Higher Education Opportunities: Taiwan
Taiwan has been promoting their educational institutions globally by offering English-medium programs, following the examples of Japan and South Korea. The country has excellent research opportunities, especially in science and technology. Students are provided with opportunities in various fields, such as Engineering, Biotechnology-Life Science, Semiconductor Electronics, Sustainable Energy, Agriculture, Food Science, and more. Students from other countries mainly come for master's, PhD, and post-doctoral research.
Primary Information
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island located at the junction of the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. Besides the main island, Taiwan is comprised of many small islands. Taiwan is an autonomous democratic territory with a government, constitution, and political institutions and operates as an independent economy and has diplomatic relations despite limited international recognition. The Republic of China participates in most international forums and organizations under the name "Chinese Taipei". its economy is a highly developed free-market economy. It is the 8th largest in Asia and 20th-largest in the world by PPP, allowing Taiwan to be included in the advanced economies group by the IMF.
- Capital: Taipe
- Language: Mandarin
- Currency: New Taiwan dollar (NT$) (TWD)
- Population: 23,894,394 (Year 2022)
- Density: 650/km2
- GDP PPP Total $1.685 trillion (2023)
- GDP PPP Percapita: $72,485
Study in Universities of Taiwan
Taiwan has 53 universities, colleges, and junior colleges. Taiwan has an outstanding higher education system that provides opportunities for international students to study a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Mandarin Chinese language and history to tropical agriculture and forestry, genetic engineering, business, semi-conductors, and more. Visit Study in Taiwan to find Universities and programs. The research and instruction taking place in Taiwan’s universities has created a critical mass of innovation and creativity, and these achievements are consistently recognized in international design competitions. Visit https://www.studyintaiwan.org/apply/study
- QS World University Rankings 2023
- National Taiwan University (NTU)77
- National Tsinghua University (NTHU)177
- National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) 202
- National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)224
- National Yang Ming University (NYMU)298
- National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech) 327
- National Chengchi University (NCCU) 601
Fees & Scholorships
Compared to many Western countries, the cost of education in Taiwan, including tuition fees and living expenses, is relatively affordable. Additionally, there are various scholarships and financial aid options available for international students to help cover their expenses.
Taiwan government has provided various scholarships and fellowships to help international students to study in Taiwan. Check the available scholarships at the Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET) website. Besides, many universities and institutions also offer their own scholarships and fellowships, and you can check their websites for more information.
Job opportunities
Since Taiwan is a modern country and welcomes talents from all over the world, many international students wish to work in Taiwan after graduation. To attract and retain outstanding international students, the Taiwanese government lowers restrictions for international students to remain after graduation and allows foreign graduates to extend their stay in Taiwan from 6 months to a year to find a suitable Job in Taiwan.
For Reference:
India-Taipei Association (ITA)Diplomatic missions of Taiwan in India
