study in taiwan

Taiwan, a territory of the Republic of China, is an island in East Asia in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and the Taiwan Strait. Proximate countries include mainland China, the islands of Japan, and the Philippines. The geography of Taiwan is rugged mountains in the east. The government system is a multiparty democracy; the chief of state is the president, and the head of government is the premier. Taiwan has a free market economy in which the prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system, and there is little government involvement. Taiwan is a member of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

WHY STUDY IN TAIWAN

  1. Wealth

If you study in Taiwan, chances are that you will experience the joys of Taiwan’s wealth.  Taiwan’s boasts an average wealth level per adult well above most countries in the Asia-Pacific.  According to the 2016 Wealth Report, Taiwan’s average wealth level per adult is similar to that of Western Europe, at $172,847.  Taiwan attributes its success as a wealthy country with wealthy individuals to its high-income economy.  Out of its population of about 23.52 million, 356,000 people are millionaires.

  1. Technology

If you want to study and work in technology, Taiwan is the place to be.  The 2016 Times Higher Education ranking put three Taiwanese universities on its global list of 150 for having the most employable graduates in technology. 

  1. Scholarships

With Taiwan’s recent push to attract 30,000 international students, the Taiwanese Government offers generous scholarships to international students who want to learn Chinese, and pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in Taiwan.

  1. Food

Eat small.  Eat often.  Eat well.  Global cuisine abounds in Taiwan, but its native cuisine is unforgettable.  Beef Noodle Soup, Oyster Pancakes, Danzai Noodles, Stinky Tofu, Bubble Tea, Green Onion Pancakes… the list goes on.  Eating good food is a national past-time.  Taipei itself has 20 streets dedicated just to snacking.  Enjoy the mashup of flavors—and savor the experience.