THU Campus Life
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On campus dormitories
The on campus residential fee for one semester is NT. 10,560~41,360. The main number for on campus residential housing is 04-2359-4359, followed by your room’s extension. The room types include four-person rooms, double rooms, and single rooms. And, the room is furnished with basic furniture, such as beds, desks, closets, bookshelves and chairs. Each room is equipped with internet access. There are public showers and bathrooms and coin operated laundry machines are available in each dormitory hall. Also, each dorm has public living areas. Also, there are convenience stores located nearby each on campus housing hall. And for security reasons, male students are forbidden to visit and enter the female dormitories. However, if help is needed, students may consult the OIR for assistance. If exchange or foreign students would like to check out the on campus dormitory housing and wish to live off campus, please make sure to inform the OIR to confirm their checking out requests.
Library
Main Library: Located on the First Campus
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:30 PM
- Weekends: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed on the last Sunday of each month
- Hours during winter/summer breaks and national holidays will be announced separately
Contact: 04-23590121 ext. 28720
Self-Study Reading Room: Located in the basement of the Main Library
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Weekends: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Closed on the last Sunday of each month
- Hours during winter/summer breaks and national holidays will be announced separately
Contact: 04-23590121 ext. 28720
The library offers services including book borrowing, audiovisual material lending, electronic resources, online catalog search, reading areas, reference consultations, workshops and lectures, interlibrary cooperation, photocopying, and printing.
For detailed opening hours and service information for each location, please refer to the Library and Information Services website: https://lis.thu.edu.tw
IT Service
The Computer Labs
The Office of Library and Information Services provides 10 computer labs for academic activities. Four computer laboratories locate in the basement of the Science and Technology Building, and an additional five laboratories housed within the Management Building on the secondary campus. Another notebook computer lab is in the B1 floor of the library building. These facilities are available from 08:00 to 21:00 on regular academic workdays, and from 08:00 to 16:00 on workdays during the Winter and Summer Break periods. Online emergency service requests are also available during holidays.
In total, these ten computer laboratories are equipped with more than 650 personal computers installed with specialized software to support academic courses. All computer labs are open to students unless reserved for instructional use by faculty members. The laboratories located in the Science and Technology Building include Rooms ST019, ST020, ST021, and ST023, Room LIB009 in the B1 floor of Library Building, while those in the Management Building are Rooms M007, M023, M024, M025, and M217. Half of these computers have been upgraded to be AI PCs with high efficiency graphic cards.
Network Services
The Tunghai University campus and student dormitory networks are established to provide a secure, stable, and efficient online environment that supports the university community in teaching, research, administration, and learning. Both the campus and dormitory networks serve as essential infrastructure for academic development, facilitating communication and knowledge sharing among faculty and students, enhancing administrative efficiency, and promoting the university’s progress toward digitalization and smart campus initiatives.
All users, including faculty, staff, and students, must comply with the “Tunghai University Campus Network Usage Regulations” and relevant laws. Individuals or departments should use the network responsibly and with integrity, maintaining proper online conduct. Any illegal activities—such as downloading, distributing, or using unauthorized software, music, videos, or other copyrighted materials—are strictly prohibited. Violations may result in disciplinary actions within the university and could also lead to legal consequences.
In addition, users should avoid excessive bandwidth usage, disruptive behavior, or any actions that may compromise network stability. Cooperation with the university’s information security measures is required to maintain a safe and fair network environment. Tunghai University encourages all members to use the campus and dormitory networks properly, ensuring they remain vital platforms that support innovation in teaching, advancement in research, and enriched learning experiences.
Campus Wi-Fi
Campus Wi-Fi coverage includes classrooms and the atrium in the teaching area, the area around Wenli Avenue, the library, Luce Memorial Chapel, the area around Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the area around the College of Social Sciences, the Garden Restaurant, the Great Wisdom Technology Building, the Humanities Building, the Basic Sciences Building, the School of Management Building in the Second Teaching Area, the Music and Art Museum, the Provincial Administration Building, and the public areas of male and female dormitories (including the first and second floor study rooms in Buildings 19 and 20, the study rooms in Building 14, the atrium plaza and banyan tree area in Building 30, and the men's dining hall; the female dormitory reception room, Lanxin Room, Hanwenxuan, the women's dining hall, the open areas between Buildings 3-9, and the open area behind Building 17; the public areas of male and female dormitories in the Second Teaching Area, the study rooms, reception rooms, atrium plaza, and cafeteria in Buildings 72 and 73). This provides 100% coverage of all areas frequently visited by teachers and students on campus.
In areas with wireless network coverage, whether you're in the classroom, around Wenli Avenue, or in restaurants, you can use your THU-NID account to browse the web, send and receive emails, instant message, access the teacher-student information system, school administration systems, and conduct field trips. Whether using a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone, you can experience wireless high-speed broadband internet access.
Bank SinoPac
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM to Noon Location: the on campus branch of the Mega bank is located below the Garden Cafeteria. The on campus bank offers services such as opening bank accounts, withdrawals and wiring services. To contact the Mega Bank, please dial: 886-4-23500626
Bookstore / Postal Agency
Location: Caves bookstore is located across from the Student Activities Center. Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Notices will be posted for opening hours during winter and summer breaks. To contact Caves bookstore, please dial: 886-4-23581313.
Tunghai Liberty Family Center
Location: B1, No. 51 Donghai Road. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, closed on Wednesday, 9 AM to 5 PM. To contact the Tunghai Liberty Family Center, please dial: 886-4-23500299.
On campus Cafeterias
Convenience stores
Coffee shop
Laundry Service
Location: 1st Floor, Building 3, Men's Dormitory (MD53101). Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
To contact the laundry service, please dial: 886-0936365593 or 886-4-26520277.
Hair Salon
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday and Sunday, 11 AM to 8:30 PM
Location: It is located in proximity to the Boys Cafeteria. Building 2, Men's Dormitory (MD52001)
To contact the Hair Salon, please dial: 886-0985012197.
Health Center
Opening Hours: 8am to 5pm. During term time, we have nurse practitioners who can provide nursing care. If you have a minor cut or sprain, you can visit the health center for wound care, dressing, and health consultations. You can also check your blood pressure, temperature, height, weight, and body fat here. In addition, we provide medical equipment loans (such as crutches, wheelchairs, and first-aid kits). However, if urgent care is required, please visit the Veterans Hospital located across from our university.
Students' Extracurricular Clubs and Associations
There are various extracurricular clubs and associations for students to participate in. For more information, please contact the staffs of the Division of Extra-Curricular Activities and Student Development at +886-4-2359-5009.
Buses
There are several bus stops located in front of the university’s main entrance.
Students may take various bus routes to downtown Taichung, including the city center and Taichung Train Station.
Bus fares are calculated based on travel distance.
For cash payments, the basic fare is NT$20, with additional charges depending on the actual distance traveled.
For electronic ticket users, NT$15 is deducted upon boarding (a NT$5 discount), and any remaining fare will be automatically deducted upon alighting.
The fare from Tunghai University to downtown Taichung or Taichung Train Station is approximately NT$26 in cash or NT$21 with an electronic ticket.
If assistance is needed, passengers may inform the driver of their intended stop so that the driver can remind them upon arrival.
