International Students Enrollment in College of Engineering

International Students Enrollment in College of Engineering,

National Tsing Hua University

Information for International Applicants

January 2008

College of Engineering, National Tsing Hua University

101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013, R. O. C.

Tel: +886-3-5710521

Fax: +886-3-5712670

Email address:

Website URL: http://www.eng.nthu.edu.tw/engineering/english.htm

International Students Enrollment in College of Engineering

National Tsing Hua University

Information for International Applicants

The College of Engineering (CoE) was established in August, 1972. The College is currently comprised of four departments (Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Power Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management) and one graduate institute (NanoEngineering and MicroSystems; NEMS.) All departments confer master and doctor degrees.

1. Departments & Programs

CHE: Chemical Engineering; PME: Power Mechanic Engineering; MSE: Material Science and Engineering; IEEM: Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management; NEMS: NanoEngineering and MicroSystems

1. Application Requirements

International applicants are those with foreign nationality, but not overseas Chinese or ROC nationals. Applicants who have held R.O.C. citizenship in the past eight years are not eligible.

(1) Eligibility for Masters and Doctoral Program Applicants

International applicants must have bachelor degree or its equivalent to apply for master programs; applicants for Doctoral Programs must have a Master degree or equivalent degree. The standards required by individual institutes/department are intended to ensure that the applicants admitted are qualified to study at this institution and have a reasonable chance of completing the graduate program.

(2) Application Deadline: March 14 and December 1
The deadline on March 14 is for fall semester enrollment; December 1 is for spring semester enrollment.
Date of Admissions Decisions:
For Fall Semester: by the end of May
For Spring Semester: by the middle of January
The notification will be sent by email and by airmail

(3) Application form

Please see Appendix I

(4) Application Requirements: Master & Doctoral Programs

1. A completed application form.
2. A notarized copy of diplomas/certificates in English or Chinese.
3. Official transcripts from each university.
4. Statement of goals and research interests. (No more than 2000 words or 3 pages).
5. Two recommendation letters from individuals, preferably faculty members, who can evaluate academic qualifications and research potential.
6. Record of medical examination, including HIV test.
7. Financial Statement (i.e. bank deposit, scholarship)
8. For additional requirements of departments or institutes please visit their websites.

NOTE: For admission, you must have your highest level of diploma/certificate and transcripts NOTARIZED by your country's Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the country/place where you received your degree. THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD REACH THE DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION NO LATER THAN 31st MAY. Admission letters will be mailed out by the end of June. Applicants will also be informed via email.

Send completed applications to:
The Division of International and Continuing Education
National Tsing Hua University
101, Sec. 2, Kuang Fu Rd., Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Deadline for Fall semester: March 14
Deadline for Spring semester: December 1

(5) Notices

1. No materials will be returned.
2. If you plan to apply to more than one department or institute, you should submit a complete application packet for EACH Department or Institute.
3. Students who are deemed to be not proficient in Mandarin might be required to enroll in a Mandarin program at their own expense after arrival.
4. Credits taken in college or university may be transferred after evaluation by the institute/department.
5. If you would defer your enrollment for one year, please submit a formal written request as well as original notarized diplomas and transcripts to the Division Of International & Continuing Education.

1. English Offered Courses

Please see Appendix III & IV for Undergraduate English Offered Courses and Appendix IV for Graduate English Offered Courses.

1. Admission Fees and Tuition (per semester)

Undergraduate Programs:

Tuition (Including tuition, insurance): NTD$28,630

Credit fee: NTD$1,050 per credit

Graduate Programs:

Tuition (Including tuition, insurance): NTD$12,980

Housing (Including utility): NTD$4,800~11,500

Credit fee: NTD$1,580 per credit

※ Tuition, housing and credit fee will be adjusted every year.

1. Application Procedure

Please see Appendix V

※ Applicants are recommended to become well acquainted with the Chinese language, culture, customs, etc. Knowledge of Chinese is useful for daily life.

1. Scholarships

A wide variety of financial-aid opportunities exist for individuals interested in pursuing their studies at National Tsing Hua University. These include full scholarships, scholarships for the first year of studies and scholarship assistance-ship programs. Scholarships opportunities are available from three major sources: Government, Private Sector and Tsing Hua University. See Appendix II for the applying form for NTHU scholarship.

(1) Scholarship Duration:

The Foreign Student Scholarship is awarded for every recipient for one year (Fall semester: from August to next July; Spring semester: from February to next January).

(2) Eligibility:

a. For attracting foreign students, the first year masters or doctoral students take priority. The recipients should take Chinese courses with totally 4 credits and should not apply for any other scholarships at NTHU.

b. The second or above year students are eligible.

c. The recipients of Taiwan Scholarship, IMBA scholarship, Taiwan International Graduate Program from SINICA and any other scholarships offered by government are not eligible.

(3) Assessing Procedure:

a. The first year masters or doctoral students can apply for the scholarship while applying for admission.

b. The second or above year students should submit their application between June 1 to June 15 .

c. The second or above year students are required to submit the application form (available on the Office of the Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students, OCFS, website), the academic transcript, the proposal and the advisor’s recommendation letter, to OCFS.

1. Research Groups & Interests: See Appendix VI
2. Contact Information

If you have any questions, please send your inquiry to or call the College Secretary Ms. Peng at 886-3-5710521

Appendix I Application Forms

NATIONAL TSING HUA UNIVERSITY

Application Form For International Applicants

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The field with * must be completed.

Please complete a separate application form for each proposed area of study. Forms must be completed in triplicate.

Part I.

Part III.

Study plan (2000 words about your dedication to your chosen program)

Name of Applicant:

Appendix II Application Form for NTHU Scholarship

國立清華大學 年外國學生獎學金申請表

APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP

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Please complete this form and submit to the Division of Foreign Students. Additional pages of the same size can be attached if necessary.

Appendix III English Offered Courses for Undergraduate Programs

Appendix IV English Offered Courses for Graduate Programs

Appendix V Application Procedure

1. To complete an application for undergraduate or graduate admission, choose one of the following:

• Apply through on-line international application →http://my.nthu.edu.tw/~exten/english/PS_online_application.htm
• Or complete the application form showed in Appendix I and send to
  
• The Division of International and Continuing Education
  National Tsing Hua University
  101, Sec. 2, Kuang Fu Rd., Hsinchu, 30013, Taiwan, R.O.C.
• For multiple applications, please file applications individually.

2. Application requirements for admission include following items:

• □ A photocopy of diplomas/certificates in English or Chinese.
• □ Official transcripts for each school attended previously
• □ Study plan (2000 words about your dedication to your chosen program)
• □ Medical report including HIV Test
• □ Two recommendation letters
• □ Financial statement (bank deposit, scholarship)

3. Deadline for Fall semester: March 14; Deadline for Spring semester: December 1

• NOTE: For admission, you must have your highest level of diploma/certificate and transcripts NOTARIZED by your country's Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the country/place where you received your degree. THESE DOCUMENTS SHOULD REACH THE DIVISION OF INTERNATIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION NO LATER THAN 31ST July. Admission letters will be mailed out by the end of June. Applicants will also be informed via email.

Appendix VI Faculty & Major Research

Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management

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