Why Study in Taiwan?
Taiwan's society is known throughout the world for its sincere hospitality and diverse cultural cuisine. Whether you are a visitor or a resident, your cultural epicure experience will be filled with memories of a society that strives to offer you, the very best. There are many advantages to learn about Taiwan's culture and the arts, such as glove puppetry, Taiwanese opera, theatre and dance.- English Friendly Environment
Taiwan is working hard to create a friendly international and English speaking environment for our international friends... The government has put forth strong efforts for the promotion of English within Taiwan's society. Government offices and public affairs offices have created English and Chinese websites in order to assist individuals to access information and services, in a more efficient and convenient manner. - High Quality Educational Opportunities
The Ministry of Education recognizes that learning is an on-going process. Within the last few years, it has launched a number of challenging and innovative programs for its institutions of higher education. Among them are policies for raising Taiwan's international academic competitiveness and for providing more opportunities for foreign students to study in Taiwan.
There are many advantages for selecting Taiwan as a place to further your education. Taiwan's strong reputation in the field of technological education attracts students from developing countries for the study of bio-tech, semi-conductor technology, business, forestry, agriculture, animal husbandry, chemistry, to name a few.
The Ministry of Education recently established "The Taiwan Scholarship Program" in order to encourage promising students from foreign countries to pursue their language, undergraduate and graduate studies in Taiwan, along with enhancing the focus for educational and academic exchange and cooperation. - Low Tuition Costs
Taiwan's universities are able to offer more affordable tuition rates, as compared to other international universities because of innovative government policies. Foreign students will not have to pay high "foreign out of country tuition fees", as required by many other international universities and colleges. - Internationalization of Technological Universities
Rapid and innovative technological changes are occurring simultaneously all over the world. Taiwan's technological universities and institutions have earned respect for Taiwan and its developments, within the international community. Research areas include bio-informatics, information security, open source and artificial intelligence, e-learning and digital content, web services and mobile computing to name a few. - Economic Progress
Taiwan's economic prowess has gained it respect throughout the world. Rapidly, moving up the economic ladder from an agriculture-based society to an export-oriented manufacturing society and then to a service-based economy. Today, Taiwan is recognized as a major world high-tech supplier. - A Democratic and Safe Environment
A thriving and democratic society is entitled to a safe living environment. Taiwan's strong infra-structure allows its citizens this basic right, along with the right of free speech. In recent years, Taiwan's residents and international students have witnessed many dramatic political reforms. These reforms are continuing to pave the way for Taiwan's competitiveness internationally. - Taiwan's Friendly People & Cultural Diversity
Taiwan is known throughout the world as being a friendly society.
Many of its inhabitants are early descendants of Chinese immigrants, from such provinces as Fujian and Guangdong Provinces. Recently, there has been a strong and growing interest in the Taiwan's native or aboriginal peoples. Many efforts are underway to help preserve their culture and its traditions.
Taiwan's development can be attributed to its rich heritage of diverse populations. Immigrants from Holland, Spain, Portugal, Japan and more recently, from Mainland China have all played a role in Taiwan's development. While learning about Taiwan and its cultural traditions, these immigrants also give to Taiwan, examples from their respective customs and traditions. - Geographic Beauty
The Portuguese called Taiwan, "Formosa, the beautiful island", when they resided on Taiwan during the 16th century. Taiwan's forested mountains cover two-thirds of its total land mass and the remaining area consists of hilly country, plateaus, highlands, coastal plains and basins. The Central Mountain Range stretches from north to south, along the entire island, thus forming a natural line of demarcation for rivers on Taiwan's eastern and western sides of the island.
MCU International College
Providing a solid academic foundation with an international view has always been the educational aim of Ming Chuan University (MCU). The International College <ihp@mcu.edu.tw> of MCU is a newly designed program, which can be connected with the educational system of universities abroad, and consists of many professional fields focusing on the new trend of globalization for students from all over the world. Four courses of study are offered at present, including International Business, Mass Communication, Information Management, and Tourism.
Our faculty and staff include experienced and knowledgeable professionals from Asian countries and the western world. Using English as the instructional tool, we provide theoretical development as well as practical experience through brainstorming with our international faculty members. Located in Taoyuan, a beautiful area in northern Taiwan, the International College of Ming Chuan University is the perfect place for your academic advancement, and also, a wonderful environment in which to spend your university years.
Currently, there are more than one hundred students from Germany, Russia, Mongolia, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Korea, the United States, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, Canada, and Taiwan in our International College. Through continuous discussion regarding all professional curricula, the courses of the International College are specially designed to enhance the competitiveness of our students in an era of globalization.
Chinese Language study
Taiwan has for many years been home to numerous institutions devoted to study of the Chinese language. Perhaps this is one reason why the number of foreign students coming to Taiwan for all levels of language study has been increasing for so long. This, combined with ease of association with native speakers, is enough to make Taiwan a fine Chinese language learning environment.
Tradition and Modernity
Students find that in addition to being able to enjoy the benefits of language training facilities, there is much to be learned from experiencing the blend of tradition and modernity found in Taiwan. Students can simultaneously observe traditional Chinese culture as well as enjoy the advantages of a modern, developed society.
Natural and Cultural Life
Taiwan is a small island, but one full of abundance. There are many unique natural landscapes and a variety of cultural heritages to be found here. This provides a stimulating educational environment to students. Through the arts, many cultures are regularly celebrated in Taiwan.
Climate
The average temperature in Taiwan is 23°C. It has a mild and stable climate which is easy to adapt to.
The Educational System
The present education structure supports 22 years of formal study. Completion times are flexible, depending upon the needs of the students. Normally, the entire process requires 2 years of preschool education, 6 years of primary school, 3 years of junior high, 3 years of senior high school, 4-7 years of college or university, 1-4 years of a graduate school program, and 2-7 years of a doctoral degree program.
Compulsory Education
The MOE implemented a ten-year trial compulsory education program nationwide. That program was designed to integrate junior high school and senior vocational school curricula. Now, junior high school students, who are interested in beginning a program in vocational training, could do so during the last year of their junior high school for two years.
Senior High and Senior Vocational Education
There are two types of institutions for students above the junior high school level. They are senior high and senior vocational schools, both take three years to complete. Senior vocational schools offer courses in areas such as agriculture, industry, business, maritime studies, marine products, medicine, nursing, home economics, drama and art.
Junior College Education
Junior colleges fall into two categories, five-year junior college and two-year junior college, each having a different set of admission requirements. Five-year junior colleges admit junior high school graduates, and offer five-year courses of study. Two-year junior colleges admit senior vocational high school graduates and offer two-year courses of study.
Normal Education and Training Programs
In Taiwan, the teacher training programs are available at the higher education level and they usually last four years. Those programs fall into two categories: (1) Programs for training teachers of secondary education; and (2) Programs for training teachers of primary and kindergarten education. The former are primarily offered by normal universities while the latter are chiefly offered by normal colleges.
University Education
University undergraduate programs require four years of study; however, students who are unable to fulfill their requirements within the designated time, may be granted extensions, up to two years. Specialized undergraduate programs such as dentistry or medicine require six to seven years, including an internship period of one year.
Graduate Education
Graduate programs leading to a master or doctoral degree requires one to four years and two to seven years, respectively. But students who enter the graduate school as part of on-job training can be granted an extension, if they fail to finish the required courses or to complete their thesis/dissertation on time.
Special Education
Only designated schools are allowed to admit students who are mentally or physically challenged. Special education in preschool and primary school requires at least six years, in junior high school, three years, and in senior high and senior vocational school, three years. Special classes are offered by regular education institutions, including primary, junior, and senior high schools.
Supplementary and Continuing Education
Supplementary and continuing education provides citizens with an alternative way to achieve their educational goals. Based on the curriculum provided, it is classified into three main categories: basic education, advanced study and short-term supplementary education. The study periods vary according to their curriculum design.
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