Associate Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Chin-Lung Yang (front row, 4th from L),
together with representatives from the Tainan City Police Department(front row, 2nd & 3rd from L),
welcome 277 new students from 29 places to the Fall 2026 Orientation.

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) held the 2026 Fall Overseas Student Orientation on September 4, bringing together 277 new international and overseas compatriot students representing 29 countries and regions to begin their academic journey in Tainan.

Associate Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Chin-Lung Yang,
delivers his welcome remarks and best wishes to new overseas students.

The orientation opened with welcoming remarks from Prof. Chin-Lung Yang, Associate Vice President for International Affairs and Director of the Division of Overseas Students and Scholars Services (OSSS). Prof. Yang greeted the incoming cohort and encouraged them to actively participate in campus life and make the most of their time at NCKU.

To assist new students with their transition into the university and local community, the program featured comprehensive briefings covering essential academic, administrative, and personal safety guidelines:

• Division of Overseas Students and Scholars Services (OIA, NCKU): Outlined essential campus guidelines, residency regulations, health insurance, and student support services.
• Division of International Relations (OIA, NCKU): Introduced NCKU’s global academic partnerships and mobility opportunities, highlighting the NCKU–Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA) Dual Degree Programs.
• Tainan City Police Department: Provided key information on local legal regulations, personal safety, and fraud prevention in Taiwan.
• Division of Counseling and Wellness Services, Chinese Language Center (NCKU): Detailed mental health counseling resources and the Cultural Exchange Buddy Program on campus.

An official representative from OSSS, IR, the Tainan City Police Bureau, the Counseling and Wellness Services Division
present essential administrative, academic, safety, and campus life guidelines to incoming overseas students.

In addition to official administrative briefings, student representatives from various NCKU overseas student associations introduced their respective clubs and upcoming community activities, helping newcomers build peer support networks on campus.

Representatives from NCKU overseas student associations present vibrant club activities and cultural events to welcome incoming peers.

At the conclusion of the event, participants received traditional Tainan snack packs. The orientation provided incoming students with a clear foundation as they begin their studies and life at NCKU.