2014 ESIT Brochure english version

Your Education, Your Career, in Taiwan!

MINI STRY OF EDUCATION

Congratulations on choosing Taiwan as your choice of destination for Education and career development!

When you arrive in Taiwan, you will reap the benefits of our world-class education system. You will experience a unique kind of education which promotes a learning style that unveils opportunities, encourages creativity and innovation and cultivates independence.

We will equip you with valuable skills to give you a competitive edge in your academic, personal and professional development.

Welcome to Taiwan

This guide contains all the basic information you will need to help you settle in Taiwan as a student. Whether your stay is short-term or for a few years, we would like you to feel at home with us. We are a cosmopolitan country and that gives you the opportunity to meet people from different cultures, experience foods from around the world and celebrate some of the richest cultural features of both the East and West.

We wish you great success in every area of your studies and hope you enjoy your time in Taiwan.

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Why Study in Taiwan 1.1 About Taiwan 1.2 The Education System/International Education in Taiwan 1.3 The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office, ESIT 1.4 The ESIT Consortium Universities 1.5 International Graduate Programs 1.6 Research Strengths of Taiwan’s Higher Education 1.7 International Students in Taiwan

2.1 Vietnam VEST 500 Project 2.2 Vietnam Mekong 1000 Project 2.3 Vietnam ECV 1000 Project 2.4 Vietnam Danang City and University of CPHUD 2.5 Indonesia Beasiswa Pemerintah Aceh Scholarship Project 2.6 Indonesia-Taiwan DIKTI 3+1 Scholarship Project 2.7 Thailand Elite 600 Scholarship Program

3.1 Applying for a Degree Program 3.2 The Application Process 3.3 International Graduate Programs

4.1 Taiwan Scholarship 4.2 The ESIT Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) 4.3 Scholarship Opportunities from ESIT Consortium Universities 4.4 The TIGP Scholarship

5.1 Students Union in Taiwan 5.2 Accommodations 5.3 Services

Useful information 6.1 Getting Proper Visa 6.2 Before Your Arrival

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Why Study in Taiwan

• About Taiwan (The Country, Climate, Languages,Exchange Rate, Special Weather Conditions and Earthquakes, and Culture) • The Education System (International Education in Taiwan) • The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office, ESIT (Scholarship Students Visitation Plan, Prospect) • The ESIT Consortium Universities • International Graduate Programs • Research Strengths of Taiwan’s Higher Education • International Students in Taiwan

In addition to information technology products, Taiwan also has a strong and well developed higher education system. There are 162 higher education institutions in Taiwan with different emphases in academic research, teaching, and technical education.

Taiwan's society is known for her sincere hospitality. Its universities which are both safe and culturally rich are strong in research and committed to teaching excellence.

These qualities make Taiwan a great place to pursue higher education.

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2012 statistical survey conducted by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) •For the number of research publications, Taiwan ranked 17th in SCI (Science Citation Index) •13th in SSCI (Social Science Citation Index).

•12th in EI (Engineering Index) •5th in The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012 by WEF (The World Economic Forum), in the category of “Quality of math and science education” •19 th among 142 countries in the category of “Quality of the educational system”.

•6 th among 142 countries in the Global Information Technology Report 2012 by WEF (The World Economic Forum), in the category of “Business and innovation environment”.

From 2004 to 2012, Taiwan's SCI and SSCI publications ranking has risen to 17th worldwide. The WEF (The Wo r l d E c o n o m i c F o r u m ) Global Competitiveness R e p o r t h a s a l s o g i ve n a h i g h r a n k i n g to Ta i wa n ' s higher education and training sector. However, despite its world-class quality and competitiveness, the cost of education and living in Taiwan is still very reasonable and affordable.

Rich Culture & Friendly People Multicultural development has been a major characteristic of Taiwan’s society as it is a focal point for regional culture and global business events.

• Highly Developed Industries Taiwan has been known for its manufacturing of information technology products.

Specifically, Taiwan is an internationalized place with

vigorous industry and business operations competing with the best minds in the whole world on a daily basis.

English-Friendly Environment

Ta i w a n i s w o r k i n g h a r d to create a friendly international and English speaking environment for our international friends.

Government offices and public affairs offices have created English and Chinese websites in order to assist individuals to access information and services, in a more efficient and convenient manner.

Why Study in Taiwan

World-Class, Affordable Education

Gateway to the Asia Pacific

Taiwan is situated at the center of the Asian Pacific rim and is the gateway to East Asia; especially to the greater China region. Taiwan is highly accessible from Asia Pacific countries and its transportation industry connects it to the whole world.

This makes Taiwan a great place to start your advanced studies and career.

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1.1 About Taiwan • Languages

• The Country

Taiwan, also known as Formosa (from Portuguese: Ilha Formosa1.1 About Taiwan, "Beautiful Island"), is an island situated in East Asia and located off the southeastern coast of Mainland China. "Taiwan" is also commonly referred to as the Republic of China (R.O.C.). The capital city of R.O.C. is Taipei.

Separated from the area commonly referred to as Mainland China by the 120 kilometers wide Taiwan Strait, the main island of Taiwan is 394 kilometers long and 144 kilometers wide. To the northeast are the main islands of Japan and the East China Sea, with the southern end of the Ryukyu Islands of Japan directly to the east; the Philippines lie to Taiwan’s south across the Bashi Channel. The mountainous island spans the Tropic of Cancer and is covered by tropical and subtropical vegetation.

• Exchange Rate

The written language, which is intelligible to speakers of all Sinitic tongues, is Chinese, and is the only pictographbased writing system still in use on a large scale.

While Mainland China chose to adopt “simplified” characters in a bid to ameliorate the problem of widespread illiteracy, in Taiwan “traditional” written characters are still employed.

Though the official spoken language of R.O.C. is Mandarin Chinese, large segments of the population also speak Hoklo or Hakka.

The exchange rate for Taiwan is about 30 NT dollars per 1 US dollar. It generally fluctuates in the 30-32 range. You can find the exact daily rate for any currency from the Bank of Taiwan website at: http:// www.bot.com.tw/english/Pages/ default.aspx

• Climate

Taiwan generally enjoys an oceanic and subtropical monsoon climate. The entire island experiences hot, humid weather from June through September. The temperature during the cool, mild winters averages 18˚C / 64˚F, while in the summer the average temperature rises to 31˚C / 88˚F. Taiwan’s annual weather patterns are strongly influenced by the East Asian monsoonal flow. The winter monsoon lasts from October to late March and brings continuous rain to Northeastern Taiwan, while the central and southern parts of the island experience mostly sunny winters. Many of Taiwan’s offshore islands are buffeted by powerful winds during this time. The summer monsoon begins with the “plum rain” season (which is named due to its coincidence with the plum season) in May and June and usually ends in late September.

During this period, the South experiences high levels of precipitation while the North remains comparatively dry. Natural hazards such as typhoons from May to September and earthquakes are common in the region.

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•Special Weather Condition and Earthquakes

• Culture

T h e c u l t u r e o f Ta i w a n i s a b l e n d o f Confucianism, Han Chinese, Japanese, A l t h o u g h Ta i w a n E u r o p e a n , A m e r i c a n , g l o b a l , l o c a l , a n d i s l o c a t e d i n t h e Taiwanese Aboriginal cultures, which are subtropics, in winter, often perceived in both traditional and modern c o l d f r o n t s f r o m understandings. The common socio-political Siberia often drive experience in Taiwan gradually developed into temperatures to below 10 degrees Celsius and a sense of Taiwanese cultural identity and high mountainous areas even receive snow. a feeling of Taiwanese cultural awareness, In summer, however, due to the influence of which has been widely debated domestically. the subtropical Pacific high-pressure system, In recent years, the concept of Taiwanese temperatures frequently rise to 35 degrees multiculturalism has been proposed as a Celsius and above. The island’s mercurial relatively apolitical alternative view, which weather patterns are further complicated by has allowed for the inclusion of Mainlanders and other minority groups in the continuous the Central Mountains.

Taiwan experiences relatively frequent seismic redefining of Taiwanese culture as collectively activity due to its location on the circum-Pacific held systems of meaning and customary seismic belt at the junction of the Manila patterns of thought and behavior shared by the and Ryukyu trenches along the west side of people of Taiwan. the Philippine Sea plate (PSP). Geologists Popular sports in Taiwan include: Badminton, have identified a total of 42 active faults on Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, the island. According to the Central Weather Martial arts, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis and Bureau, from 1994 to 2011, about 22,000 Volleyball. earthquakes occurred annually in the Taiwan Taiwanese tea culture includes tea arts, the tea area, of which around 1,000 were felt by people ceremony, and a very social way of enjoying tea. The most common teas are Oolongs, each year.

In Central and Western Taiwan, earthquakes especially Taiwanese Oolong teas such as are less frequent, of a smaller scale and Iron Goddess tea and Alpine Oolong tea. Many with shallower focal depths. There was one of the classical arts can be seen in the tea exception to this, however, on September 21, culture, for example: calligraphy, flower arts, 1999, when a major earthquake occurred incense arts, and so on. near Jiji Township in Nantou County, about 150 Karaoke is incredibly popular in Taiwan, where kilometers south of Taipei, registering 7.3 on it is termed KTV (karaoke television). This the Richter scale. It was the largest seismic is an example of something the Taiwanese have drawn, on scale, from contemporary event to affect Taiwan in the 20th century.

Japanese culture. During typhoons, many young Taiwanese will spend the day singing karaoke or playing mahjong. Many people enjoy watching miniseries, collectively called Taiwanese drama.

Boasting over 9,200 convenience stores in an area of 35,980 km2 and a population of 22.9 million, Taiwan has the Asia Pacific’s, and perhaps the world’s, highest density of convenience stores per person: one store per 2,500 people or 0.0004 stores per person. Cell phones are very popular in Taiwan. The mobile penetration rate stands at just over 100%. Because of their high use, phones in Taiwan have many functions and are becoming cheaper. Hip-hop culture from the United States also flourishes in Taiwan.

You can get more information about Taiwan culture at: http://www.culture.tw/

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1.2 The Education System/International Education in Taiwan In terms of higher education, there are 162 higher educational institutions in Taiwan with different emphases in academic research, teaching, and technical education.

Among them are 120 universities (47 public) and 42 colleges (6 public), with 15 focusing on vocational training.

W i t h r e s p e c t to t h e g e n e r a l education system, the educational structure comprises of schooling

stages at different levels with approximately 22 years of formal study. The entire process includes 2 years of preschool education, 6 years of primary school, 3 years of junior high school, 3 years of senior high school, 4 years of college or university (7 years for medical school), 2-4 years of master's degree program studies, and 4-7 years of doctoral degree program studies.

• Compulsory Education The Ministry of Education (MOE) has implemented a system of nine-year compulsory education, including 6 years of primary education and 3 years of junior high school education. After junior high school, students may apply for or take entrance examinations to attend senior high school or vocational high school.

• Senior High and Senior Vocational Education There are two types of institutions above the junior high school level. These include senior high school and vocational high school, both of which take three years to complete. Vocational high schools offer courses in areas such as agriculture, industry, business, maritime studies, marine products, medicine, nursing, home economics, drama and arts.

• Junior College Education Junior colleges fall into two categories: the five-year junior college and the two-year junior college, each having a different set of admission requirements. Five-year junior colleges admit junior high school graduates and offer a five-year course of study. Two-year junior colleges admit vocational high school graduates and offer a two-year course of study.

• Undergraduate Education University undergraduate programs require four years of study. However, students who are unable to fulfill their requirements within the designated time may be granted extension of up to two years.

Specialized undergraduate programs such as dentistry or medicine require six to seven years, including an internship period of one year.

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Graduate programs leading to a master's or doctoral degree require one to four years and two to seven years, respectively. However, students who enter graduate school as part of their on-job training can be granted an extension if they fail to finish the required courses or to complete their thesis or dissertation on time.

• International Education in Taiwan The number of international students in Taiwan has increased with the internationalization efforts of the higher education institutions from 7,844 students in 2003 to 43,957 in 2013, mainly studying in language, business and administration and engineering. The international students are from 163 countries around the world with about 73% from Asia. The top 5 source countries are Japan (3,627), Vietnam (3,292), Indonesia (3,071), Republic of Korea (2,725), and Malaysia (7,574).

Most international students study in the area of Language (13.66%) and Business and Management (56.56%) although many also focus their studies in Engineering (26.30%).

1.3 The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office (ESIT)

A) Scholarship Students Visitation Plan The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office (ESIT) will head to each of the schools home to the Special Project publicly funded students to conduct a visitation plan; furthermore, it will hold an exchange forum together with the students. The objective is to show proactive care towards the studying and living conditions of the scholarship students in Taiwan. ESIT would also like to see if there are any areas where it can be of assistance and let the students understand the dedication and care of its office members. After the students have arrived in Taiwan, ESIT hopes that students will be able to get to know more friends in the ESIT community and experience the warmth it has to offer.

Why Study in Taiwan

The Elite StudyInTaiwan Program Office (ESIT) is authorized by the Ministry of Education to provide services and create opportunities for higher education collaboration between Taiwan and the greater international community. The ESIT Program Office acts as a platform for academic exchange and coordinated services for international talent mobility and cultivation. One of the tasks the ESIT Program Office is charged with is to serve as a bridge for international students who wish to benefit from the quality higher education system in Taiwan.

B) Prospects Commencing in 2010, ESIT began extending its services to the human r e s o u r c e d eve l o p m e n t p r o j e c t s a n d educational institutions in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Through international cooperation and the Scholarship Students Visitation Plan, ESIT hopes that all the scholarship students will find satisfaction with the education conditions and environment in Taiwan, and that they will be left with a very favorable impression of the Taiwan education system so that when they return home they will continue to share their positive experience with others through word of mouth. With support from the Ministry of Education and the participation of the ESIT Consortium universities, ESIT anticipates its continuous contribution to the international talent mobility and cultivation in Asia and around the globe.

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1.4 The ESIT Consortium Universities In order to coordinate the international education efforts for increased synergy among the universities in Taiwan, the ESIT has formed the ESIT Consortium consisting of 50 partner universities in Taiwan to offer more than 300 high quality English-instructed academic programs.

The ESIT Consortium universities offer quality international learning programs and environments to benefit both international and domestic students. The ESIT Consortium universities also offer high quality academic programs along with research projects, scholarship opportunities and cultural activities.

Asia University Chaoyang University of Technology Chienkuo Technology University Chung Hua University Chung Yuan Christian University Dayeh University Feng Chia University Fortune Institute of Technology I-Shou University Kun Shan University Ming Chuan University Minghsin University of Science and Technology National Central University National Chengchi University National Chiao Tung University National Chung Cheng University National Dong Hwa University National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism National Kaohsiung Marine University National Pingtung Institute of Commerce National Sun Yat-Sen University National Taichung University of Science and Technology National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science National Taiwan Ocean University National Taiwan University of Arts

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Chang Gung University Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science China Medical University Chung Shan Medical University Chinese Culture University Far East University Fooyin University Fu Jen Catholic University Kaohsiung Medical University Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Mingdao University Nanhua University National Cheng Kung University National Chi Nan University National Chiayi University National Chung Hsing University National Formosa University National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences National Pingtung University of Science and Technology National Taichung University of Education National Taipei University National Taipei University of Technology

National Taiwan Sport University National Taiwan University of Science and Technology National Yang-Ming University National Yunlin University of Science and Technology Overseas Chinese University Providence University Shih Chien University Soochow University Southern Taiwan University of Science and Ta Hwa University of Science and Technology Technology Taipei Medical University Taipei Municipal University of Education Tamkang University Tatung University Vanung University Yuan Ze University

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Asia University Chang Gung University Chaoyang University of Technology Chienkuo Technology University China Medical University Chinese Culture University Chung Hua University Chung Shan Medical University Chung Yuan Christian University Dayeh University Far East University Feng Chia University Fooyin University Fortune Institute of Technology Fu Jen Catholic University I-Shou University Kaohsiung Medical University Kun Shan University Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Mingdao University Minghsin University of Science and Technology Nanhua University National Central University National Cheng Kung University National Chengchi University National Chi Nan University National Chiao Tung University National Chiayi University National Chung Cheng University National Chung Hsing University National Dong Hwa University National Formosa University National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology National Kaohsiung Marine University National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciences National Pingtung Institute of Commerce National Pingtung University of Science and Technology National Sun Yat-sen University N a t i o n a l Ta i c h u n g U n i ve r s i t y o f Education

TaiwanThailand Elite 600 Project

SSS Project (Southern Sunshine Scholarship)

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N a t i o n a l Ta i c h u n g U n i ve r s i t y o f Science and Technology National Taipei University National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science N a t i o n a l Ta i p e i U n i v e r s i t y o f Technology National Taiwan Ocean University National Taiwan Sport University National Taiwan University of Arts National Taiwan University of Science and Technology National Yang-Ming University National Yunlin University of Science and Technology Overseas Chinese University Providence University Shih Chien University Soochow University Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Ta Hwa University of Science and Technology Taipei Medical University Ta i p e i M u n i c i p a l U n i v e r s i t y o f Education Tamkang University Tatung University Vanung University Yuan Ze University

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1.5 ESIT International Graduate Programs There are currently more than 300 English-instructed bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral international graduate programs in 16 faculties offered by the 50 ESIT Consortium universities.

These faculties include Agriculture, Architecture and Design, Arts, Business and Information Management, Communications, Education, Humanities, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Science, Earth Science, Law, Social Science, Life Science, Medicine and Health, Sports and Recreation, Arts.

1.6 Research Strengths of Taiwan’s Higher Education

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Along with Taiwan's global leadership in information technology and electronics industries, its strong higher education system makes Taiwan an ideal choice for international students to further their education.

According to the 2012 statistical survey conducted by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) regarding the number of research publications, Taiwan ranked 17th in SCI (Science Citation Index) and 13th in SSCI (Social Science Citation Index). Taiwan also ranked 12 th in EI (Engineering Index), the largest engineering database. In The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012 by WEF (The World Economic Forum), in the field of “Quality of math and science education” Taiwan was ranked 5th. In the field of “Quality of the educational system” Taiwan was ranked 19th among 142 countries. In the Global Information Technology Report 2012 by WEF, in the field of “Business and innovation environment”, Taiwan was ranked 6th among 142 countries. This reveals the high R&D capability of Taiwan’s universities and the technology orientated infrastructure of its society.

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1.7 International Students in Taiwan Asia

Hoàng Thanh Vân from Vietnam My name is Hoàng Thanh Van. I am a lecturer at Thai Nguyen University of Education in Vietnam and currently in my 4th year studying for my PhD degree in Remote Sensing and GIS at Feng Chia University’s Department of Civil Engineering. Taichung is the 3rd largest city in Taiwan with Taipei being the 1st and Kaohsiung the 2nd.

I choose to come to Taiwan to study for my PhD degree because I know that 80% of Lecturers in Taiwan universities have studied in the United States. Taiwan’s education system is of American standard and the textbooks are all in English. This is my first time leaving my hometown. I also choose Taiwan because it is only two and a half hours flight from here to Vietnam and that both countries share the same oriental culture.

It is hard not to feel homesick studying abroad, but fortunately I get to talk to my parents and family using SKYPE through the internet. Being away from my family and the problem of language barrier keep me motivated to study even harder. All of the professional curriculums we have at the university are in English. Since I have a second Bachelor’s Degree in English, I do not have any difficulties studying in class. However, everything in the life outside the classes is in Mandarin and I just started learning it four months ago. I always bring along an electronic dictionary and a manual whenever I go.

If I could not find the English words for the groceries at the supermarket, I would ask for the Mandarin words and write them down. I also practice speaking Mandarin with other Vietnamese in Taiwan a lot which I think is why I could speak Mandarin fluently after four months. Right now, I am working part time as an interpreter at a factory in Taichung where there are many Vietnamese workers. The only pity is that I do not know how to write Chinese characters because all my studies are done in English. I believe the best way to learn a foreign language is to learn it in that particular country, so I encourage any person in my situation me to study hard whenever you have the chance.

Taiwan has brought me a lot of fortunate events. Its beautiful scenery, friendly people, pleasant climate and society are all elements making Taiwan such a great country.

The first time I went broad was to study in Taiwan. In three years, I may be able to visit other countries such as Belgium, Netherlands, China, Japan and Philippines with the help of scholarships provided by the Taiwan government and international conferences as well as teacher’s funding from the university. In order to qualify for the scholarship, you must first obtain an invitation from the international conference and then apply to the National Science Council. The university you are studying at will also provide part of the funds. It is my pleasure sharing my personal learning experience in Taiwan with you and I wish all of you more success in your studies.

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Vu Duy Tung from Vietnam

Bachelor Program of Biotechnology National Chung Hsing University I am a foreign student. When I applied for the Vest 500 program I did not know anything about Taiwan, but today I have lived here for three years— so I want to share with everyone some of my experiences about living in Taiwan.

Taiwan is a small island in Eastern Asia; its climate is marine tropical, so I feel very comfortable here. But from January to May, do not forget your umbrella when you go out, because this time is the rainy season. In addition, you should be careful about typhoons (common between July and October) and earthquakes. In fact, it will not be a big trouble if you live in the city.

Living in Taiwan is a good chance for me to enjoy Chinese foods: beef noodles, roasted duck, smoked chicken and BBQ; especially during Mid-autumn Festival. Taiwanese style fast-food chains in the night markets are my favorite; very tasty, very cheap. But they caused me have a problem with my weight. My BMI has moved up to 26 after I came to Taiwan to study.

In Taiwan, the official national language is Mandarin. I spent my first year in Chung Yuan University learning Chinese, and formerly passed the intermediate level on the test, which is called TOCFL (the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language- standardized test developed for non-native speakers of Chinese). This certificate is a required document to apply for studies in my university. In my opinion, speaking Chinese is the most important ability to study here because almost every professor uses Chinese in class. The first semester, I did not understand what my professor was saying. Before the exam, I spent all my effort and invested my heart to studying the textbook and class materials and used English to answer the questions. It was a very terrible semester and I failed three subjects.

In fact, listening to and speaking Chinese are not difficult. I enjoy my time with the Taiji club (one kind of martial arts). Every morning, I wake up at six o'clock and go to campus to practice Taiji for about one hour with my friend. Taiji is so wonderful. For me, it is not only a martial art but also a philosophy. After practicing, we eat breakfast together, chat about our subjects, classmate or even about girls. Chatting with them is the best method to learn Chinese. In addition, I usually go to the library to read some Chinese novel like: "You are the Apple of My Eyes", "Girlfriend, Boyfriend" or "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". If it is raining, I will stay at home and watch a Taiwanese movie without subtitles. These are my methods to learn Chinese. Nowadays, I can use Chinese to communicate with locals or report to my professor.

Three years is not a long time but it is enough for me to fall in love with Taiwan. I will live here at least until 2015, and I hope Taiwan will become my second home country.

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Hindriyanto from Indonesia

My name is Hindriyanto, I come from Indonesia. Currently, I am a PhD student in the Department of Industrial and System Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University.

Study in Taiwan enhances my academic performance such as my research skill and my analytical competence. It also broadens my network. Many students all over the world come to study in Taiwan; therefore I can make friends with locals as well as international students. Living in Taiwan also gives me the opportunity to learn about Chinese and Taiwanese culture.

Besides, there are a lot of interesting places to visit. The good transportation system really supports students who like to travel to places on a lower budget.

Amelia Imron Ikob(Amel) from

Indonesia

International MBA (IMBA) National Cheng Kung University When I received the Aceh government scholarship to study in Taiwan, I had doubts whether I could adapt well here. The language, culture, and environment is definitely different from my place of origin, which made me a little worried at the time I first set foot here. However, all my doubts have been answered already. We were also very lucky, because for 1 month before college, we were given language training and cultural education that facilitated the introduction provided by ESIT so we feel confident in the face of "culture shock" in Taiwan. ESIT also helps in dealing with matters relating to the campus, scholarship procedures, and other related matters.

Why Study in Taiwan

PhD student in the Department of Industrial and System Engineering Chung Yuan Christian University

The education system in Taiwan is good and most of the professors are graduates of well rated U.S. universities, making me fortunate to have access to quality international education. In the IMBA, students come from all over the world (USA, Europe and Asia) and it allows me to not only learn science, which is my focus, but also teaches me how to interact and cooperate with friends from around the world. In other words, I learned two things here: first, I can improve my "hard skills" in science, but I also have a chance to hone my "soft skills" and become a part of the global community.

I like all things in Taiwan!! In addition to fulfilling my educational goals, Taiwan offers many other interesting things, such as: the friendly people and Taiwan culture, many new friends, culinary adventures (although rather difficult to find halal food here), cultural tourism (nature, temples, museums, national parks, etc.), and most importantly: learning Mandarin. wo xihuan Taiwan..! (read: I love Taiwan).

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Seek knowledge even as far as China. The idea of this sentence that I often hear, and organized religion, is to always learn, even by going to a distant state. Starting as just a dream, I finally had the opportunity to study in Taiwan (Republic of China).

Personal Data: My name Basrul, born in Sigli, and I spent time in the City of Teenagers fighting Bireuen. I am FMIPA Mathematics University alumni, Shiite Kuala Banda Aceh. I am currently receiving a full scholarship from the Aceh Pemerintath for the 2011 period to pursue master's studies in computer science at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Basrul from Indonesia Taiwan. I chose Taiwan because the campuses and Master’s Program of Computer Science educational system is very nice. Development and National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) creation of new technologies is very quickly too.

Taiwan is the most disciplined, orderly and crazy when it comes to studies (studying diligently and aggressively to really master it).

Life in Taiwan began in August 2011, with my first foot step made in Formosa. During the month of August, during Ramadhan (1432 H precisely), I took Mandarin language training at Chung Yuan Christian University, located in Zhongli, 15 minutes away by bus from the airport. During the training progresses, everything was good and professionally handled by Elite Study in Taiwan (ESIT). Mandarin Training is not a problem. It was very pleasant studies were supported with complete facilities. In this non-Muslim state, the food is the main problem. There were no kosher restaurants nearby, however there are many Indonesian restaurants with average non-halal. The owners are mostly nonMuslim Indonesians. However, there is a mosque in Zhongli and it is near a halal restaurant which is a combination of Indo,, Pakistan, India, Taiwan style foods and the owners are Muslim.

Life for Muslims in Taiwan is very nice. Of the total population of 23 million people there are about 60,000 Muslims. There are 6 mosques spread over different cities. Grand Mosque and a small mosque are located in Taipei, Longgang Mosque is in Zhongli, and there are 3 others in Kaoshiung, Taichung and Tainan, respectively. In general, the mosques, often provide food and cakes for the congregation to enjoy together after prayer. During the month of Ramadan, an Iftar menu is also available and every Muslim is offered presents. These moments are rarely missed by the students. In addition, there are 31 restaurants spread out in different towns, 16 of which are located in Taipei, that have a halal certificate from the Chinese Muslim Association.

Taiwan University Life: In September 2011, I headed for my campus lectures at NTHU. The NTHU Campus is located in Hsinchu city, near the Science Park. I prefer living in the campus dorms rather than outside in a rental. On campus, there are single dormrooms, double-rooms and multi-rooms (can be 4 or 6 people / room). The cost per semester is very cheap and affordable. In addition, the campus provides space for Muslim prayer and Muslims can even form clubs as they have in NTHU, NCTU, Asia University, Chung Hwa Yuan Ze and others. But there are rarely on campus halal restaurants. For Muslims one option is to go to a vegetarian restaurant. If you are not happy with this, cooking for yourself is another alternative. At the hostel we can cook and there is a chicken and halal beef at the supermarket.

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In fact, pursuing advanced studies in Taiwan is not a tough call. Especially Taiwan is very supporting for Muslim students living in Taiwan.With the TOEFL 500, if I can do well academically I can get into a top school in Taiwan. When I applied, I received acceptance from 3 universities: National Tsing Hua, National Chiao Tung (NCTU) and National Dong Hua. In addition, there is a wide range of scholarships from the college, from the Taiwan government for higher education and other scholarships that support the lectures in Formosa. The systems and facilities are also very nice. Most professors are alumni of the best universities abroad. The interesting thing is that campuses are often used as tourist attractions or places where families spend the holiday or weekends together. I have often seen this at NTHU, especially now, with the establishment of a new library which has a beauty and high quality that attracts visitors from outside. Various events were held on campus ranging from exhibitions, concerts, and even a job fair. This makes the campus atmosphere very interesting from day to day. Only during Chinese New Year do things change as all the local students return home.

Travel Taiwan: There are many tourist attractions and excellent transportation in Taiwan. The Taipei 101 Tower, which is the second tallest tower (509m) in the world after the Burj Dubai tower (818m), is a must see. There are 101 floors and to go up to the summit it costs NT $ 450 (about Rp. 150,000). There is also a wide range of museums, temples and traditional markets. When holidays come, or during summer, winter and spring break, campus to campus trips can be enjoyable for foreign student. Transportation in Taiwan is very nice; from the bus, regular train and super fast train (High Speed Train). It also makes day trips very convenient and affordable even for students. During winter break in 2012, with a cost of NT $ 599 (approximately Rp. 210.000) me and my other friends went around the whole of Formosa in 4 days by train. There is a student travel package (TR-PASS) for 5, 7 or 10 days travel on regular trains available to foreign students. It is very cheap compared to the normal price, however there is a risk that there will be no place to sit, unless there is an empty bench.

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Master’s of Aristektur and Urban Planning Chung Hua University I have spent 2 years in Taiwan to study a master’s degree. I chose Taiwan because Taiwan is a country that has developed its education system very well; and besides that, learning mandarin was another motivation for me to choose to go to school in Taiwan. During my schooling in Taiwan, I experienced many ups and downs.

I had a hard time to finding halal food and places of worship; there were also language differences and cultural differences to deal with. However, there were also a lot of positive things that I saw. The citizens in Taiwan are very compliant with government regulations and they keep environment clean with a litter ban and a ban on smoking in public places.

They have a sophisticated transportation system and the security is maintained. Tourist areas in Taiwan are also very nice and attractive. They offer very interesting places to visit such as the Taipei 101 Tower, Taroko National Park, and others. I am very grateful to the Government of Aceh which has given me the opportunity to get an education so that I can feel the experience of living in the country of Formosa.

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Nguyen Van Hoa from Vietnam PhD of International Finance Chung Yuan Christian University

My name is Nguyen Van Hoa, I am the 4th year PhD student at the CYCU. My major is International Finance. I am very fortunate to have been granted a scholarship which is sponsored by the Vietnamese Government, (the 322 Project).

In 2005, when I first came to Kaohsiung International Airport for my MBA course at the KUAS, I was delighted and surprised by the warm welcome of the local students and professors here. The feeling of emptiness when living far away from home disappeared. The hospitality of the local people helped me to adapt to the new environment.

After graduation, I returned to Vietnam for teaching. In 2010, I had the precious opportunity to turn back to Taiwan when I received a scholarship from the 322 Project funding by the Vietnam Government for a doctoral program. With the supports of the Elite Study in Taiwan Office, I got useful advices for the whole application process.

Finally, I decided to attend CYCU for my doctoral degree.

I was surprised by the friendship and mysterious culture in Taiwan. I was so excited to take part in the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-autumn ceremony, and Lunar New Year.

Taiwan is a country that pays serious attention to education. Overseas students can find good opportunities to learn with different teaching resources and a good studying environment. It is no doubt that this is the best choice for my further study. And this is what motivated me to choose Taiwan for the second time.

At CYCU, I was prompted to integrate with student life and social activities. I am currently the team leader of Vietnam students at CYCU and the Vice-president of Vietnamese Student in Taiwan Association. The Vietnamese Student in Taiwan Association works as a bridge between Vietnamese students and other communities in Taiwan. The Association has 45 university members in Taiwan with the aim of promoting Vietnamese culture and create a pleasant atmosphere for Vietnamese students here. Vietnamese students can join the Association from their University and enjoy different activities, such as cultural exchanges, birthday parties and sport day to enrich their lives. Through these activities, the Vietnamese Student Association creates a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people and their country for international friends in Taiwan.

I have truly enjoyed my student life in Taiwan during the past six years. It will be one of the most beautiful and unforgettable memories for the rest of my life. I love Taiwan!

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Studying in Taiwan is one of the pleasant experiences that I ever get. In addition to the academic field, I have opportunity to learn the culture, history, lifestyles as well as to enjoy variety of unique culinary types in the country which I am not familiar.

When the first time arrived in Taipei I was stunned because it's much more modern than my image. The city has been adopted advanced technology in numerous things, especially in the field of transportation. I can choose to take MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), bus, or borrow a bicycle (U-Bike) that provided in various corners of the city. Orderliness of the transport system in Taipei makes me feel comfortable to visit various interesting places. Not only inside Taipei but also intercity, for example when I visited Sun Moon Lake, even the traveling quite far but I was not felt tired because of the easy and convenience of transportation systems.

The education system implemented by universities in Taiwan is modern and supported by modern and up to date facilities. Regarding the course, students are expected to give an opinion in an interesting discussion, and it’s highly appreciated. The professors always appreciate the students’ ideas, and thus they will give suggestion and constructive feedback.

I am very impressed when interacting with the local people because they are friendly and hospitality. They are not hesitates to help foreign students like us when getting trouble. Those characters and attitudes make me feel safe and comfortable during their stay in Taiwan. The hard times that I get for completing education in Taiwan is not comparable with the experience and happiness that I get from the hospitality of Taiwan’s people and the opportunity to interact with friends from different countries.

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International Elite StudyInTaiwan Cooperation Project

2.1 Vietnam Elite StudyInTaiwan (VEST 500 Project) The Vietnam Elite StudyInTaiwan (VEST) agreement between the Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) of Vietnam and the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan was signed in September 2008 in Hanoi. This project aims to bring 500 college teaching staff/ government staff to Taiwan to pursue their master’s and doctoral degrees within 12 years.

2.2 Cooperation with Mekong 1000 Project The specific target of the Mekong 1000 project is to train 1,000 young staff overseas at master’s and doctoral levels from 2006 to 2013 to fulfill the human resource needs for the regional development of the Mekong Delta. The cooperation agreement was signed in March 2008 and ESIT acts as the coordination partner of the Mekong 1000 project in Taiwan. The Mekong 1000 project is hosted by Can Tho University.

2.3 Cooperation with Project ECV 1000 (Eastern-Central Vietnam) In December 2009, ESIT signed an agreement with the Eastern-Central Vietnam (ECV) 1000 project to facilitate the training of 1,000 government staff in the eastern and central region (northern of HCMC) of Vietnam. Project ECV 1000 is hosted by the Vietnam National University at Ho Chi Min City.

2.4 Cooperation with Danang City and CPHUD In March 2010, ESIT signed an agreement with the Danang City government and the University of Danang to offer higher education opportunities to the government and university staff in the region at master’s and doctoral levels to fulfill the human resource needs of the Danang region. From 2013, the project is hosted by the Center for Promotion of Human Recourses Development (CPHUD).

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The Government of Aceh and the Ministry of Education Taiwan, represented by the ESIT Program Office, signed a cooperation memorandum in 2010 to work jointly in rebuilding the government and professional human resources of the Province of Aceh, where countless of their finest talents were lost in the devastating tsunami of 2004. The ESIT Program Office assists the Government of Aceh Province with funds and student affairs management for publicly funded students selected to study in Taiwan.

2.6 Indonesia-Taiwan DIKTI 3+1 Scholarship Project In May of 2011 the Taiwan and Indonesian ministries of education held a bilateral summit to discuss the future academic cooperation and exchange between Taiwan and Indonesia. The Taiwan-Indonesia Higher Education Cooperation Memorandum was signed in 2012. It details the Indonesian Ministry of Education’s plan to promote and encourage Indonesian university lecturers to pursue PhDs, with hopes to also send students to Taiwan annually to pursue master’s and doctorate degrees. Commencing in 2012, there will be 100 students pursuing higher education on the DIKTI 3+1 scholarship annually.

International Elite StudyInTaiwan Cooperation Project

2.5 Beasiswa Pemerintah Aceh Scholarship Project

2.7 Thailand 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, Taiwan and Thailand implement a program to send 600 lecturers/staff members from universities in Thailand as scholarship students to pursue a master’s degree or doctoral degree at selected universities in Taiwan between the 2014 academic year and the 2018 academic year.

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• Applying for a Degree Program • The Application Process • International Graduate Programs

3.1 Applying for a Degree Program In order to provide information services and to facilitate timely processing of applications from international candidates, ESIT has set up an online application system to provide access to more than 300 English-instructed programs from the ESIT Consortium universities and for online application for the various degree programs.

To apply for a degree program from the ESIT Consortium universities, please visit our online application system (http://www.esit.org.tw) to initiate your application. You will need to prepare a list of application materials so that the Consortium universities may review your qualifications for admission and for scholarship eligibility.

3.2 The Application Process International students who utilize the ESIT online application will go through the general procedure listed below: 1. Program Information V i ew i n g t h e l i s t e d E n g l i s h - i n s t r u c t e d programs offered by the ESIT Consortium universities. (http://www.esit.org.tw/program. php) 2. Online Application Visiting http://www.esit.org.tw to register and apply for a program of study.

3. Reaching the Consortium Online application materials will be transmitted to the applied for Consortium universities.

4. Review and Admission The ESIT Consortium universities review candidate’s qualifications for admission and for scholarship eligibility while ESIT provides consultation and information to facilitate the process.

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3.3 International Graduate Programs There are 162 Universities and Colleges in Taiwan. We have listed more than 300 Englishinstructed international graduate programs for bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 16 fields from the 50 ESIT Consortium universities, including: Agriculture (22), Architecture and Design (9), Arts(5), Business and Information Management (79), Communications (2), Computer Science and Electrical Engineering (36), Earth Science (1), Education (7), Engineering (70), Humanities (17), Law (4), Science (13), Social Science (8), Life Science (9), Sports and Recreation (5) and Medicine and Health (60), others(18).

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Agriculture

Program University Global Master Program of Agricultural Science National Chiayi University International Master Program of Agriculture National Chung Hsing Unviersity International Bachelor Program of Agribusiness National Chung Hsing Unviersity Molecular and Biological Agriculture Sciences National Chung Hsing Unviersity (MBAS) Program

Degree Master's Master's Bachelor Master's and Doctoral Master's

Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Cooperation Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Master's Cooperation (Animal Science) Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Master's Cooperation (Aquaculture) Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Master's Cooperation (Forestry) Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Master's Cooperation (Plant Industry) Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Master's Cooperation (Veterinary Medicine) Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Doctoral Cooperation Science and Technology Department of Aquaculture National Pingtung University of Doctoral Science and Technology Department of Food Science National Pingtung University of Doctoral Science and Technology Department of Plant Industry National Pingtung University of Doctoral Science and Technology Department of Plant Industry (Plant Medicine) National Pingtung University of Doctoral Science and Technology Department of Veterinary Medicine National Pingtung University of Doctoral Science and Technology Department of Aquaculture N a t i o n a l Ta i w a n O c e a n Master's University and Doctoral

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Agriculture

Program Environmental Biology and Fisheries Science

University National Taiwan Ocean University

Marine Affairs and Resource Management

National Taiwan Ocean University

Marine Biology

National Taiwan Ocean University

Graduate School/Department of Fisheries Production and Management Institute/Department of Seafood Science

National Kaohsiung Marine Unviersity National Kaohsiung Marine Unviersity Department of Architecture Chaoyang University of Technology Master's Program in Urban Planning and Spatial Feng Chia University Information Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Cooperation (Rural Planning) Science and Technology International Graduate Program in Creative and National Taipei University of Sustainable Architecture Studies (CSAS) Technology Department of Architecture National Taiwan University of Architecture and Science and Technology Design

Arts

Business and Information Management

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Degree Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's Mater's

Master's and Doctoral Design National Yunlin University of Master's Science and Technology and Doctoral Department of Architecture and Urban Design Chinese Culture University Master's Department of Industrial Design Chang Gung University Master's Institute of Ceative Industries Design (ICID) National Cheng Kung University Master's and Doctoral Graduate Institute of Design and Arts Da-Yeh University Master's International PhD Program for Taiwan and Trans- National Chung Hsing Unviersity Doctoral cultural Studies M.A. Program in Art Management, Department of Art Yuan Ze University Master's and Design School of Culture Resources - IMCCI National Taipei University of the Master's Arts The MA Program of Chinese Arts for International National Taiwan University of Master's Students Arts

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Program University International Program for Business & Management Chung Yuan Christian University Business and Management Program Chung Yuan Christian University Graduate School/Department of Logistics National Kaohsiung Marine Management Unviersity Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Cooperation (Agribusiness Management) Science and Technology Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Cooperation (Information Systems Management) Science and Technology International Business Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Finance Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Global MBA Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Ph.D. in Business and Management Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Entertainment Management (EM) I-Shou University International Master of Business Administration I-Shou University (IMBA) International Tourism and Hospitality (ITH) I-Shou University International Finance (IF) I-Shou University International Business Administration (IBA) I-Shou University Master Program in Business Administration Kun Shan University International Master of Business Administration National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology Master Program of Business Administration in National Sun Yat-Sen University International Business (IBMBA) Department of Business Administration National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Department of Information Management

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Graduate Institute of Finance

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

MBAProgram

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Global Business Program Soochow University MS Program in Finance Yuan Ze University MBA Program in Management and Service Science Yuan Ze University Doctor of Philosophy Program Yuan Ze University MBA Program in International Business Yuan Ze University

Degree Master's Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Bachelor Bachelor Master's Doctoral Bachelor Master's Bachelor Bachelor Bachelor Master's Master's Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Master's Doctoral Master's

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Program University Bachelor of Business Administration (English) Yuan Ze University Program MS Program in Accounting Yuan Ze University MBA Program in Leadership Yuan Ze University MBA Program in Services Marketing Yuan Ze University Global MBA in Finance National Taipei University Department of Business Administration Asia University Department of Business Administration (Business Asia University Economics & Strategy) Department Of Finance Asia University Department of Industrial & Business Management Chang Gung University (IBM) Department of Information Management Chang Gung University School of Business (MBA) Chang Gung University Graduate Institute of Business and Management, Chang Gung University Operation Management Graduate Institute of Business and Management, Chang Gung University Information Technology and Management Graduate Institute of Business and Management, Chang Gung University Innovative Design and Management Graduate Institute of Business and Management, Chang Gung University Healthy industrial policy and Management Department of Finance Chaoyang University of Technology Ph. D. Program in Management Da-Yeh University Graduate Institute of Professional Development in Da-Yeh University Education Department of Business Administration Da-Yeh University Department of International Business Managment Da-Yeh University Department of Human Resource and Public Da-Yeh University Relations Department of Information Managment Da-Yeh University Department of Leisure amd Recreation Da-Yeh University Management Master's Program in International MBA Feng Chia University Bachelor's Program of International Business Feng Chia University Administration Master's Program in International Trade Feng Chia University MBA Program in International Management (imMBA) Fu Jen Catholic University Graduate Institute of Business Administration (Ph.D. Fu Jen Catholic University Program) MA Program in Brand and Fashion Management Fu Jen Catholic University Department of Business Administration Lunghwa University of Science and Technology

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Program Department of Business Administration

University Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Department of Information Management Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Institute of Management Lunghwa University of Science and Technology Institute of Management Minghsin University of Science and Technology IMBA (International MBA) National Chengchi University Global MBA Program National Chiao Tung University Global Master Program of Tourism and Management National Chiayi University Graduate Institute of Technology Management National Chung Hsing Unviersity Business Administration Management Science & Finance Institute of Business and Management Institute of Industrial Engineering and Mangement International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) International Master Program in Business Administration (IMBA) International Business Administration Bachelor Program in International Project Management Finance

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Master's

Master’s Master's Master's Master's and Doctoral National Dong Hwa University Master's National Dong Hwa University Bachelor's National Formosa University Master's National Formosa University Master's National Taichung University of Master's Education National Taipei University of Mater's Technology National Yunlin University of Master's Science and Technology National Yunlin University of Bachelor Science and Technology National Yunlin University of Master's Science and Technology and Doctoral Providence University Master's

Graduate International Programs-Master of Business Administration International Business Administration Program Providence University Department of International Business Tamkang University Deaprtment of International Business Administration Chinese Culture University Department of Global Business Chinese Culture University Institute of International Management (IIMBA)

Communications

IMICS (International Master’s Program in Int’l Communication Studies) Department of Journalism Department of Information Communication

Bachelor Bachelor Doctoral Master's and Bachelor National Cheng Kung University Master's and Doctoral National Chengchi University Master’s Chinese Culture University Yuan Ze University

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Program M.S. in Electrical Engineering

University Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Ph D in Electrical Engineering

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Department of Computer Science and Information National Taiwan University of Engineering Science and Technology Department of Electrical Engineering

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering National Taiwan University of Science and Technology Graduate Institute of Automation and Control

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Department of Computer Science and Engineering Yuan Ze University Computer Science Department of Electrical Engineering National Taipei University and Electrical Department of Communication Engineering National Taipei University Engineering Department of Computer Science and Information National Taipei University Engineering Department of Biomedical Informatics Asia University Department of Computer Science and Information Asia University Engineering(Information Technology Track) Department of Computer Science and Information Asia University Engineering(Semiconductor Technology Track) Department of Information Technology Chaoyang University of Technology Ph.D. Program in Information Engineering and Feng Chia University Computer Science Master's Program in Information Engineering and Feng Chia University Computer Science EECS Int'l Graduate Program-System on Chip National Chiao Tung University Concentration EECS Int'l Graduate Program-Telecommunication/ National Chiao Tung University Networking Concentration 28

Degree Master's and Doctoral Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's and Doctoral Ph.D. Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral

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University National Chiao Tung University

EECS Int'l Graduate Program-Biomedical Concentration

National Chiao Tung University

EECS Int'l Graduate Program-Signal Control Concentration

National Chiao Tung University

Computer Science and Information Engineering

National Dong Hwa University

Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering Institute of Electro-Optical and Materials Science

National Formosa University

Degree Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Bachelor's, Master's & Doctoral Master's

National Formosa University

Master's and Doctoral Department of Electrical Engineering National Formosa University Master's International Master Program for Electronics and National Kaohsiung University of Master's Information Management Applied Sciences Computer Science International Graduate Program in Electrical National Taipei University of Master's and Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) Technology and Engineering Doctoral Graduate International Programs-Master of Science Providence University Master's in Computing and Informatics/ Master Department of Innovative Information and Tamkang University Bachelor Technology, Division of Software Engineering Department of Innovative Information and Tamkang University Bachelor Technology, Division of Applied Information English Master’s Program ,Department of Computer Tamkang University Master’s Science and Information Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering Tatung University Master's and Ph.D. Department of Communication Engineering Tatung University Master's and Ph.D. Department of Digital Machetronic Technology Chinese Culture University Master's Computer Science and Engineering National Taiwan Ocean Master's University and Doctoral Graduate Program of Social Informatics Yuan Ze University Master's and Doctoral

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Education

Program University Department of Earth Science Chinese Culture University Teaching Chinese as a second Language Program Chung Yuan Christian University Applied Linguistics and Language Studies Program Chung Yuan Christian University Graduate Institute of Applied Foreign Languages Da-Yeh University Global Master Program of Teaching Profession National Chiayi University Master in Educational Leadership Management National Chung Cheng Development University Curriculum Design & Human Potentials Development National Dong Hwa University (Education / Multicultural Education / Science Education) Technological and Vocational Education National Yunlin University of Science and Technology Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Chang Gung University Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering Chang Graduate Institute of Biochemical and Biomedical Chang Engineering Graduate Institute of Medical Mechatronics Chang Department of Electrical Engineering Chang Department of Electronic Engineering

Gung University Gung University Gung University Gung University

Chang Gung University

Department of Computer Science and Information Chang Gung University Engineering Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Chang Gung University

Ph.D. Program in Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering and Materials Program

Chang Gung University Chung Yuan Christian University

Optomechatronics Program

Chung Yuan Christian University

Microelectronic Engineering & Applications Program Chung Yuan Christian University

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Biomedical Engineering Program

Chung Yuan Christian University

Environmental Engineering Program

Chung Yuan Christian University

Degree Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's and Doctoral Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's and D octoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral

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Program Industrial and Systems Engineering Program

University Degree Chung Yuan Christian University M a s t e r ' s and Doctoral Civil Engineering Chung Yuan Christian University M a s t e r ' s and Doctoral Electrical Engineering Chung Yuan Christian University M a s t e r ' s and Doctoral Department of Mechanical and Automation Da-Yeh University Master's Engineering and Doctoral Department of Electrical Engineering Da-Yeh University Master's and Doctoral Department of Environmental Engineering Da-Yeh University Master's and Doctoral D e p a r t m e n t o f I n d u s t r i a l E n g i n e e r i n g a n d Da-Yeh University Master's Technology Engineering Department of Computer Science and Information Da-Yeh University Master's Engineering Master Program for Machine Tool Industry Da-Yeh University Master's Ph.D. Program in Civil and Hydraulic Engineering Feng Chia University Ph.D. Ph.D. Program in Mechanical and Aeronautical Feng Chia University Ph.D. Engineering Master's Program in Chemical Engineering Feng Chia University Master's Master's Program in Green Energy Science and Feng Chia University Master's Technology Ph.D. Program in Chemical Engineering Feng Chia University Ph.D. Bachelor's Program of International Electrical Feng Chia University Bachelor's Engineering Master's Program in Electro-acoustics Feng Chia University Master's Ph.D. Program in Fiber and Composite Materials Feng Chia University Ph.D. Master's Program in Fiber and Composite Materials Feng Chia University Master's Institute of Precision Mechatronics Engineering Lunghwa University of Science Mater's and Technology Institute of Precision Mechatronics Engineering Minghsin University of Science Master's and Technology International Master Degree Program in Applied National Central University Mater's Materials Science (IAMS) International Master Program of Environment National Central University Mater's Sustainable Development (IESD) UST International Graduate Program for Photonics National Chiao Tung University Doctoral

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Program Electrical Engineering Institute of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering

University National Dong Hwa University National Formosa University

Institute of Materials Science and Green Energy National Formosa University Engineering Department of Tropical Agriculture and International National Pingtung University of Cooperation (Irrigation Engineering) Science and Technology International Master's Degree Program in Soil and National Pingtung University of Water Engineering Science and Technology Department of Civil Engineering National Pingtung University of Science and Technology International Graduate Program in College of National Taipei University of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering (CMEE) Technology International Graduate Program in Energy and National Taipei University of Optoelectronic Materials Program (EOMP) Technology Engineering Science and Technology Communications, Navigation and Control Engineering Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Master's Master's Doctoral Doctoral

Master's and Doctoral National Yunlin University of Doctoral Science and Technology National Taiwan Ocean Master's University and Doctoral National Taiwan Ocean Master's University and Doctoral Kun Shan University Bachelor

International Bachelor Program in Mechanical Engineering International Master Program in Mechanical Kun Shan University Engineering International Bachelor Degree Program on Energy National Cheng Kung University International Master Program on Natural Hazards National Cheng Kung University Mitigation and Management International Graduate Program in Civil Engineering National Cheng Kung University and Management (ICEM) Institute of Engineering Science and Technology National Kaohsiung First University of Science and Technology Graduate School/Department of Microelectronics National Kaohsiung Marine Engineering Unviersity Graduate School/Department of Naval Architecture National Kaohsiung Marine and Ocean Engineering Unviersity Institute/Department of Marine Environmental National Kaohsiung Marine Engineering Unviersity Master Program in Telecommunication Engineering National Sun Yat-Sen University

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Master's Bachelor Master's Master's Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Master's

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Program International Master Program in Electric Power Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering

University Degree National Sun Yat-Sen University Master's

Department of Construction Engineering

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Department of Machanical Engineering

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Technology

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Graduate Institute of Materials Science and Engineering

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Ph.D in Mechatronics

Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology Yuan Ze University

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Doctoral Master's

Master's and Doctoral Department of Industrial Engineering and Yuan Ze University Master's Management and Doctoral Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Yuan Ze University Master's Science and Doctoral Graduate School of Maritime Information and National Kaohsiung Marine Master's Technology Unviersity Department of Photonics Engineering Yuan Ze University Bachelor and Master's and Doctoral Department of Electrical Engineering Yuan Ze University Bachelor and Master's and Doctoral Department of Communications Engineering Yuan Ze University Master's and Doctoral

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Program Bachelor Program in International Professional of Cultural and Creative Industries Psychology Department Graduate Institute of Taiwan Studies Department of English Language and Literature English (Literature / Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) English Asia-Pacific Area Studies Applied Foreign Languages

University Da-Yeh University

Degree Bachelor

Asia University Chang Jung Christian University Fu Jen Catholic University National Dong Hwa University

Master's Master's Master's Master's

National Dong Hwa University Bachelor's National Dong Hwa University Master's National Yunlin University of B a c h e l o r Science and Technology and Master Department of English Language and Culture Tamkang University Bachelor Graduate Institute of the Americas, Division of Tamkang University Master’s American Studies and Doctoral International Master’s Program in Taiwan and Asia- Tamkang University Master’s Pacific Studies at College of International Studies Department of English Tamkang University Bachelor, Master’s a n d Doctoral Department of English and American Literatures Chinese Culture University Master's Master of Global Human Resource Management National Sun Yat-Sen University Master's Department of Applied Foreign Languages National Taiwan University of Master's Science and Technology Graduate Institute of Digital Learning and Education National Taiwan University of Master's Science and Technology and Doctoral Department of English Instruction University of Taipei Master's Department of Foreign Languages and Applied Yuan Ze University Bachelor Linguistics and Master's Department of Bioindustry Technology Da-Yeh University Master's and Doctoral Department of Molecular Biotechnology Da-Yeh University Master's Graduate Institute of Natural Products Kaoshiung Medical University Master's and Doctoral Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry Kaoshiung Medical University Master's and Doctoral Department of Biotechnology National Formosa University Master's Department of Biological Science and Technology National Pingtung University of Master's Science and Technology Graduate Institute of Bioresources National Pingtung University of Doctoral Science and Technology

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Life Sciences

Program Food Science

University National Taiwan Ocean University

Transportation Science

National Taiwan Ocean University

Graduate School of Biotechnology and Bioengineering Graduate Program for Biomedical Informatics Department of Healthcare Administration Biotechnology Department Department of Health Care Management Institute of Microbiology & Immunology School of Dentistry

Yuan Ze University

Institute of Biophotonics

National Yang-Ming University

Department of Healthcare Administration

Central Taiwan University of Science and Technology Da-Yeh University

Department of Medicinal Botanicals and Health Care International Nursing Master of Science Program Medical and Health

Yuan Ze University Asia University Asia University Chang Gung University Chung Shan Medeical University Kaoshiung Medical University

International Nurse-Midwifery Master of Science Program Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine

National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences Taipei Medical University

Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences

Taipei Medical University

School of Dentistry

Taipei Medical University

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Materials and Tissue Engineering School of Pharmacy

Taipei Medical University

Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy Graduate Institute of Nursing School of Public Health

Taipei Medical University Taipei Medical University Taipei Medical University

School of Nutrition and Health Sciences

Taipei Medical University

Taipei Medical University

Degree Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master’s Master's Master's Master's Master's and Ph.D. Master's and Ph.D. Master's and Ph.D. Master's and Ph.D. Master's and Ph.D. Mater's Mater's Master's and Ph.D. Master's and Ph.D.

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Field

Program Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control School of Health Care Administration Global Health and Development Graduate Institute of Humanities in Medicine School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics

University Taipei Medical Taipei Medical Taipei Medical Taipei Medical Taipei Medical

University University University University University

Taipei Medical University

Cancer Biology and Drug Discovery (TMU & Taipei Medical University Academis Sinica) Neural Regenerative Medicine (TMU & National Taipei Medical University Health Research Institute) International Advanced Program in Nursing (MSc) National Cheng Kung University Department of Respiratory Therapy Chang Gung University Graduate Program in Molecular Medicine for Chang Gung University Master’s Degree Graduate Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Chang Gung University Science Department of Medical Imaging and Radiological Chang Gung University Sciences

Master's Master's Master's Master's

Gung University

Doctoral

Gung University Gung University

Master's Master's

Gung University

Master's

Gung University

Master's and Doctoral Master's

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Division Chang Gung University of Physiology & Pharmacology

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Ph.D.

Gung University

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Division Chang Gung University of Microbiology

Graduate Institute of Early Intervention

Master's and Ph.D. Ph.D.

Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Doctoral

Medical and Health Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Division Chang Gung University of Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Biology

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Division Chang of Biotechnology Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Division Chang of Natural Products Graduate Institute of Natural Products Chang Department of Medical Biotechnology and Chang Laboratory Science Department of Occupational Therapy , Master Chang Program in Behavioral Science Division of clinical behavior and occupational therapy Department of Physical Therapy, Graduate Institute Chang of Rehabilitation Science

Degree Mater's Mater's Mater's Mater's Mater's

Chang Gung University

Field

Program School of Nursing Institute of Biochemistry and Biotechnology Graduate Institute of Medicine Department of Medical Laboratory Science ans Biotechnology Department of Genome Medicine School of Nursing Counseling and Clinical Psychology International Health Program

International Public Health Program Medical and Health Department of Public Health Department of Biological Science & Technology

University Chang Gung University

Degree Master's and Doctoral Chung Shan Medeical University M a s t e r ' s and Doctoral Kaoshiung Medical University Master's and Doctoral Kaoshiung Medical University Bachelor's Kaoshiung Medical University Kaoshiung Medical University National Dong Hwa University National Yang-Ming University China Medical University China Medical University China Medical University

Department of Physical Therapy Master Program of China Medical University Rehabilitation Science Department of Nutrition China Medical University School of Pharmacy Graduate Institute of Cancer Biology Graduate Institute of Basic Medical Science

China Medical University China Medical University China Medical University

Graduate Institute of Acupuncture ScienceInternational Master Program Department of Nursing

China Medical University

Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering

Master's Master's Bachelor's & Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's Master's and Doctoral Doctoral Master's Master's and Doctoral Master's

Central Taiwan University of Master’s Science and Technology National Taiwan University of Master's Science and Technology

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Field

Sciences

Social Sciences

Sports and Recreation

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Program Department of Applied Chemistry

University Degree Chaoyang University of Master's Technology and Doctoral Chung Yuan Christian University Master's Chung Yuan Christian University Master's Chung Yuan Christian University Doctoral Chung Yuan Christian University Doctoral Chung Yuan Christian University Doctoral

Nanotechnology Program Biotechnology Program Chemistry and Material Chemistry Program International Graduate Program of Physics International Graduate Program of Applied Mathematics International Master of Science Program for National Interdisciplinary Molecular Science of Materials and Chemical Biology UST Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Doctoral National Program-Neural Engineering Concentration Chemistry National Physics National

Chiao Tung University

Master's

Chiao Tung University

Doctoral

Dong Hwa University Dong Hwa University

Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Life Science National Dong Hwa University Doctoral International Master's Degree Program in Food National Pingtung University of Master's Science Science and Technology Department of Biotechnology Chinese Culture University Master's Humanity and Environmental Science National Dong Hwa University Master's IMAS (International Master’s Program in Asia-Pacific National Chengchi University Master’s Studies) IDAS (International Doctoral Program in Asia-Pacific National Chengchi University Doctoral Studies) IMPIS (International Master's Program in National Chengchi University Master’s International Studies) Ph.D. program in Cognitive Sciences National Chung Cheng Doctoral University Department of Global Political Economy Tamkang University Bachelor Department of China Studies Chinese Culture University Master's Department of Social and Policy Sciences Yuan Ze University Master's International Master Program in Asia-Pacific Affairs National Sun Yat-Sen University Master's Department of Sport Business Management Da-Yeh University Master's International Bachelor Program in Tourism National Kaohsiung University of Bachelor Management Hospitality and Tourism International Bachelor Program in Chinese Culinary National Kaohsiung University of Bachelor Arts Hospitality and Tourism Department of International Tourism Management Tamkang University Bachelor Department of Sport Coaching Science Chinese Culture University Master's and Doctoral

Field

others

Program Department of Sports Sciences

University University of Taipei

Department of Information Management

Yuan Ze University

Master of Marine Affairs and Business Administration Department of Industrial Management

National Kaohsiung Marine Unviersity National Taiwan University of Science and Technology

Degree Master's and Doctoral Master's and Doctoral Master's

Master's and Doctoral Certificate Program in Sustainable Development National Cheng Kung University Master's Department of Environmental Science and National Pingtung University of Doctoral Engineering Science and Technology Natural Resources & Environmental Studies National Dong Hwa University Master's and Doctoral International Program on Urban Governance National Taipei University Master's Bachelor and Master Program in the Department of National Kaohsiung Marine Bachelor Marine Biotechnology Unviersity and Master's Marine Biology National Dong Hwa University Master's Graduate Institute of Applied Science and Fu Jen Catholic University Doctoral Engineering

* All course might vary due to university policy in each semester. Please confirm with ESIT program office before send out the application.

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04

Scholarships

• Taiwan Scholarship • The ESIT Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) • Scholarship Opportunities from ESIT Consortium Universities • The TIGP Scholarship

Various government agencies and many ESIT Consortium universities offer scholarships to international students. The major scholarship programs are as follows:

4.1 Taiwan Scholarship Commencing from 2004, two government agencies of Taiwan: the Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES), jointly established the Taiwan Scholarship Program to encourage outstanding international students to undertake degree programs in Taiwan.

• Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) To enhance exchanges between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and countries designated by the MOE by encouraging foreign students to study Mandarin in Taiwan and gain a deeper understanding of Taiwan's cultural and social developments.

1. Scholarships for : Huayu Enrichment courses will include a summer term (June and July or July and August), along with short term classes, which may last 3, 6 or 9 months to a year respectively.

2. A Monthly stipend of 25,000 NTD (about USD$834).

• The MOE Taiwan Scholarship The MOE Taiwan Scholarship continues to encourage outstanding students to pursue academic degrees in Taiwan and deepen their understanding of Taiwan's academic environment, thereby enhancing exchanges and building friendships between Taiwan and the nations of participants.

1. Scholarships for Degree : Bachelor, Master, Doctor.

2. Tuition and payment of academic fees, including credit fee . Upon validation of tuition and above fees, the MOE awards each recipient per semester up to NTD40,000.

3. Subsistence allowance: The MOE offers each recipient undertaking undergraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD15,000 (about USD$500); it offers each recipient undertaking postgraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD20,000 (about USD$667)

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• Scholarships of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) The MOFA Taiwan Scholarship continues to encourage outstanding students to pursue academic degrees in Taiwan and to deepen their understanding of Taiwan's academic environment, thereby enhancing exchanges and building friendships between Taiwan and the nations of participants.

The MOFA Taiwan Scholarship is, in principle, granted to students from countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan. However, special consideration may also be given to students from other countries.

1. Scholarships for : Pre-degree LEP, Bachelor, Master, Doctor.

2. Scholarship recipients will be given a monthly stipend of NTD25,000 (about USD$834)for the LEP and NT$30,000 (about USD 1000) for degree programs, and provide recipients with oneway, economy-class plane tickets for direct flights to and from Taiwan.

4.2 Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) Programs The Southern Sunshine Scholarship (SSS) program is a joint initiative by the ESIT Program Office and the participating ESIT Consortium universities. It caters to candidates from Southeast and South Asian regions who are keen to pursue advanced degrees in Taiwan.

The Consortium universities provide English-instructed programs of study in various disciplines and offer tuition-waiver or scholarships to qualified candidates.

Scholarships

For more details please visit- www.esit.org.tw/scholarship.php

4.3 Scholarship Opportunities from ESIT Consortium Universities The ESIT Consortium universities provide many scholarship opportunities and high quality English-instructed programs to international students. Further information about the scholarship opportunities is available at the ESIT website, located at http:// www.esit.org.tw.

4.4 The TIGP Scholarship (Taiwan International Graduate Program) The Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP) of Academia Sinica provides full fellowship support for all full-matriculated students for 3 years. The stipend levels are about USD$1,133 (NTD 34,000) per month. For further information please visit the TIGP website, located at http://www.tigp.sinica.edu.tw

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Living in Taiwan

• Student Unions in Taiwan • Accommodations • Services

5.1 Student Unions in Taiwan The Indonesian Student Association in Taiwan, also known as PPI (Perhimpunan Pelajar Indonesia Taiwan), was established by the Indonesian Student Association in Taiwan.

PPI declared formation on May 2, 2010, at the National Education Day in Holistic Building of CYCU, Chungli, Taiwan. The Charter declaration was signed by the head KDEI (Indonesian Economic and Trade Office) in Taiwan. Mr. Aditya Rangga Elias is the chairman of PPI Taiwan.

Website: http://www.ppitaiwan.org Email: info@ppitaiwan.org

5.2 Accommodations

5.3 Services

On-campus

Insurance

• Dormitories are single-sex • Usually 2 to 6 students share a room • Pets are not allowed

Off-campus

• Housing costs usually range between NTD 4,000-9,000 per month.

• Rent varies according to location.

• Rent does not include cost for utilities and amenities.

• Rental information can be found on the nternet or by visiting a local real estate agency. The real estate agents may take a service charge.

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W i t h t h e d eve l o p m e n t o f t h e s o c i a l economy and implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI), Taiwan's medical standards and quality of healthcare have been upgraded significantly. Foreigners in Taiwan are also able to enjoy these high quality medical services. Foreigners with an Alien Resident Certificate who have resided in Taiwan for four months must enroll in the National Health Insurance program.

This is done at the local administrative office. Before they are eligible for the NHI program, students can either purchase their own insurance coverage or participate in a temporary health insurance program offered by the foreign students’ office located within their campuses. When traveling overseas for a short period of time, either on business or on vacation, with plans of returning to Taiwan with a valid ARC, foreigners must remain enrolled in the NHI program.

Bank Account Most banks offer foreign currency exchange and banking services in NT dollars. Foreign students can open bank accounts with their passports and ARC cards. Individuals who wish to open an account without an ARC card have to obtain a universal identification number at the local police office.

Postage Chunghwa Post, the postal service of Taiwan, provides international and domestic mail services to the public. There are over a thousand branches all over the island, providing both regular and express postal services. International students can apply for a postal box at the nearest branch. Students who receive a Taiwan Scholarship need to open an account at a post office of Chunghwa Post. In addition, most convenience stores serve as pick up locations for international and domestic express services.

As the standard of living in Taiwan improves, the cost of living also rises on the island. Although it is still lower than many Asian countries, most imported goods and many types of services in Taiwan can be expensive. If you 'go local' and eat at food stalls and noodle stands, your expenses should not exceed NTD 300 a day. On the other hand, you can spend a lot more if you decide to go to fancy restaurants. Many universities provide international students with inexpensive or free dormitories as part of the scholarship package. For food and other expenditures, the cost could range from NTD 6,000 to 12,000 per month depending on the area of residence.

Transportation

By Air

There are six domestic airlines providing services between major cities such as Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Hualien. Prior reservations are always required.

By Train

• Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) If you would like to save time, THSR is another choice. While traveling from Taipei to Kaohsiung takes 5 hours by train and 6 hours by car, the THSR takes only 1.5 hours.

Advanced reservations are recommended.

• Train The railway network along the coastline is another economic option for traveling around Taiwan. There are four classes of passenger seats: Tze-chiang, Chu-kuang, Fu-hsing and Local. Traveling by train is recommended on public holidays because that way the hustle and bustle of the long distance highway bus services can be avoided. Advanced ticket reservations are recommended.

Living in Taiwan

Living Costs

• Metro/Subway In Taipei and Kaohsiung, the metro system (MRT) provides convenient and comfortable transportation. There are eight major routes in Taipei and two major routes in Kaohsiung, covering different parts of the two cities. Metro fares range from NTD 2060 (USD$0.6-$2).

By Highway Bus

Long distance highway bus services provided by private transportation companies are very popular. They have an extensive network and a frequent service schedule. Tickets are usually competitively priced and some bus companies even provide 24 hour service.

By Motorcycle/Scooter and Bicycle

Motorcycles and scooters are popular means of transportation. Most universities provide motorcycle/scooter parking around campus for students. Bicycles are widely used within campuses. Bicycle racks can be found throughout campuses as well.

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By Bus and Taxi

Each major city has its own bus system. Fares are inexpensive and service is frequent. Taxi fares start at NTD 70 (USD$2.3) and increase with the time and distance traveled. It is a good idea to have the name of your hotel or address written in Chinese when you travel by taxi.

Employment

By Passenger Car

In Taiwan, cars are driven on the right.

Students with international driver’s licenses may drive in Taiwan. However, driving is not recommended for those who are unfamiliar with the unique road and traffic conditions in Taiwan. Traffic is heavy and drivers must watch out for pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles and scooters, as well as other road users. Drivers have to be extremely cautious on the road.

International or foreign driver’s license holders can apply for ROC driver licenses at the local Motor Vehicles Office.

Foreign student who have studied in a school for two semesters or in a language program for one year, and have an excellent scholastic record, can apply to work in Taiwan under one of the following circumstances: 1. Events of a serious nature have affected their financial ability to support themselves or continue their education and the student can provide evidence of such circumstances.

2. An academic research institution at the student's school requires a foreign student to provide assistance in its work.

3. The student needs to take part in an off-campus internship related to his or her field of study.

For foreign students with proficiency in a special language, the Ministry of Education may, on a case-by-case basis, give its approval for such students, following their enrollment, to take employment as instructors at language institutes affiliated with universities, colleges, or junior colleges, or at language institutes affiliated with foreign cultural and educational organizations in Taiwan.

Application for a work permit

Foreign students who wish to work in Taiwan must hold a valid work permit. With the exception of summer and winter vacations, students with work permits may work a maximum of 16 hours per week while the work permit is valid. The maximum duration of a work permit for foreign students, overseas Chinese students, and ethnic Chinese students is 6 months. A new work permit shall be applied for after expiration.

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Students can apply for work permits at the Council of Labor Affairs or at each school’s Office of Student Affairs. Students may also apply for work permits at the Council of Labor Affairs by mail.

Application forms can be downloaded from the BEVT. The processing time is usually about 7-10 working days. For other questions concerning work permit, please visit the BEVT website.

• Employment Service Center, Taipei City Bureau Of Labor Affairs • Department of Labor, Taipei City Government • Taichung Region Employment Service Center (TRESC) To obtain information on work permits, please visit the Office of Student Affairs at your school or the Council of Labor Affairs at: http://www.cla.gov.tw. It usually takes five working days to issue a work permit. Application forms can be downloaded from the Bureau of Employment and Vocational Training at: http://www.evta.gov.tw/

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Useful information

• Getting the Proper Visa • Before Your Arrival

Before you leave your home country for Taiwan, you will need to apply for a visa at your local Taiwanese Consulate. You will be required to bring along the following items with you to apply for your VISA: • Letter of Acceptance from your university • Valid passport • 2 passport sized photographs • An application processing fee (varies country to country) • A statement showing that you have enough funds We suggest you first call your local Taiwanese Consulate and inform them on the specifics of your intended trip to Taiwan for study and ask them about what documents are required for the VISA application. You should apply for a residence visa although sometimes a tourist visa is issued for first entry to Taiwan.

6.2 Before Your Arrival Once your confirmation of enrolment comes through and you’ve secured your student visa, it’s time to start thinking of some of the practicalities of travelling to Taiwan.

• It’s worth packing a few mementos from home that will give you some comfort when you’re missing your friends and family, but keep in mind that most airlines have a check-in baggage restriction of about 20kg (about 44lb).

• The type of clothing you should bring with you depends on which part of the country you will be living in, and the time of year you arrive. The Taiwanese fall coincides with the first academic semester in September, which is when most international students arrive. This means that you can probably get by with jeans, T-shirts and light jackets. If you arrive in time for the second academic semester by mid-February, you’ll need to pack some warm sweaters, long-sleeved T-shirts and a coat to cope with the winter.

• You should bring some formal wear as well as traditional clothing from your culture for special occasions.

• You can bring your MP3 player along for the journey, and mobile phone and other electronic equipment, but make sure to get power adaptors suitable for use in Taiwan so you can charge them.

Useful informatiion

6.1 Getting the Proper Visa

• Many international students bring some prepackaged food from home in their luggage.

• You should also try to find a place for photocopies of all your important documents: passport, visa, flight tickets, insurance documents, credit cards, ATM cards and your admission letter.

• Make sure you also leave copies of all these documents with someone at home in case you lose the originals.

• You should also bring enough Taiwan currency in cash for your first few days. Without carrying large amount of cash with you, credit cards are accepted at major hotels, resorts, shops and restaurants. It is probably best, in terms of convenience and getting the best rates, to change money at the airport on arrival.

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