National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) & International Degree Students Admissions

1. National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) & International Degree Students Admissions for Fall Semester 2013 & Spring Semester 2014 Tainan, Taiwan 國立成功大學 及102學年度國際學位生入學資訊 Office of International Affairs, National Cheng Kung University 國立成功大學國際事務處提供(2013年1月) http://www.ncku.edu.tw

2. 1931 Founded as the “Tainan District School for Higher Industrial Education” 1946 Upgraded to “Taiwan Provincial College of Engineering” 1956 Expanded to “Taiwan Provincial Cheng Kung University” 1971 Renamed as “National Cheng Kung University” National Cheng Kung University NCKU Tainan, Taiwan 2

3. Global awareness To Balance humanity and the sciences Well-rounded interdisciplinary knowledge Personal integrity and community involvement Professional competitiveness National Cheng Kung University NCKU Educational Philosophy 3

4. NCKU is a First-class University • A Top-tier University • Favorite of Industry • Nobel Prize Laureate Teaching in NCKU • NCKU alumnus as a Nobel Laureate • No.1 in Academia-industrial Cooperation Nationwide • Cradle of University Presidents • Scientific Research Competitiveness • Houses a First Class Medical Center

5. NCKU is a First-class University NCKU is ranked 256th in the world in the ARWU(Academic Ranking of World Universities) according to Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2010. Alternative Energy Field: Ranked 19th in the world NCKU was ranked 19th globally in the research papers of Alternative Energy, based on Elsevier’s report in 2009. The Best Engineering University in Taiwan 1st rank in terms of industry-academia cooperation and the most significant contribution to the development of Taiwan industry in Taiwan. NCKU is appointed by the R.O.C. Ministry of Educationas one of the universities to be developed into a world class.

6. 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 - 42 bachelor’s program - 73 master’s degree programs - 53 doctoral programs for international students.

7. NCKU has 690 International Students coming from67 Countries(Update: March,2013) Latin America : 101 Paraguay : 20 Panama : 18 Honduras : 11 Belize :7 Nicaragua : 7 El Salvador : 11 Haiti : 10 Dominican Republic : 4 Ecuador : 4 Mexico : 4 Guatemala : 2 Peru : 2 St. Vincent and Grenadines : 2 Colombia : 1 St. Lucia : 1 Brazil : 1 Costa Rica : 1 Saint Kitts and Nevis : 1 Chile:1 N. America: 49America : 37 Canada : 12 Europe: 40 Russia : 15 Czech : 6 England: 4 France : 3 Hungary : 2 Germany : 2 Slovakia : 2 Italy : 2 Slovenia :1 Spain : 1 Poland : 3 Portugal : 1 Latvia : 1 Switzerland : 1 Bulgaria: 1 Sweden : 1 Luxembourg : 1 Africa : 18 Burkina Faso: 8 Gambia: 8 Swaziland: 4 South Africa : 2 Kenya : 2 Egypt : 2 Oceania : 12 Tuvalu: 5 Solomon: 3 Kiribati : 2 Australia : 1 Asia:436 Vietnam: 126 Indonesia: 116 Malaysia: 73 Thailand: 28 Mongolia: 20 Japan: 19 Philippines: 13 Iran: 12 India: 12 Cambodia: 5 Cambodia: 5 India: 10 Myanmar: 1 Iraq: 3 Singapore: 3 Pakistan: 1 Korea: 12 Israel: 1 Bangladesh: 2

8. Admissions: Applications are accepted for the Fall and Spring semesters in each academic year On-line application system at http://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw Bonus: Financial aid for students (please refer to the “Scholarship”) International curriculum Free Chinese language courses Buddy-buddy program For International Students

9. How to apply? For more details about the application process, please refer to our website: http://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw Online Application http://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw Application Period: January 10, 2013 to April 10, 2013 for Fall Semester 2013 July 20, 2013 to October 20, 2013 for Spring Semester 2013 Register Online Fill in the online application form Pay application fee Application Fee:NT $1,600 or US $60 Submission of Supporting Documents Evaluation Process Departments/ Institutes will contact applicants if an interview is required Admission Announcement: May 31, 2013 for Fall Semester 2013 November 29, 2013 for Spring Semester 2014 Admission Posted

10. B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Blue Color: open programs with enough English courses to satisfy graduate requirements. Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013 & Spring Semester 2014

11. B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: Open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Blue Color: Open programs with enough English courses to satisfy graduate requirements. Red Color: Open programs taught entirely in English ^: Master’s programs in Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) *: International Graduate Program of Civil Engineering & Management (ICEM) Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013& Spring Semester 2014

12. Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013& Spring Semester 2014 B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: Open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Blue Color: Open programs with enough English courses to satisfy graduate requirements. Red Color: Open programs taught entirely in English *: International Graduate Program of Civil Engineering & Management (ICEM)

13. B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Blue Color: open programs with enough English courses to satisfy graduate requirements. Red Color: open programs taught entirely in English ^: Master’s programs in Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013 & Spring Semester 2014

14. B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Blue Color: open programs with enough English courses to satisfy graduate requirements. Red Color: open programs taught entirely in English Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013 & Spring Semester 2014

15. B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Red Color: open programs taught entirely in English ^: Master’s programs in Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013 & Spring Semester 2014

16. B= Bachelor’s degree, M= Master’s degree, D= Ph.D. degree Black Color: open programs mainly taught in Chinese, or partially in English. Red Color: open programs taught entirely in English ^: Master’s programs in Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) Open Programs for Fall Semester 2013 & Spring Semester 2014

17. Study at one of the top universities and live in the most historically-rich city in Taiwan Scholarships/ Assistantships are available; Scholarships with tuition waivers and free on-campus housing Free Chinese Language Courses Classes are offered in different levels to suit students’ needs. It is a great opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese language and culture Programs taught entirely in English International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management International Bachelor Degree Program in Energy The International Curriculum for Advanced Materials Program (iCAMP) International Graduate Program of Civil Engineering & Management (ICEM) Institute of Creative Industries Design (ICID Institute of International Management (IIMBA) Department of Nursing for Master’s Program in the College of Medicine Masters Program in Sustainable Development Practice (MDP) About NCKU International Degree Programs

18. The NCKU Distinguished International Student Scholarship is classified into the following TWO categories: 1) For Undergraduate: • Top 20% will each receive NTD$ 15,000 per month. • Top 20.01%-30% will each receive NTD$ 10,000 per month. 2) For Postgraduate: • Master Students: NTD$18, 000 (maximum) per month • PhD Students: NTD$32, 000 (maximum) per month Scholarships –

19. Support for International Students Office of International Affairs (OIA) Heart of internationalization at NCKU Connects the NCKU administration with international students The OIA assists international students in matters such as: Financial support Health insurance Study consultations Information about daily life in NCKU Buddy-Buddy Program” – Each foreign student is assigned with a local student buddy who will welcome the foreign student and help him/her to get used to the NCKU campus life. “Host Family Program” – Assigns foreign students with local families. Host families invite foreign students to holiday festivities or other family events. Aims to provide foreign students with a better understanding of local culture and customs.

20. Accommodation NCKU provides on-campus accommodations for international students. Dormitories Every dorm has a dorm manager who will assist students in solving issues in the dorm.

21. Student Activities Various student events are held during the semester. Ex. Student Orientation, Buddy-buddy Program, International Hours, International Food Festival, Field Trips.

22. NCKU CampusCheng Kung Lake

23. NCKU CampusBanyan Garden

24. http://admissions.oia.ncku.edu.tw (International Degree Student Admission) http://www.ncku.edu.tw (National Cheng Kung University) For more information, please contact us orvisit our website. Contact info: E-mail:em50951@email.ncku.edu.tw– for Admission Tel: +886-6-2085608 Fax: +886-6-2373551 Address: 1 University Road, Tainan City, 70101, Taiwan, R.O.C. 24