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School of Culture Resources Handbook

2014, Oct. by
Taipei National University of the Arts
No.1, Xueyuan Rd., Betiou Dist., Taipei city, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
886-2-2896-1000
http://www.tnua.edu.tw
Publisher: Chi-Wen Yang
Editor in Chief: Hui-Chen Lin
Editorial Board: Hung-Hui Lu, Chai-Li Chen, Shu-Hwa Jung, Jieh-Horng Tseng
Editors: Chi-Fang Tu, Fang-Yun Yeh, Hsiu-Mei Huang, I-Chun Huseh, Yi-ting Wang
Designed by: Yu-Tung Li
Translated by: Shih Chang
Photographer: Chia-Wei Ho, Wen-Su Wong, Shih-bang Wang

About TNUA 0 1
About the School of Culture Resources 03
Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage 05
Graduate Institute of Arts Administration & Management 09
Graduate Institute of Museum Studies 1 3
Graduate Institute of Arts & Humanities Education 1 7
International Master of the Arts Program
in Cultural & Creative Industries 2 1
PhD. Program in Cultural Heritage & Arts Innovation Studies 25

Requirements & Tuition 29

Admissions 3 1
Residence permit & Student VISA 32
Campus Life 33
Living in Taipei 35

Taipei National University

of
the Arts

Lanyu
Taipei
Hualien

Matsu

Taichung

Tainan

Kinmen

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Kaohsiung

Penghu

Taipei National University of the Arts

Founded in 1982, TNUA is now Taiwans most
important institution of higher education in arts.
With curriculums that integrate the local with the
international, the tradition with the modern, we aim
at nurturing talents for artistic creation, performing
arts and academic research.

Facilities of international standards:

Theatre
Dance Theatre
Concert Hall
Library
Kuandu Art Museum
Movie Theatre

Academics in TNUA:
School of Music
School of Theatre
School of Fine Arts
School of Dance
School of Culture Resources
School of Film & New Media

Six Resource Centres:

Centre for Traditional Arts
Centre for Art & Technology
Performing Arts Centre
Centre for Art Resources & Educational Outreach
International Exchange Centre
Computer Centre

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School of Culture Resources

School of Culture Resources

Taking culture as research subject, the SCR focuses on the
meaning and value of culture, policies and administration of
culture and art, the preservation of cultural heritage, cultural
creative industries, museums, cultural and art education, and
etc.

Organizations:
Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage
Graduate Institute of Arts Administration & Management
Graduate Institute of Museum Studies
Graduate Institute of Arts & Humanities Education
International Master of the Arts Program in Cultural &
Creative Industries
PhD. Program in Cultural Heritage & Arts Innovation
Studies

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Institutions:
Center for Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies
Oriental Cultural Heritage Sites Protection Center
University History Collection Department

Programs & Events:

Graduate Students Symposium on Culture Resources
Biennial Conference of Museum Studies
Journal of Culture Resources
World Heritage Field Trip
Scholarships for Overseas Fieldwork

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Established in 2011, combining the Graduate Institute of

Folk Culture & Arts and the Graduate Institute of Architecture & Historic Preservation, the GIACH is an interdisciplinary institute that focuses on the study of architecture history and tangible/ intangible cultural heritage. It
also aims to cultivate expertise with international/local
vision on theory/ practice in the aforesaid fields.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum includes required courses and elective
courses divided into two divisions:
1) Architecture & Tangible Cultural Heritage and
2) Intangible Cultural Heritage Students are required to
take at least 15 credits from each division

Program on Japanese architectural tile techniques

Courses of Recent Years

Seminars on the History of Cultural Heritage Preservation in Taiwan
Seminars on the Conservation of Wood Material
Studies on the Restoration of Historical Buildings
Studies on Conservation Science
Studies on Chinese Geomancy
Investigation & Conservation of Historical Gardens
Preservation of Historical Buildings & Urban Developments
Fieldwork & Conservation of Folklore
Studies on UNESCO & Intangible Cultural Heritage
Studies on the Historical Aspects of Traditional Crafts

Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage

Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage

Graduate Institute
of
Architecture & Cultural Heritage

Years: 2-4
Degree: MA
Credits required: 33 credits
Contact Us
Tel : 886-2-28938280
Fax: 886-2-28938858
Email: ach@ach.tnua.edu.tw
http://ach.tnua.edu.tw
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Workshop on Buddha dressing

Fieldtrip to the Lin Garden

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Full-time Faculty
Hui-Cheng LinProfessor
PhD, Architecture, University of Edinburgh
Taiwanese Architecture History, Human Settlement,
Cultural Heritage Conservation
Bor-Shuenn ChiouAssociate Professor
PhD, Architecture, University of Edinburgh
Geomancy, History & Theories of Western Architecture,
Architectural Historiography
Shih-Chuan HuangAssociate Professor
PhD, Engineering, Tokyo University
Taiwanese Architecture during Japanese Colonial Period,
Conservation & Preservation of Historical Buildings,
Historical Building Renovation
Chen-Wei LinAssociate Professor
PhD, Literature, Osaka University
Folk Craft Aesthetics, Folklore Studies, Traditional Arts
Min-Chin ChiangAssistant Professor
PhD, Archaeology, Leiden University
Traditional Craft Studies, Intangible Cultural Heritage,
Modern Developments of Traditional Arts.

Visits to Chitwan National Park in Nepal, 2011

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Fieldtrip and recording of a religious procession in Taipei

Our Research Center

Oriental Cultural Heritage Sites Protection Center:
The center engages in the preservation, maintenance and
reuse of world heritage and Buddhist related heritage;
publishes compilation of research results and holds international conferences.

Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage

Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage

Fieldtrip to a former military hospital in Beitou.

Recent Achievements
2012Publication of The World Heritage book series
2009-2012 Workshops of Japanese Architectural
Techniques & Methods
2004-2007 Publication of Dictionary on Taiwanese
Architecture
2001-2011 Publication of Yearbook on Taiwanese Cultural
Heritage
Our Alumni
Our graduates work in public sectors related to cultural
heritage and in private planning sectors; and also as educators, researchers and traditional craft practitioners.

Visits to the Emperor Mansoleum, Hue, Vietnam, 2005

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Graduate Institute
of
Arts Administration and Management
Established in 2000, it is the first graduate institute that
combines art activities and management, with courses in
both theory and practice. It aims to train professional
administrators and managers in arts organizations.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum includes required courses (Cultural
Ecology & Environment of the Arts, Arts Management
Practices) and elective courses of 7 categories: Research
Knowledge, Cultural Literacy, Strategy & Planning,
Organization & Communication, Finance & Law, Cultural
Adminstration, and Arts Management.

Alumni home gathering

Courses of Recent Years

Cultural Ecology & Environment of the Arts
Strategic Planning & Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Managerial Accounting
Human Resource Management
Theatre Management
Seminars on Arts Market
Art Promotion & Public Relations
Internet Communication & New Media Research
Research on Cultural Innovation and Trends
Research on Creative Entrepreneurship
Research on Marketing Strategies for the Arts
Laws of Arts Adminstration & Management

Years: 2-4 (2-5 for part-time)

Degree: MA
Credits Required: 40 credits
Contact Us
Tel : 886-2-28938872
Fax: 886-2-28915795
Email: mam@mam.tnua.edu.tw
http://mam.tnua.edu.tw
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Visiting art and cultural institutions

and holding symposiums

Students reporting in class

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Press conference on the Annual Top Ten Arts News

Full-time Faculty
Chi-Wen YangProfessor
MFA, Indiana University School of Theatre
Arts Administration & Management; Cultural Policy &
Arts Resources; Stage Design; Theatre Architecture
Planning & Design; Architecture & Space Design.
Lan-Kuei HuangAssistant Professor
PhD, Accounting, National Taiwan University
Financial Analysis, Managerial Accounting, Research
Methods
Jieh-Horng TsengAssistant Professor
PhD, Technology Application & Human Resource Development, National Taiwan Normal University
Theory & Practice on Cultural & Creative Industries;
Cultural Administration Policy & Human Resources;
Management on Historical Resources & Cultural Heritage
Huei-Ling LiuAssistant Professor
PhD, Journalism, National Chengchi University
Media Research, Public Relations, Arts Communication
Hung-Hui LuAssistant Professor
PhD, Theatre & Dance, Texas Technology University
Arts Management, Arts Marketing, Performing Arts
Administration Consultancy
Kuo-Hua YuAssistant Professor
MA, Taipei National University of the Arts
Cultural & Creative Industries, Arts Management,
Local Culture and Industrial Innovation

Arts management practices: moving art museum that runs 80km/hr

Cooperation Orgaizations
Our training equips the students with the ablities on
synthesis and practice in many cooperation organzations,
including art and cultural institutions in Taiwan and overseas.
Recent Achievements
2013Studies in the Policies of Cultural & Creative
Industries
2012-2013 University Creative Venture Plan- Creative
Venture Courses and Development
2011-2013 Annual Top Ten Arts News
2011Development and Research on National Performing Arts Center
2009The World Games 2009 Opening & Closing
Ceremony
Our Alumni
Our graduates work as professional managers, cultural &
creative and arts managers, business managers, curators,
educators, researchers, and project managers in various
institutes.

The Institute has 7 adjunct faculty members .

Conduction international conferences

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Co-founded by TNUA and the National Museum of

Natural Science in 2005, the GIMS aims to build up
students profession on research and planning of museum
exhibitions and educational programs, while emphasizing
reflection upon museum development. Our research is
cross-disciplinary with global perspectives and our goal is
to become the leading institute of museum studies in Asia.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum includes required courses (Research
Methods, History of Museums, Internship and Master
Thesis) and optional courses of 3 categories: Museum
Comparative Studies, Museum Interpretation and Communication, and Museum Practice. Students are required
to take at least two courses in each category.

Visiting the JuMing Art Museum

Courses of Recent Years

Seminars on Museum Education
Seminars on Museum Exhibition
Seminars on Museum Collecting
Seminars on Culture & History Museums
Museum & Contemporary Social Issues
Art Museums & Art History
Art Criticism & Curatorship
Seminars on Museums & Intangible Cultural Heritage
Exhibition Evaluation & Visitor Studies
Conservation Technology

Graduate Institute of Museum Studies

Graduate Institute of Museum Studies

Graduate Institute
of
Museum Studies

Research & Internship Partnership

In Taiwan: National Taiwan Museum, National Museum of
History, National Museum of Natural Science, National
Museum of Taiwan History
Overseas: National Museum of Ethnology (Osaka),
Musum National d'Histoire Naturelle(Paris), National
Museum of Japanese History (Tokyo), Asian Civilisa
tions Museum (Singapore), Liverpool Museums (U.K.)

Years: 2-4
Degree: MA
Credits required: 32 credits
Contact Us
Tel : 886-2-28938278
Fax: 886-2-28976445
Email: ims@ims.tnua.edu.tw
http://gims.tnua.edu.tw
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Museum practice workshops

Museum training program with National Museum of Ethnology (in Osaka)

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Full-time Faculty
Chai-Li ChenAssociate Professor
PhD, Museum Studies, University of Leicester
Museum, Trauma & Human Rights,
Museum Education, Visitor Studies
Wan-Chen ChangAssociate Professor
PhD, Musologie, Musum National dHistoire Naturelle
Exhibition Narrative Theories, Collection Studies,
History of Museums
Jen-I LiaoAssistant Professor
PhD, Aesthetics, Universit de Paris-X Nanterre
Aesthetics, Sociology of Art, Art Museum & Curatorship
Jan-Yen HuangAssistant Professor
PhD, Kyoto Institute of Technology
Museum & Local Society, Museum Policy,
Studies of Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Institute has 10 part-time faculty members & most of them are
experienced museum practitioners.

Our Research Centers

1. University History Collection Department, University
Library: Students may participate in the preservation
and interpretation of the universitys history and
performing art artifacts, digital archives and curatorial
work.
2. Center for Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies: We
undertake research and planning projects commissioned
by the governmental sectors and museums, including
training courses, international collaboration, research &
publications.

Graduate Institute of Museum Studies

Graduate Institute of Museum Studies

Museum visits in Taiwan and overseas

Students intern in various museums

Recent Achievements
2006-2013 Various research projects commissioned by the
Ministry of Culture and museums.
2006Launch the Biennial Conference of Museum Studies
2008Grants from the National Science Council on
academic research projects
2009-2012 Published 10 Issues of Newsletters eMnews
2009Publishing series of books in Museum Studies
2012-2013 Curated at the Shanghai Art Museum & the
Asia Museum of Modern Art

Our Alumni
Our graduates work in museums,
exhibition &design companies,
universities & research institutes,
or pursue PhD degrees, developing
successful careers.
Curated the exhibition:The Retrospective of Yao Yi-Wei

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Graduate Institute
of
Arts & Humanities Education
The GIAHE was established in 2006, with its additional
graduate program for in-service educators initiated in
2014. Our educational mission is to bridge the gap
between theories and praxis of arts education, with goals
on cultivating social-caring arts educators and equipping
them with global vision. The program also aims to
embody humanistic philosophy and social praxis by
encouraging future arts educators to take part in community service.
Curriculum Structure
The GIAHE curriculum includes required courses (Foundation of Arts and Humanities Education, Quantitative
Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Arts
Curriculum and Teaching Practice, and Kuandu Master
Series) and elective courses in four categories: Arts and
Humanities, Educational Theories and Praxis, Arts-based
Research and Praxis, and Arts Education and Outreach.

Years: 2-4 (2-5 for in-service educators)

Degree: MA
Credits required: 38 credits
(33 for in-service educators)
Contact Us
Tel: 886-2-28938284
Fax: 886-2-28938286
Email: a_hedu@tnua.edu.tw
tnuaahedu@gmail.com
http://ahe.tnua.edu.tw
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Dynamic Courses

International courses in Hong Kong

Courses of Recent Years

Special Topics on Arts and Humanities
(including music, dance, drama, and visual arts)
Special Topics on Creative Pedagogy
Special Topics on Integrated Curriculum Studies
Special Topics on Digital Art & Visual Design Education
Special Topics on the Sociology of Arts and Community
Special Topics on Popular Music and Culture Society
Applied Drama Studies
Artistic Practice and Body Knowledge
Research on A/R/Tography
Special Topics on Applied Music
Research on Digital Content Pedagogy
Special Topics on Culture and Creative Industries
Special Topics on Art Museums and Learning Theories
Community-Based Arts Education

Workshop on interactive theatre with John Somers

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2013 Symposium on Cultural Resources

Full-time Faculty
Shu-Hwa JungAssociate Professor
PhD, University of Exeter
Theatre in Education, Sociology of Theatre and the
Community, A/R/Tography, Theatre Space Aesthetics
Shaw-Ren LinAssociate Professor
PhD, Education, National Chenchi University
Educational Evaluation, Teaching Assessment Theories
and Practice, Curriculum Integration
Hsin-Yen YuAssistant Professor
Ed.D, Music & Music Education, Teachers College,
Columbia University
Music education, Music Pedagogy
Dai-Rong WuAssistant Professor
PhD, Dual Degree in Art Education and Womens Studies,
Pennsylvania State University
Visual Arts Education, Feminist Pedagogy, Museum
Studies
The GIAHE has 7 adjunct faculty members.

Lecture given by Dr. Kerry Freedman

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Theatre in Education: Peis Worries

Art Courses collaborating with wood carving masters of Dashi, Taoyuan

Research and Internship

The GIAHE collaborates with institutions with strong
emphasis on educational praxis, such as schools at different
levels, various kinds of museums and cultural institutions.
Recent Achievements
2012- Art-Enterprise Cooperation: Develop connection
between art theory and practice with the funds and
resources supported by enterprises, such as the 2012
Shinyeh Co. Art Experience Camp.
2009- Strengthen national and international art educational
communication by conducting conferences, seminars and workshops
2008- Form a role model for arts education courses &
establish international partnerships with multi-disciplinary networks through visits
Our Alumni
Our alumnus work as educators in various schools, museums, and cultural institutions. Some of them also serve as
educational curators, project managers and researchers in
cultural and creative industries.

The GIAHE faculty members and graduate students

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IMCCI is the first international master program in

Taiwan with objectives on arts and cultural creative
industries. The program provides courses on research,
practical operations and management, with the support of
diverse and rich resources in TNUA. The program
connects Taiwan experiences in cultural creative industries with the world, and aims to cultivate professional
arts administrators and leaders.
Curriculum Structure
The program focuses on cultivating professionals in the
field of cultural and creative industries, and concentrates
on basic arts literacy courses, with additional courses
covering aspects on Cultural and Creative Industries
Management and Seminar on Aesthetic Experience and
Cultural Creative Industries.

Credits required: 30 credits

Years: 2-4
Degree: MA
Contact Us
Tel: 886-2-28971527
Fax: 886-2-28952913
Email: imcci@imcci.tnua.edu.tw
http://imcci.tnua.edu.tw
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Field trip to Venus Art Consulting Company

The curriculum includes five required courses (Topics in

Cultural Diversity & Arts Creativity, Research Methods,
Topics in Traditional Arts, Reading Cultures--Performing
Arts in Its Local Context and International Festival
Circuits, Managing and Operating Cultural Organizations)
and elective courses listed below.
1. Cultural Policy and Cultural Studies
2. Cultural Resources and Cultural Tourism
3. Marketing Strategies
4. Topics in Cultural Consumption
5. Art Curation
6. Topics in the Arts
7. Topics in the Arts

International Master of the Arts Program in Cultural and Creative Industries

International Master of the Arts Program in Cultural and Creative Industries

International Master
of
the Arts Program in
Cultural and Creative Industries

Research & Internship Partnership

IMCCI cooperates with various academic institutions and
industries to establish academic exchange and internships
opportunities, such as Bamboo Curtain Studio, Guoguang
Opera Company, National History Museum, National
Taiwan Museum, Shihsanhang Museum of Archaeology,
Taiwan Design Centre Innovative Design Lab, TEDxTAIPEI, TNUA Center for Traditional Arts, Yingge Ceramics
Museum.
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Full-time Faculty
Chi-Wen YangProfessor
Stage Design
Wan-Lee ChenProfessor
Costume Design
Chai-Li ChenAssociate Professor
Museum & Contemporary Issues
Wan-Chen ChangAssociate Professor
Exhibition Narrative Theories
Shaw-Ren LinAssociate Professor
Educational Evaluation
Sarah BarnesAssociate Professor
World Music
Chi-Fang ChaoAssociate Professor
Dance Anthropology
Ching-Huei LeeAssociate Professor
Ethnomusicology
Shu-Hwa JungAssociate Professor
Educational Theatre & Drama

Students curate at the Bamboo Curtain Studio

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Hung-Hui LuAssistant Professor

Art Management & Marketing
Jieh-Horng TsengAssistant Professor
Cultural Administration & Human Resources
Hsin-Yen YuAssistant Professor
Music Education
Min-Chin ChiangAssistant Professor
Traditional Art & Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ya-Tin LinAssistant Professor
Contemporary Taiwanese Dance
Ching-Mei LinAssistant Professor
Composing, & Music Basic Training
Jim ShumAssistant Professor
Directing & Music & Sound Design
Jen-I LiaoAssistant Professor
Cultural Heritage & Tourism
Dai-Rong WuAssistant Professor
Visual Arts Education

International Master of the Arts Program in Cultural and Creative Industries

International Master of the Arts Program in Cultural and Creative Industries

TICA Sport Games Event

Field trip to local communities

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PhD Program
in
Cultural Heritage & Arts Innovation Studies
Established in 2014, this PhD. Program prepares students
for success in every aspect of culture related research
work, including intangible/tangible heritage, museology
& museography, cultural policies & art management, art
education, cultural creative industries, performance &
creativity, engagement with society, and etc.
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum includes required courses (Research
Methods, Independent Studies and Cultural Resources &
Art forms), core elective courses and general elective
courses.
Core Elective Courses:
Seminars on Architecture & Cultural Heritage
Preservation and Reuse of Cultural Heritage
The History of Museums
Seminars on Museums and Intangible Cultural Heritage
Seminars on Art Organization Leadership
Research on Cultural Innovation and Trend
Theories on Arts and Humanities Education
Seminars on Innovative Pedagogy
Years: 2-7
Degree: PhD
Credits required: 25 credits
Contact Us
Tel : 886-2-28938278
Fax: 886-2-28976445
Email: chaiphd@gmail.com
http://chai.tnua.edu.tw
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Seminars

Program of Japanese architectural tile techniques

General Elective Courses:

Seminars on the History of Taiwanese Architecture
Religious Art & Cultural Heritage
Studies on Chinese Geomancy
Studies on the Aesthetics of Traditional Arts
Contemporary Transformation of Traditional Arts
Cultural Policies
Museums & Contemporary Social Issues
Seminars on Aesthetics
Seminars on World Intangible Cultural Heritage
Music Anthropology
Studies on Culture & Communications
Seminars on Culture & Arts Administration
Seminars on Ethnotheatre& Communities
Artistic Practice & Body Knowledge
Community-Based Art Education
Introduction to Technological Arts
Art Theory & Criticism

Signing exchange agreement with Leiden University, the Netherlands

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Fieldtrip to former military hospital in Beitou.

PhD Candidacy Qualification

1. Complete required credits of graduate study.
2. Successfully complete an oral and written preliminary
qualifying exam.

PhD Graduation Checklist

1. Publish one paper in TSSCI, THCI Core, SSCI, or AHCI
journals as first author, or two papers in other scholarly
& peer reviewed journals.
2. Present two paper in international conferences, with
one presented overseas in a foreign language.
3. Pass the viva of a doctoral dissertation.

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Research and Cooperation

Our program cooperates with various institutions in Taiwan,
including The Ministry of Culture, National Taiwan Craft
Research & Development Institute, National Taiwan
Museum, National Museum of Nature Science and etc, as
well as with outstanding academy overseas such as Leiden
University and the National Museum of Ethnology (Japan).

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Funding Your Study

and Requirements
The budget for a single student per semester is
approximately TWD 136,500 (USD 4,500).
School of Culture Resources
Graduate Institute of Architecture & Cultural Heritage
Graduate Institute of Arts Administration & Management
Graduate Institute of Museum Studies
Graduate Institute of Arts & Humanities Education
International Master of the Arts Program in Cultural &
Creative Industries
PhD. Program in Cultural Heritage & Arts Innovation
Studies
Credit requirement:
25-40 credits
Standards of fees and payment
3,200 TWD/ per credit
Tuition and Incidentals Fee Per Semester
26,912 TWD

The requirements and standards above

apply to students enrolling in Fall 2014
National Health Insurance fee
per 6 months TWD 4,500
Estimated Living Expense
Books and supplies per semester TWD 8,000
Food, traffic and others TWD 48,000

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Housing Expense
The following chart is from the previous year and is for
reference only.
4-Person
Room

Twin
Room

During
Semester

TWD11,000

TWD19,000

Summer
Vacation

TWD5,500

TWD9,500

Winter
Vacation

TWD1,650

TWD2,850

During
Semester

TWD8,125

TWD14,000

TWD26,000

Summer
Vacation

TWD4,060

TWD7,000

TWD13,000

Winter
Vacation

TWD1,200

TWD2,100

TWD3,900

Dorm

Female Dorm
1

Female Dorm
2 and General
Students
Dorm

Single
Room

TWD/Semester

Dormitory is reserved for international students.

Electricity fee is an additional charge based on the amount
used. TWD 3,000 deposit is required and will be refunded
upon withdrawal.
Off-Campus Accommodation :
Off-campus housing is about TWD7,000 or more per
month per person.
In addition to tuition fees and housing costs, living expenses
are estimated to be around TWD7,000 to TWD10,000 per
month. Book expenses vary from course to course. The cost
for books is around TWD6,000 to TWD10,000 per semester.

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Residence Permit & Visa

International Students Enrollment
Application Period: February 1st to April 30th every year
Admission Result Announcement: June of the applying year
Registration / Start of the Semester: September of the applying year
Please refer to the International Exchange Center website for
more information
https://sites.google.com/site/iectnua/
Scholarships
Before Coming to Taiwan
There are various scholarships offered by different organizations. Please note that admission applications and scholarship
applications are separate. An applicant who receives a scholarship award is NOT guaranteed a TNUA entrance admission,
and vice versa. Applicants must be aware of different deadlines
for scholarships and school admission.
Scholarship

Application
Submitted to

Taiwan
Taiwan Embassy or the
Scholarship Representative Office
ICDF
International Cooperation
Scholarship & Development Fund

Website
http://taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw
http://www.icdf.org.tw

ICDF Scholarship is only for the International M.A.

Program in Cultural and Creative Industries.
After Arriving in Taiwan
International students who have finished at least two semesters
of courses achieving outstanding academic or professional
performance and have not received any other scholarship may
apply for TNUA Scholarship. For the application criteria,
please refer to the website of International Exchange Center.
The number of recipients and the amount of rewarded will be
decided by the International Exchange Committee of TNUA.
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Resident VISA
Applicable to international students, who wish to stay
in Taiwan for more than 180 days, under the purpose
of studying or an university exchange programs.
Requirements & Other Notices
Please refer to the website of TNUAs International
Exchange Office:
http://sites.google.com/site/iectnua/sheng-uozi-xun
Alien Resident Certificate (ARC)
Applicable to a foreign national who obtains Alien
Resident Certificates (ARC) after entering Taiwan by
the inspection of National Immigration Agency with a
valid passport or a valid travel document(s) under the
visa waiver program, or holding a visitor visa.
A foreign national who enters with a residency visa,
shall apply for an ARC within 15 days after entry into
Taiwan.
The National Immigration Agency will issue a valid
ARC for one year. A foreign national should renew
his/her ARC before expiration.

Library reading room

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Campus Life
Transportation
From Taoyuan International Airport: shuttle buses no.
1819, 1961 directly to the Taipei Main Station are
available at both Terminal 1 and 2.Take the Tamsui
Line (Red Line) and get off at Guandu Station.
MRT: the MRT runs from 6:00-24:00, please refer to
the Taipei Metro Website
Bus: TNUA shuttle bus and city bus (red35/ red 55)
are available at exit 1. Please refer to the univer
sity website for timetable.
University Bookstore
The TNUA Arts Bookstore was the first bookstore to
be established and managed by a university in Taiwan,
and was opened to the public in 2003. It offers mainly
books on arts, as well as on literature and social
science. There is also an audio-video station at
the music section.

TNUA bookstore

Paulner Brauhau

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Cafeteria

Dinning Venue
The University offers various choices of delicacies, in
accompany of the universitys nature scenery and breathtaking views of Taipei City.
LUGUO Caf: located on the second floor of the
Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts, LUGUO Caf, it offers
delightful coffee, tea and snacks.
TNUA Caf: offers outdoor seating where the beautiful
nature of Guandu plain creates an ultimate experience
Cafeteria: offers buffet, Chinese food, fresh juice and
drinks.
Da Vinci: offers Italian food with buffet of fresh fruits
and appetizers, with a spectacular view of the Taipei
Basin.
Lu-Dan-Chuan-Quo: offers Taiwanese-Chinese
cuisine, under a 1950s decoration surrounded by a pond.
Paulner Brauhau Taipei: offers German cuisine with
snacks, including ice cream and bread take-out.

TNUA caf

Da Vinci

LUGUO Caf

Lu-Dan-Chuan-Quo

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Living in Taipei
Taiwan
Taiwan occupies a total area of about 3.6 square kilometers (14,4000 square miles). It is located in the southeast
of China, the north of the Philippine island of Luzon, and
the south of Japan; making it a crossroad in Asia.

Art and performances

Taipei also offers a rich content of art life. One can
participate in the lavish art festivals, watch performances
(including both traditional and modern artistic activities)
and visit museums and art centers.

Taipei
The capital of Taiwan with the highest population density
of the nation. It is a vibrant city with diverse culture,
lively environment, creativity and cultural life. TNUA is
located at the north of Greater Taipei.

Transportation
1.Taipei Metro (MRT):
MRT has seven lines covering the Greater
Taipei. It also provides different type of ticket payment:
Single-journey ticket, 24-hour pass, EasyCard, and etc.
2.Taipei City Bus:
Taipei city bus now has more than 300 lines covering
the Greater Taipei area with an e-bus network system
that allows commuters to get information on bus routes
in the most accurate and fastest way.
3.Taxi:
Taxis are easy to hail with a reasonable price.
Taxi Minimum fare: TWD $70 for the first 1.25KM,
fare above minimum fare: TWD $5 per 250m
* Night Fee (from 23:00-06:00)
Minimum fare: TWD $90 for the first 1.5 Km.

Cultural sites
Include historical sites of different cultures of the Japanese, Dutch and Spanish. You can explore different
tradition and religious practice such as Buddism and
Daoism in various temples in Taipei. Also, there are many
museums with wonderful collections and local artefacts
near the university, such as the Tamsui Historical Museum
in Tamsui and the Hot Spring Museum in Beitou.
Delicacies and nightlife
Taipei complies delicacies from different Chinese dialect
groups, including Hakka and Cantonese cuisine. The
nightlife in Taipei rivals that of any international city, with
a great choice of bars, live houses and nightclubs; adding
to the vitality is the unique night markets that offer tasty
dishes from different regions of the country.

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Minquan W. Rd.

Taipei Briedge

Touqianzhuang

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NTU Hospital

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Nangang
Nanjing E. Rd.
Zhongxiao Sun Yat-Sen
Memorial Hall
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Taipower Building

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Yongan Market
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Kunyang
Yongchun

Houshanpi

Taipei
City Hall
Xiangshan

Taipei 101
World Trade Center
Linguang

Gongguan

Jingmei

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Taipei Nangang
Exhibiton Center

Nangang
Software Park

Zhongshan
Junior High School

Xinyi Anhe

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Chiang Kai-Shek
Memorial Hall

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Songshan
Airport

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Terminal Station

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Sanhe Junior High School

Far Eastern
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Regular Station

Zhishan

Sanmin Senior High School

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Mingde

Luzhou

Yongning

Taipei Zoo

Shipai

TNUA

Haishan

Taipei Nangang
Exhibition Center

Xindian District Office

Xindian

Xinhai
Wanfang
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Taipei Zoo

Taipei Zoo
South Station
Zhinan Temple
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Maokong
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