國立成功大學 National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) At Tainan, Taiwan National Cheng Kung University, for the following I will use its abbreviation, NCKU. Office of International Affairs em50951@email.ncku.edu.tw

Where is NCKU?

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) 台北Taipei 台中Taichung Japan 國立成功大學 National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) Taiwan, also known as “Formosa” (from Portuguese, meaning beautiful island), is an island in East Asia. It is off the coast of mainland China, southwest of Japan and northwest of Philippines. It is bound to the east by the Pacific Ocean and to the west by the Taiwan Strait. The island is 394 kilometers (245 miles) long and 144 kilometers (89 miles) wide. The island consists of steep mountains covered by tropical and subtropical vegetation. 高雄Kaohsiung

About NCKU Brief History 1931 – Tainan Technical College 1946 – Taiwan Provincial College of Engineering 1956 – Taiwan Provincial Cheng Kung University 1971 – Renamed as “National Cheng Kung University” National Cheng Kung University was established in 1931 as Tainan Technical College (臺南高等工業學校). As the number of colleges expanded, it was upgraded to Taiwan Provincial College of Engineering in 1946, and then Taiwan Provincial Cheng Kung University in 1956. Finally, National Cheng Kung University in 1971. Our educational goal is to instill our students with the essentials of humanities, global vision, and independent thinking. Our research objective is to pursue innovation, to foster logical thinking, and to discover the unknown.

ARWU – HEEACT – Rank 328 Engineering : 41 globally ranked Academic Ranking of World Universities (according to Shanghai Jiao Tong University) Top Universities in the world: Rank 305-402 Top Universities in Asia: Rank 43-64 HEEACT – Higher Education Evaluation & Accreditation Council of Taiwan 2008 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities : Rank 328 Engineering : 41 globally ranked Natural Science : 216 globally ranked Taiwan's Ministry of Education subsidized NCKU with 1.7 billion NT dollars for its excellent academic performance and potential for the past 3 years. NCKU is one of the most prestigious universities in Taiwan, with high reputations in science, engineering, medicine, management, planning & design et cetera. According to Academic Ranking of World Universities published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University, NCKU is one of the top universities in Taiwan. Many surveys throughout the years also show that NCKU students are the most desired by Taiwanese companies. What’s more, starting from 2006, Taiwan's Ministry of Education offers NCKU 1.7 billion (500 million) NT$ annually for 5 consecutive years for its excellent academic performance and potential. 5

國立成功大學 NCKU Here are some pictures of NCKU campus. The museum is the first national university-affiliated museum in Taiwan. We also have a very beautiful library which has a wide variety of collection for books and journals.

國立成功大學 NCKU

Size of NCKU Students：20,806 Faculty：1,259 Staff: 1,377 10,963 undergraduates students; 9,843 graduate students Faculty：1,259 526 professors; 328 associate professors; 259 assistant professors; 61 lecturers ; 85 other Staff: 1,377 1,377 University employees Campus：188 hectares Main campus 83 hectares, An-Nan campus 73 hectares, Kuei-Jen campus 27 hectares, Dou-Liu campus 5 hectares. The number of undergraduate student includes the international undergraduate student (107)；the number of graduate student includes the international graduate student (268+95=363).

NCKU Internationalization Current Value 1. International students (2008.10) * 1059 (5%) 2. International exchange students (2008.1~2008.7) 67 3. International collaborations (2008.1~2008.7) 39 4. Foreign courses (2008.10) ** 262 5. Hosts of important international conferences (2008.1~2008.7) 22 6. Researchers coming from abroad (2008.1~2008.7) 363 7. Researchers coming from abroad (Long-term) (2008.1~2008.7) 44 8. Participants in international academic organizations (2008.1~2008.7) 54 9. Dual- degree programs (2008.1~2008.7) 9 10. Dual- degree students (2008.1~2008.7) 16 As of October 2008, there are a total of 1059 international students in NCKU. It’s about 5% of the total NCKU students. * International students include foreign students (470) and Overseas Chinese students (589). ** The courses are mainly taught in Chinese, but about 6.2% taught in English

NCKU has 470 International Students coming from 57 Countries N. America: 78 Canada: 42 America: 36 Asia:280 Indonesia: 58 Malaysia: 47 Vietnam: 41 Thailand: 23 Japan: 22 Mongolia: 19 India: 13 S. Korea: 13 Philippine: 11 Myanmar: 9 Russia: 9 Cambodia: 7 Bangladesh: 4 Israel: 1 Kazakhstan: 1 Jordan: 1 Pakistan: 1 Europe: 27 U.K.: 9 German: 7 Poland: 2 Estonia: 2 Czech: 2 Holland: 1 Slovenia: 1 France: 1 Spain: 1 Turkey: 1 C & S. America: 61 Paraguay: 16 Panama: 12 Honduras: 8 Bolivia: 4 Peru: 3 Mexico: 3 Ecuador: 2 Guatemala: 2 Nicaragua: 2 Belize: 2 Columbia: 2 Saint Lucia: 1 Dominica: 1 Costa Rica: 1 Haiti: 1 Republic of El Salvador: 1 Africa: 14 South Africa: 7 Gambia: 2 Burkina Faso: 1 Kenya: 1 Malawi: 1 Morocco: 1 São Tomé and Principe: 1 Oceania: 10 Tuvalu: 3 Australia: 2 New Zealand: 2 Republic of Kiribati: 2 Solomon Island: 1 10

Study in NCKU, Tainan, Taiwan

Why apply? Free Chinese language courses Tuition waivers and free on-campus housing Scholarships/ Assistantship are available Study at one of the top universities and live in the most historically rich city in Taiwan We offer free Chinese language courses for international degree-seeking and exchange students. Most international students are qualified for free on-campus housing. Scholarship or assistantship are also available for international students. The average living cost in Taiwan is about $8,000NTD/month (185 Euro), which is extremely affordable compare to USA or other European countries.

Colleges at NCKU NCKU is a leading comprehensive university with 9 colleges: Liberal Arts Sciences Engineering Electrical Engineering & Information Science Planning & Design Management Medicine Social Sciences Bioscience & Biotechnology NCKU provides 41 undergraduate departments; 77 master’s ,54 doctoral degree programs and runs 58 research centers. NCKU is a leading comprehensive university in Taiwan with more than 80 departments in 9 colleges covering the fields of Liberal Arts, Sciences, Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Planning and Design, Management, Medicine, Social Sciences and Bioscience & Biotechnology. Language of instruction is mostly Chinese. Certain courses are taught in English. Some departments offer more courses in English, such as IMBA and creative industrial design.

What student say about the study at NCKU I find studying at the NCKU very exciting - It`s a totally new experience in my life. Studying in Taiwan together with students from all around the world is a great adventure and possibility to gain knowledge about new cultures and new points of view. The National Cheng Kung University provides a friendly environment for international students, what makes studying here interesting and pleasant. Taiwan is a good place to study for people who want to get good education and learn something more about Asian Cultures. Marcin Jankowski Polish Student IMBA 2008.12

What student say about the study at NCKU Why do I choose NCKU? Selecting a university to study plays an important role in most people’s life. The university we go to does not only affect our knowledge but it influences our point of view and our career as well. Upon realizing this importance, I have spent much of my time looking for an appropriate university .Finally, the one which I look to as the next step in my academic journey is the National Cheng Kung University (or often called the NCKU). There are many advantages for selecting NCKU as a place to further your education. NCKU strong reputation in the field of technological education attracts students from developing countries for the study of bio-tech, semi-conductor technology, business, and of course in chemical engineering. The motivating factors for my decision are threefold: the university’s prestige, diversity and modern facilities. NCKU is one of the very few universities in Taiwan which can boast of having a truly multi-cultural student population. One of the main differences between NCKU and other university is its emphasis on hands-on experience. Almost all our core subjects consist of lab work. I feel that the most important thing about lab work is that it lets us have a feel of what we have learned and enables us to see the whole picture. Sometimes, I find myself collecting bits and pieces of a jigsaw puzzle during lectures and the lab work is the frame where I piece everything together. Real applications often involve a blend of a variety of technologies, and knowing the options and limitations help a great deal. The vigorous nature of the course teaches me to pick up new skills quickly and to work within a tight schedule. Without hesitation, I rate the graduate program and in particular Chemical Engineering at NCKU as an excellent academic experience. I have no regrets choosing the graduate NCKU Chemical Engineering Dept as my first choice to pursue my PhD and I would put it as my first choice again. Rico Tedyono (鄭文生) Indonesia Student Master Student of Chemical Engineering Dept , 2007 enrollment

Submission of Supporting Documents Admission Letters Mailed How to apply? ◇ The supporting documents are: (1) The printed online application form with the personal photograph. (2) The applicant’s highest degree diploma and official transcript, verified with official stamps by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad or by other notary institutes authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. The applicant who’s in the last year of study please submit the official transcript instead. (3) Financial statement certified by the R.O.C. embassies, consulates, or missions abroad, showing sufficient financial support the applicant’s entire stay during the time of study. (Recipients of Taiwan Scholarship should provide the paper of proof from the Taiwan Scholarship program instead). (4) Two recommendation letters. (5) A study plan in Chinese or English. ◇ The required documents according to some specific departments’/ institutes’ requirements: (6) Autobiography. (7) A study plan according to some specific departments/ institutes. (8) Proof of language proficiency (English or Chinese or both). (9) Working experience. (10) Relevant documents helpful for evaluation. ◆ Step 1: Fill out the on-line application form, and submit the electronic documents. Online Application http://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw ◆ Step 2: Print out the application form, post it with the supporting documents to the Office of International Affairs. Submission of Supporting Documents ※No application fee ◆ Finish the application process. March 31st Evaluation Process ※Departments/ Institutes will contact you if an interview is required Admission Posted May 13th Admission Letters Mailed

Scholarships – for undergraduate students The quota and grant are based on the proportion of the enrolled undergraduate international students of the year. 20% of them could obtain the full tuition fund. 30% of them could obtain the half tuition fund. Basic on-campus accommodations are provided and covered by the university.

Scholarships – for postgraduate students The scholarship has three categories: Waivers of tuition, credit and on campus accommodation fees & allowance (maximum NTD$15,000 for Ph.D. students; maximum NTD$8,000 for the Master's student) granted. (2) Waivers of tuition, credit and on campus accommodation fees & assistantship (maximum NTD$15,000 for Ph.D. students; maximum NTD$8,000 for the Master's student) with work as TA/RA/AA. (3) Waivers of tuition, credit and on campus accommodation fees. Basic on-campus accommodations are provided and covered by the university.

Student Life at NCKU

Student Life in NCKU…

Student Life in NCKU… Accommodation: Dorm Manager The school provides on-campus accommodations. Dorm Manager Every dorm has a dorm manager who will assist students in solving issues in the dorm.

Student Activities Student Orientation International Hours Various student events are held during the semester. Student Orientation International Hours International Food Festival Field Trips 22

Live in Tainan

About Tainan The 4th largest city in Taiwan Established as the capital of Taiwan in 1661 and remained the capital until 1887 during the Qing Dynasty Historical significance Black-faced spoonbill Tainan is the 4th largest city in Taiwan, after Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Taichung. It was established as the capital of Taiwan in 1661 and remained until 1887 It has great historical significance. There is no other city in Taiwan like Tainan boasting historical street profiles from the Dutch, the Ming, Qing Dynasty and Japanese eras; time has left its indelible mark in the older quarter of the city. Out of all the other cities in Taiwan, the Black-faced Spoonbill only comes to Tainan every year by the winter time. The black-faced Spoonbill has the most restricted distribution of all spoonbills, and it is the only one currently regarded as endangered. Every year in October they migrate to Tainan and stay for half year.

Tainan 臺南

Tainan 臺南

Tainan 臺南

Q & A Contact info: Hsing-fen Cindy Su E-mail:em50951@email.ncku.edu.tw Tel: +886-6-2007380 Fax: +886-6-2373551 Address: 1 University Road, Tainan City, 70101, Taiwan, R.O.C. http://www.ncku.edu.tw/~ooia/

http://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw (International Student Admission) http://www.ncku.edu.tw (National Cheng Kung University) http://www.ncku.edu.tw/~ooia (Office of Interantional Affairs) For further information, please visit the website. 29 29

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