1. Top-quality universities
11 Taiwan’s universities are among the top 100 in Asia, in 2018 British QS Asia University Rankings. 31 Taiwan’s universities are among the top 250 universities, in 2018 Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific University Rankings.
2. Affordable Tuition and Generous Scholarships
Taiwan’s universities offer top-quality education while their tuition is inexpensive and affordable. Generally speaking, tuition for undergraduate program is around USD 1,500-1,800 per semester while tuition for graduate program is around USD 1,600-2,000 per semester. Taiwan’s government and universities also provide enormous scholarships to attract global excellent students.
3. Learn Mandarin
Living and studying is the best way to learn Mandarin, as you will constantly be experiencing it in daily life. If you study in Taiwan, you can pursue a higher degree and learn Mandarin at the same time.
4. Talent Cultivation for the Philippines
Taiwan is a world leader in various fields particularly technology and healthcare. Scholarship opportunities offered to Filipino students will cultivate talents in these fields to elevate the local technology industry.
5. Openness and Freedom
According to the 2018 Freedom in the World Report made by Freedom House, 88 of 195 nations around the world were classified as free. Taiwan was amongst these free nations, receiving a score of 93 out of 100 and scored especially high in the areas of political rights and civil liberties.
6. Stay Healthy and Happy
Taiwan’s medical service is ranked as No. 3, next to the USA and Germany. In addition, Taiwan is highly praised for its outstanding National Health Insurance System. Overseas students have the access to the insurance scheme and can visit any specialist in Taiwan if it is needed.
Offer tailor-made training and study programs
7. Study in Taiwan to realize your dream of studying and working abroad.
With tailor-made training in professional skills and internships in relative industries, plus outstanding vocational education, international programs of industry-academia collaboration will provide you with opportunities of immediate employment after graduation.
8. Diverse Culture
Taiwan's preservation of Chinese culture (including characters) is the most complete but its integration of Chinese and Western cultures is the most harmonious in the process of modernization and widely praised by the world.
9. A welcoming country for expats
In 2018, 18,135 expats living in 187 countries or territories took part in the survey. Out of 68 destinations, Taiwan is ranked No. 2. In particular, Taiwan is ranked No. 1 for quality of life, No. 5 for travel and transport, No. 5 for health and well-being, and No. 14 for safety and security.
10. International Connections
Schools and employers all over the world recognized degree from Taiwan universities.
No Chinese language skills are required for Taiwan offers 66 English-taught Bachelor’s degree programs, 263 English-taught master’s programs, 148 English-taught doctoral programs in 2018.