Study at Overseas Chinese University (OCU)

Overseas Chinese University (OCU)

Overseas Chinese University (OCU / 僑光科技大學), located in Taichung City, Taiwan, has been committed to excellence in vocational and professional education since 1964. Built on a school motto centered on honesty and integrity, OCU focuses heavily on practical learning, industry integration, and employment-oriented education.

Through customized study modules and mandatory off-campus internships, OCU ensures students gain hands-on experience and build professional networks well before graduation.

• Employment-Oriented Curriculum & Internships
  OCU’s curriculum features 3 years of academic and practical foundation followed by 1 full year of off-campus internship, directly preparing students for immediate career entry upon graduation.
  
• Financial Subsidies & Generous Financial Aid
  New international students receive financial aid of NT$30,000 per year for up to 4 years, making education at OCU highly accessible.
  
• Prime Location Near Fengchia Shopping District
  Situated in Taichung City, OCU is just a 5-minute walk from the famous Fengchia Shopping District/Night Market. Plus, public buses stop right at the campus gate and are free within 10 km in Taichung.
  
• Career Support & Post-Graduation Pathways
  The university assists students with work permits, health insurance registration, and internship placements. Under current regulations, foreign graduates working in Taiwan for 5 years may also qualify to apply for a Permanent Resident Certificate (APRC)

OCU offers a range of Bachelor's and Master's degree programs tailored to market demands:

1. College of Business & Management

• Finance (Bachelor / Master)
• Business Administration (Bachelor / Master)
• International Trade (Bachelor)
• Marketing & Supply Chain Management (Bachelor)
• Financial & Economic Law (Bachelor)

2. College of Tourism & Hospitality Management

• Tourism & Recreation Management (Bachelor)
• Food & Beverage Management (Bachelor)
• Hotel & MICE Management (Bachelor)
• Applied Foreign Language (Bachelor)

3. College of Design & Information Technology

• Information Technology (Bachelor / Master)
• Innovative Living & Design (Bachelor)
• Multimedia & Game Design (Bachelor)
• Mechanical & Computer-Aided Engineering (Bachelor)

💰 Tuition & Expenses

Annual Tuition Fees

• Business, Law, Tourism, Design & Food/Beverage Majors: ~NT$90,040 / year (~$2,800 USD)
• Tourism & Recreation / Hotel & MICE Management: ~NT$96,674 / year (~$3,010 USD)
• Engineering & Information Technology Majors: ~NT$103,306 / year (~$3,215 USD)

Scholarships & Bursaries

• Financial Aid for New Students: NT$30,000 / year (up to 4 years).
• Institutional Merit Scholarships:
• Level I: 100% Tuition & Miscellaneous Fee Waiver
• Level II: 50% Fee Waiver
• Level III: 33% Fee Waiver
• Level IV: 25% Fee Waiver
• Level V: Free Campus Housing
• Living Bursary: Qualified international students can receive NT$3,000 / month (up to 10 months per year).
  

📋 Admission & Application Info

• Instruction Language: Mandarin Chinese
• Application Intake:
• International Students: Twice a year (Spring & Fall Semesters)
• Overseas Chinese Students: Once a year (Fall Semester)
• Eligibility: Graduates of Senior High School (Grade 12 / Senior 3 / Form 6 / A-Levels / Form 5 with O-Levels).
• Credit Requirements: Standard 128 credit hours required for graduation (Form 5 / O-Level applicants require an additional 12 credits, total 140 credit hours).