For international students, thriving abroad begins with something fundamental: feeling at home. At National Taiwan University (NTU), support for daily life starts from the moment students arrive. International degree students are given priority access to student housing, helping them establish a stable living environment early and easing the uncertainty and adjustment that often accompany moving to a new country.
Student residences are designed not only as places to stay, but also as spaces where community and connection can grow. Shared kitchens bring together students from different countries to cook, exchange flavors from home, and build friendships through food and conversation. Across campus, dining facilities offer English menus and clearly labeled vegetarian options to accommodate diverse dietary preferences and cultural practices. From halal meals to plant-based choices, NTU seeks to ensure that students feel their everyday needs are recognized and respected.
The strong demand for these facilities reflects their importance. According to residence hall statistics, multifunctional learning and living spaces—including shared kitchens, prayer rooms, and fitness facilities—record approximately 35,000 visits annually, with more than 80 percent of users being international students. These numbers underscore how thoughtfully designed spaces foster both a sense of security and a genuine willingness to participate in campus life—an encouraging affirmation of the university’s continued investment in student wellbeing.
NTU also recognizes that daily wellbeing includes the ability to maintain one’s religious and cultural practices. Two dedicated prayer rooms are available on the Main Campus, located within key academic buildings, along with additional flexible spaces in student residences that can be used for prayer, meditation, or quiet reflection.
These facilities are equipped with prayer mats (sajadah), copies of the Quran, and other basic items, while students are welcome to use their own religious materials as well. To support ritual preparation, prayer facilities include ablution areas (wudu), and public restrooms on every dormitory floor are equipped with handheld bidet sprayers. Prayer rooms also provide qibla direction indicators, allowing Muslim students to practice their faith comfortably and confidently within campus life.
Looking ahead, NTU continues to expand and enhance its residential environment. The university is currently constructing 3,000 new student housing beds, scheduled for completion in 2029, alongside a third Student Activity Center. These new facilities will provide more flexible and inclusive living arrangements, expanded communal cooking and dining spaces, and additional student organization venues—further enriching the residential experience for international students and strengthening NTU’s commitment to an inclusive campus community.
NTU student residences include shared kitchens, where friendships often begin over a simple meal shared across cultures.
To support diverse religious and cultural needs, NTU provides dedicated prayer rooms and ablution facilities across campus.