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Table of Contents 1 Why Taiwan ? Study in Why Taiwan | 02 International Students’ Perspectives / Reason | 03 Taiwan! Getting to Know Taiwan Fascinating Taiwan | 08 2 History | 10 Climate | 10 Geography | 10 Culture | 11 Cuisine | 11 3 Campus Diary | 12 Studying in Taiwan The Educational System of Taiwan | 14 Choosing a School & Applying | 16 Knowing the Schools | 18 International Programs | 20 Visa & Arrival Information | 62 Scholarships | 64 Campus Diary | 68 4 Living in Taiwan FICHET: Your all – Accommodations | 70 Living cost | 70 Services | 72 inclusive information source Job Opportunities | 73 Campus Diary | 74 for studying in Taiwan FICHET (The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan) Additional Information is TAIWAN?a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2005. It currently has 118 member universities. Useful Links | 76 Universities in Taiwan | 82 Chinese Language Centers | 88 ͙Why Taiwan? Tel: +886-2-23222280 Test of Chinese as a Foreign language (TOCFL) | 90 5 Fax: +886-2-23222528 International Students in Taiwan (Statistics) | 92 International Students’E-mail: [email protected] / Reasons www.fichet.org.tw ͙ The Reasons Why I Chose Taiwan Let’s listen to what international students say on “Why Taiwan?” Sharoon 1 Swaziland Why Taiwan? Identification Lungile Hlatshwayo Degree student Taiwan has an outstanding higher education system that provides opportunities for international students to Major Healthcare administration study a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Chinese language and history to tropical agriculture and forestry, genetic engineering, business, semi-conductors and more. Chinese culture holds education and scholarship in high Grade nd regard, and nowhere is this truer than in Taiwan. In Taiwan you will experience a vibrant, modern society rooted MA program, 2 year in one of world’s most venerable cultures, and populated by some of the most friendly and hospitable people on Name of University the planet. A great education can lead to a great future. What are you waiting for? Come to Taiwan and fulfill in Taiwan Taipei Medical University your dreams. There are many reasons international students will find Taiwan an exciting and rewarding place to pursue their education. I had my bachelors in Africa so when I decided that I needed to enroll for a mastered I told myself it had to be out of Africa because education is not only inside classrooms but also in the streets. I needed to know also how health is We ask international educators from three major international educators’ conferences (APAIE, administered in other continents and I believed that would broaden my thinking. NAFSA and EAIE) about the most determinant reason for foreign students to study in Taiwan: I started searching around for universities, initially I wanted to do business administration but I realized it would place me in a disadvantage in terms of employment upon completion but Taiwan was the only university which offered MBA specifically in healthcare, the moment I got my hands on that information I knew I had to come to Taiwan, but finances were the next challenge to face. Taipei medical university was also offering scholarships; Taiwan had diplomatic 9% relationships with my country, so I knew I wouldn’t be alone in Taiwan, for that reason I had to choose Taiwan. I’m glad I did. Others Why Taiwan? Why | 6% Available Scholarship Study in Taiwan Study in Jung Yop Ryu I came to Taiwan for a half-month trip in 2010. I felt Taiwan was like my second home country. That was the first impression of Taiwan and I started to fall in love with Taiwan. Korea Now all Taiwanese friends call me 14% Uncle Ryu, who loves Taiwan from Affordable Tuition Korea. There are some similarity Identification between Korea and Taiwan in history, Degree student 46% economy, culture and ideology terms. During the first trip to Taiwan, I was Major Good Quality Education able to meet friendly and decent IMBA people when I was in difficulties. Also Grade I saw and enjoyed beautiful sceneries MA program, 2nd year in Taiwan understanding why Taiwan is called as “Ilha Formosa.” Especially, Name of University 25% Tainan gave me huge inspiration as in Taiwan the first capital city of Taiwan with National Cheng Kung University Safe Environment well-preserved relics and historical attractions. That was fully enough to encourage me to come to Taiwan for the degree. 2 3 New Zealand Identification Exchange student Major Cameron USA Leisure and Recreation Tourism Management Grade Identification BA program, final year Miller Degree student Name of University Major in Taiwan International Business Administration National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism I chose to study in Taiwan for many Grade different reasons. In the business College Sophomore world, Chinese as a language is of Name of University I chose to study in Taiwan for many reasons. Firstly as the National Kaohsiung vital importance. After living in in Taiwan University of Hospitality and Tourism has a good reputation and offers subject Taiwan for two years as a missionary, matter similar to that of my home university. and after living in China for one Feng Chia University Secondly, I was curious as to how New Zealand and Taiwan would compare, in year working, I knew that China and terms of academic work, student life, and the country and culture as a whole. Taiwan held a future for me and I needed to begin preparing. I never Finally, as this is my final semester in university study, I felt that if I didn’t take thought I would get an international the opportunity to undertake this exchange it would have been a “what if…” education, but that's what ended moment, and would have been an opportunity that I would have regretted not up happening. I am confident that taking advantage of. pursuing a degree in Taiwan will help me to better understand the culture of business that will be essential in my future career. Leah Olesen Why Taiwan? Why | Mir Belize C. A. Study in Taiwan Study in Mohammad Identification Degree student Major Sadat Graduate Institute of International Human When I decided to come to Taiwan, I Resource Development had two main reasons: Grade First, to learn Chinese! I got my MA program, 1st year bachelor in Mechanical Engineering Name of University back in my country, then I decided to switch to business, and where Iran in Taiwan Amparito better than Taiwan? Studying and National Taiwan Normal University learning Chinese beside! So I can do business when I go back to my Identification T. de J. Tun country more easily as I know one Degree student First of all thanks, Taiwan is a very interesting place now that I am here. Ever of the most important languages on Major since in my country several of my friends came to study here and spoke marvelous the world. stuff. I was so inspired by what they came to explore and encounter and decided Global Master of Tourism and Second, I found MTM program at to come and experience it. Management (MTM) National Chiayi University. In this On my research of Taiwan, I enjoyed the view and technological advancement program, they have international Grade achieved. I was so amazed of the culture and the welcoming of foreigners to scholars and all of them very famous MA program integrate in your growth. Taiwan has been a great help to our country and is around the world, so I have great Name of University admirable to note that, being as small as it is, yet hosts great things and also delivers opportunity to learn and gain more in Taiwan great things. The statistical view of persons with tertiary education is amazing since experiences from them. Learn about the government has been ensuring that education becomes a priority. different cultures, and learn how to National Chiayi University do business globally. Thank you Taiwan!!! 4 5 Getting Mandy Phoon Malaysia Yi Mun to Know Identification Degree student Major Fashion Design Grade BA program, 2nd year TAIWAN Name of University in Taiwan Ling Tung University 2Fascinating Taiwan History First and foremost, Taiwan provides an outstanding education system that gives opportunities for international students to study a wide range of courses. Furthermore, Taiwan is populated with friendly and hospitable people and Climate allows us to experience the vibrant, modern society rooted in one of world’s most venerable cultures. The most important thing is that Taiwan’s infrastructure is advanced, and its law enforcement and transportation, communication, Geography medical and public health systems are excellent, gives us a safe and comfortable environment best suited for study. Culture Cuisine Why Taiwan? Why | I chose Taiwan because your country is not just a beautiful island with friendly citizens but also the high standard education system. To be Study in Taiwan Study in honest, I really hope that I can gain state of the art knowledge when I decide to study in Taiwan. Moreover, the culture in Taiwan and in Vietnam in some extent is similar so I do not have to face culture-shock when I study in Taiwan. Hence, I do not have lost a lot of time to get used to with the new custom and habit. Consequently, I can concentrate on Vietnam studying. Last but not least, learning Mandarin is also my driving force to study in Taiwan. Identification Degree student Major Finance Grade Tran Trong MA program Name of University in Taiwan Kien National Dong Hwa University 6 7 Excellence in IT Products 100 Global Market Share (%) Taiwan, 2 90 Republic of China Fascinating Taiwan Geography 80 Location Pacific Ocean, 120 km (74.6 mi) We welcome you to our friendly off the coast of mainland China island paradise! Area 36,191 km² (13,973.3 sq mi) 70 Highest Point Yu Shan (3,952 m=12,965.9 ft) Recordable CD Taiwan is a modern, free, democratic society whose Capital City Taipei Foundry people are hardworking, fun-loving, educated and Largest City Taipei (2,665,832 people) friendly.

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