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is a Great Destination
for Foreign Study
NAFSA Annual Conference – MontrealMay 25, 2006
Margaret M. Y. Li
Director, Cultural Division
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office
Washington, D.C.
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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
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World Trends for University &
College Students Studying
Abroad
Case of American students
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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
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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
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Therefore:
International educators need to:
– Evaluate what’s happening in education abroad
– Provide students with opportunities to study
abroad
Where to study abroad?
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TaiwanTaiwan is a great destination
for foreign study
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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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County 2000 2001
Taiwan 4.94 5.32
RPC 0.96 …
Japan 3.13 3.12
Korean 6.35 6.41 USA 4.93 5.60
Canada 3.94 …
United Kingdom 3.46 …
France 3.42 …
Germany … 2.63
Belgian 3.51 …
Australia 4.40 4.48
New Zealand 4.48 4.55
The Percentage Higher Education Students of Total Population in Select Countries
Source: MOE
Unit: %
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Entry Rates to Higher Education
Unit: %
County 2000 2001
Taiwan 55 60
Japan 49.8 49.3
New Zealand 70 76
United Kingdom 60 64.8
Australia 59 65
Netherlads 51 54
Spain 48 48 USA 47.7 …
Italy 43 44
Belgian 36 32
Austriar 33 34
Switzer 29 33
Source: MOE
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International students studying in Taiwan by select fields (2004-2005)
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300
400
500
600
700No. People
fields
No. People 603 496 459 11
% 30.62 25.19 23.31 0.56
Science & Tech Social Sciences Business Mgmt Ohters
Note: Science & Technology: Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Social Sciences: Sociology, Economics, Mass Communication Business Management: Business and Management, Tourism Services Arts and Humanities: Humanities, Art Others: Police Administration, Physical Education, etc.
Source: MOE
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High Academic Standards
World-Class science fields, including:
– Semi-conductivity
– Computer Science
– Information Technology
– Agricultural
– Biotechnology
Source: MOE
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High Academic Standards
Achievements in the Humanities, including:
– Multiculturalism
– Human rights
– Democratization
– Arts
– Civil SocietySource: MOE
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Taiwan is a great destinationfor 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 programsSource: MOE
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Government proposed $1.56 billionover 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
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Goal:Over the next 5 years to have more Taiwanese universities to be among the
world top institutions
Source: MOE
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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%
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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 marketSource: Economic Div.,
TECRO
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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
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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
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Financial Aid- Scholarship
Degree Mandarin Enrichment
Intensive
Mandarin Study
Funding Jointly by MOE, MOFA, NSC, MOEA
MOE MOE
# of Students 713 (2005-’06)
850 (2006-’07)
167 (’05)
300 (’06)
Newly established
Program Duration 3-4 years 1 year 3 weeks or longer
Scholarship/month $781 – $938 $781 $5,000 for groups of 10
More Information http://www.mofa.gov.tw http://www.edu.tw.bicer
Source: MOE
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Multiple Sources of Taiwan-Sponsored Scholarships
580620
850
1030
1190
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400
600
800
1000
1200
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008-2013
MOE
MOFA
MOEA
NSC
Total
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008-2013MOE 260 290 370 430 490
MOFA 270 230 330 400 500MOEA 25 50 75 100 100NSC 25 50 75 100 100Total 580 620 850 1030 1190
Note: Scholarship Quotas of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and National Science Council are limited to study at technical colleges
Source: MOE
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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
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Travel
Formosa, the beautiful islandRich natural resources: beaches, mountains, lakes, rivers
Advanced transportation system Metro-Rail, National highway system
Diverse cuisinesEastern, Western & everything in between
Mild weatherSight-seeing all year round
Democratic & free society
Source:Taiwan at a Glance 2005-2006
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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.”
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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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