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2011-12 Study in Taiwan Scholarships for CSUCA Students
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Study in TaiwanScholarships for CSUCA Students
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Study in Taiwan Scholarships for CSUCA Students
In 2008, the Ministry of Education (MOE), National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and two
other top universities in Taiwan jointly established a scholarship program for students of
CSUCA (Consejo Superior Universitario Centroamericano) member universities, offering
opportunities to study a wide range of degree programs at the graduate level as well as
to learn Mandarin Chinese. The scholarship aims to promote understanding and
friendship between Taiwan and the members of CSUCA in Central America.
Types & Amounts
1. For graduate studies, a monthly stipend of NT$25, 000 (≒US$830). Students are
exempted from tuition and credit fees during the award period:
‐ PhD students: up to 3 years
‐ Masters students: up to 2 years
2. For Chinese language studies, a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (≒US$830), with
study periods ranging from 3 to 12 months (1 year intensive program).
*Costs & Living Expenses is approx. NT$150K ~ 200K (≒US$5,000 ~ 6,600) per year.
Programs for Fall Semester 2011
Applicants may apply to only ONE of the following programs:
1. Degree Programs (Graduate Level):
Applicants may choose from ONE of the following universities:
‐ National Chiao Tung University (www.nctu.edu.tw)
‐ National Chung Hsing University (www.nchu.edu.tw)
‐ National Yang‐Ming University (www.ym.edu.tw)
2. Intensive Mandarin Chinese Language Program :
Applicants may enroll in the 1‐year intensive Mandarin Chinese Language
Program (Beginner Level) provided by the NCTU Chinese Language Center:
http://aadm.nctu.edu.tw/mandarin/eng/index.aspx
Eligibility Applicants for the scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:
1. Must be full‐time students or graduates of CSUCA member universities.
2. Must be qualified to apply as international students (see Application Instruction).
3. Are not currently students either at a Mandarin training center or at a
university/college in Taiwan.
4. Are not currently recipients of a scholarship or subsidy offered by any
governmental or educational institution in Taiwan.
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Application Timeline and Selection Process 2011
Step Action Item Date
1 Call for Applications March 5
2 Deadline of Application at CSUCA April 15
3 Evaluation of Applications by universities April 25
4 Notification of Acceptance by universities June 10
5 Classes Commence
Courses run for 18 weeks per semester:
Fall (Sep. ~ Jan.) & Spring (Feb. ~ Jun.)
Mid‐September
The process proceeds as follows:
Step 1: Announcement of the Study in Taiwan program to students at CSUCA
member universities and call for applications.
Step 2: Submission of Application
(1) Each applicant can choose up to three degree programs under the
same college/school from ONE university only; alternatively, the
applicant may apply to the intensive Mandarin Chinese Language
Program at National Chiao Tung University (NCTU);
(2) The applicant fills out the application form;
(3) The applicant sends the application pack (application form and all
required documents) to the CSUCA office by the specified deadline.
Step 3: Evaluation for Applications
(1) Basic requirements of the applicants:
1. Proof of English proficiency
2. Outstanding records
3. Strong recommendation for academic and/or research excellence
(2) Applications are received at CSUCA by April 15. CSUCA selects and
recommends up to 30 degree program applicants and 20 Mandarin
Chinese language program applicants. Applications are forwarded to
NCTU, and NCTU distributes the applications to the respective
universities for review.
Step 4: Notification of Acceptance
Each university notifies applicants of the results of their application by
June 10 by email and post.
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Suspension of the Scholarships Scholarships will be suspended if the conditions set out below are not met:
1. Degree Program Scholarship Recipients
Academic Performance: Beginning from the second study term/semester in
Taiwan, if a recipient fails to achieve a specified minimum academic average of
the registered university, the stipend for one month will be suspended in the
following semester. Recipients must also meet the minimum credit regulation of
the university or the stipend for one month will be suspended in the following
semester.
2. Chinese Language Program Scholarship Recipients:
Attendance Records: With the exception of a serious illness or accident, if a
recipient is frequently absent from the registered language courses for 12 or
more hours in a single month, the stipend for the following month will be
suspended.
Regulations and Terms 1. Recipients may only receive the scholarship ONCE for each degree or for the
Chinese language program.
2. If a recipient fails to arrive in Taiwan by the specified registration date, the
scholarship award status and admission will be cancelled.
3. If the scholarship recipients drop‐out, are expelled from the institution at which
they are registered, or have their scholarship revoked for any reason, the
scholarship offer will be terminated.
CSUCA Contacts
Sr. Francisco Alarcón (Secretario General Adjunto): [email protected]
Sr. Julio Luna (Asistente Académico): [email protected]
Website: http://www.csuca.org, http://sicar.csuca.org/
Admission Material for Students of CSUCA Member Universities ver. 2011/3/1
Open the gate to the world! Started as an agricultural college in 1919, NCHU has long served as a cradle of Taiwan’s conventional agricultural prowess by providing top notch and innovative agriculturalists throughout its historic growth. Today, NCHU has evolved into a research-oriented university renowned for its agricultural biotechnology, precision engineering, environmental engineering and material science programs, while maintaining its status as a key player in conventional agriculture research. NCHU welcomes students into its 7 colleges, namely, College of Liberal Arts, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Science, Engineering, Life sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Social Sciences and Management. NCHU has approximately 900 faculties and 300 administrative staff members. The total student enrollment is more than 17,000, of which over 35% are graduate students. NCHU recruits the best faculty members to create a stimulating environment for learning and research.
Cutting-edge research in: 1. Biotechnology 2. Nanoscience 3. Disaster Prevention 4. Precision Engineering Programs College of Liberal Arts College of Agriculture and Natural Resources College of Science College of Engineering College of Life Sciences College of Social Sciences and Management College of Veterinary Medicine Chinese Language Program: For students only interested in studying Chinese, please visit Chinese Program, Language Center at http://www.nchu.edu.tw/~cnpm/chinese/index_en.htm for details. Scholarships offered by the government: NT$ 25,000 per month for degree-seeking students.
Contact Information Office of International Affairs, National Chung Hsing University Address：250, Kuo-Kuang Road, Taichung 40227, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel：+886-4-22840206 Fax：+886-4-2285-7313 E-mail：[email protected] Website：http://www.oia.nchu.edu.tw
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS DEGREE OFFERED TO STUDENTS OF CSUCA MEMBERS
農業暨自然資源學院
College of Agriculture and Natural Resouces Bachelor Master Ph.D. Remarks
園藝學系 Department of Horticulture* ● ● ●
*Additional documents the department
requires, please refer to http://www.oia.nchu.edu.tw/english/03_exchange/01_exchange.php?MID=4&SID=12
應用經濟學系 Department of Applied Economics* ● ● ●
昆蟲學系 Department of Entomology* ● ● ●
國際農學碩士學位學程 International Master Program
of Agriculture (All-English program) * ●
國際農企業學士學位學程 International Bachelor
Program of Agribusiness (All-English program) * ●
農藝學系 Department of Agronomy ● ● ●
森林學系 Department of Forestry ● ● ●
植物病理學系 Department of Plant Pathology ● ● ●
動物科學系 Department of Animal Science ● ● ●
土壤環境科學系 Department of Soil and
Environmental Sciences ● ● ●
水土保持學系 Department of Soil and Water
Conservation ● ● ●
食品暨應用生物科技學系 Department of Food Science
and Biotechnology ● ●
生物產業機電工程學系 Department of Bio-Industrial
Mechatronics Engineering ● ● ●
生物產業管理研究所 Graduate Institute of Bio-Industry
Management ●
生物科技學研究所 Graduate Institute of Biotechnology ● ●
生物科技學士學位學程 Bachelor Program of
Biotechnology ●
景觀與休憩學士學位學程 Bachelor Program of
Landscape and Recreation ●
景觀與休憩碩士學位學程 Master Program of
Landscape and Recreation ●
分子暨生物農業科學學程
Molecular and Biological Agricultural Sciences (MBAS) TIGP, Academia Sinica (All-English program)
Please visit http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/ for details. Apply online: http://tigp.sinica.edu.tw/applying.html#apply_online
獸醫學院 College of Veterinary Medicine Bachelor Master Ph.D. Remarks
獸醫學系 Department of Veterinary Medicine ● ● ●
工學院 College of Engineering Bachelor Master Ph.D. Remarks
精密工程研究所 Graduate Institute of Precision
Engineering ● ●
文學院 College of Liberal Arts Bachelor Master Ph.D. Remarks
中國文學系 Department of Chinese Literature* ● ● ● *Additional documents the department
requires, please refer to http://www.oia.nchu.edu.tw/english/03_exchange/01_exchange.php?MID=4&SID=12
外國文學系 Department of Foreign Languages and
Literatures* ● ●
歷史學系 Department of History* ● ● ● 圖書資訊學研究所 Graduate Institute of Library and
Information Science ●
台灣文學與跨國文化研究所 Graduate Institute of
Taiwan Literature and Transnational Cultural Studies ●
社會科學暨管理學院 College of Social Sciences and
Management Bachelor Master Ph.D. Remarks
行銷學系 Department of Marketing ● ●
會計學系 Department of Accounting ● ●
國際政治研究所 Graduate Institute of International
Politics ● ●
運動與健康管理研所 Graduate Institute of Sports and
Health Management ●
National Yang-Ming University (NYMU) was founded in 1975 and located in Beitou area, Taipei. It is one of the
top 11 universities in Taiwan. According to THE-QS World University Rankings of the Times Higher Education
Supplement 2010, Yang-Ming University takes its place in the fourth position of Taiwan Universities and ranks
290 of the world Universities.
Current Total student number for academic year 2010 is 4,856 including 2,081 bachelor’s, 1,549 master and
1,226 Ph.D. students. NYMU has 6 schools of which 5 schools are related to medical and life sciences: School of
Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Life Sciences, School of Dentistry, School of Biomedical Science&
Engineering, School of Humanities & Social Science. The School of Humanity and Social Science is established
in 2008.
For more details please visit our website at www.ym.edu.tw
NNational Yang-Ming UUniversity
About NYMU
Academic Highlight NYMU has very good scientific research programs in
genomic medicine, bioinformatics, neurology,
biophotonic engineering, stem cell, microbiology and
immunology. Currently it has 52 sister universities
worldwide.
Funding Student Exchange Programs
International Conferences held by NYMU
International Collaboration Projects
International Visiting Scholars
Attendance at International Conferences (doctoral Student)
Attendance at International Conferences (Professor)
Visiting and research Exchange at Foreign Academic
Institutions
Office of International Affairs (OIA)
National Yang Ming University
155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong St., Taipei, (112), Taiwan,
R.O.C.
Tel: +886-2-2826-7000 #2244 (Tina)
Fax: +886-2-2823-3887
Email Address: [email protected]
http://issue.ym.edu.tw/oia/
Contact Information
Office of International Affairs (OIA) National Yang Ming University 155, Sec. 2, Li-Nong St., Taipei, (112), Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: +886-2-2826-7000 #2244 (Tina) Fax: +886-2-2823-3887 Email: [email protected] http://www.ym.edu.tw/oia
Aisa’s Leader in Biomedical Researrch
Degree Offered To International Students 2011
Dept./Inst. Degree offered to students
International Graduate Program Bachelor Master Ph.D ※ International Health Program ● ●
School of Medicine Bachelor Master Ph.D ※ Faculty. of Medicine ● ※ Inst. of Traditional Medicine ● ● ※ Inst. of Hospital and Health Care Administration ● ※ Inst. of Health and Welfare policy ● ※ Inst. of Biomedical Informatics ● ※ Inst. of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine ● ※ Inst. of Brain Science ● ●
School of Biomedical Science and Engineering Bachelor Master Ph.D ※ Inst. of Biomedical Engineering ● ● ※ Inst. of Biophotonics ● ● ※ Dept. of Physical Therapy and assistive technology ● ● ※ Department of Biomedical Imaging and Radiological
Sciences (BIRS) ● ●
School of Life Sciences Bachelor Master Ph.D ※ Dept. of Life Sciences and Inst. Genome Sciences ● ● ● ※ Inst. of Microbiology and Immunology ● ※ Inst. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ● ●
School of Nursing Bachelor Master Ph.D ※ Dept. of nursing ●
School of Dentistry Bachelor Master Ph.D ※ Dept. of Dentistry ● ● ● ※ Inst. of Oral Biology ● ●
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor Master Ph.D
※ Inst. of Philosophy of Mind and Cognition ● ※ Inst. of Science, Technology and Society ●
NATIONAL CHIAO TUNG UNIVERSITY TAIWAN’S TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Engineering a Bright Future Reestablished in Hsinchu City in 1958, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) is located in Hsinchu, the Silicon Valley of Taiwan. As a prestigious comprehensive university providing first-rate education, NCTU cultivates entrepreneurs in high-tech industry and leaders in society as well as collaborates closely with science and technology industries in developing cutting-edge research. Its close ties with the Hsinchu Science Park – where two-thirds of the CEOs and general managers are NCTU alumni – offer excellent job opportunities after graduation. Surrounded by top research facilities and staffed by distinguished scholars, NCTU offers a wide spectrum of disciplines in its nine colleges, presenting students with excellent opportunities to specialize in their fields of interest. With the complement of state-of-the-art facilities, modern architecture, artistic displays, numerous activities, and abundant resources, students will find their studies at NCTU an enriching experience. We have pleasure in inviting you to be one of them. Outstanding Achievements
Engineering ranks 47th world-wide* Computer science ranks 36th world-wide*
& 27th world-wide for publications by ESI, 2010 Leader in semiconductor, photonics, communication,
materials science, solar energy, nanotech & biotech College of Management accredited by the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
MBA program ranks 5th in Asia by Asia Inc. *Shanghai Jiaotong University’s Academic Ranking of World
Universities in 2010
Incubator of Innovators & Entrepreneurs Highest patents output & technology licensing Over 500 alumni as CEOs & managers in top
high-tech companies (Acer, ASUS, D-Link, TSMC, UMC, etc.)
Graduates most favored by Taiwanese enterprises Programs Colleges Electrical & Computer Engineering．Computer Science． Engineering．Science．Biological Science & Technology．Photonics．Management．Humanities & Social Sciences．Hakka Studies Wide-ranging programs
Over 100 undergraduate & postgraduate programs An increasing number of English-taught courses All-English master’s degree programs:
‐ International Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS)
‐ Global MBA Program (GMBA) Free Chinese courses (for degree students)
Contact Information Division of International Admissions Office of International Affairs National Chiao Tung University 1001 University Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan Tel: +886-3-513-1254 / Fax: +886-3-513-1473 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ia.nctu.edu.tw
Promotional Material for Students of CSUCA Member Universities
Ver. 2011-01
STUDY AT TAIWAN’S TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY AY 2011/12
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS DEGREE OFFERED ( – not offered )
College of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Dept. of Electronics Engineering B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Dept. of Electrical Engineering B.Sc. – –
Dept. of Photonics B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Electrical and Control Engineering – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Communication Engineering – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Display Institute – M.Sc. –
College of Computer Science (CS) Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Dept. of Computer Science B.Sc. – –
Inst. of Computer Science and Engineering – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Network Engineering – M.Sc. –
Inst. of Multimedia Engineering – M.Sc. –
Inst. of Biomedical Engineering – M.Sc. –
EECS Int’l Graduate Program (System On Chip Concentration) This program is sponsored by ECE and CS colleges
– M.Sc.* –
EECS Int’l Graduate Program (Telecommunication/Networking Concentration) This program is sponsored by ECE and CS colleges
– M.Sc.* –
College of Engineering Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Dept. of Civil Engineering B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Environmental Engineering – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Nanotechnology – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Master’s Program of Sound and Music Innovative Technologies – M.Sc. –
Degree Program of Nano Science and Engineering B.Sc. – –
Graduate Program for Science and Technology of Accelerator Light Source – M.Sc. Ph.D.
College of Science Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Dept. of Electrophysics B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Dept. of Applied Mathematics B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Dept. of Applied Chemistry – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing – M.Sc. –
Inst. of Statistics – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Physics – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Institute of Molecular Science, Dept. of Applied Chemistry – M.Sc. Ph.D.
College of Biological Science and Technology Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Dept. of Biological Science and Technology B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Bioinformatics and Systems Biology – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Molecular Medicine and Bioengineering – M.Sc. Ph.D.
College of Photonics (Tainan Campus) Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Inst. of Photonic System – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Lighting and Energy Photonics – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Imaging and Biomedical Photonics – M.Sc. Ph.D.
National Chiao Tung University
*All-English Programs
Note: This list is subject to change.
For updated information, please visit the Office of International Affairs (OIA)
www.ia.nctu.edu.tw
Revised January 2011
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS DEGREE OFFERED ( – not offered )
College of Management Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Global MBA Program (for enrollment to the Fall semester only) – M.B.A.* –
Dept. of Management Science B.B.A. M.B.A. Ph.D.
Dept. of Industrial Engineering and Management B.Sc. M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Information Management – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Management of Technology – M.B.A. Ph.D.
Inst. of Traffic and Transportation (Taipei Campus) – M.Sc. Ph.D.
Inst. of Business and Management (Taipei Campus) – M.B.A. Ph.D.
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor’s Master’s PhD
Dept. of Foreign Languages and Literatures B.A. – –
Inst. of Communication Studies – M.A. –
Inst. of Applied Arts – M.A. Ph.D.
Inst. of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics – M.A. –
Graduate Inst. for Social Research and Cultural Studies – M.A. Ph.D.
Inst. of Music – M.A./M.M. –
Inst. of Education – M.Ed. Ph.D.
Inst. of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages – M.A. –
Inst. of Architecture – M.Sc./ M. Arch.
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Promotional Material for Students of CSUCA Member Universities v201101
About Us The Chinese Language Center (CLC) at National Chiao Tung
University (NCTU) was established in 2005 in compliance with
the university’s policy of globalization. Our students include
international students, exchange students as well as
extension program students, who are foreign professionals at
the Hsinchu Science Park, non‐Chinese teachers in private
language schools, overseas ethnic Chinese and others.
Courses at multiple levels from beginning to advanced are
currently offered. These help learners develop accurate
pronunciation and communication skills in Mandarin Chinese
in order to cope with daily situations, while offering learners
a close‐up view of Chinese culture, as well as providing
updated information about Taiwan and the Greater China.
Features Take an integrated approach to help students develop the four skills in Chinese.
Help students develop listening and speaking abilities by creating simulated situations with
audio‐visual aids and using speaking cues for effective communication.
Provide training in thematic reading and writing, stimulating students to actively use
vocabulary and sentence patterns.
Use Hanyu pinyin and meaning‐rich traditional Chinese characters for instruction.
Teach basic Chinese typing and handwriting via computer‐aided technology.
Offer theme‐based courses in business, culture, or news stories for advanced learners.
Supplement language instruction with an e‐learning platform, enabling classes to be extended
without the constraints of time and space.
Use a combination of assessment strategies: interactive activities with local students,
simulation games, audio‐visual recordings of daily communication tasks, and written tests.
Offer credits for the students who satisfactorily accomplish the requirements of our credit
courses, and award completion certificates to students of non‐credit programs.
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Credit Courses For the Fall and Spring semesters, integrated courses at Basic
Level, Intermediate Level and High‐intermediate Level are
offered to improve students’ abilities in listening, speaking,
reading and writing. Theme‐based courses on Taiwan Today,
Reading Chinese News, Business Chinese are also offered.
The Spring semester starts in mid‐February and the Fall
semester in mid‐September. Each semester lasts 18 weeks.
There are three or four class‐hours per week for different
courses.
For the Summer session, both language courses and cultural activities are offered. Language courses
include beginner and intermediate levels, while cultural activities include information about Chinese
society, history, festival, art, medicine, martial art, etc. The first Summer session starts in early July
and the second in early August. The duration of each Summer session is five to six weeks. There are
a total of 54 class‐hours for each Summer session, plus four culture activities of two hours each,
which are held once a week.
Special One‐On‐One courses are available to meet individual needs or requirements.
Faculty and Facilities All the instructors are professionally qualified for Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL) and
have more than three years of teaching experience. Volunteer teachers with abundant teaching
experience, some with the Certificate of Proficiency for TCSL awarded by the Ministry of Education,
are ready to provide additional tutorials, helping students improve their pronunciation in particular.
In addition, we provide an audio‐visual self‐study center and a library with an enormous number of
books.
Chinese Language Center National Chiao Tung University
1001 University Road, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Tel: +886‐3‐513‐1231
Fax: +886‐3‐571‐1437
E‐mail: [email protected]
http://aadm.nctu.edu.tw/mandarin/eng/index.aspx
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Application Procedures
Make sure you are qualified to apply as an international student (see next section)
Note that this application is for FULL-TIME STUDY ONLY.
Check whether the department/institute for which you intend to apply accepts international students.
Type or hand print the application form clearly and carefully.
Prepare all required documents accordingly and confirm all required signatures.
Plan your schedule to allow enough time for your package to arrive at the CSUCA Office by the deadline,
which is April 15, 2011. Late or incomplete application packages will not be processed.
NOTE:
No application documents will be returned, whether the applicant is admitted or not.
It is the applicants’ responsibility should the admission result be affected by not submitting the required
documents as specified.
Admission offer does not guarantee the issuance of a VISA for Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC).
Qualification of International Student
Applicants seeking admissions must meet the legal qualification standard as stated in the “Regulations Regarding
International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan” released by the Ministry of Education (MOE) on February 1,
2011. (For the original Chinese regulation, visit: http://edu.law.moe.gov.tw/LawContent.aspx?id=FL009279)
Failure to meet the above regulation may result in serious consequences, including cancelation/revocation of
admission offer, student status or diploma. Violators will not receive any academic documents.
General Requirements
Graduate Degree Program
(1) A copy of the bachelor’s degree diploma is required for application to the master’s program;
a copy of the master’s degree diploma is required for application to the Ph.D. program.
(2) Applicants are expected to have a high level of English proficiency. The minimum requirement (or
equivalent) is as follows (some departments/institutes may specify higher scores):
TOEFL PBT 500 / CBT 173 / iBT 73 or IELTS 5.5
(3) For applying to the College of Management, a valid GMAT score is required. Applicants from countries
where the GMAT test is not offered may submit a valid TOEFL score instead.
GMAT Code: B94-D9-72
(4) For the Global MBA (GMBA) program, a minimum of two years of work experience is required.
Mandarin Chinese Language Program
This intensive language program is designed for beginner level learners, especially for those who have never
learned Mandarin Chinese before. Admitted students will be required to take a further placement test when
register at the Chinese Language Center. If the students’ knowledge of Mandarin Chinese is found to be higher
than the designated program level, the scholarship offer will be canceled immediately.
Study in Taiwan – Application Instruction
Application Instructions for Students of CSUCA Member Universities
Students
ver. 201102
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Instructions on filling out the Application Form
For faster and more accurate processing of your application, download the application form and type
the information; otherwise, print the form CAREFULLY and CLEARLY as illegible handwriting may lead to
misunderstanding of key information.
The following numbers correspond to the items of the same numbers on the Application Form.
1. Legal Name: Provide your name as it is spelled on official documents (such as your passport or National
Identification) for Given Name (First Name), Surname (Family Name), and other names (if any). Please also give
the exact order of your full name as appeared on formal documents for our official use.
9. Telephone number: + Country code – Area code – Number
11. Email: Provide valid email address and check your mailbox regularly.
23. Emergency contact: This person should be your family member or relative who is able to communicate in English
or Chinese and can make important decisions on your behalf in case of emergency.
25 Choose either degree program or Mandarin Chinese Program.
1. Degree Program:
A. Choose one from the three universities.
B.1. Refer to the list of Academic Departments of the selected university and choose one college/school.
B.2 Choose up to 3 departments/institutes under the same college/school and list their priority as numbered.
C. Specify the program of study you are applying for (Master’s or Doctoral).
2. Mandarin Chinese Language Program at National Chiao Tung University:
Check this box if you wish to study Chinese language and culture full time at NCTU
(instead of enrolling in the graduate degree program).
26. Education Background – Provide the FULL name and location of the institution. Score: Indicate both your average
score and the full mark. For example, if your average score is 85 and the full mark is 100, write 85/100.
27. Housing: Specify if you need on-campus accommodation or not.
28. Language proficiency (Chinese/English proficiency test): If you have taken any Chinese or English proficiency
tests, please indicate clearly the date, name of test, score of the test and attach a copy of the result.
30. Academic honors & extracurricular activities: Briefly describe any scholastic distinctions, merit or honors you have
won within the final four years of your studies and indicate the dates or time period.
31. Work experience: If your are applying for the GMBA program, a minimum of 2 years of work experience is required.
(Other applicants are also encouraged to complete this section.) Continue on a separate sheet if the space is not
enough. Alternatively, submit a resume or CV with all required information as listed on the application form.
Required Documents (per program)
Degree program applicants may apply up to 3 program. A complete set of application documents should be
prepared for each program applied. All documents submitted should be prepared in either English or
Chinese. Provide valid translation when necessary.
1. Application Checklist
Check the items you have enclosed and submit the checklist along with the application documents.
2. Admission Application Form
An application form with a photo taken within the past 6 months.
**IMPORTANT**
TOEFL Test results may be required when applying for a VISA for the ROC. Please verify with the Taiwan
Overseas Representative Office or Taiwan Embassy in or near your country: www.taiwanembassy.org
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3. One study plan
A study plan in English or Chinese clearly stating your motivation, objectives, detailed plan of study,
research interests, potential contribution and other relevant information. The suggested length is 2 pages,
12 pt, single spaced.
4. One photocopy of official diploma*
The official diploma must bear the seal of the issuing institution.
Application to Master’s degree program: Bachelor’s diploma or higher
Application to Doctoral degree program: Master’s diploma or higher
Application to Mandarin Chinese Program: Bachelor’s diploma or higher
Graduating student should submit a certificate issued by the school/university for the forth-coming
graduation. For such applicants, the official diploma should be notarized by the Taiwan Embassy or
Taiwan Representative Office nearby and submitted upon registration.
4a. Translation of official diploma (if applicable)*
The official diploma must be translated into either English or Chinese when the original one is not
issued in either language.
5. One copy of official transcript*
The official transcript must bear the seal of the issuing institution. If you have attended more than one
institution, separate official transcripts should be submitted by each institution.
Application to Bachelor’s degree program: High school transcript
Application to Master’s degree program: Bachelor’s degree transcript
Application to Doctoral degree program: Master’s degree transcript
It should be sealed and sent by the issuing institution to the International Admissions Office of OIA directly.
5a. Translation of official transcript (if applicable)*
The official transcript must be translated into either English or Chinese when the original one I
s not issued in either language.
* All official documents and their translations should be notarized by the Taiwan Embassy or Taiwan
Representative Office in or near the country where the documents are issued.
Please refer to the following website for the notarization offices:
http://www.mofa.gov.tw/webapp/lp.asp?ctnode=1419&ctunit=33&basedsd=31&mp=1
6. Two letters of recommendation
The letters of recommendation must be written by the applicant’s teachers/advisors/employers in either
English or Chinese and submitted in sealed and signed envelopes.
7. One photocopy of passport
One photocopy of the passport photo page is required. Alternatively, submit a copy of national
identification.
8. Confidential Financial Statement
Please provide proofing document clearly states that you have enough funds/resource to cover your
traveling and living expenses to undertake studies Taiwan. It could be either you or your sponsor’s bank
deposit statement. An official bank statement issued in English/Chinese (dated after January 1st, 2011)
in the amount of US$3,000 (NT$100,000) or above. In the case the bank statement is not issued in the
name of the applicant, a signed declaration must be provided from the sponsor. In the declaration it
should clearly states the sponsor’s relationship with the applicant and commitment to cover the
applicant’s all expenses in Taiwan.
Be aware that all fees and expenses are per person and subject to change.
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9. Medical report (includes HIV/AIDS screening result)
The medical report must be issued in either English or Chinese within the last 6 months, and should be
signed by a practicing physician and stamped by the hospital/clinic.
10. One photocopy of the proof of English proficiency
One photocopy of the test score is required. The minimum requirements (or equivalent) are TOEFL PBT
500 / CBT 173 / iBT 73 or IELTS 5.5 unless specified otherwise by some department/institutes.
11. Proof of Chinese proficiency (required for specific graduate programs)
Chinese proficiency may be evaluated by submitting test certificates or letters written by Chinese
instructors.
12. Proof of work experiences (if applicable)
It is required for application to the GMBA program.
13. Proof of renouncement of nationality of the Republic of China (if applicable)
The document should be issued by the Ministry of Interior for more than 8 years to the date of
registration.
14. Other documents
Documents such as GMAT/GRE scores or proof of work experience may be required by specific
department/institute. For specific requirements, please visit the website of individual department/institute.
Note: For application to the College of Management, a valid GMAT result is required.
(Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT® ) http://www.mba.com/mba/thegmat
Application Deadline
April 15, 2011
Contact Information
Sr. Francisco Alarcón
Sr. Julio Luna
CSUCA Website: www.csuca.org or sicar.csuca.org
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PLEASE READ THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FIRST. TYPE OR PRINT THIS FORM CLEARLY. Application No. (For official use only)
PERSONAL INFORMATION Attach a recent
passport photo here.
1. Name: (Given Name) ( Surname)
Other name: Previous family name (if any)
Exact order of full name as on formal documents:
2. Chinese Name: (if left blank, the university will give you one)
3. Date of Birth: (Month)/ (Day)/ (Year) 4. Gender: □ Male □ Female
5. Country of Birth: 6. Nationality:
7. Mother Tongue: 8. Marital Status: □ Single □ Married □ Other:
9. Tel: + - - 10. Fax: +
11. E-mail: 12. Mobile: +
13. Permanent/Home Address:
14. Postal/Zip Code:
15. Mailing Address (if different), valid until (mm/dd/yyyy):
16. Postal/Zip Code:
17. Father’s Name: (Last/Family) (First/Given) (Middle)
18. Father’s Nationality: 19. Father’s Tel:
20. Mother’s Name: (Last/Family) (First/Given) (Middle)
21. Mother’s Nationality: 22. Mother’s Tel:
23. Emergency Contact:
Name: Relationship:
Tel: + Mobile: +
Email:
24. Contact in Taiwan (if any)
Name: Relationship:
Tel: +886- Mobile: +886-
Email:
APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ENTRY TO FALL 2011 (Choose either Degree Program or Language Program)
□ 25-1. Degree Programs for Fall Semester 2011
A. Select a University:
□ National Chiao Tung University
□ National Chung Hsing University
□ National Yang Ming University
B.1. College/School:
College/School of
B.2. Department/Institute
(you may choose to apply for up to 3 departments/institutes under the
same college/school and list the priority as follows)
1.
2.
3.
C. Program of Study
□ Master’s
□ Doctoral
□ 25-2. Intensive Mandarin Chinese Language Program at National Chiao Tung University (Fall 2011)
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26. EDUCATION BACKGROUND
1
Name of Institution
Location of Institution: (City) (Country)
Period (mm/yyyy – mm/yyyy) Field of Study Qualification (e.g. Bachelor, Master, PhD) Score
/ - / /
2
Name of Institution
Location of Institution: (City) (Country)
Period (mm/yyyy – mm/yyyy) Field of Study Qualification (e.g. Bachelor, Master, PhD) Score
/ - / /
3
Name of Institution
Location of Institution: (City) (Country)
Period (mm/yyyy – mm/yyyy) Field of Study Qualification (e.g. Bachelor, Master, PhD) Score
/ - / /
27. HOUSING
□ Yes, I need on-campus accommodation.
□ No, I do not need on-campus accommodation.
28. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Language Type Reading Writing Listening Speaking Period of study Note:
Please describe your
proficiency as N (Native),
E (Excellent), G (Good),
F (Fair), P (Poor), or N (Nil).
Chinese hours
English years
Other: N/A
Other: N/A
Specify if you have taken any Chinese or English proficiency test(s). (Attach copies of results.)
Date Name of Test Score Date Name of Test Score
29. SPECIAL HEALTH CONDITIONS
□ Yes (please specify):
□ No
□ No
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30. ACADEMIC HONOURS & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (optional)
Period (mm/yyyy – mm/yyyy) Details
31. WORK EXPERIENCE
(required for NCTU Global MBA applicants; other applicants are also encouraged to complete this section)
1
Company Name
Location City: Country:
Position Held and
Main Duties
Period
(mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy) Company Tel
Supervisor Supervisor’s
2
Company Name
Location City: Country:
Position Held and
Main Duties
Period
(mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy) Company Tel
Supervisor Supervisor’s
3
Company Name
Location City: Country:
Position Held and
Main Duties
Period
(mm/yyyy-mm/yyyy) Company Tel
Supervisor Supervisor’s
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32. DECLARATION &AUTHORIZATION
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that all the following statements and representations are true and correct
(Please check all boxes):
□ I am qualified to apply as an international student according to the regulation of Ministry of Education, Taiwan.
□ I have carefully read the important information and application instruction and I fully understood my obligation as an applicant.
□ The highest-level diploma submitted by me (for graduate degree program: an undergraduate diploma or master’s degree diploma; for Mandarin Chinese Program, an undergraduate or higher education diploma) is a genuine and valid legal document in the country where the school is located and is comparative to the one offered in the ROC.
I authorize the host university to verify the truthfulness of any of the above statements or representations. I have no objections in accepting the consequence if my admission or registration of my student status is revoked in the event of any falseness or misrepresentation.
Home University Name:
Student ID Number:
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
Month/ Day/ Year
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Application Checklist
For EACH department/institute to which you intend to apply (up to three applications),
submit a complete set of application materials as detailed below.
Check the list for the items you have enclosed and arrange them in the following order without other binding. Please note that late/incomplete application sets will not be processed and no application documents will be returned whether the applicant is admitted or not. Please note that all documents submitted should be in either English or Chinese (provide translation when necessary). *The notarization of original diploma, transcript of academic records and their Chinese/English translations should all be performed by the Taiwan Embassy in or near the country where these documents were originally issued. □ This application checklist
□ One copy of the application form.
□ A study plan (in Chinese or English)
□ A photocopy of a notarized diploma of the highest degree obtained*
□ A photocopy of a notarized English or Chinese translation of the diploma (only necessary if the document was originally issued in other languages)*
□ A photocopy of a notarized official transcript of academic records of the highest
degree obtained* □ A photocopy of a notarized English or Chinese translation of the transcript
(only necessary if the document was originally issued in other languages)*
□ Two letters of recommendation in sealed and signed envelopes
□ A photocopy of the passport (photo page) or national identification
□ Confidential Financial Statement (An official bank statement issued in English/Chinese.)
□ A statement of health conditions (Medical Report), including a report of AIDS tests,
issued within 6 months by a practicing physician
□ Proof of English proficiency (copy of test result)
□ Proof of Chinese proficiency (required for application to undergraduate program
and specific graduate programs)
□ Proof of work experiences (if applicable)
□ Proof of renouncement of nationality of the Republic of China (if applicable)
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□ Other documents required by the respective department/institute or supporting
documents (please specify):
