Taiwan Online Higher Education Fair for Indonesia

Individual application

– Applicable target: Students with outstanding academic/extracurricular, exceptional skills, or those recommended by faculty members.

– Application method: Applicants may fill in up to 4 preferences and submit required application materials according to the specific regulations of each department.

– Placement principles: Qualified applicants will be placed based on their qualification ranking, order of preference, and available quotas.

– Unsuccessful applicants: Those who are not admitted will be automatically transferred to Joint Admission process. Their placement will then be processed according to the regulations set forth in the admission brochure for Indonesia.

Joint Admission

Applicants may choose to join the “Indonesian Preparatory Program”. Upon completion of the program, students take an exit examination covering three subjects: Chinese, English, and Mathematics (regardless of the chosen academic track).

The results of this exit examination serve as the primary score for Joint Placement. Students are then placed into universities based on their score ranking (from highest to lowest), their listed preferences, and the available quotas approved by the Ministry of Education.

Independent Admission

To expand recruitment opportunities for overseas Chinese and international students, the Ministry of Education has implemented a diverse admissions policy, allowing individual universities to conduct their own Independent Admission. However, to maintain administrative order and prevent double enrollment, the following rules apply: applicants already accepted through the first stage of a university’s Independent Admissions will no longer be processed or placed by the University Entrance Committee For Overseas Compatriot Students Joint Placement system; applicants who have already been placed through the Joint Placement system are ineligible to participate in the second stage of Independent Admissions for results announced after August 1st.

Indonesian Preparatory Program

1. Program Purpose: To strengthen the Mandarin Chinese proficiency of Indonesian students and help them adapt to life and academic expectations in Taiwan at an early stage, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) organizes the “Preparatory Training Program for Indonesian Overseas Chinese Students” (referred to as Indonesian Student Preparatory Program).

2. Program Schedule: Students arrive in Taiwan in mid-to-late June and take the exit examination in July. The exam covers three core subjects: Chinese, English, and Mathematics. The training institution submits these scores to the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Compatriot Students. The placement process is finalized by the end of July. Successful candidates begin their university studies in Taiwan in September.

International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program)- Indonesia

The International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE) is open to global enrollment and offers dual degree bachelor, two-year bachelors, post-baccalaureate, masters and doctoral programs. The curriculum is co-produced by the school and the enterprise, focusing on key sectors such as STEM, finance, and semiconductors, bridging internships and employment.

The Taiwan government provides up to NT$100,000 per year (for a maximum of 2 years) and a one-time round-trip airfare, and participating companies provides a monthly living allowance of at least NT$10,000. After graduation, students are required to work in Taiwan according to regulations, providing a direct pathway to a career in Taiwan’s leading industries.

National Taiwan Normal University Overseas Chinese Student Preparatory Department

If you miss the “Individual Application” and “Joint Admission”, or if your placement results do not meet the entry requirements for your desired university, you can enroll in preparatory courses through the Preparatory Programs for Overseas Compatriot Students (referred to as Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Compatriot Students) of National Taiwan Normal University. The Academy of Preparatory Programs for Overseas Compatriot Students is the only institution in Taiwan that provides university preparatory education for overseas Chinese students. The program is designed to help students complete their preparatory education and strengthen their core academic skills, ensuring a solid foundation for future university coursework. Upon completion, students are placed into various universities across Taiwan based on their graduation results.

Industry-Academia Collaboration Program for Overseas Compatriot Students

In alignment with the New Southbound Policy, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) promotes the “3+4 Industry-Academia Collaboration Program.” This program offers a seamless educational track consisting of 3 years of Senior Vocational High School followed by 4 years of University of Science and Technology, specifically designed to cultivate professional technical talent. Training focuses on five major industries, including manufacturing, construction, institutional care (long-term care), agriculture, and e-commerce (data processing). Quotas and specific departments are adjusted “on a rolling basis” to meet evolving industrial demands. The program encourages graduates to pursue high-paying employment in Taiwan or expand their international careers upon completion.

Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program

To promote Taiwan’s vocational education and expand the pool of skilled talent, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) offers the “Overseas Youth Vocational Training Program” (a two-year, non-degree program). This provides overseas compatriot students with diverse pathways to develop hands-on practical skills. Upon completion, students may enter the workforce, start their own businesses, or continue their advanced studies in Taiwan. (This is a professional certificate program and does not confer a formal academic degree.)

Four-Year Industry-Academia Collaboration Bachelor's Program

The Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) has launched the “4-Year Industry-Academia Collaboration Bachelor’s Program,” specifically targeting overseas Chinese youth who hold a high school diploma (or equivalent). The program emphasizes an equal balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with mandatory internship placements integrated into the curriculum. The key industries cover manufacturing, construction, e-commerce, and service industries. Graduates are conferred a formal Bachelor’s Degree and can apply to stay and work in Taiwan via the “Points System” for Overseas Chinese and Foreign Students or through Intermediate Skilled Technical Personnel channels. They can also choose to return to their home countries for work or continue their postgraduate studies (Master’s/PhD) in Taiwan.

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