Taiwan is a Great Destinationation for Foreign Stu

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is a Great Destination for Foreign Study NAFSA Annual Conference – Montreal May 25, 2006 Margaret M. Y. Li Director, Cultural Division Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office Washington, D.C.

Outlines: 

Outlines World trends for university/ college students studying abroad US’s situation Taiwan is a great destination for foreign studies Educational opportunities Academic standards Economy Tuition & cost of living Financial aid Hospitality Travel

World Trends for University & College Students Studying Abroad: 

World Trends for University & College Students Studying Abroad Case of American students

Case of American students: 

Case of American students US Congress declared: 2006 is the year of studying abroad From 2003 to 2004: US students studying abroad rose by 9.6% From 2000 to 2004: US students studying abroad rose by 20% Source: IIE & International Educators

Case of American students: 

Case of American students Studying abroad is becoming a desirable component of higher education experience for US students US Assistant Secretary of State, Ms. Dina H. Powell said: “I am pleased that American students are studying abroad, which signals their keen interest in learning more about the people and nations beyond our borders.” Learning Mandarin has been a boom in the US and worldwide Source: IIE & International Educators

Therefore:: 

Therefore: International educators need to: Evaluate what’s happening in education abroad Provide students with opportunities to study abroad Where to study abroad?

Taiwan is a great destinationfor foreign study: 

Taiwan is a great destination for foreign study

Educational Opportunities: 

Educational Opportunities Education is strongly emphasized in Taiwan A large share of Taiwan’s National budget is targeted for educational purposes. 15% National 25% Provincial 35% Municipal Budget Source: Yearbook

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The Percentage Higher Education Students of Total Population in Select Countries Source: MOE Unit: %

Entry Rates to Higher Education: 

Entry Rates to Higher Education Source: MOE

International students studying in Taiwan by select fields (2004-2005): 

International students studying in Taiwan by select fields (2004-2005) Source: MOE

High Academic Standards: 

High Academic Standards World-Class science fields, including: Semi-conductivity Computer Science Information Technology Agricultural Biotechnology Source: MOE

High Academic Standards: 

High Academic Standards Achievements in the Humanities, including: Multiculturalism Human rights Democratization Arts Civil Society Source: MOE

Taiwan is a great destinationfor foreign study: 

Taiwan is a great destination for foreign study Premier location to learn the essence of classic Chinese literature, history, philosophy, art, etc. More than 120 departments of 20 universities & colleges providing courses taught in English (2005/06) More than 20 universities offering Chinese language programs Source: MOE

Government proposed $1.56 billionover 5 years: 

Government proposed $1.56 billion over 5 years To further enhance the quality of higher education Establish integrated universities & colleges networking systems: To facilitate joint research: particularly in 1. Biosciences 2. Mathematical science 3. Humanities Implement strict evaluation systems for professors, universities, and colleges. Source: MOE

Goal:Over the next 5 years to have more Taiwanese universities to be among the world top institutions: 

Goal:Over the next 5 years to have more Taiwanese universities to be among the world top institutions Source: MOE

Economy, a Brief Profile: : 

Economy, a Brief Profile: Taiwan is considered one of the “Four Dragons of Asia” (others: Japan, Korea, Singapore) Per capital income : US$1527.3 Average economic growth rate between 1952 and 2005 : 7.6%

Economy, a Brief Profile:: 

Economy, a Brief Profile: Growth competitiveness: #1 (Asia); #5 (World) Technological competitiveness: #3 (World) Economic intelligence unit: #3 (Asia) 8th largest US trading partner; 10th largest US export market Source: Economic Div., TECRO

Tuition and Cost of Living: 

Tuition and Cost of Living Tuition Public Universities & Colleges : US$781 to 937 / Semester Private Universities & Colleges: US$1,437 to 1,687 / Semester Foreign and native students pay the same tuition Source: MOE

Cost of Living: 

Cost of Living Dormitory: US$62 to 206/month Apartment: US$156 to 281/month Dining: US$1.25 to 4 /per meal Source: MOE

Financial Aid- Scholarship: 

Financial Aid- Scholarship Source: MOE

Multiple Sources of Taiwan-Sponsored Scholarships: 

Multiple Sources of Taiwan-Sponsored Scholarships Note: Scholarship Quotas of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and National Science Council are limited to study at technical colleges Source: MOE No. Scholarships

Hospitality: 

Hospitality People are open, warm, and friendly English will become the country’s sub-official language within the next 6 years. Resident Visa available Working Permit available Source: MOE

Travel: 

Travel Formosa, the beautiful island Rich natural resources: beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers Advanced transportation system Metro-Rail, National highway system Diverse cuisines Eastern, Western & everything in between Mild weather Sight-seeing all year round Democratic & free society Source:Taiwan at a Glance 2005-2006

Closing:: 

Closing: Three Taiwan foreign students’ experience: Danielson (Canada, NCCU) “People in Taiwan are nice, polite, respectful and open to discuss any topic, because they respect freedom of speech.” Tamaru (Japan, NTNU) “I find Taiwan easy and convenient to get around, There are so many convenience stores and supermarkets around here.” Hawkins (America, ICLP, NTU) “Before coming back to Taiwan, I went to China to experience a different kind of Chinese society, Nonetheless, I still prefer Taiwan, that’s why I came back and decided to study classical Chinese.”

http://www.studyintaiwan.org: 

http://www.studyintaiwan.org General Information about Taiwan Application Procedures University/College Guide Scholarship Information Scholarship Information Living in Taiwan Where to Learn Chinese Other Related Information

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