北市大 114-2 學期境外新生始業輔導活動圓滿舉行
26 位交換生與 17 位學位生加入　強化一站式資訊支持與迎新服務

臺北市立大學114學年度第2學期境外新生始業輔導活動於2月23日至24日順利舉行。首日由國際事務處安排接機服務，在學伴協助下，境外新生順利抵臺並入住宿舍；次日舉行始業說明會及選課協助，來自世界各地的學生齊聚一堂，正式開啟在臺北的學習旅程。

本學期共迎來來自韓國、馬來西亞、義大利、法國、印度、智利及中國等7個國家、15所姊妹校之交換學生，加計上學期延續修讀之學生，本學期交換生總數達26人。今年亦首度迎接來自印度與智利的學生，為本校國際交流再添新頁。此外，另有17位來自越南之學位生加入北市大，為校園注入多元文化活力。

邱英浩校長指出，臺北市立大學擁有博愛與天母兩個校區，結合城市發展、教育專業與體育特色，是兼具學術實力與城市資源的優質學府。他強調，選擇北市大是同學們最好的決定，也期盼大家在此不僅精進專業知識，更能拓展國際視野、建立跨國友誼。

陳伯儀國際長則表示，看到同學們充滿期待與熱情的臉龐，讓他想起自己當年赴美國留學的時光。那段海外求學的經歷深刻影響了他的人生，也更加體會跨文化學習所帶來的成長與改變。他誠摯歡迎所有境外學生來到臺北，並鼓勵大家把國際事務處視為「home away from home」，在求學期間如遇任何問題或需要協助，都能安心尋求支持。

適逢農曆春節，邱校長特別準備新年賀卡以及歡迎小禮物致贈境外新生，祝福同學「駿馬奔騰，萬事皆成」。活動中同時發放學生手冊，整合校內各處室重點資訊，彙編為一站式指引，並由國際暨兩岸交流組莊武龍組長說明各處室宣導重點，協助境外學生掌握在臺就學與生活相關事項。

本學期除為每位境外新生安排專屬學伴外，更首次從學伴中遴選熱心積極的同學組成「迎新小組」。迎新小組除協助接機活動順利進行外，也帶領境外學生進行校園導覽，幫助新生熟悉校園環境與周邊生活機能，展現北市大友善且周全的支持網路。

活動最後，迎新小組精心籌備破冰活動，透過輕鬆有趣的方式，讓學生彼此認識彼此的過程當中找回自我定位，也在異鄉開啟新的友誼，為在臺留學生活寫下溫暖而難忘的開端。

 

University of Taipei Hosts 2026 Spring Orientation for International Students
26 Exchange Students and 17 Degree Students Join the Community

University of Taipei (UTaipei) held the 2026 Spring Orientation for International Students from February 23 to 24. On the first day, Office of International Affairs arranged airport pickup services, and with the assistance of student buddies, the international students arrived safely in Taiwan and moved into their dormitories. The following day, an orientation briefing and course registration session were conducted, officially marking the beginning of the students’ academic journey in Taipei.

This semester, the University welcomes exchange students from 7 countries—Korea, Malaysia, Italy, France, India, Chile, and China—representing 15 partner institutions. Including those continuing from the previous semester, the total number of exchange students has reached 26. This also marks the first time the University has received students from India and Chile. In addition, 17 degree-seeking students from Vietnam have joined the University community, further enriching campus diversity.

President Yin-Hao Chiu noted that University of Taipei, with its Bo-ai and Tian-mu campuses, integrates urban development, education, and sports, providing students with both academic resources and access to the dynamic environment of Taipei. He emphasized that choosing UTaipei is one of the best decisions students can make and encouraged them not only to strengthen their academic knowledge, but also to broaden their global perspectives and build international friendships.

Dr. David Chen, Dean for International Affairs, shared that seeing the students’ eager and enthusiastic faces reminded him of his own experience studying in the United States. That period of overseas study profoundly shaped his life and deepened his appreciation for the growth that comes from cross-cultural learning. He warmly welcomed all international students to Taipei and encouraged them to regard the Office of International Affairs as their “home away from home,” assuring them that support is always available whenever needed.

Coinciding with the Lunar New Year, President Chiu presented New Year greeting cards and welcome gifts to the international students, offering his best wishes for success and prosperity in the year ahead. During the event, updated student handbooks were also distributed. The handbook consolidates key information from various administrative offices into a one-stop guide to help students better understand academic and daily life matters in Taiwan. Dr. Wu-Long Jhuang, Director of the International and Cross-Strait Exchange Division, introduced the key points to ensure students clearly understood available resources and important regulations.

In addition to assigning each international student a dedicated buddy, the University formed a “Welcome Team” for the first time this semester, composed of enthusiastic student volunteers selected from the buddy program. The team assisted with airport pickups and campus tours, helping new students become familiar with the campus environment and surrounding facilities, demonstrating UTaipei’s friendly and comprehensive support network.

The event concluded with ice-breaking activities organized by the Welcome Team. Through engaging and interactive games, students had the opportunity to get to know one another, gradually building connections and forming new friendships in Taiwan—laying a warm and memorable foundation for their study experience abroad.