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Taiwan’s famous Science Park (Taiwan’s “Silicon Valley”) and Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), where high-technology enterprises and research centers are situated, are also nearby. The location of CHU has allowed its departments and colleges to develop a close relationship with local high technology industries. It provides a great opportunity for students not only on practical training in their study field, but also widely selection on their future career pursuits. ＊Academics and Faculty CHU currently offers 5 colleges and 22 departments, which provides 22 undergraduate programs, 15 graduate programs and 10 doctoral programs. CHU‘s faculty consists of highly qualified and accredited teachers. Most lecturers are graduates of prestigious institutions of higher learning in USA, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Japan and etc. ＊Program of Study College of Management College of Engineering College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Computer Science and Informatics ＊Cost of Study Tuition costs will vary from departments and colleges. Undergraduate and Graduate students will also have different tuition costs. Currently, undergraduate students pay approximately US$1,425 to US$1,635 per semester for tuition fees. For graduate students, the tuition fees are about US$1,365 to US$1,575. Books and supplies cost are excluded, which are about US$90-150. ＊Scholarship Taiwan Scholarship Chung Hua University Scholarship Taiwan Ministry of Education Scholarship ＊How to Apply 1. Complete the application form, enclose required documents, and mail, email or fax to: The Office of International Programs Chung Hua University No. 707 Sec. 2 Wufu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30012 Fax: 886+3+5186175 Email: [email protected] 2. After receiving the application we will soon evaluate and send of the official admission letter via registered mail once the application has been approved.

The Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) was established in 1982 to encourage and develop the state of the arts in Taiwan. Since its founding, TNUA has been committed to nurturing its students into confident, skillful, and talented artists. ＊Programs of Study College of Music College of Fine ts College of Dance College of Culture Resources ＊Financial Aid Scholarships are available. International students may apply for the Taiwan Scholarship offered by the government. ＊Cost of Study Currently undergraduate students pay NT$27,000 to NT$37,000 per semester for tuition and fees. For graduate students, mandatory fees are NT$13,000 to NT$24,000 per semester; and tuition is NT$1,470 per semester. Books and supplies cost about NT$5,000 to NT$10,000 per semester. ＊Housing and living Costs To top On-campus dormitory-style housing is available for international students. Graduate students may apply for rooms that accommodate two to four people at a cost of NT$8,000 to NT$13,000 per semester per student, while undergraduate students may apply for rooms that accommodate eight people at a cost of NT$8,000 per semester per student. Living expenses range from NT$9,000 to NT$15,000 per month. ＊Location TNUA is located in Kuandu, a suburb of Taipei, and overlooks the Tamshui Port and the Kuandu Plains. The campus occupies 40 hectares atop the northern hills of Taipei; its buildings boast a unique architectural style that blends both traditional and modern elements, and its facilities are outfitted with a wide range of equipment. ＊Applying The application period to TNUA is from December 1 to February 28. Approved candidates begin study the following fall; there is no spring semester entry. Students may apply to one department only. If an applicant misses the above deadline, the application will be carried over and reviewed the following year, thus delaying entry by one year. The application fee is NT$2,000.

　Welcome to apply to study in NTOU. The deadline to apply for admission to our school is April, 30. Applicants who want to apply TaiwanICDF Scholarship program, Taiwan Scholarship Program or DPU Scholarship program will have to notice the deadline announced by the Embassy of the Republic of China in the Republic or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office. ＊The deadline to apply for admission to our school is April, 30 Program Taught in English 「International Grad u ate Program in Aq u atic Sciences and Marine Reso u rce Management」is f u ll English Scholarship program which sponsored by TaiwanICDF. We are recr u iting foreign applicants for the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs in aq u ac u lt u re, fisheries, and marine reso u rce-related st u dies. Academics College of Maritime Science and Management College of Life Sciences College of Ocean Science and Resource College of Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Humanities and Social Sciences Base of T u ition & Miscellaneo u s Fees About＄NT12,910 Scholarship Programs (1). Taiwan Scholarship a. Regulation All applications must be submitted to a designated Taiwan Overseas Mission , in the country of the applicant citizenship, before the end of March of each year. (2). TaiwanICDF Scholarship (3). Democratic Pacific Union Scholarship (4).NTOU Foreign Student Scholarship

＊Application Deadline April 30, 2007 ＊Graduate programs Department of Law Department of Asia-Pacific Industrial and Business Management Department of Applied Chemistry Institute of Statistics Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering ＊For reference only, the following tuition rates apply to the first and second semesters of the 2006 academic year. The rates may increase slightly for the 2007 academic year. There are two semesters in each academic year. Department of Law USD 701 Department of Asia-Pacific Industrial and Business Management USD 701 Department of Applied Chemistry Institute of Statistics USD 778 Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering USD 785 ＊Types of Scholarships and Benefits (1) Undergraduate Scholarships: These scholarships are for qualified foreign students who want to pursue undergraduate studies at universities/colleges in Taiwan. A stipend of NT$25,000 per month per student will be provided. (2) Master’s Scholarships: Scholarships in the amount of NT$30,000 per month will be provided for qualified foreign students who want to pursue their master’s degrees at universities/colleges in Taiwan. (3) Ph.D. Scholarships: Scholarships in the amount of NT$30,000 per month will be provided for qualified foreign students who want to pursue their Ph.D. degrees at universities/colleges in Taiwan. For recipients from countries maintaining formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, monthly stipends of NT$30,000 will be provided to them to pursue undergraduate degrees in Taiwan. In addition, an economy class roundtrip airfare ticket will be offered to each recipient from such countries upon approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Scholarship stipends will be made available to recipients on a monthly basis in care of universities. Recipients will be responsible for registration fees, tuition fees, their own accommodations, food, insurance and other miscellaneous expenses. Scholarships offered by the aforementioned agencies are as follows: (1) MOE: Undergraduate/Master’s/ Ph.D. Scholarships. (2) MOFA: Undergraduate Scholarships; (3) NSC: Master’s/ Ph.D. Scholarships; and (4) MOEA: Master’s/ Ph.D. Scholarships; limited to graduate degree programs and are related to science, engineering, agriculture, medicine and hi-tech fields.

On March 9, 1872, the Rev. Dr. George Leslie Mackay stepped onto the land at Tamsui. He was a missionary from the Canada Presbyterian Church (predecessor of The Presbyterian Church in Canada), and accomplished remarkable work in evangelism, education and medicine. we are one of Taiwan 's oldest educational est ablishments, we pride ourselves in providing the best possible environment for students joining in our uniquely developed education system. International Application for Admissions ＊International students who wish to apply for admissions should submit applications to The International Office, Aletheia University, 32 Chen-Li Street, Tamsui, Taipei, Taiwan 25103. Application is open all year round and is subject to course availability. For 2005/06 academic year, the tuition fee for a full-time student is approximately US$ 3,000 (exchange rate: US$1=NT$ 32) and US$ 750 for a 4-month Mandarin/Cultural program. Costs for room and board are approximately US$ 500 per month. International student (excluding overseas-Chinese and overseas ROC citizen) who wishes to apply for admission to a degree program should submit applications to The International Office between February 1st and May 30th, with complete application materials. ＊Academics Programs Graduate programs ² Master of Business Administration (MBA) ² Master of Mathematical Science ² Master of Finance and Economics ² Master of Religion Studies ＊Scholarship International Student Scholarship A full-time international student is eligible to apply for the Taiwan Scholarship to the Ministry of Education, as well as for Aletheia International Scholarship, which provides a monthly amount for NT$15,000, up to twelve months. Please contact International Office for more information. Center for Chinese Learning Programs Scholarships The Ministry of Education in Taiwan and Aletheia University provide partial scholarships for language students and exchange students. Please contact International Office for information.

＊Applicants are required to submit their application form between March 30 and May 1 of each year to the Office of Academic Affairs, NPUST with the following documents (Admission forms are available at this office) Ph.D. Program The doctoral degree is offered to researchers and professionals with a master's degree from any university, who have successfully completed 3 to 7 years worth of courses. Master's Program A candidate to a master's degree requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, and must pass a qualifying examination during the master's degree program within four years. Master's Program (Part- time) In addition to the qualificationm, for the normal master program, at least 3 years work experience is reqired. Study period lasts from 2 to 6 years. A Master's degree will be awarded to those meeting all the requirements for graduation. *Academics College of Agriculture College of Engineering College of Management College of Humanities and Social Sciences ＊Guidelines for Awarding Scholarships Awarded targets: Except those who extend their study beyond the specified period, all foreign students studying at NPUST or applying for enrollment at NPUST are qualified as awarded targets. The number of awarded students and awarded items: The number of students awarded by specific projects and the awarded items shall be in accordance with the recruitment procedures established for that year. The number of foreign students not awarded by any specific project shall be limited to thirty every semester. 3.1 Undergraduates A. Awarded all the tuition and miscellaneous fees B. Free lodging in student dormitories 3.2 Graduate students A. Awarded all the tuition and miscellaneous fees and credit fees (Students will receive subsidies of the actual credits taken every semester. The maximum credits subsidized every semester are twelve.) B. Monthly scholarship for every student is awarded based on the recruitment procedures established for that year C. Free lodging in student dormitories The awarded items for new students shall be decided by the Committee for Admission of Foreign Students while those for currently enrolled students shall be reviewed and passed by the Scholarship Review Committee, and finally approved by the President.

＊Application Deadline Application Deadline: May 1 and December 1 The deadline on May 1 is for fall semester enrollment. The deadline on December 1 is for spring semester enrollment. ＊Program of Study College of Science College of Engineering College of Nuclear Science College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Life Science College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Technology Management ＊Scholarships 1. Taiwan Scholarship All applications must be submitted to a designated Taiwan overseas mission, in the country of the applicants citizenship, before the end of March of each year. For detailed information, please refer to http://www.edu.tw/EDU_WEB/EDU_MGT/BICER/EDUANDY001/english/TS_intro.htm?open 2. Tsing Hua International Student Scholarship at NTHU Tsing Hua International Student Scholarship (Tsing Hua ISS) is guarantee awarded to graduate students for the first year study in the National Tsing Hua University. Tsing Hua ISS will be offered to those without Taiwan Scholarship or other scholarships sponsored by any government agency. First year Ph. D students can get scholarship up to NT$20,000/per month for one year. First year students in pursuit of their master degrees can get scholarship up to NT $10,000/per month for one year. For detailed information regarding to the scholarship, please refer to http://my.nthu.edu.tw/%7Eocfso/foreign/ ＊Fees NT$ Graduates College of Science, Engineering, Life Science, Nuclear Science, Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Tuition (Including tuition, insurance) 13,000 Housing (Including utility) 5,200 ~ 10,800 Credit fee 1,580 College of Humanities and Social Science, Technology Management Tuition (Including tuition, insurance) 12,000 Housing (Including utility) 5,200 ~ 10,800 Credit fee 1,580 ＊For any application inquiry, please contact:Ms. Vicki Hui-Chen Chan Email: [email protected]; [email protected] Fax: 886-3-5721429 Phone: 886-3-5715131 ext.35137; 886-3- 5734169 (Between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Taiwan time, Monday through Friday)

The university was founded on October 31 st 1955 in Ban Ciao City, Taipei County with its predecessor name “ National Arts School”. With the qualifications and sufficient academic programs and space, the College applied for rename to National Taiwan University of Arts in Ministry of Education and acquired its approval. The College was officially renamed “ National Taiwan University of Arts” on August 1 st 2001. ＊Application for admission must be submitted during the period of February 1 through March 30 each year ＊Openings The College of Fine Arts The College of Design The College of Communication Arts ＊Scholarships available for international students in Taiwan (1) General scholarship: The General Scholarship which is sponsored by Ministry of Education is awarded to international students. International students can apply for the General Scholarship in the beginning of every semester. (2) National Taiwan University of Arts Scholarship for international students. For related information, please refer to “National Taiwan University of Arts Guidelines for Application of International student scholarship” (3) Taiwan scholarship: All applications must be submitted to a designated Taiwan overseas mission, in the country of the applicants citizenship, before the end of March of each year. ＊The related expenses (1) Tuition: approximately NT$26,500 for the undergraduate program and NT$12,500 for the graduate program every semester (2) Individual instruction fee (for the departments of Music and Chinese Music): approximately NT$10,500 (3) Credit fee for the graduate program: approximately NT$1,440 each credit (4) Safety insurance: approximately NT$130 (5) Internet and computerized utilization fee: approximately NT$200

＊International Student Admission National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT) was founded in 1911. With long-standing history and experience in education, it devotes to cultivation of technical professionals. Alumni of the NTUT have contributed greatly to the economic development of Taiwan and won wide praise from businesses of all industries. NTUT ranks among the top over 150 colleges and universities, and has been voted as the second most preferred college by senior managers of leading companies in Taiwan in 1994 and 1996. ＊Applicants are required to submit application forms to NTUT before April 30 of each year ＊Course Information College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science College of Engineering College of Management College of Design College of Humanities and Sciences International Graduate Program ＊Scholarships There are various scholarships for international students wishing to undertake a degree at NTUT. Each year both the Taiwanese Government and NTUT offer tuition fee scholarships to international students from all countries. Taiwan Scholarships - http://rs.edu.tw/english/ NTUT Scholarships - There awards are for students undertaking a higher degree at NTUT.

For International Degree Student & Non-Degree Student!!! Note: The application timeline for academic year 2008/09 is March 14, 2008. The most updated information is posted at the website of OIA, NTU (Office of International Affairs, National Taiwan Universty): http://www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/--> International Student --> Degree Student Admission

If you are a high achiever, then National Chengchi University (NCCU) is the school for you. We are noted as having the best degree programs in humanities, social sciences, and business in Taiwan. The Center of International Education and Exchange (IEE) is your gateway to NCCU. Come to NCCU, Taiwan if you are looking for: An excellent education in Asia A learning environment endowed with excellent professors and facilities Over 100 courses taught in English Not only is NCCU one of the best Universities in Taiwan, it is also ranked number one in excellence for its friendly English learning Environment. ＊The application period of the academic year 2007 is: Early Admission: 2006/12/01 to 2006/12/29 Regular Admission: 2007/03/01 to 2007/4/30. ＊＊English Taught Programs : ＊International Undergraduate Programs (IUP) Graduate Programs The International Undergraduate Program is a premier program at the undergraduate level to encourage English speaking foreign students to pursue their bachelor degree at NCCU. The program is designed not only to import domain knowledge but also to facilitate students' Mandarin ability by providing English taught courses in freshman, sophomore years and Chinese taught courses in junior, senior years. The College of Communication Journalism Advertising Radio & Television The College of Social Sciences: Economics The College of Commerce: Accounting Business Administration ＊Graduate Programs The College of Commerce: International Master's Program of Business Administration (IMBA) The College of Social Sciences: International Master's Program in Taiwan Studies (IMTS) International Master's Program in China Studies (IMCS) The College of Communication: International Master's Program in International Communication Studies (IMICS) ＊Scholarships NCCU International PhD Research Scholarship As one of the leading academic institutions in Asia, National Chengchi University (NCCU) promotes international research collaboration and welcomes oversea research elites who hold PhD studentship to carry on their research in Taiwan with one of our prestigious faculty members. The International PhD Research Scholarship is designed to cover the Scholarship recipient’s 180-day expenses in Taiwan and is a great opportunity for the recipient to explore Asian research resources, connections, friendships, cultures, touring, and employment opportunities. Taiwan Scholarship In cooperation with the international academic collaboration policy of the Ministry of Education, NCCU establishes regulations in accordance with the "Ministry of Education Guidelines for the Award of Scholarships to Foreign Students" to encourage outstanding foreign students enrolled at the University to apply for the scholarship.

＊＊2007 Application of Admission for International Students＊＊ ＊Application Information Available January 8, 2007 - April 27, 2007 ＊Application Deadline April 27, 2007 ＊Admission Roster Announcement May 30, 2007 The admission results will be posted at the entrance of the Kuang-Fu Campus and on the NCKU website: http://www.ncku.edu.tw. ＊Length of Study Other than the relevant programs in the Department of Medicine, which take 5-7 years, other undergraduate programs must be completed within 4-6 years. Master programs must be completed within 1-4 years and PhD programs within 2-7 years. ＊Academic programs College of Liberal Arts College of Science College of Bioscience and Biotechnology College of Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Planning and Design College of Management College of Social Sciences College of Medicine ＊Scholarships ( The following scholarship is offered by the University. As for the government’s scholarship, such as Taiwan Scholarship, it’s available at http://www.ncku.edu.tw/%7Eisad/english/ADMISSION.htm.) (1) Undergraduate Undergraduate students’ application of scholarships is regulated by “Guidelines for Application of International Student Scholarship”. Grant: Each recipient will be granted NT$20,000 to 40,000 per semester, depending on the quota of scholarship recipients. (2) Postgraduate There are two kinds of scholarships to apply for: Applicants should study in the postgraduate level at NCKU for one semester and should take at least three credits with average academic grades over 75 for the last semester Grant: Each recipient will be granted NT$20,000 to 40,000 per semester, depending on the quota of scholarship recipients. International Student Scholarship (regulated by the NCKU Project of Promoting Academic Excellence & Developing World Class Research Centers) Grant: Full: no tuition, credit fees and on-campus accommodation fee, plus living expenses for Master student recipient: NT$ 8,000 per month Doctoral student recipient: NT$ 15,000 per month Partial: no tuition, credit fees and on-campus accommodation fee, plus living expenses for Master student recipient: NT$ 4,000 per month Doctoral student recipient: NT$ 10,000 per month Special: no tuition, credit fees and on-campus accommodation fee

FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2007 ＊Application Deadline All completed application documents must be forwarded to National Central University by April 30 for each academic year. Late submission of applications will not be accepted. ＊Openings for International Students College of Liberal Arts College of Science College of Engineering College of Management College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Earth Sciences College of Hakka Studies ＊Tuition and Fees 1. Basic Tuition Fee: NT$12,000 per semester 2. Credit Fee: NT$4,000 per credit. 3. Dormitory Fee: NT$ 11,070~13,140 per semester. 4. Other Miscellaneous Fees: (1) Computer Lab Fee: NT$150 per semester (2) Life Safety and Health Insurance Fees: NT$3,718 per semester. (3) Dormitory Internet Access Fee: NT$800 per semester. 5. Average Living Expenses: NT$ 70,000~100,000 per year. Note: 1. All fees are subject to change each academic year. 2. Credit fee will be varied according to credits taken. 3. There are two semesters in one academic year: (1) 1st semester will begin from August to January. (2) 2nd semester will begin from February to July. ＊Scholarships Two scholarships are available for international applicants: (1)TaiwanICDF Scholarship – provided by Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund, only grants full scholarships to applicants coming from nations maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan. (2)Taiwan Scholarship - provided by Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MOE), grants graduate students NT$30,000 (approx. US$850) per month.

＊Applying The deadline for filing international applications is November 30th in the first term and before April 30th in the second term. All applicants are required to submit a complete application form, a copy of their diploma, a copy of their official transcripts, a statement of purpose, two letters of recommendation, and a record of medical examination. Some programs may require other additional information. Applications will only be considered for admission for the fall semester . ＊Programs of Study College of Sciences and Engineering College of Management College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Indigenous studies College of Marine Sciences College of Arts Huashih College of Education ＊Financial Aid Scholarship, Teaching Assistance, and Research Assistance are available. International students can also apply for the Taiwan Scholarship offered by the government. ＊Cost of study Currently undergraduate students pay approximately NT$24,000 to NT$28,000 per semester for tuition and fees. For graduate students, mandatory fees are about NT$11,000 to NT$13,000 per semester. And tuition is NT$1,530 per semester unit. Books and supplies cost about NT$10,000 per semester. ＊Housing and Living costs All international students will be provided with on-campus dormitory-style housing. For graduate students, each room accommodates one students, which costs approximately NT$8,000 per semester per student; while for undergraduate student, each room accommodates four, which costs about NT$6,500 per semester per student. Living expenses range from NT$8,000 to NT$15,000 per month. ＊Location The University campus is located in Shou-feng Township, formally inaugurated in 1994, about fifteen kilometers south of the city of Hualien. In all, the University campus and its surrounding grounds total more than 251 hectares（650 acres）. Nestled between the Coastal Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range in the verdant, pristine Papaya Creek delta, National Dong Hwa University is graced with a spectacularly beautiful natural environment. The air is pure and clean, and the campus environment possesses a tranquil, peaceful quality. There is no doubt that National Dong Hwa University has been endowed with the most beautiful, spacious and naturally scenic university campus in Taiwan. Our university is not only the major hub of much of the intellectual and cultural activity in the Hualien area, but it also serves as one of Taiwan’s most oft-visited tourist sites.

Degree Students-Application-Application Timeline Feng Chia University 2007 -2008, Academic Year Important Dates for International Student Admissions ＊Fall semester (September 2007, starting date) Items Deadline Application deadline February 1~April 30, 2007 Departmental review of application May 11-24, 2007 Announcement of Admission Results June 5, 2007 Letters of acceptance issued June 18, 2007 Registration Day Mid-September, 2007 ＊Spring semester (February 2008, early entry for graduate studies only) Items Deadline Application deadline September 15~October 31, 2007 Departmental review of application November 8-15, 2007 Admissions decision December 1, 2007 Letters of acceptance issued December 10, 2007 Registration Mid-February 2008 ＊Feng Chia University Scholarships Approved by administration committee Nov. 05, 2003 The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage outstanding international students to apply to Feng Chia University (FCU). The term "international students" as used herein shall mean students of foreign nationality, not overseas Chinese or R.O.C. nationals. The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for the scholarship’s annual budget. International students in the undergraduate program shall receive this scholarship for no more than four years (five years for the Department of Architecture), those in Master's programs for no more than two years, those in doctoral programs for no more than three years. Types of Scholarships : FCU offers two types of scholarships: Type A provides NT$120,000, type B NT$60,000 per academic year. The award is transferred semiannually to recipients’ accounts in March and October, respectively. ＊Taiwan Scholarship International students may apply for the Taiwan Scholarship offered by the government. From January of each year, applicants can apply at the Taiwan Overseas Mission (TOM) in their country or the nearest country if there is no TOM in that country. For a list of TOMs, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ＊Degree and Program College of Engineering College of Business College of Sciences College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Information and Electrical Engineering College of Construction and Development

*All English Course While the courses in the Department of English are mostly taught in English, many professional courses in the College of Engineering and College of Management are taught in English. Some courses such as semiconductor manufacture statistics, international business management in Ph.D. Program, Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Master Program for Business Administration, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Construction Engineering, Department of Financial Operation, Department of Information Management, and Department of Marketing and Distribution Management are also taught in English. *Scholarships International students in NKFUST can apply for the Taiwan Scholarship sponsored by the Ministry of Education. Besides, they can apply for the International Student Scholarship of NKFUST (tuition waiver and free dormitory residence or living stipend if you are excellent students) or the part-time jobs like teaching or research assistants. When applying for the scholarship of NKFUST, be sure to fill in the application form and submit the English translation of the transcript of the entire course work at the highest educational institute completed. Ministry of Education “Taiwan Scholarship" NKFUST “International Student Scholarship" *Departments and Programs College of Engineering College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Management College of Finance and Banking College of Foreign Languages *Tuition and Incidental Fees Undergraduate Programs: (each semester) Tuition – NT$16000 Incidental Fees – NT$7000~10000 Graduate Programs: (each semester) Tuition and Fees – NT$10000~12000 Tuition Per Credit – NT$1471 Book expenses vary according to the courses taken. Undergraduate Programs: about NT$2000~3000 Graduate Programs: about NT$3000~5000 *Dormitory and Living Expense The student dormitory provides 1660 beds (four beds in one room) and the fee is NT$5500~6100 each semester. The dorm staff works 24 hours a day to offer assistance. There are a variety of facilities such as Internet access, cafeterias, washing machines, reading rooms, grocery shops, and recreation rooms to satisfy students’ daily needs. The living expense for undergraduate students is around NT$4000~6000 a month; the living expense for graduate students is around NT$5000~8000 a month. International students must buy compulsory health insurance of NT$7000~9000 a year while studying in Taiwan. *Admission Application Applicants are required to submit: (1)Two copies of the completed application form. (2)Photocopies of the certificates of the applicant’s highest foreign education record and the transcripts (A copy of Chinese or English translation shall be submitted if in a language other than Chinese or English). The applicant’s academic certificates, except for those issued by overseas Taiwan schools and schools for overseas Chinese, shall be verified by the R.O.C. representative office abroad1. (3)One financial statement issued by a bank and authenticated by the ROC representative offices abroad. For more details, please go to:http://www.nkfust.edu.tw/english *Campus Life There are a track and field stadium, a baseball field, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a gym, and a library for students to exercise, play sports, study and do research on the campus. Students are encouraged to set up school clubs to sharpen ability of independent thinking, being a leader, and working with others. At the moment there are 62 school clubs. *Contact Information Office of Research and Development, Academic Exchange Section Email: [email protected] TEL: +886-7-6011000 ext. 1412 Fax: +886-7-6011046

NSYSU Admission regulations for Foreign Students, Academic Year 2007/2008 Application qualification Foreign students refer to those whose nationality is not Republic of China (as defined in Article 2 of Nationality Law of Republic of China) and those who do not meet the following conditions. If students violate the qualification, their admission will be withdrawn or the student status will be revoked. Possess overseas Chinese status or had previously applied colleges/universities with this status in Taiwan. Finish high school programs in Taiwan with foreign student status (except those offered by Educational Institutions for Foreign Residents or high school bilingual programs), or once was withdrawn from colleges/universities in Taiwan. Hold the nationality of Hong Kong, Macau, and People's Republic of China. Once held the nationality of Republic of China and renounced it for less than 8 years (till the date school begins). Foreign students with a high school diploma are eligible to apply for undergraduate study at NSYSU; with a bachelor's degree for graduate study in Master's programs at NSYSU; and with a Master's degree for graduate study in Ph.D. programs at NSYSU. Application requirements Applicants must submit the following materials to the Office of International Affairs no later than January 31 (first deadline) or April 30 (second deadline). ※Applicants who choose to submit in person may turn in the materials to the Office of International Affairs, Room 2004, Administration Building, NSYSU. Two copies of completed application form. Copied Certificate of Nationality (passport, residence certificate or birth certificate). Certificate of Diploma and transcript. Two copies of certificates of the highest-level diploma earned (must be authenticated by the ROC embassy, consulate office, or Taipei Economic & Culture Office of the country in which the student resides). Graduating students without appropriate diploma certificates before admission should provide their official diploma certificate for verification once they are enrolled in school after admission. Two copies of translated certificate of diploma if the official one is not in Chinese or English (must be authenticated by the school from which students graduated). Two official transcripts (must be authenticated by the school from which students graduated and by the ROC embassy, consulate office, or Taipei Economic & Culture Office of the country in which the student resides). Applicants for Ph.D. programs should provide undergraduate transcripts in addition. Two copies of translated transcripts if the official one is not in Chinese or English (must be authenticated by the school from which students graduated). One original copy of medical examination report within the last six months, which should include HIV Antibody Test. One financial statement issued by a bank (students with supports from funding agency must provide relevant document proof). Master thesis (required for applicants of International Doctoral Program) TOEFL score (above 600) or CBT-TOEFL score (above 250) required for applicants of the international doctoral program from non-English speaking countries. Certificate of Nationality Renouncement of Republic of China (required for applicants once holding the nationality of Republic of China. Should be longer than 8 years till the date school begins). Other materials required by specific departments/institutes (please refer to attached "Application Requirements by Departments/Institutes"). Other materials required by NSYSU financial aid application (optional). Mailing address: Office of International Affairs National Sun Yat-Sen University 70 Lien-hai Road Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan, ROC. Important dates There are two phases for the admission application. Deadline for phase I is January 31 with admission notification in mid February. Deadline for phase II is April 30 with admission notification at the end of May. School begins in mid September for all admitted applicants. Chinese language Proficiency Applicants who are unable to keep up with regular course work due to language problem can take Chinese language courses at their own expense in the Chinese Language Center. Their admission status will be held for a maximum of one year. For related information please contact the Chinese Language Center at +886-7-525-2000 ext. 3031. Visa Students with any visa questions should contact Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (website: http://www.boca.gov.tw; Tel: +886-2-2343-2888#6; Fax: +886-2-2343-2968). Financial Aid Students may apply for scholarships provided by Taiwan government (for example, Taiwan Scholarship, website: http://140.111.1.22/english/home_information.htm). Students may apply for financial aids provided by NSYSU along with the application for admission. Please refer to "NSYSU Financial Aids for Foreign Students" for details. Applicants sought for Ph.D. degree can apply for "NSYSU International Doctoral Scholarship" offered by NSYSU International Doctoral Program. Those who are from English speaking countries or from non-English speaking countries with TOEFL score above 600 or CBT-TOEFL score above 250 are qualified for application. The scholarship include tuition waiver, monthly stipend of NT$15,000, and priority assignment in dormitory rooms. At most one for above funding supports can be awarded at the same time. NSYSU also provides part-time opportunities for foreign students at study. Students can apply for it after the school enrollment. Academic year The academic year in NSYSU: August 1 ~ July 31. , Fall semester: Mid-September ~ Mid-January. Spring semester: Mid-February ~ Mid-June. Fees Tuition fee. For academic year 2005, the tuition (2 semesters) for undergraduate students is approximately NT$58,000, and for graduate students, $27,000. Graduate students need to pay extra credit fee of NT$1,570 per credit. Insurance fee. Once students are admitted, they must apply for the "Alien Residence Certificate." According to the National Health Insurance regulations, it is mandatory for foreign students with such certificates to join the National Health Insurance program after living in Taiwan for 4 months, and pay health insurance fees accordingly. Therefore, after the first semester enrollment, students need to provide proof of health insurance of 4 month long from any agencies and purchase health insurance of 2 month long from the National Health Insurance program. After that, students have to purchase health insurance of 6 month long from the National Health Insurance program every semester. Dormitory fee. NSYSU provides on-campus housing. Dormitory fee is approximately NT$14,000 per academic year (not including summer and winter breaks). Students must submit application forms for housing after they are admitted. Rooms are assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. Miscellaneous fee. Fees for textbooks vary largely depending on the fields of study. Fees for meals are approximately NT$7,000 to NT$9,000 per month.

＊Calendar of Events ‧Brochure announced：2007.1 ‧Application period：Fall term：Deadline: 2007.3.30 （GITI：Deadline:2007.3.12） Spring term：Deadline: 2007.11.8 ‧Admission test date：As announced by the departments/institutes in this Brochure. ‧Announcement of Admission Results：Fall term‧2007.5.22 Spring term‧2007.12.20 The information is obtainable at website: http://www.ntnu.edu.tw/aa/aa4/ ＊Semester of Admission FALL term: The 1st semester of school year 96 (2007. Sep.) SPRING term: The 2nd semester of school year 96 (2008. Feb.) ＊Terms of Study Bachelor program: 3-4 years Master program: 1-4 years Ph.D. program: 2-7 years ＊Application 1. Time period: FALL term：Deadline: 2007.3.30（GITI：Deadline:2007.3.12） SPRING term：Deadline: 2007.11.8 ＊Programs Open to International Students College of Education College of Liberal Arts College of Science College of Applied Arts College of Music College of Technology College of Sports and Recreation ＊Scholarship to International Students The Regulations of National Taiwan Normal University Scholarship to International Students (NTNUSIS) is based on the ForeignStudents Scholarship Guidelines of the Ministry of Education (MOE). NTNUSIS aims to promote NTNU to be internationalized and reward the outstanding international students in NTNU. The total amounts of the scholarship to each international student is NTD10, 000 per month. The number of awarded students is decided by the following formula: The number of award students = MOE / per person NTD10, 000 X12months The scholarship period: The scholarship is open for application twice a year. The student can be granted the scholarship for half a year, the period will be from January to June and from July to December. When the student drops out /graduates from NTNU, the scholarship will end and the next applicant in order will take the vacancy. The application period: The qualified international student should hand-in the application to his/her department within the first two weeks of the semester. The application package should contain the application form, transcripts of last semester and a certificate that states the scholarship student does not receive any other in-school scholarship.

2007 Specification for Foreign Student Admission National Chi Nan University was founded on July 1st, 1995. It lies in Puli township, Nantou County, the center of the island of Taiwan and it’s closed to Taiwan’s beautiful scenic spot, Sun-Moon Lake. It is a tableland encompassing 150 hectares the tranquil campus is protected from outside disturbances. Amidst verdant hills and mountains, it commands a vast and entrancing view. ＊＊＊Important Events for Admission of Foreign Students＊＊＊ ＊Application Information Released Before 2006/12 Posted on the University’s website for downloading ＊Application Deadline 2007/2/1-2007/4/30 Applications may be submitted by post or on campus ＊Application Review Screening Examinations 2007/5/14-2007/6/21 (temporarily) The day and place depend on the individual departments’ requirements ＊Admission Results Released 2007/6/22 (temporarily) The results will be posted on the bulletin board of NCNU and on the NCNU website ＊Admission Notice Mailed 2007/6/22 (temporarily) College of Humanities Department of Chinese Language and Literature (including Master), Department of Foreign Languages and Literature (including Master), Department of Comparative Education (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Department of Social Policy and Social Work (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Department of Public Policy and Administration(including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses) , Department of History (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses) , Department of Educational Policy and Administration (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Graduate Institute of Adult and Continuing Education (Master), Graduate Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (Master), Graduate Institute of Guidance and Counseling(including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses) and Graduate Institute of Anthropology (Master) College of Management Department of International Business Studies (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Department of Economics (including M.A. Courses), Department of Finance (including M.A. Courses), and Department of Information Management (including M.A. Courses). College of Science and Technology Department of Computer Science & Information Engineering (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Department of Civil Engineering (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Department of Electrical Engineering(including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Department of Applied Chemistry (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering (including M.A. and Ph.D. Courses), Graduate Institute of Earthquake Engineering (including M.A. Courses), Graduate Institute of Ｂiomedicine (including M.A. Courses) and Biomedical Technology, Department of Applied Materials and Optoelectronic Engineering. ＊＊＊The Enforcement Rules of National Chi Nan University International Student Scholarship＊＊＊ school achievements of the applicants have to consort to the regulations listed below: 1. The students who apply for the bachelor’s degree must graduate from the original school with the grade corresponding to GPA 2.5 or higher, and the standard is recognized by the institute of NCNU which the students apply for; students who have been the undergraduates in NCNU must take at least twelve credit points for each semester of the last academic year, and both of the average scores of the two semesters in the last academic year must reach seventy-five or higher. 2. The students who apply for the master degree or doctoral degree must graduate from the original school with the grade corresponding to GPA 3.0 or higher, and the standard is recognized by the institute of our college which the students apply for; students who have been in the graduate schools in our university must make both of the average scores of the two semesters in the last academic year reach seventy-five or higher. Ⅳ　The amount of the Scholarship and the number of persons designated: (Ⅰ) The amount of money for different ranks: 1. Bachelor’s degree program: Full amount of scholarship provides NTD.7000 per month for each person; half amount of scholarship provides NTD.3500 per month for each person. The scholarship affords twelve months a year and the maximum of four years. 2. Master degree program: Full amount of scholarship provides NTD.13000 per month for each person; half amount of scholarship provides NTD.6500 per month for each person. The scholarship affords twelve months a year and the maximum of two years. 3. Doctoral degree program: Full amount of scholarship provides NTD.23000 per month for each person; half amount of scholarship provides NTD.11500 per month for each person. The scholarship affords twelve months a year and the maximum of four years. (Ⅱ) The number of persons depends on the budget of that very year. If the amount for the scholarship of that very year is exhaustion, then no more application is received. The international students whose qualifications correspond to Ⅲ of the Rules can apply for exemption of tuition at the same time.

Information for International applicants ＊＊Foreign Student Admissions＊＊ Foreign students are welcome to submit their applications to graduate programs. Admissions are accepted in fall semesters only. The deadline for application is March 31. For graduate programs, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree from an accredited university or college. The applicant is expected to have a reasonable command of Chinese and/or English. ＊Time of Application Applicants seeking admission must submit the application forms and other supporting documents by March 31. Applications are good only for the Department /Institute proposed. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications as early as possible and well before the closing date to ensure timely arrival of all necessary documents. Acceptance letters will be issued to those admitted after reviewing. ＊Special Requirements A health certificate and insurance document (medical insurance) should be submitted upon registration. Those who do not have any medical insurance will be required to pay an insurance fee and enroll in a local insurance program. ＊Fees Graduate students pay a basic tuition of NT$11000 per semester and additional credit fees at NT$1350 per credit. Further details for future sessions will be issued in the pre-arrival information. In general, full-time students will require an annual amount NT$ 90000 or US$ 2700 equivalent to cover their maintenance for a full calendar year in 2004/2005. If they are accompanied by dependents they will need an additional NT$ 80000 or US$2600 equivalent for per adult dependant. You should not attempt to support a family on the basis of funding intended for a single person. As students enjoy different lifestyles, it is not possible to quote a firm figure for living expenses. All students, once they have been accepted, will be provided with an indication of the level of maintenance which they will be expected to guarantee if they are not funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or other grant awarding body. ＊Taiwan Scholarship Types of Scholarships and Benefits *Master’s Scholarships: Scholarships in the amount of NT$30,000 per month will be provided to qualified foreign students who want to pursue their master’s degrees at universities/colleges in Taiwan. *Ph.D. Scholarships: Scholarships in the amount of NT$30,000 per month will be provided to qualified foreign students who want to pursue their Ph.D. degrees at universities/colleges in Taiwan. ＊NCYU International Student Scholarship International students who are admitted into any of the degree programs of NCYU according to the University’s International Admissions Policies and are not granted Taiwan’s Scholarships from Ministry of Education are eligible for this scholarship. The NCYU scholarship includes tuition waivers, undergraduate students will receive a stipend of NT$6000 each month (12 months a year), while the monthly stipend for graduate students is NT$8000. ＊Application * First year: International students can apply for the international scholarship at the time of applying for admission. *Second year and on: In subsequent years, qualified international students can submit their application forms and transcripts to the Registrar’s Office in early August for applying the international student scholarship. ＊Available Degree Programs College of Humanities and Arts College of Management College of Agriculture College of Science and Engineering　 College of Life Science If an application form has not been included with this prospectus, you can obtain a copy from: International Admissions Office of Academic Affairs 300 University Road Chiayi 600 Taiwan Tel：+886-05-2717040 Fax：+886-05-2717043 E-mail: [email protected] Alternatively a form may be downloaded from the following URL: http://adm.ncyu.edu.tw/~academic/source/indexe.htm

**ADMISSION** With a view on the increasing internationalization in higher education, this Office acts as the contact window for NCHU by promoting its international profile and recruiting international students from all over the world. This Office stays in frequent contacts with all sister universities overseas, so as to keep them constantly informed of the status of international recruitments at NCHU. It is our goal that we recruit over 200 foreign students for the 2007 academic year. This number is set for steady growth so that NCHU becomes a truly international institute. ＊Important Dates Application Deadline：31st, March 2008 Announcement Date：1st June 2008 ＊Academic Year There are two semesters in each academic year. The first semester starts in September and ends in January. The second semester starts in February and ends in June. ＊Scholarship Scholarships in Taiwan International students can apply for the scholarships provided by the Taiwanese government. Please visit the website of the Ministry of Education for details. The applicants can submit their applications beginning in January by visiting the representative offices of Taiwan of their home countries or the representative offices closest to them (if there is no representative office of Taiwan in their home country). Please visit the websites of the Taiwanese embassies or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for details. ＊NCHU Scholarship NCHU provides scholarships. All the applicants have to do is to tick the box for the application of NCHU scholarships in the Admission Application Form, for the consideration of the Review Committee for Admissions of Foreign Students. We will notify the winners of the NCHU scholarships at the time of announcement. ＊Contacts Ms. Meng-Chun Lin Office of International Affairs Tel: (886)-4-2284-0206 # 24 Fax: (886)-4-2285-7313 E-Mail: [email protected] Ms. Alice, Yun-Chu, Fang Office of International Affairs Tel: (886)-4-2284-0206 # 23 Fax: (886)-4-2285-7313 E-Mail: [email protected]

Foreign Student Admissions 2007 Academic Year ＊Application ～Apr.15, 2007 By correspondence or on-site ＊Application Review and Evaluation April 15～May 5, 2007 Varied by programs ＊Admitted Students Announced Mid-June, 2007 Announced on the web and posted on campus ＊Notice of Application Results Posted Mid-June, 2007 ＊Registration and Tuition & Fees 1. Each academic year in Taiwan begins on August 1 and ends on July 31 of the following year. First semester classes usually begin in mid-September or late September; second semester classes begin in late February of the following calendar year and ends in mid-June. 2. Admitted students shall be present at the university for registration on the date specified by presenting the original copy of passport and diploma (or authenticated copies), or the status of admission shall be revoked. 3. When required by the relevant departments/institutes, admitted students shall take the Mandarin Classes at NKNU. The website for the NKNU Mandarin classes is: Website: http://www.nknu.edu.tw/~language/english.html 4. Transferring credits from other colleges/universities shall follow related regulations of this University. 5. Tuition and Fees: For reference only, the following tuition and fees rates apply to the first and second semesters of the 2004 academic year. Undergraduate Program: NT$ 23605—NT$27365. Graduate Program: NT$ 12000-10365 (base tuition) + NT$ 1600 per credit ** Please note that there are two semesters in each academic year and the rates may slightly increase in the 2007 academic year. 6. Other Expenses: Book expenses vary according to the courses taken and the book prices. Estimated monthly expenses for meals at the university cafeteria are about NT$ 3,000, whereas eating off-campus may cost NT$4,500 or more per month. 7. Dormitory: Students can apply for the dormitory rooms which are shared by three to five other students. The room rates range from NT$ 3,800—NT$ 5,400 per person for each semester. 8. Scholoarships sponsored by the Ministry of Education (MOE) are available for foreign students to apply. The regulations governing application, the criteria for awarding the scholarships, the amounts of the scholarships, and the number of recipients are prescribed by the MOE. ＊College of Education Education Special Education Physical Education Adult Education Counseling and Guidance Information Education Gender Education Communication Disorders Human Resources and Knowledge Management Rehabilitation Counseling ＊College of Humanities ＊College of Science ＊College of Technology ＊College of Fine and Applied Arts