Study in Taiwan - 7% Rich and Colorful Culture - 15% in Taiwan, Ancient Chinese Culture Is Uniquely Interwoven No.7 in the Fabric of Modern Society
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Le ar ni ng pl us a d v e n t u r e Study in Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) Address: Room 202, No.5, Lane 199, Kinghua Street, Taipei City, Taiwan 10650, R.O.C. Taiwan Website: www.fichet.org.tw Tel: +886-2-23222280 Fax: +886-2-23222528 Ministry of Education, R.O.C. Address: No.5, ZhongShan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan 10051, R.O.C. Website: www.edu.tw www.studyintaiwan.org S t u d y n i T a i w a n FICHET: Your all – inclusive information source for studying in Taiwan FICHET (The Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan) is a Non-Profit Organization founded in 2005. It currently has 114 member universities. Tel: +886-2-23222280 Fax: +886-2-23222528 E-mail: [email protected] www.fichet.org.tw 加工:封面全面上霧P 局部上亮光 Why Taiwan? International Students’ Perspectives / Reasons Why Taiwan?1 Why Taiwan? Taiwan has an outstanding higher education system that provides opportunities for international students to 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 regard, and nowhere is this truer than in Taiwan. In Taiwan you will experience a vibrant, modern society rooted in one of world’s most venerable cultures, and populated by some of the most friendly and hospitable people on the planet. A great education can lead to a great future. What are you waiting for? Come to Taiwan and fulfill your dreams. There are many reasons international students will find Taiwan an exciting and rewarding place to pursue their education. We ask international students in Taiwan about their reasons for studying in Taiwan: No.1 Available Scholarship - 20% No.4 To encourage promising students from foreign countries to learn Chinese, and pursue undergraduate and graduate Better Opportunity for Seeking studies in Taiwan, R.O.C. Government provides many kinds Jobs Back at Home Country - 13% of scholarship. ∆ See P.20-P.23 for more information No.5 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Why Taiwan? No.2 Location - 8% Academic Resources and Quality - 19% No.6 The government of Taiwan (Ministry of High-Standard Education) places great emphasis on quality Living Quality - 7% in higher education. Several innovative programs promote Taiwan’s international Taiwan’s infrastructure is advanced, and its academic competitiveness. In addition, law-enforcement and transportation, Taiwan’s strong technology sector guarantees communication, medical and public health high quality education in these fields and Why systems are excellent. In Taiwan, international attracts students from developing countries students live and study in safety and comfort. to study bio-technology, semi-conductor Taiwan? technology, business, forestry, agriculture, 1 animal husbandry, chemistry and so on. No.6 Better Opportunity for No.3 Further Study in Taiwan - 7% Rich and Colorful Culture - 15% In Taiwan, ancient Chinese culture is uniquely interwoven No.7 in the fabric of modern society. Cell phones, luxury sedans and skyscrapers coexist with traditional Chinese calligraphy Reasonable and and painting, with tea culture and ornate temples, and Affordable Tuition - 6% with ancient holidays such as Chinese New Year, the Tuition at each university is more affordable than Dragon Boat Festival and the Lantern Festival. in other developed countries because of innovative government policies. International students do not have - 5% to pay high “out of country” tuition as required by Others many other international universities and colleges. 2 Study in Taiwan The Reasons Why I Chose Taiwan Let’s listen to what international students say on “Why Taiwan?” Philipp Behrends, Madamanchi Geethangili, India Germany • Degree student • Biochemical Sciences • Exchange student • Ph.D program, 3rd year • Business Administration • Chaoyang University of Technology • BA program, 3rd year • National Taiwan University After I came to know that Taiwan has high quality of education with lowest cost, research and instruction After travelling Eastern Asia for a month in 2008, I facility. Taiwan is a safe, peaceful country with a decided to dip into the Taiwanese Culture – and I never convenient living environment, provides scholarships, regretted it! I am studying business at the National the people are very welcoming to foreigners, and the Taiwan University, which is the biggest and most well- majority of Taiwanese are extremely eager to help and renowned university in Taiwan. Nevertheless, professors get to know us. Then I joined for doctoral research and faculty staff were always eager to help me with program in the area of Biochemical Sciences at CYUT my concerns and language troubles. Even though the to improve my scientific skills. CYUT is a well organized English of some Taiwanese citizens might not be in best University and advances in technology following shape, there is almost always a helping hand nearby. So physical environment, facility in class, educational especially for learning Chinese, Taiwan is the place to be. tool, supporting personnel and high performance and What else? There’s a new dish to taste every day on a broaden knowledge professors. I’m really having a night market or restaurant near you. And people will be good time to improve my scientific skills, and all my curious about your stories, so you’ll find friends easily. expectations are satisfied. Iryna Semenyuk, Ukraine Henry Medina, • Degree student Colombia • Teaching English • MA program, 3rd year • Degree student • Tamkang University • Electronics Engineering • Ph. D program After having received my BA degree in teaching the • National Tsing Hua University English language and working as a teacher for some time I was thinking of pursuing my education. At that Before I came to Taiwan, the most important reason moment, my husband was invited to work in Taiwan, for my decision was technical development of the so I got interested in MA programs for English teachers electronic industry, companies as TSMC and UMC are that local universities offer. After having made inquiry well known because between both they cover almost and talking to my Taiwanese and foreign friends on the all the foundries market around the world. The close issue I made up my mind and chose Tamkang University. relationship university-industry. Hsinchu Science Park Its wide beautiful campus is located on a hilly area with is specially famous known as “The Silicon Valley of a picturesque view on the bank of the Danshui River. The Asia” with high search level and the academic research. courses I have been taking are very interesting and useful. Research institutes like Sinica are recognized for their I am quite happy about my choice, because along with academic achievements which is also one of the most the great educational environment at Tamkang University important research centers in the world. Also the I have a chance to enjoy the natural beauty of the opportunity to learn mandarin was another important neighborhood, learn Taiwanese culture, and meet friends. aspect that influenced my decision to come to Taiwan. 3 Ivan Arista, Indonesia Jocelynn Gutierrez, Nicaragua • Degree student • Degree student • MBA Program • International Human Resources and Development • MA program, 2nd year • MA program, 1st year • National Taiwan University of Science and Technology • National Taiwan Normal University 1. Opportunity to learn Chinese Language. As we know Taiwan, a wonderful country, a world of contrast, a that Chinese is an international language, learning mixture of cultural influences, traditions, infrastructure in Chinese speaking environment will result in faster and advanced technology, highly skilled education, improvement on my proficiency. friendly people where you find a helping hand, a safe 2. Taiwan is a global country, so that I expect that I can place where people can walk the streets safely, a nation have more foreign friends to improve my knowledge that rose from poverty and is now one of the largest and experience. trading countries in the world, and a stable country both economically and socially. All these attributes 3. The educational quality in Taiwan is better than what were my inspiration to encourage me to strengthen Indonesia has and professors in NTUST are mostly graduated and enrich my knowledge in this nation. By doing my from top universities in US or European countries. master’s degree in human resources I hope to return to 4. The scholarship offered by NTUST and Taiwan Government. my country as a highly-qualified professional and to be able to apply the things that I’ve learned in Taiwan in 5. Taiwan is an Asian country, so that the living culture order to help my country Nicaragua, who so and living cost do not have so much difference strongly needs it. compared to Indonesia. Ryan Hiebert, America • Degree student • MBA Program • MA program, 2nd year • National ChengChi University Jhenel Wong, Philippines 3 years ago I never thought I would be enrolled in a • Exchange student Taiwanese graduate school. At the time, I just wanted to • Business Administration study Chinese and live abroad. Initially, I planned to return • BA program, 3rd year to the United States and pursue an International MBA at • Fu Jen Catholic University a graduate school there. However, after studying Chinese for 2 years I realized this language required much more Out of all the possible destinations in the world, I chose time and effort to master. Leaving after studying Chinese to study in Taiwan because I want to improve my Chinese for two years would be equivalent to not studying at all. speaking abilities and learn about the Taiwanese culture. I feared my language foundation would disrupt upon As a Filipino citizen with Chinese roots, I believe that my returning to the U.S. Hence, I applied to Taiwanese business stay in Taiwan will give me a better understanding of the schools before the end of my second year at Tunghai customs and traditions that my family practices at home.