OGA Services
The Office of Global Affairs (OGA) at Tzu Chi University provides comprehensive support to guide students throughout their academic journey, from admission to graduation. With a strong commitment to student success and well-being, OGA offers personalized assistance in key areas such as admissions guidance, visa and residence support, work permit applications, scholarship information, and campus integration. Additional services include orientation programs, academic advising support, and cultural engagement activities that help students adapt to life in Taiwan. Through a student-centered and globally minded approach, OGA ensures that students feel supported, connected, and prepared to thrive both academically and personally.
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Admissions & Enrollment
Admissions Support
The Yi-De Parents Program provides mentorship and emotional support to international students studying far from home. Tzu Chi volunteers serve as caring mentors who help students adapt to campus life while fostering a sense of belonging within the university community.
Legal & Administrative Support
Visa and Alien Residence Certificate (ARC) Assistance
This program allows students to simultaneously study between 2 schools (Tzu Chi University in Taiwan and another) across the globe in order to obtain dual degrees in both countries. Cross-border and cross-field learning provides new opportunities for students to develop into “global” citizens and truly make an impact in their field.
Work Permit Guidance
With interconnectivity comes endless possibility: Tzu Chi’s vast global network of partners means more exchange programs available to choose from and opportunities to explore new cultures. Tzu Chi university is connected to more than 70 sister schools spanning 5 continents worldwide, including many top-rated universities, such as: The University of Oxford, The University of California, Columbia University, The National University of Singapore, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Peking university, etc.