Study at Ming Chuan University (MCU)

Ming Chuan University

Ming Chuan was originally founded as a three-year junior women's college in 1957, known as Ming Chuan College. The institution then experienced a rapid growth in the 1990s. In 1990, the institution gradually cancelled its junior college programs and offered coed programs with a bachelor's degree.

With the completion of the construction of two additional campuses and the introduction of graduate programs, Ming Chuan College was fully upgraded into Ming Chuan University in 1997.

Ming Chuan University took the first step toward accreditation with Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) in 2006 and was first granted MSCHE accreditation in November 2010. This accreditation affirms that Ming Chuan University meets international standards and its education credentials can be accepted all over the world.

The purpose of attaining MSCHE accreditation is to ensure our teaching quality, assist more U.S. students with student loans to have an opportunity to study in Asia, simplify the procedure of credit transfer and enhance graduates’ confidence in the job market. Not only will this enhance Ming Chuan’s connections all over the world, it will also promote our global reputation.

Furthermore, Ming Chuan University strives to continually promote administrative efficiency and teaching quality, and enhance students’ learning outcomes through the process of earning MSCHE and Taiwan accreditations. With steady development and effort from all faculty and staff members and students, MSCHE re-accredited MCU in 2016 for 10 years, maintaining Ming Chuan as the first and, currently, the only U.S.-accredited university in Asia.

Aiming at providing a solid academic foundation with an international view, the International College was established in 2001. Currently, there are more than 1000 local and international students in the International College studying in the graduate and undergraduate programs taught in English, which can be connected with the educational systems of universities abroad. Opportunities for exchange and dual degrees are being provided to students with high academic standards and high English proficiency.

International students in IC come from 50 countries all over the world, including: USA, Canada, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, Mongolia, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Thailand, Nepal, India, Palau, South Africa and Swaziland. Students in the first and second years are offered with general education and professional foundation courses. Third- and fourth-year students will have professional courses with opportunities for exchange or dual degrees at MCU’s sister universities.

For programs’ detailed information, please visit IC website : https://ic.mcu.edu.tw/

🎓 Section of International Student Service (SISS)

To help international students smoothly adapt to life and study in Taiwan, Ming Chuan University has established the Section of International Student Service (SISS) on both the Taipei and Taoyuan campuses.

SISS is dedicated to supporting students throughout academic journey by providing professional guidance, practical assistance, and caring support. Our goal is to help students settle in, feel secure, and make the most of your time at MCU.

What Services Does SISS Provide?

SISS offers a wide range of services to assist international students, including:

• Arrival & Settlement Support
• Airport pick-up service
• Campus orientation and campus life guidance
• Visa & Legal Matters
• ARC (Alien Resident Certificate) applications and extensions
• Legal residence and immigration-related assistance
• Health & Insurance
• National Health Insurance (NHI) enrollment and consultation
• Medical and healthcare guidance
• Academic & Campus Life Support
• Consultation on academic or campus life concerns
• Assistance with daily life issues and adjustment challenges
• Cultural Visits
• Acting as a communication bridge between students and the University when misunderstandings occur
• Work & Daily Administration
• Work permit application guidance
• Bank account opening assistance
• General administrative consultation
  

Programs MCU Offers

• 9 Bachelor's programs conducted entirely in English
• 4 Master’s programs conducted entirely in English
• 44 Chinese-taught degree programs
• 7 International Foundation Program 1+4 program
• Mandarin Center