CMU Living Guide

91 Pages·2017·6.46 MB·English

CMU
Living
Guide

An informative living guide for
international students.
Take a glance at the endless opportunities for adventure around China
Medical University.

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Welcome to China Medical University

Welcome to China Medical University, the first academic institution in Taiwan to incorporate both western medicine and
Chinese medicine programs. The school was first established as China Medical College on June 6, 1958. Through years of
development and expansion, the school evolved into what we call it today, China Medical University, in 2003. There are
currently a total of seven colleges at CMU. It has now become one of the best medical universities in Taiwan, with nearly 8000
students and 1056 teachers and staff members.

Centers, Colleges, Students, and Staff
No matter your faculty, China Medical University provides an array of centers to help cultivate extracurricular interests or
advanced education and research for all of its students. Here are some of the centers and organizations:

1. Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine 8. Biostatistics Center
2. Center for Faculty Development 9. Research Center for Biodiversity
3. Computer Center 10. Biotechnology Incubation Center
4. Center for Continuing Education 11. Chinese Herb Experimental Farm
5. Arts Center 12. China Medical University Hospital
6. Language Education Center 13. China Medical University Beigang Hospital
7. Acupuncture Research Center 14. Cancer Research Center

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Number of Enrolled Students Number of Faculty

Within our community of students, international students also have a hub of their own. Throughout the years, the number of
international students visiting CMU for academic and exchange activities has increased steadily. Joining these Facebook pages
are highly recommended, as it provides not only a chance for students to get to meet each other, but also be alerted of special
events catered just for international students!
CMU International Student’ Association https://www.facebook.com/CMUISA/

International Students Group in CMU https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284015041739919/
(member registration required )

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One particular event that is greatly enjoyed by both international students and Taiwanese students is the International Culture
Week. Booths were set up from international students from all over the world, with food and fun games that were native to
each of their respective countries or culture. The aim of the International Students’ Association is to provide “a place where we
foster warm friendships and support networks through diversity and cultures”.
Our Campus and Hospitals
China Medical University consists of two campuses. The main campus is located in downtown Taichung, and the second
campus is located in Yunlin (also known as the Beikang branch).

China Medical University Address:
(Taichung Campus) No.91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung, Taiwan 40402, R.O.C
Phone: [phone]

China Medical University Address:
(Beikang Campus) No.123-1, Sinde Rd., Beigang Township, Yunlin County, Taiwan
65152, R.O.C
Phone:
[phone]

China Medical University Hospital Address:
(Li-Fu Medical Building) No. 2, Yude Road, North District, Taichung City, Taiwan 40447,
R.O.C
Phone:
[phone]

China Medical University Hospital Address:
(Emergency Center) No. 2, Xue Shi Road, at the corner of Wuquan Road and Xue Shi Road
Phone:
[phone] ext 5147

China Medical University Beigang Hospital Address:
No.123, Xinde Rd., Beigang Township, Yunlin County 65152
Phone:
[phone] ext 5147

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Taichung Campus

The Taichung campus is located in the heart of downtown Taichung, where food, shopping, and recreational activities can
easily be sought out. The buildings at China Medical University are compact, making it easy to travel from classroom to
classroom. During break, students may explore the Herbal Garden, the sculptures at the center yard, or the outdoor tables
located close to the center yard. The center yard has always been the common site of concerts, displays of artwork, and also
festival booths.

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Beikang Campus
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The Beikang campus and hospital was completed November 21 , 1985, and it was created due to the Taichung City
government’s street reconstruction project in the early 1980s, as it required a drastic reduction of land to the already narrow
campus of the university.
The campus resides in the suburban area of Beikang, close to the west costal area. Surrounding the campus are rice paddies,
fields of farmland, and an abundance of lush trees. Students are blessed with a beautiful and tranquil environment that is
optimal for learning and living. One of the most famous temples in Taiwan, the Ma-Tsu Temple, is located downtown. Tourists
from all over the world come to the temple to pay their respects to the Goddess of the Sea.

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Fitness Facilities
Studying is important but regular exercise is also essential. Many students of China Medical University are active participants in
numerous sport competitions at university level in Taiwan. The China Medical University sport representative teams compete
in the following sports: basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, golf, table tennis, swimming, tennis, and badminton.
The sporting facilities of China Medical University includes volley ball courts, basketball courts, table tennis court, golf court,
dance studio classroom, and cardiovascular & weight-lifting room. For more information, please visit the website of the China
Medical University Physical Education Office: http://cmuope.cmu.edu.tw/mainpage_e.htmSports

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Public Transportation
Taxi
In Taichung taxies are commonly seen on the streets. When hailing a taxi, watch out for taxies with their “vacant signs” lit up.
Other than hailing a taxi straight from the roads, you can also hail a taxi by phone. Here are some of the most popular taxi
services available in Taichung (in order of recommendation):
1. 國通 [Guó tōng] Radio Taxi： 04-2254-4090
2. 台中 [Taichung] Radio Taxi：04-2246-5555
3. 第一 [Di Yī] Radio Taxi：04-2327-8383
4. 人人 [Rén Rén] Radio Taxi：04-2321-5757

Bus
The first step toward to traveling by bus is purchasing a bus card at 7-Eleven, Family Mart, or OK Mart. Two kinds of cards can
be purchased: EasyCard or iPass . The cards cost $100 NTD each, and can be used forever, until you either lose or break them.
These cards can also be charged with cash and used as a “cash card” at variety of stores, such as 7-Eleven and Family Mart.
Once you have purchased your bus card, register a EasyCard account and link your card to your name, in case you lose your
card: https://www.easycard.com.tw/member/register.aspx

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In Taichung, travels within 10 kilometers are all free of charge. Bus cards are scanned when you step on to the bus, and also just
before you step off the bus. To check for bus schedules and live bus times, visit the apps store:
Application iOS Android
台灣公車通
https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/tai-wan-gong- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c
APK (Taiwan
che-tong-tai/id546638848?mt=8 om.skystar.twbus&hl=en
Bus Master)
台中公車通
https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/tai-zhong- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c
(Taichung
gong-che-tong/id547535131?mt=8 om.skystar.tcbus&hl=en
Bus Master)
BusTracker https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/bustracker- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=n
Taiwan taiwan/id718656074?mt=8 exti.android.bustaiwan&hl=en
BusTracker https://itunes.apple.com/tw/app/bustracker- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=n
Taichung taichung/id513559914?mt=8 exti.android.bustaichung&hl=en

Or, visit the official website for buses in Taichung to plan your route and check for bus schedules:
http://citybus.taichung.gov.tw/cms/
There are several bus stops around school to take note of :
Bus Stop 1:
11, 77, 131, 280, 285,
286, 288, 289

Bus Stop 2:
18, 25, 32, 35, 61, 67,
77, 131

Bus Stop 3
11, 18, 25, 32, 35, 61,
67, 159, 280, 285, 286,
288, 289
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Across from the Emergency
Center (Wuquan Rd and Xueshi
Rd) is a bus stop with the
buses:
5, 6, 9, 11, 18, 25, 29,
35, 51, 56, 61, 67, 70,
81, 108, 131, 154, 280,
285, 286, 288, 289

YouBike (also known as iBike in Taichung)

Using your EasyCard or iPass, you may also sign up for a YouBike account, which allows access to every YouBike station in
Taiwan. The concept of the YouBike is simple: sign up, scan the card, borrow the bike, scan the card, and return the bike.

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