The Handbook for Thai Students Studying in the National Chengchi University

Compiled by the National Chengchi University and Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Thailand

Published on March 23, 2018 Contents

1. Why study in Taiwan…………………………………………………………………….….2

2. Why study in the NCCU……………………………………………………………….….2

3. 2018 NCCU Admission for International Students………………………….….4

4. NCCU Degree Programs Taught in English…………………………………………7

5. Scholarships for Thai Students to Apply………………………….………………...8

6. Taiwan Educational Center in Thailand……..………………………………..…10

7. The Thai Alumni of NCCU helping interviews and providing

recommendation letters for admission………………….….……..……………..12

8. Chinese Language Courses Instructed by NCCU Chinese Language

Center (CLC) during Summer (July- August)…………………….………………12

9. Summer Camps for Freshmen…………………………………….…………………...14

10. Useful Contact Information……………………………………….…………………..15

1. Why study in Taiwan

11 Taiwan Universities Included among Top 100 in Asia

According to the latest QS Asia University Rankings released Oct. 17, 2017, Taipei

City-based National Taiwan University leads the way among local tertiary

institutions in 25th, followed by National Tsing Hua University in northern Taiwan’s

Hsinchu City in 32nd and National Cheng Kung University in southern Taiwan’s

Tainan City in 35th.

The biggest improvers among local institutions were National Sun Yat-sen

University in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City and National Chengchi University in

Taipei. Both advanced eight spots to 65th and 87th, respectively.

Other Taiwan universities featured in the top 100 are National Chiao Tung

University in Hsinchu, 36th; National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

in Taipei, 47th; National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, 56th; National Central

University in northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan City, 70th; Taipei Medical University, 76th;

and National Yang-Ming University in Taipei, 79th.

2. Why study in the NCCU

Taiwan's Top University in Humanities and Social Sciences

Known for its humanities and social sciences, NCCU strives for excellent

research capacity and results by "improving the academic environment to

strengthen the existing foundation of research" and promoting

university-industry cooperation to stimulate cutting edge research."

International Exchanges and Global Vision

NCCU attracts more than 3,000 overseas students from over 80 different countries each year. Such a number accounts for 20% of the student population and comes out on top in all national universities in Taiwan.

Currently, NCCU has 750 worldwide partner universities, across 5 continents classified in 11 different language families.

A Multi-lingual Study Environment

At the most prestigious among nationwide universities for the number of language programmes taught, NCCU offers language courses in nearly 30

languages and aims to cultivate and prepare globally-minded individuals

with excellent language skills in academic, governmental, and industrial

sectors.

Distinguished Alumni from All Over the World

NCCU has more than 100,000 alumni from who have made remarkable

achievements in all sectors of society cross the globe. Many of them

serve as administrative officers and senior civil servants. According to

"Global Views Monthly" in 2015 and 2016, the fact that NCCU ranked

number 2 among "Enterprises' Most Favored Graduate Schools" in an

outstanding accomplishment in Taiwan.

Beautiful Campus on the Hill by the Water

Located in Wenshan District, Taipei City, NCCU leans on the foothills of

Zhinan Mountain to its east, adjoins the Jingmei River to its west and is

enclosed by the Edge Mountain System with the Zhinan River flowing

through, which taken together forms a beautiful campus surrounded by

hills and water.

3. 2018 NCCU Admission for International Students

Access: 2018 NCCU Admission Brochure

3.1 Application Period

 Online application: January 4, 2018 ~ 4pm, March 23, 2018 (Thailand

time). Late applications will NOT be processed.

 Application submission: 4

(1) Submission by MAIL: The postmark deadline is March 16, 2018.

Applications postmarked after the deadline will not be processed.

(2) Submission in PERSON: The deadline is 5pm, March 23, 2018 (Taiwan

time). Applications submitted in person are accepted Monday through

Friday (except holidays), 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 5pm (Taiwan time).

The applications not submitted during the prescribed hours or the late

applications will not be processed. Please contact OIC for the NCCU

holidays.

3.2 How to Apply

Step 1: Apply Online

Online application system: January 4, 2018 ~ 4pm, March 23, 2018 (Thailand

Time)

Website: http://oicwebap.nccu.edu.tw/IntStdApply/Index.aspx

Step 2: Print Online Application Documents

Step 3: Prepare Materials Required for the Application and Pay the

Application Fees

Step 4: Submit the Application

* Application materials MUST be submitted either in person or by mail.

Applications submitted by e-mail or fax will be not processed.

(1) Submission by MAIL

The postmarked deadline is March 16, 2018. Late applications will not be

processed. Please mail your application by the postmark deadline to the

following address:

International Education Section, Office of International Cooperation

No. 64, Sec. 2, Zhinan Rd., Wenshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 11605

(2) Submission in PERSON

Before 5pm March 23, 2018 (Taiwan time), you may submit your

application directly to International Education Section at OIC (8th floor of

the Administration Building). Applications submitted in person are accepted

Monday through Friday (except holidays), 9am – 12pm and 2pm – 5pm

(Taiwan time). The applications not submitted during the prescribed hours

or the late applications will NOT be processed. Please contact OIC for the

NCCU holidays.

3.3 For the details, please refer to the admission brochure.

3.4 The applicants must qualify as international students pursuant to MOE

Regulations Regarding “International Students Undertaking Studies in

Taiwan.”

For more information, please contact:

 NCCU Office of International Cooperation (OIC)

Ms. Carol Chi

Tel: +886-2-29393091 ext. 62058

Email: [email protected]

 NCCU Students from Thailand

Somruthai Thitathammo 陳佳伶同學

1st year of IMBA Program

Email: [email protected]

4. NCCU Degree Programs Taught in English

Reference List of NCCU Degree Programs Taught in English 2018 academic year Program Level Name of No. Name of Department/Program Under- University Ph.D Master's graduate

International Program in 1 ○ ○

Asia-Pacific Studies (IDAS & IMAS)

International Master of Business 2 ○

Administration (IMBA)

International Master's Program in 3 International Communication ○

National Studies (IMICS) Chengchi University International Master's Program in 4 ○

International Studies (IMPIS)

International Master's Program of 5 Applied Economics and Social ○

Development (IMES)

Social Networks and 6 Human-Centered Computing ○ (SNHCC)

5. Scholarships for Thai Students to Apply

5.1 Government Scholarships

 Taiwan Scholarship: apply through Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Representative

Office in Thailand

 ICDF Scholarship: ONLY for students from certain countries (Thailand is

included) applying for International Undergraduate Program in Business

Administration, IMBA, and IMPIS programs

 ESIT (Elite Study In Taiwan) Southeast Asian Scholarships: apply through ESIT's

online application system

Country Thailand

Project Name Elite 600 Scholarship Program

In order to maintain and enhance bilateral cooperation

in educational matters, promote mutual understanding,

and pursue common benefits and the collaborative

development of education, the Parties will actively

implement a program to send 600 lecturers/staff Introduction members from universities in Thailand as scholarship

students with Thai nationalities to pursue a master's

degree or doctoral degree at selected universities in

Taiwan between the 2014 academic year and the 2018

academic year.

Elite 600 Scholarship is jointly provided by Taiwan and

Thailand. Scholarship Taiwan：When applying for studies in Taiwan if the Method curriculum is offered in English, Scholarship students

have minimum English language proficiency scores on 8

TOEFL PBT of 500, or equivalent scores on other

equivalent international English tests. Those applying for

degree programs taught in Mandarin Chinese must have

a TOCFL certificate a Level 3 or a higher level. Thailand：Thailand shall provide supply Scholarship

Students' airfare, and living expenses and university fees

(might including tuition fees while applicable).

Assist the Elite 600 Scholarship students in accessing

PhD or Master's curriculum in the designated area of

study at the school of choice in Taiwan and assist with

application. ESIT Assistance Establish the Elite 600 Scholarship Program application Responsibilities and enrollment website allowing for convenient access

to information about curriculum and application and

enrollment information at the school of choice.

Link students and schools with the Thai government.

 Elite Scholarship Program

Please be noted that the scholarship applicants shall currently occupy a

formal lecturer position at a public or private college or university in

Thailand with a master or PhD degree. Nationals of the Republic of China and

overseas Chinese citizens are not eligible.

5.2 NCCU Scholarships

 NCCU New International Student Scholarship

 International Doctoral Student Tuition Waiver

 MOE Common Scholarship

 IMAS Scholarship

 IDAS Scholarship

 IMES Scholarship

For the brief overview of the scholarships, please refer to OIC website> Scholarships.

6. Taiwan Educational Center in Thailand

Taiwan Education Center is a non-profit organization supported by

Taiwan Ministry of Education to promote higher education in Taiwan and

strengthen bilateral academic exchange between Taiwan and other

countries worldwide. Up till now, TEC has been established in many

countries, such as Thailand, Mongolia, Vietnam, South Korea, Malaysia

and India.

 Purposes:

To promote Higher Education in Taiwan

To provide guidance to Thai students applying to study in Taiwan

To participate in overseas education exhibitions in Thailand

To promote and commence Chinese Language Teaching and Special

Classes

To enhance bilateral academic cooperation between Taiwan and

Thailand

 TEC Activities

(1) Providing Guidance to Thai Students

- Via email/social media [Facebook , LINE , Twitter etc. ]

- Via phone

- Via group discussion

- Via face-to-face consultation

(2) Participating Education Fair

- Education fair organized by school/Universities

(3) Commencing Chinese Classes

- Small size Chinese Language Course, giving the students the

biggest opportunity to develop the Chinese level.

(4) Organizing Education Fair

- Taiwan Higher Education Exposition 2014 [At Khon Kaen]

- Taiwan Higher Education Exposition 2015 [At Bangkok]

- Taiwan Higher Education Exposition 2016 [At Chiangmai]

(5) Enhancing Bilateral Academic Cooperation

- Facilitating various Taiwan University in visiting and

Collaborating with Thai University

(6) Organizing TOCFL

We welcome people from every area who are interested in getting

advanced academic or Mandarin Chinese language study in Taiwan

or learning Mandarin Chinese in Thailand locally.

 Please feel free to contact Taiwan Educational Center in Thailand

Website: http://www.tec.mju.ac.th/en/ 11

Tel: +66-25-791068

Email: [email protected]

7. The Thai Alumni of NCCU helping interviews and providing

recommendation letters for admission

The Thai Alumni of NCCU will help the prospective students in Thailand with the

interviews and providing recommendation letters to NCCU as the reference for

admission.

For more information, please contact:

 NCCU Thai Alumni Association

Facebook: NCCU Thai Alumni Association (Contact through Messenger)

Email: [email protected]

8. Chinese Language Courses Instructed by NCCU Chinese Language

Center (CLC) during Summer (July- August)

7.1 NCCU International Summer School (ISS)

 NCCU International Summer School will bring you an

interdisciplinary understanding of Taiwan in the global context.

Students will enjoy intensive classes in relation to Asia-Pacific

cultures, economic development and Chinese language. Moreover,

NCCU ISS will enable you to interact with and learn from an

international group of fellow students with diverse cultural

backgrounds.

 Eligibility

Currently enrolled in a university or affiliated language institute

 Duration

July 7th to August 3, 2018

 Fees

Please visit the Official International Summer School website

 On-line Application Deadline: May 4, 2018

Website: http://nccuoic.nccu.edu.tw/summerschool/english/04sign

up.php

7.2 Summer Mandarin Camp

 Eligibility

Students of age 18 and above

 Duration

(1) July 9th - July 20th, 2018 (2 weeks, 30 classes)

(2) July 23th - August 3rd, 2018 (2 weeks, 30 classes)

(3) August 6th - August 17th, 2018 (2 weeks, 30 classes)

(4) Customized

* Contact us for fees of customized program and groups under six

students

 Application Deadline

April 15, 2018

* Group Registration

 Contact NCCU Chinese Language Center

Tel: +886-2-29387268

Email: [email protected]

7.3 Scholarship

 Taiwan/Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

To encourage international students and individuals to undertake

Mandarin study in Taiwan and to promote cultural exchange, the

Ministry of Education Taiwan, R.O.C. has established several

scholarship programs to accomplish these goals.

For more information, please log onto the Ministry of Education

Taiwan website: Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

program or consult with your local Taipei Representative Office.

 CLC Scholarship

To acknowledge students with positive learning attitude and

excellent performance, CLC gives out scholarship to qualified

students each term. Candidates must have studied at least one

term at the CLC, NCCU before applying for the scholarship.

9. Summer Camps for Freshmen

8.1 NCCU International Summer School (ISS)

NCCU ISS provides both intensive Mandarin Chinese learning and 10

English-taught academic courses in the fields of Management, Social

Sciences, and Humanities, focusing on the aspects of Taiwan, China,

and East Asia. The program also provides several well designed

excursions as well.

For more detailed information, please check ISS website.

● Office of International Cooperation (OIC), NCCU

Tel: +886-2-29393091 ext. 62026

Fax: +886-2-29399850

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nccu.iss

10. Useful Contact Information

 NCCU Office of International Cooperation (OIC)

Ms. Carol Chi

Tel: +886-2-29393091 ext. 62058

Email: [email protected]

 NCCU Chinese Language Center

Tel: +886-2-29387141, +886-2-29387268

E-mail: [email protected]

 NCCU Students from Thailand

Somruthai Thitathammo 陳佳伶同學

1st year of IMBA Program

Email: [email protected]

 NCCU Thai Alumni Association

Facebook: NCCU Thai Alumni Association (Contact through Messenger)

Email: [email protected]

 Taiwan Educational Center in Thailand

Website: http://www.tec.mju.ac.th/en/

Taiwan Education Center, Thailand- Bangkok Office

Bangkok-50 International Studies Center Building 2nd Floor, Kasetsart

University, Ngamwongwan Rd., Chatuchak Bangkok 10900, Thailand

Tel: +66-25-791068

Fax: +66-25-791069

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Taiwan Education Center, Thailand- Nakhonratchasima Office

Nakhonratchasima-4 floor Building 19 Rajamangala University of Technology

Isan 744 Suranarai Road, Mueang District Nakhonratchasima 30000, Thailand

Tel: +66-44-233000 ext. 2470

Fax: +66-44-242561

Email: [email protected]

Taiwan Education Center, Thailand- Chiang Mai Office

Chiang Mai-63 Moo 4 Chiang Mai-Phrao Road, Sansai Chiang Mai 50290,

Thailand

Tel: +66-53-875614

Fax: +66-53-875455

Email: [email protected]

 Taiwanese Student Association in Thailand 臺灣留泰學生會

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: BKKTSAT

 Thai Educational Consultants

* The following information is for your reference only, not representing the

endorsement of the Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Thailand for their

business

JNJ International Ltd.

Website: http://www.jnjinter.com/

Line: @jnjinter

Tel: +66-86-3267501

Khommaphat Pluempavarn (Consultant)

Line: shanjhaglobal

Tel: +66-92-8786245

Email: [email protected]

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