charge for utilities (air conditioning) isNOT included. Rooms for winter and summer vacations are available for an extra fee upon application, NT$3000 per month. Dorms located on-campus. NT$11,000 per semester must be paid in advance. Eight months in an academic year, from beginning of September to middle of January and February to middle of June.
		6-person Room	NT$19,200 (US$640)
	Women	4-person Room	NT$22,000 (US$734)
Taipei Campus	Men & Women	4-person Room	NT$22,000 (US$734)	The charge for utilities and Internet connection is included. Rooms for winter and summer vacations are available for an extra fee upon application, NT$3000-4500 per month. Dorms located on-campus. The amount of NT$11,000 (4-person room, graduate school students have the first priority) or NT$9,600 (6-person room) per semester must be paid in advance. Eight months in an academic year, from beginning of September to middle of January and February to middle of June.
		6-person Room	NT$19,200 (US$640)
Ji-he Campus	Men	4-person Room	NT$22,000 (US$734)
		6-person Room	NT$19,200 (US$640)

1. All figures above are based on 2011-2012 academic year (subject to change).

2. Students who live in the dorms are responsible for their own housekeeping.

3. 4-person room is a room shared by 4 students, with bathroom.
6-person room is a room shared by 6 students, no bathroom inside.

4. Exchange rate: US$:NT$=1:30 (Exchange rate as of 2012/2, subject to change)

On-Campus Student Dormitory Policies

Visit Student Affairs Division website for detail http://student.mcu.edu.tw/en/node/456 (link is external).

MING CHUAN ON-CAMPUS STUDENT DORMITORY POLICIES

Students who have been admitted to live in the dormitories must stay for a complete school year. Exceptions will only be made because of dropping out of school, serious illness, or parents moving to the country or city where the campus is located.
From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., students should not leave the building without the permission of the Dormitory Supervisor or On-Duty Military Officer.
Every night from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., each student must be present in his or her own dormitory room for attendance record. If a student is absent and has not signed out, the school will notify the parents or the guardians of the student. If a student fails to check-in three times, he or she will be penalized.
All students need to respect the rules of the dormitory. Student who do not live in the dormitory are prohibited from entering the building. Especially, students are prohibited from entering dormitories of the opposite gender. Male students are strictly prohibited from entering female students’ dormitories and vice-versa.
Students should take good care of their personal belongings because the school is not responsible for students’ losses.
Students should work together to keep the dormitory clean by doing trash recycling procedure, separate the trash and dispose properly. Students should not litter in the room, hall, courtyard, and other public areas.
Students are responsible for the facilities and they will be fined if the facilities mentioned above are damaged.
No hangings - including paintings or posters - are permitted on the walls or on the closet doors. Students are also not permitted to use adhesive tape or write on the walls of the dormitory. Please keep the walls and closet clean; rooms must be in their original condition when students check out.
Students have no right to sublet the room or mortgage the room.
No cooking, drinking, gambling, quarrelling, fighting and no pets are allowed in the dormitory. Behavior that endangers faculty, staff and students will not be permitted.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the dormitory. Please do not make loud noises and keep your voice down to respect others.
Students are only able to use the television from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guests should leave the dormitory before 10 p.m. as they are prohibited from sleeping overnight in the dormitory.
Students will be punished according to the dormitory policy if they break the rules. Besides the regulations above, students must also comply with the school regulations.
Residents may use the air conditioner in their rooms after they have purchased the prepaid card.
Foreign students, Overseas Chinese Students and Overseas Chinese Class students have priority for continuing residency in university student housing, on condition of completing at least 30 hours of housing volunteer service every semester. However, any residents who have violated dormitory regulations more than three times in a semester are not allowed to reapply for residency. Continuing residency must be approved by the University.

Off-Campus Student Dormitory Policies

MING CHUAN OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT DORMITORY POLICIES

Students who have been admitted to live in the dormitories must stay for a complete school year. Exceptions will only be made because of dropping out of school, serious illness, or parents moving to the country or city where the campus is located.
From 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., students should not leave the dormitory without the permission of the Dormitory Supervisor or On-Duty Military Instructor.
Every night from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., each student must be present in his or her own dormitory room for attendance record. If a student is absent and has not signed out, the school will notify the parents or the guardians of the student. If a student fails to check-in three times, he or she will be penalized.
All students need to respect the rules of the dormitory. Student who do not live in the dormitory are prohibited from entering the building. Especially, students are prohibited from entering dormitories of the opposite gender. Male students are strictly prohibited from entering female students’ dormitories and vice-versa.
Students should take good care of their personal belongings because the school is not responsible for student’s losses.
Students should work together to keep the dormitory clean by doing trash recycling procedure, separate the trash and dispose properly. Students should not litter in the room, hall, courtyard, and other public areas.
Students are responsible for the facilities and they will be fined if the facilities mentioned above are damaged.
No hangings - including paintings or posters - are permitted on the walls or on the closet doors. Students are also not permitted to use adhesive tape or write on the walls of the dormitory. Please keep the walls and closet clean; rooms must be in their original condition when students check out.
Students have no right to sublet or mortgage the room
No cooking, drinking, gambling, arguing, and fighting inside the dormitory. Behavior that endangers the faculty, staff and students will not be permitted.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the dormitory. Please do not make loud noises and keep your voice down to respect others.
Students are only able to use the television from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Guests should leave the dormitory before 10 p.m. as they are prohibited from sleeping overnight in the dormitory.
Utilities including water and electricity need to be paid every month.(Tai-Shin Dormitory)
Students will be punished according to the dormitory policy if they break the rules. Besides the regulations above, students must also comply with the school regulations.
Residents may use the air conditioner in their rooms after they have purchased the prepaid card.
Foreign students, Overseas Chinese Students and Overseas Chinese Class students have priority for continuing residency in university student housing, on condition of completing at least 30 hours of housing volunteer service every semester. However, any residents who have violated dormitory regulations more than three times in a semester are not allowed to reapply for residency. Continuing residency must be approved by the University.

From Taoyuan Airport to Ming Chuan University
International flights arrive at Taoyuan Airport, which is about 30 minutes from the Taoyuan campus (about NT$800 by taxi) and 60 minutes from the Taipei campus (about NT$1,200 by taxi).
http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/index.jsp﹥transportation
From Taoyuan Campus to Taoyuan City (downtown)
Taoyuan campus is about 20 minutes from the Taoyuan Train Station. Public bus No.137 runs a round trip from Taoyuan campus to Taoyuan Train Station. It costs NT$18 one way. A taxi from Taoyuan Train Station to the Taoyuan campus costs around NT$150. Taoyuan city (the nearest city from Taoyuan campus) is a business area. There are lots of restaurants, markets, and department stores there.
Around Taipei Campus
Taipei campus is a 5-minute walk from the Shihlin or Chientan Mass Rapid Transit station (MRT) of Taipei. Moreover, this campus is located on a main road, Zhong-Shan North Road, which is served by numerous bus lines. There are several bus stops in front of Taipei Campus’ main gate.
http://english.trtc.com.tw﹥Company Information﹥Network and System
Between Taoyuan Campus and Taipei Campus
Buses from Taipei Campus to Taoyuan Campus cost NT$60 for a one-way ticket. Bus schedules are available on line.
http://www.mcu.edu.tw﹥click on English﹥Traffic Map Information﹥School Bus Schedule (Student)

Transportation

From Taoyuan Airport to Ming Chuan University
International flights arrive at Taoyuan Airport, which is about 30 minutes from the Taoyuan campus (about NT$800 by taxi) and 60 minutes from the Taipei campus (about NT$1,200 by taxi).
http://www.taoyuan-airport.com/english/index.jsp (link is external) ﹥transportation
From Taoyuan Campus to Taoyuan City (downtown)
Taoyuan campus is about 20 minutes from the Taoyuan Train Station. Public bus No.137 runs a round trip from Taoyuan campus to Taoyuan Train Station. It costs NT$18 one way. A taxi from Taoyuan Train Station to the Taoyuan campus costs around NT$150. Taoyuan city (the nearest city from Taoyuan campus) is a business area. There are lots of restaurants, markets, and department stores there.
Around Taipei Campus
Taipei campus is a 5-minute walk from the Shihlin or Chientan Mass Rapid Transit station (MRT) of Taipei. Moreover, this campus is located on a main road, Zhong-Shan North Road, which is served by numerous bus lines. There are several bus stops in front of Taipei Campus’ main gate.
http://english.trtc.com.tw/ (link is external) ﹥Company Information﹥Network and System
Between Taoyuan Campus and Taipei Campus
Buses from Taipei Campus to Taoyuan Campus cost NT$60 for a one-way ticket. Bus schedules are available on line.
http://www.mcu.edu.tw (link is external) ﹥click on English﹥Traffic Map Information﹥School Bus Schedule (Student)