National Taipei University of Business was founded in 1917. This prestigious century-old school is an excellent vocational business university and one of the most important institutions in Taiwan that cultivates talented business personnel. The university specializes in business studies, emphasizes commercial innovative design and practical education, actively cooperating with industry and facilitating student internships.

The University implements the curriculum that not only can develop students’ professional skills but also their character and principles. NTUB graduates are largely social elites and favored employees in the job market. Recent market research shows that 90% of the enterprises that employ NTUB graduates are satisfied with their overall performance, their professional devotion, ethical conducts and attitudes.

NTUB has always been the Top 1 choice for vocational senior high schools’ business students in Taiwan. The school’s students of Finance and Economics are ranked No. 1 in the “Survey of Enterprises’ Favorite University Graduates” by Global Views Monthly. NTUB overall is ranked No. 3 nationally in the “Survey of Enterprises’ Favorite Public Vocational Colleges” by 1111 Manpower Bank. The awards received by NTUB over the years affirm the efforts the school has made and the remarkable performance of its graduates.

The traditional subjects in NTUB such as accounting, finance and international business have been well known in the country, while new departments such as digital multimedia design, commercial design and management, and creative technologies and product design are catching up. The students appear to be competitive and have been winning several important entrepreneurship and design awards in recent years.

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National Taipei University of Business Guidelines for Services and Fees for Visiting International Scholars

1. Purpose

These guidelines are established to manage the services, reception, and fees for international scholars visiting the university and using its resources.

2. Definition of International Scholars

The term "International Scholars" refers to individuals who have no employment relationship with the university and are not invited through government or university policies for short-term research visits.
International scholars are categorized into two types:

(1) Exchange Scholars:
Scholars who are part of an exchange professor program based on a written agreement between the university (or its colleges, departments, and centers) and a sister institution abroad. These scholars are recommended by the partner institution and approved by the university. Services and fees are handled according to the written agreement.

(2) Non-Exchange Scholars:
Scholars who are approved by the university but are not part of a formal exchange program. These scholars are responsible for their own expenses unless otherwise specified by government mandates, written agreements, or university-approved projects.

3. Division of Responsibilities for Visiting Scholar Services

(1) Administrative Services:
The Office of International Affairs will assign personnel to coordinate and provide services, including accommodation information, ID cards, library access, book borrowing, and wireless network accounts. Additional paid services include airport pick-up, insurance, and parking permits.

(2) Academic Services:
The designated academic unit hosting the scholar will assign staff to provide relevant academic and administrative services.

4. Application Procedures for Visiting Scholars

(1) Application Submission:
International scholars must apply through the relevant academic unit. Each academic unit will establish its own eligibility criteria, required documents, review process, and approval standards.

(2) Approval Process:
The academic unit will inform applicants of the result. If approved, the scholar must proceed with payment.

(3) Payment Deadline:
International scholars must complete all necessary payments one month prior to their arrival, following the regulations outlined in Articles 5 and 8 of these guidelines.

5. Administrative Service Fee Structure

(1) Fees Based on Scholar Type:
•    Exchange Scholars: Fees are charged according to the terms of the exchange agreement.
•    Non-Exchange Scholars: Fees are as follows:
•    1–14 days: NT$6,000
•    15–30 days: NT$10,000
•    31–90 days: NT$15,000
•    91–180 days: NT$26,000
•    181 days–1 year: NT$46,000

(2) Maximum Duration:
Visits should generally not exceed one year. For visits beyond one year, additional fees will be calculated according to the above rates.

(3) Additional Charges:
•    Scholars must cover their own costs for airport pick-up, insurance, and parking permits.
•    If an ID card is damaged or lost, a replacement fee of NT$1,000 will be charged.

6. Distribution of Administrative Service Fees

Fees collected will be distributed as follows:
•    40% to the Office of International Affairs (allocated to the university fund for international exchange activities)
•    50% to the academic hosting unit (allocated according to university revenue management guidelines)
•    10% for administrative management fees
In special cases, the academic unit may seek approval from the university president for alternative fund allocation.

7. Refund Policy

Administrative service fees are a one-time charge and are non-refundable.

8. Additional Charges

Beyond the administrative service fees, the university may charge other applicable fees based on the university's standard fee schedule.

9. Additional Regulations

Any matters not covered by these guidelines will be handled in accordance with relevant regulations set by the Ministry of Education and the university.

10. Implementation and Amendments

These guidelines take effect after approval by the University Fund Management Committee and final authorization by the university president. Any amendments will follow the same procedure.