Office of International Affairs Introduction to National Chung Hsing University (NCHU)

History of NCHU Advanced academy of Agronomy and Forestry, located in Taipei A department affiliated to Taihoku Imperial University (now National Taiwan University) Taichung College of Agronomy and Forestry, moved to Taichung Taiwan Provincial College of Agriculture Taiwan Provincial Chung Hsing University National Chung Hsing University

top 1% NCHU was ranked among top 1% of global institutions in terms of article citation rate in 7 disciplines (2010): - agricultural sciences - engineering - plant & animal sciences - materials science - chemistry - biology & biochemistry - clinical medicine NCHU Research Achievement

Engineering Science Veterinary Medicine Life Science Agriculture & Natural Resources Management Liberal Art Eight Colleges Law and Politics

Academic Programs

English-Taught Programs (Degree-based) International Master Program of Agriculture International Bachelor Program of Agribusiness TIGP – Bioinformatics Program Graduate Institute of Technology Management The International PhD Program in Taiwan and Transcultural Studies Tricontinental Master Program in Global Studies

Language Requirement The criteria of language proficiency is different from each department/institute. Please refer to the website for more information: The average standards are:Chinese: -TOCEL: Level 4; HSK: Level 4; Chinese learning hours: 480 hoursEnglish: -ITP 500, IBT 61; IELTS 5.0; TOEIC: 670, or relevant English proficiency proof

Language learning students: Designed for students who are interested in learning Chinese 4 terms per years (autumn/winter/spring/summer); 3 months a term 6-12 students in each class 9:00 am-12:00 am, Monday to Friday; 15 hours per week The Certificate of Chinese Course for learning hours are provided NCHU students (degree-seeking/exchange students): Designed for NCHU international students 1 term = 1 semester students in each class Mainly offered in the evening, 4 hours per week The Certificate of Evening Chinese Course for learning hours are provided Chinese Language Program

Tuition and Living Cost USD3,400/ one year Tuition Fees: around USD3,400/ one year - bachelor: 4 years - master: 2 years - doctoral: 4~7 years around USD 50,000 / one year Living Cost (Dormitory, food, insurance…): around USD 50,000 / one year

Scholarships for Degree-Seeking Students TypesItemsDurationWebsite NCHU Scholarship 1. Stipend: USD 200~667/month 2. Tuition waiver *re-apply annually Bachelor: 4 years Master: 2 years Doctoral: 4 years nchu.edu.tw/ Taiwan Government Scholarship Stipend: USD 833~1,000/month Language: 1 year Bachelor: 4 years Master: 2 years Doctoral: 4 years oe.gov.tw TIGP Scholarship Stipend: USD 400~500 /month Only for MBAS program (PhD) a.edu.tw/mbas/ ICDF Scholarship Only for IMPA (master) /IBPA (bachelor) program tw/ct.asp?xItem=560 0&CtNode=30109& mp=2

How to Apply Apply online: Registration Completing the Application Form Sending Your Supporting Documents Completing the Application

How to Apply Application date: Feb. 1 – Mar. 31 Required Documents:

Invite exchange students from partner universities to study at NCHU for one semester or one year Provide dormitory and tuition waiver (according to the agreement between two universities) Participants can take Chinese language courses as well as subject courses offered by eight colleges at NCHU. PAX (Program for Academic Exchange) Exchange Program

Summer Programs  International Summer School (2 weeks/session in July-Aug.) Taught in English Global Faculty Students from all over the world Field trips to experience local culture Cross-discipline courses Buddy System  Chinese Summer Program for University of Tubingen (Germany)  Taiwan Economics and Culture Program for Innsbruck University (Austria)

For more information Please visit our website: Contact Information: Office of International Affairs, NCHU Tel: Fax:

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