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2012/SOM1/HRDWG/SYM/004 Agenda Item: 13.3

The Development of Internationalization of Education in Chinese Taipei

Submitted by: Chinese Taipei

Third APEC Education Pre-Ministerial Research Symposium

Moscow, Russia 5-6 February 2012

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The Development of

Internationalization of Education

in Chinese Taipei

Prof. Tony W. T. Lin

Director General

Bureau of International Cultural & Educational Relations

Ministry of Education, Chinese Taipei

Feb 6, 2012

Contents

I. Policies for Promoting Internationalization of Higher

Education

II. International Students Study in Chinese Taipei

III. Chinese Taipei Students Study Abroad

IV. Bilateral Agreements

V. Inter-university Links between Chinese Taipei & other

economies

VI. International Collaboration

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To promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”

To encourage students to study abroad programs

To expand international collaboration

Bilateral agreements

Bilateral conferences

Secondary School Exchange International Project

The Development Plan for World-Class Universities and Top Research Centers

Policies for Promoting Internationalization of Higher Education

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- International Student Numbers at A Glance

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15000

20000

25000

30000

Degree Students

Exchange Students

Students Learning Mandarin

Total

Degree Students 5259 6258 7764 8801 10059

Exchange Students 1441 1732 2069 2259 2259

Students Learning Mandarin 10177 10651 11612 12555 14480

Total 16877 18641 21445 23615 26798

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

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To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- International Student Numbers

TOP 10 Economies & No. of international students in Chinese Taipei (2011)

Total Total 24,53924,539

1 USA 2,789

2 Japan 2,861

3 Vietnam 3,681

4 Korea 1,769

5 Malaysia 2,286

6 Indonesia 1,706

7 Thailand 848

8 France 733

9 Germany 444

10 Canada 432

Others 6,990

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- Scholarships

Three categories of scholarships funded by the government: Chinese Taipei Scholarship Program for degree students

Tuition and payment of academic fees, including credit fee . Upon validationof tuition and above fees, the MOE awards each recipient per semester up toNTD40,000.

The MOE offers each recipient undertaking undergraduate studies a monthlystipend of NTD15,000; it offers each recipient undertaking postgraduatestudies a monthly stipend of NTD20,000.

MOE Mandarin Enrichment Scholarship Program

The MOE offers each recipient a monthly stipend of NTD 25,000.

MOE scholarship for subsidizing international university students

The MOE provided NTD 54,912,000 for 85 universities in 2011.

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Two special degree programs funded by the government:

International Graduate Program-TIGPThere are 9 degree programs jointly offered by 7 universities and the Academia Sinica.

Industrial Technology R&D Master ProgramDegree programs offered by 52 universities/colleges supported by the MOE and the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- Scholarships

Mission

Promoting “Study in Chinese Taipei”

Promoting “Learning Chinese in Chinese Taipei”

Opening Chinese courses

Holding Chinese Taipei education fairs

International cooperation

Consulting

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- Education Centers

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Supervise Overseas Chinese Taipei Education Centers

Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages

Hanoi, VietnamHanoi, Vietnam

Ming Chuan Univ.Ulaanbaatar, MongoliaUlaanbaatar, Mongolia

National Changhua Univ. of Education

Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Malaysia

NTUNTU

Bangkok, ThailandBangkok, Thailand

Ming Chuan Univ.Seoul, KoreaSeoul, Korea

National Chi Nan Univ.Ho Chi Ming City, VietnamHo Chi Ming City, Vietnam

National Chung Hsing Univ.Chiang Mai, ThailandChiang Mai, Thailand

NTU of Science and

Technology

Surabaya, IndonesiaSurabaya, Indonesia

National Tsing Hua Univ.New Delhi, India (ew Delhi, India (22))

Lunghwa University of Science &Technology

Da Nang, VietnamDa Nang, Vietnam

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- Education Centers

The Chinese Taipei Hostfamily Program was inaugurated in 2009 as volunteers across Chinese Taipei opened their doors to high school students and international college students from other economies.

Host families are responsible for providing their international student with shelter, food and friendship.

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- The Chinese Taipei Hostfamily Program

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To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- The Chinese Taipei Hostfamily Program

Characteristics of the Program

1. Provide free hostfamily accommodation for international students.

2. Establish a website for host families and international students.www.hostfamily.org.tw

3. Combine the resources of domestic schools at all levels with their communities in order to set up a perfect hostfamily system.

4. Enhance the recruiting, training and counseling of hostfamilies.

5. Deepen the effects of language learning and the cultural experiences of international students in Chinese Taipei.

Hostfamily Resources Distribution Map

Since 2009, 1162 families have been trained all over Chinese Taipei:

•Northern District 336 families

•Central District 267 families

•Southern District 523 families

•Eastern District 36 families

To Promote “Study in Chinese Taipei”- The CT Hostfamily Program

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To Encourage Students to Study Abroad Programs

Study Abroad Scholarship Projects funded by the MOE– Funding programs for encouraging university students to apply for short-term

overseas study or internships

– Government Scholarships for Overseas Study

– Exchange Scholarship Programs for Specific Economies: Chinese Taipei-German、Chinese Taipei-Austria

– International Government Scholarships

– EU Scholarships

– Study Abroad on Government Loans

Establish 1 Foreign Language Center For Universities in Northern Chinese Taipei, and 3 English Teaching / Learning Resources Centers in Northern, Central and Southern Chinese Taipei, to improve students’ foreign language skills

Encourage joint degree programs and student exchange programs between partner universities

EconomiesEconomies STUDENT NO. PERCENTAGE

USA 15,890 46

CANADA 2,814 8

JAPAN 3,253 10

UK 3,610 11

FRANCE 935 3

GERMANY 702 2

AUSTRALIA 3,633 11

NEW ZEALAND 379 1

OTHER economies 2,665 8

TOTAL 33,881 100

TOP 10 Leading Economies for Chinese Taipei Students

Studying Abroad in 2010.

To Encourage Students to Study Abroad Programs

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Bilateral Agreements

Since 2005, Chinese Taipei has signed bilateral agreements with 14 economies including Russia.

UK Vietnam

Canada Jordan

Australia Russia

USA France

Germany Austria

Palau Paraguay

Mongolia India

There has been a total of 7,091 academic exchange agreements at school and department levels, between institutions of higher education in Chinese Taipei and foreign economies.

Inter-university Links between Russia & Chinese Taipei

Chinese Taipei

Institutions

Total

EconomiesInternational Institutions

Total Agreements

1,699 97 2,764 7,091

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To Expand International Collaboration - Projects

“Project for Promoting Internationalization at Universities” (since 2005) and “Development Plan for World Class Universities and Research Centers of Excellence” (5-Year-50-Billion, 2006~2010) encourages universities to

recruit renowned professors/scholars/researchers from overseas

attain membership in international organizations

exchange faculty, student and researchers with foreign universities

organize international symposiums and forums

The Development Plan for World-Class

Universities and Top Research Centers

The so-called “Five-year, NT$50 billion (US$1.73 billion) Project” aimed at boosting the quality of local academic institutions.

NTU (Chinese Taipei) achieved in 2011 the ranking of “87” within the world’s top 100, according to the THES-QS World University Rankings.

To Expand International Collaboration - Projects

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Secondary School Exchange International Project

Since 2004, one of the main objectives of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in Chinese Taipei has been to broaden our global outlook.

In 2009, therefore, the Secondary School Exchange International (SSEI) Program was launched as part of our policy for "Expanding Our Students’ Global Vision".

SSEI program, aimed at developing an international approach to secondary school education, was funded by MOE with the purpose of diversifying learning opportunities.

The SSEI project can be accessed via the website at http://www.exchange.edu.tw.

SSEI is comprised of two types of programs: Inbound & Outbound I. Visiting Chinese Taipei: international students coming into Chinese Taipei (Inbound)

II. Visiting From Chinese Taipei: Chinese Taipei students going to study abroad (Outbound)

Visit /StudyProgram

1. Participants: ages 15-18 students.2. Things We offer: workshops, Chinese and Online Learning and special skill exchanges.

Volunteer Program

1.Participants: overseas students; and international students in Chinese Taipei from undergraduate to graduate levels. 2.Volunteer Work: Teacher/tutor assistance, student counseling and affairs, library services.

Study Tours From Chinese Taipei

1. Participants: ages 15-18 students.2. Things We offer: workshops, Chinese and Online Learning and special skill exchanges.

Skills & Internship Tours From Chinese Taipei

1.Participants: overseas secondary schools and above, vocational training organizations, provide skill learning and internship experiences.

2. Program Content: professional foreign languages, work ethics, career opportunities, and business internships.

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To Expand International Collaboration - Organizations

The FICHET, founded in 2005, integrating 3 Associations in Chinese Taipei: ANUT

APUC

APUCT

To participate in international education fairs worldwide and supervise overseas TWEC are main objectives.

Current Members: 118 universities/colleges

Purpose: to encourage students to participate in international affairs, to expand their horizons, both academically and personally, and to cultivate their sense of responsibility for humankind.

Services provided since 2006: hygienic services, IT initiation, Chinese teaching, community work, etc.

To Expand International Collaboration - Students Undertaking Volunteer Services Abroad

Hygienic services in Swaziland Offering preschool activities in Thailand

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Thank you !Ministry of Education, Chinese Taipei

Website: http://www.edu.tw/E-mail: info@mail.moe.gov.tw

No.5, ZhongShan S. Rd., ZhongZheng District, Taipei City 10051, Chinese Taipei