Notable Ranking

As a result of consistent compassionate outreach, TCU has been awarded recognition on the international stage. Tzu Chi University is ranked 67th in the world, 10th in Asia, and 1st in Taiwan, among 462 universities for “The Times Higher Education” impact ranking of 2019. TCU’s Medical School ranks 5th of all those in Taiwan. And as the result of outstanding performance in contribution for the good of all humanity; Tzu Chi university was awarded 12th place out of 1406 by “The Times Higher Education’s” SDG (sustainable development goals) ranking of 2022.

Exceptional Educators

We retain an exceptionally educated faculty, with 86.59% of our professors holding a doctoral degree (6.59% above the national average). 12% are Master’s, and the rest are Ph.D. candidates; many, graduates of world-renowned institutions. The ratio of faculty to students here is 1:10, ensuring quality learning through hands-on interactive guidance, heart-to-heart, with experts in the field.

Broader Access to Professional Resources

TCU students simply have a greater range of options for their working lives after graduation. Tzu Chi medical students are directly connected to Tzu Chi’s medical ecosystem; which serves 7 hospitals in Taiwan alone, in addition to relief missions worldwide. Communication majors work directly with Tzu Chi’s Culture and Communication Foundation, assisting in Da Ai TV and radio station broadcasts; and participating in the making of Da Ai productions and publications that get distributed worldwide. And Tzu Chi’s expansive network of academic institutions serves as an ever-present resource for students planning a career in education. At TCU, we cultivate the pathways students need to channel their passions into practical platforms of meaningful service. For the innovative, purpose-driven, and altruistic: an ocean of opportunity awaits.

Yi De Parents

Our incredibly unique Yi-De Parents Program brings great comfort to homesick students anxious about studying away from home. Yi-De Parents are Tzu Chi Volunteers who adopt a guiding role of mentorship in our students’ lives; caring for each student with great love as though they were their own children.

Humanity-Centered Research

Research conducted at TCU revolves around making a substantial impact for the good of all humanity, with an emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable of society through direct relief. This boundless commitment of great love for all humanity has led to concrete innovations in eye stroke treatment research, traumatic memory research; and collaborative research with Taiwan’s premier and hallowed research institute of sciences Academia Sinica, to develop a COVID-19 IgM/IgG detection kit when the world was at its greatest in need, through the pandemic.

Silent Mentor Program

Tzu Chi University is the first to implement the “Silent Mentor” program, extending a bridge of undying veneration to those in the community seeking to give meaningfully beyond their lives. “Silent Mentors” are volunteer body donors who, having lost the ability to teach through the life of speech, silently impart their “last lesson” to Tzu Chi Medical students. After a dedicated ritual ceremony of honoring, they take all cuts and errors on behalf of future living patients, ensuring vital precision through critical practice in an atmosphere of cherishing and safety. This immeasurable offering bestows the selfless giving and compassion needed to grow Tzu Chi’s medical students into humanistic medical professionals who truly “care,” as Master Cheng Yen intended.

Volunteering Opportunities

To raise effective, conscientious members of society who, with a perspective of global citizenship, adopt a shared humanistic responsibility to care boundlessly for everyone; TCU students are galvanized to give back to the community and make a difference where it matters. At Tzu Chi, the opportunities to make an impact are numerous and rewarding. Here, students can freely apply their talents to fulfill the needs of the community through any number of focused and collaborative service learning projects and events; and in turn, gain the practical experience needed to affect change worldwide.

Dual Degree Program

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.

Exchange Program

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.

Global Tzu Chi Network

Tzu Chi is a multinational humanitarian organization with branches spanning 63 countries on 5 continents worldwide. Growing under the wings of Buddhist Tzu Chi International Compassion Relief, TCU students are easily exposed to international volunteering opportunities and connections within Tzu Chi’s global network.

Scholarships Available

Tzu Chi offers numerous scholarship opportunities for international and underprivileged students in order to encourage total academic concentration without worry.

Affordable Facilities

TCU offers affordable dormitories well-equipped with air-conditioning, bathrooms, hot water, pantries, communal facilities, and common areas. Our School’s Canteens offer 3 meal times a day at an extremely cheap rate. For details, check out our “Tuition and Fees” page!

Part Time Jobs

TCU has a number of part-time work opportunities available to students on-campus. Students can apply to positions selectively and get paid while gaining professional experience: the training is free! Notable part-time openings include: The Office of International Affairs, The Library, and Teaching Assistance.

International students can work part-time jobs provided they have a work permit, which comes with a Taiwan ARC (Alien Resident Card). Students may work up to 20 hours per week through the semester; there is no working limit during Summer and Winter breaks. Students can make up to $13,000 TWD a month just working on campus!