Campus environment of Southern Taiwan University of Technology

Transporting - Directions to STUT

• From CKS International Airport

If you plan to visit Southern Taiwan University of Technology (STUT) from CKS International Airport, here is the option.

Bus:

These buses can transport you directly from the airport to downtown Tainan. They will leave the Freeway at Sinshih Interchange and Lioujiading might be a good place to get off the bus and then you can take an eight-minute walk to STUT. The total duration of transportation is around three and a half hours.

• From Tainan Railway Station

Once you are at Tainan Railway Station, you can choose to take a taxi, or the commuter train to STUT.

Taxi:

The taxi fare from Tainan Railway Station to STUT is around NT120 dollars, and it might go much more expensive if you take it late at night or during rush hours with traffic jam.

Commuter Train:

After arriving Tainan Railway Station, you can transfer to a northbound commuter train and get off at Dachyau Station. STUT is a five-minute walk from there.

Climate & Tourism

• Climate
  

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• Tourism

Tainan County is situated at the center of the largest plain, Chianan Plain, in southwest Taiwan. Located at the foot of a hill and beside the sea, Tainan County rises high in the east and becomes flat in the west. There are a great number of scenic spots in Tainan County.

For more information, go to official tourism website of Tainan County at http://tour.tainan.gov.tw/eng/index.htm

1. 1. Baihe Lotus Carnival
      
   2. Little Nanhai Putuo Temple
      
   3. Paihe Reservoir
      
   4. Guanzihling Hot Spring Scenic Area
      
   5. Jianshanbei Reservoir
      
   6. Wushantou Reservoir Scenic Area
      
   7. Hutoupi Scenic Area
      
   8. Chi Mei Museum
      
   9. Zengwun Reservoir Scenic Area
      
   10. Nanhua Reservoir
       
   11. Chigu Yanshan
       
   12. Mangrove Conservation Area
       
   13. Black-Faced Spoonbill Conservation Area
       

• Currency

1US$= about 32NT$. Credit card is acceptable in hotel, department store, airport, restaurant, etc.

• Taxi

Flagfall is NT$70, with NT$5 added for each 250 meters. Taxis that queue at the airport charge an additional NT$50

For Further details, please search for the tourism information shown below:

• • Tainan City http://tour.tncg.gov.tw/english/index.asp
  • Tainan County http://www.tainan.gov.tw/en/

Extracurricular Activities

• Financial Aid

The University makes some financial support to international students in different forms: scholarships and employment opportunities.

• • Scholarships are available for international students at the University. For detailed information, please refer to 學校相關部門之網址 (www….)
  • Employment opportunities

For students with financial difficulties, the University also provides students with casual and part-time job vacancies to help them carry out their studies. A number of vacant positions are offered at STUT offices or departments. For detailed information, please refer to 學校相關部門之網址 (www….)

• Extracurricular Activities

The University has set up the “Student Union” which supports, funds, resources clubs and societies on campus to encourage students to be active, involved, and enthused.

At present, t here are 67 clubs on campus so hopefully you'll be able to find one that interests you. Clubs or Societies can be registered and are listed according to the club category type: service, academic, entertainment, physical, public relationship.

Health Care & Insurance

• Health Care Center:

In order to take care of the health of students and faculty, the Health Care Center is staffed with two nurses. The Center also has a consultation room, a data room, and 10 beds to provide several Health Services for students as follows:
Health Examination
Health Care Center has health examination equipments and computer database of student health examinations; thereby, the Center can provide students about their physical examination results and keep in close contact with teachers to track and take care of the health of students.
General medical treatment and diagnosis
The Center is equipped with various medical treatments for students and staffs.
Health information
In accordance with the regulations of the National Health Administration and to answer the needs of students, the Center promotes health care programs each month through the Student Affairs Announcements such as posters, school publications leaflets, handbooks, lectures and others.
Service Hours
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※ Health Care Center is not opened in National Festival Days or other Special Days

Besides, Health Care Center is equipped with various magazines, books, videotapes, slides, and teaching materials. With these services, students and faculties can enjoy a better living environment and individual health care.

• Clinics & Hospitals
  

Within 1km periphery of the STUT campus, there are some hospitals & Clinics shown below: ※ Chi Mei Hospital http://www.chimei.org.tw

• • Insurance

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Student Insurance
All international students must be affiliated with Student Insurance. This Insurance provides some accident and medical help for students.
※ The Insurance Fee is NT$105 each semester (changed each year).
Short-Term Insurance
International students have to obtain this insurance from any independent carrier for their first four months.
National Health Insurance
International students who have the Alien Resident Certificate must join this Insurance for their entire stay in Taiwan .

For Further details about Health Care Center and Insurance, please contact as the following: Chia-Yu Lin Director, Health Care Center TEL:+886-6-2533131 EXT.2230 Fax:+886-6-2435643 Mail:health@mail.stut.edu.tw

• • Contact information
    

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Dorm

• Two-person Suite

　　Housing for students is 19,200 NT each semester (includes the bills for utilities and Network charge) plus a cleaning deposit of 1,000 NT. All dorms are equipped with air conditioning and Internet plug. Telephone service in every dorm works on the Centrex system and students who wish to make outgoing calls could have an extension installed, along with optional choice of renting a small refrigerator and TV. Bedroom facilities: 4 closets, 2 bookshelves, desk, and bunk with mattress.
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• Four-person Suite

　　Housing for students is 12,500 NT each semester (includes the bills for utilities and Network charge) plus a cleaning deposit of 1,000 NT. All dorms are equipped with air conditioning and Internet plug. Telephone service in every dorm works on the Centrex system and students who wish to make outgoing calls could have an extension installed. Bedroom facilities: 4 closets, 4 desks, and 4 bunks without mattress. http://ia.nknu.edu.tw/elic/files/re07.jpg
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Map

• CamputMap
  

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• SiteMap
  

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External links

• Return to Southern Taiwan University of Technology
• http://www.stut.edu.tw