Studying at university in Taiwan is relatively easy to arrange, inexpensive and has a range of extracurricular upsides.

The News Lens
Date: 2018/01/11
By: Adam Hatch

If you’ve ever considered studying abroad in Taiwan, this guide will show you how.

However, the question stands — why should you go to college in Taiwan? What makes this a better decision than, say, studying in the U.S., or Europe, or your home country?

First, Taiwan features a number of world-class research institutions, and education is a top social priority. Close to 70 percent of Taiwanese people go to college, and schools like National Taiwan University (NTU), Tsing Hua University, and China Medical University offer some of the best programs in Asia.

Next, going to school in Taiwan is affordable. The government offers scholarships to international students that make studying here essentially free of charge, meaning (at least for American students) instead of graduating with years of debt, you have a strong degree that is completely paid for. And even if you don’t go the scholarship route, tuition and cost of living are much more reasonable than many other locations around the world.

Photo Credit：國立臺灣師範大學NTNU offers a strong teaching program.
Taiwan also features a number of unique and useful programs, especially if you want to focus on language acquisition. Learning Mandarin is more important than ever, and Taiwan offers rigorous and fulfilling Chinese curricula without the headache of living across the Strait. Beyond Chinese, you can find degree programs — taught both in Mandarin and English — in just about any field.