Accommodation for Foreign Students to Study in Taiwan 收藏
大學問編輯部 2022-03-25 Global
On-campus university dormitory
On-campus dormitory is often cheaper and safer for foreign students to stay than off-campus private housing, yet students may need to share room with 2 – 8 roommates. Usually male and female students are accommodated in separate dormitories or separate floor in the same dormitory. There are suite-style or public bathroom facilities, depending on the facilities of each university. Basically, each room is equipped with simple furniture like bed frames, wardrobes, desks, chairs, bookshelves and air-conditioners. There are study lounges, reading rooms, automatic washers and dryers, refrigerators, kitchen facilities…etc. in common area as well. Accommodation fees vary from universities, and mostly include water, internet and electricity fees. Some may not include the cost of staying during winter and summer breaks. University dormitory usually have their own rules and regulations for students to follow.Below are the rental charges of some university dormitory for your reference:
Off-campus private housing
If you want to have some privacy, you may choose to rent out of school according to your needs, yet the rental charges may be more expensive. There are various types of rooms for you to rent, for example, single rooms with shared bathrooms, en-suite rooms or a whole apartment to share with others. The table below shows the average rental charges in Taipei City. Rental charge is greatly affected by convenience, apartment ages, room sizes, availability of furniture, etc. and the payment can be on monthly, half-yearly or annual basis. Some rental charges may include water, electricity, gas, and network fees as well.
Where to find rental houses?
You may find your preferred housing in the following websites in English:
Myroomabroad, Rooms.Taipei, Zuker, Tealit.com, Airbnb, Istaytion Service Apartment, Rental Apartments In Taiwan.
Reminders for signing a tenancy agreement
When signing a tenancy agreement, you are strongly advised to read the terms and conditions in the agreement carefully before signing it. The landlord will generally ask for two months' rent as a security deposit, which will be returned in full or deducted based on the condition of the housing at the end of the contract.
