Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Tiwan Government Scholarships for International students



法規名稱(Title)

Taiwan Scholarship Program Guidelines 中文 print
公發布日(Date) 2013.04.24
法規沿革(Legislative) 1.The original three guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs in Wai Yen Chi Tzu No. 09346001300 on February
26, 2004.
2. The amended thirteen guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Education in Tai Wen Tung Tzu No. 0940007629B on January 21,
2005, and effective on January 13, 2005.
3. The amended fourteen guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Education in Tai Wen Tzu No. 0950000689C on January 16, 2006,
and effective on December 30, 2005.
4. The amended fifteen guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Education in Tai Wen Tzu No. 0950191077C on December 29, 2006,
and effective as of the date of announcement.
5. The amended fifteen guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Education in Tai Wen Tzu No. 0980002622C on January 14, 2009,
and effective on January 1, 2009.
6. The amended fifteen guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Education in Tai Wen Tzu No. 0980212335C and effective on
January 1, 2010.
7. The amended fifteen guidelines were announced by the Ministry
of Education in Tai Wen Tzu No. 1000019174B on February 1, 2011,
and effective on January 1, 2012.
8. The amended Guideline V and Guideline XIV were announced by
the Ministry of Education in Official Order Tai Chiao Wen (V)
Tzu No. 1020034324C on March 11, 2013, and effective as of the
date of announcement.
9. The amended Appendix V of Guideline XIV was announced by the
Ministry of Education in Official Order Tai Chiao Wen (V) Tzu
No. 1020052978C on April 19, 2013, and effective as of the date
of announcement.
法規內文(Content)
I. In an effort to encourage outstanding international students (excluding students from Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau) to undertake degree studies in Taiwan so as to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan and promote communication, understanding and friendship between Taiwan and countries around the world, the Ministry of Education (MOE) establishes the following guidelines for the Taiwan Scholarship Program.

II. The MOE awards outstanding international students undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Taiwan by awarding each recipient of the Taiwan scholarship the following:
(i) Tuition and payment of academic fees, including credit fee . Upon validation of tuition and above fees, the MOE awards each recipient per semester up to NTD40,000. If the total amount of these fees should exceed NTD40,000, the remainder of all costs shall be covered by either the recipient, or the recipient’s college, whereas over NTD40,000 are the sole responsibility of the recipient. Tuition and academic fees do not include any of the following: administration fees, thesis advising fees, insurance premiums, accommodation, Internet access, all of which are payable by the recipients.
(ii) Subsistence allowance: The MOE offers each recipient undertaking undergraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD15,000; it offers each recipient undertaking postgraduate studies a monthly stipend of NTD20,000.

 III. Duration of Scholarships:
(i) The maximum period of each scholarship is four years for undergraduate programs, two years for master programs, and four years for doctorate programs. The maximum length of the total awards for each recipient undertaking a combination of studies is five years.
(ii) Annual award periods begin on September 1st and continue until August 31st of the following year. Recipients must arrive in Taiwan and enroll at their admitting universities/colleges within this period unless delays have been approved by the relevant institutions and the MOE. If recipients fail to arrive in Taiwan for registration during this period, their award will be revoked with no deferrals.
(iii) Subsistence allowances begin from the month of the recipients’ registration at the universities/colleges and end when the award period expires or upon the recipients’ graduation, withdrawal, suspension, expulsion, or revocation of the scholarship.

IV. Eligibility:
(i) Applicants must be a foreign national with a high-school diploma or post-secondary degree(s), with an excellent academic record, and be of good moral character.
(ii) Applicants are ineligible if they meet the following criteria:
1. Are R.O.C. nationals or overseas Chinese students
2. Are already registered or have obtained student status at any university/college in Taiwan. Graduating students pursuing further studies are exempt from this rule.
3. Have already studied in Taiwan for the same level of degree as the one in which they currently intend to enroll.
4. Are exchange or dual/joint degree students admitted in accordance with academic cooperation agreements between local universities/colleges and international universities/colleges.
5. Have been a recipient of the Taiwan Scholarship for over a total of five years.
6. Have had, in the past, their Taiwan Scholarship or Huayu Enrichment Scholarship from the MOE revoked.
7. Are recipients of any other scholarship or subsidy offered by the Taiwan government or education institutions in Taiwan. This excludes subsidies offered by universities/colleges to cover tuition and other fees exceeding the scholarship limit.
(iii) Applicants should apply directly for admission within the deadlines specified by each university/college listed in the “Association of Taiwan Scholarship Program Schools” (see Appendix 1). Applications for admission outside of the universities/colleges participating in the Taiwan Scholarship Program are automatically disqualified and will not be returned.

V.                Applicants should send the following document within the period specified enclosed to the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office in their country:
(i)        Taiwan Scholarship Application Form (available at the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office)
(ii)     A copy of the applicant’s passport or other nationality certificates.
(iii)   A copy of the highest degree and academic transcripts, and the provisions in Subparagraph 2 of Paragraph 1 of Article 7 of the MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan shall be complied with. Documents in a language other than Chinese or English must be translated into Chinese or English and the translated documents must be authenticated.
(iv)   A copy of admission application materials to universities/colleges in Taiwan (e.g., copies of application fee remittance, application form, receipt of application from universities/colleges, e-mails, etc.)
(v)      A copy of a language proficiency certificate. The individual representative office shall comply with the following provisions:
1.For applications to not all-English programs:
(1)  If the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) has taken effect in the country, a copy of the test results or certificate of Level 3 or above shall be submitted. Other test results or documents shall not be accepted. 
(2)  If the TOCFL has not taken effect in the country and if a copy of results or certificate of Level 3 or above is not submitted, the applicant shall apply for the TOCFL test at his/her own expense and submit the test results or certificate to the school by the end of the first semester after arriving Taiwan. If the applicant transfers to a new school after the first semester, the starting semester in the new school shall be regarded as the second semester after the arrival in Taiwan. The applicant shall not claim his/her starting semester in the new school is the first semester.
2.For applications to all-English programs, the test results or certificate may be exempted by submission of TOEFL test scores or other English language proficiency exam documents or an English program diploma (English-speaking nationals are exempt from this rule) recognized by the local government. Applicants to all-English programs shall be recognized by the MOE. If not, the applicant shall directly obtain his/her all-English program document authorized by the applying school (not units on campus) from the applying university/college.
(vi)   Two reference letters from principals, professors or supervisors, signed and sealed in envelopes.
(vii) Additional documents as specified by the individual representative offices.


VI. Quotas for scholarships offered by the MOE are contingent upon the MOE’s annual budget allotments for the coming year and each representative office’s yearly performance. The MOE notifies all relevant offices of the available quotas for the new academic year by December 31st of each year.

VII. Application and Selection Process:
(i) Taiwan Representative Offices provide application information and establish selection requirements in accordance with these guidelines and directly process applications in coordination with local government agencies, schools, educational and cultural institutions. Scholarship application information (including selection criteria, scholarship types and quotas, application process, application period,) is provided in both Chinese and the local languages by January 31st of each year.
(ii) After Taiwan Representative Offices provide the aforementioned information, hard copies in Chinese and in the local languages and an electronic copy must be forwarded to the MOE’s designated offices for archiving purposes.
(iii) In principle, the application period is from February 1st through March 31st of each year. However, the actual application period will in accordance with dates provided by the local Taiwan Representative Offices.
(iv) For the application, the applicant must send all completed documents to the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office in his/her home country.

VIII. Selection Criteria:
(i) Recipients academic study goals should be consistent with Taiwan’s national development plans so as to assist in the growth of industry, economy and education.
(ii) Recipients should achieve an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above, and a postgraduate GPA of 3.5 or above (on a 4.5 scale). Where grade conversion calculation differs, Taiwan Representative Offices will base their conversion calculations on the aforementioned calculation guidelines to select outstanding applicants from prestigious universities/colleges.
(iii) Interviews must be conducted in person or by video conferencing so as to interact with the applicants and better judge their demeanor and moral character. 
(iv) Priority will be given to applicants with a certificate in TOCFL-levels of: intermediate or above. For applications to all-English programs, a copy of TOEFL test scores or other recognized English language proficiency exams at the intermediate level or a test score of over 75% must be submitted.
(v) Applications must be complete in full. All incomplete applications are ineligible for consideration, and persons submitting incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the selection process without further notice.

IX. Selection Notice:
(i) Upon reviewing applications and conducting interviews, the Taiwan Representative Offices will select successful candidates and alternate candidates which will be placed on a waiting list. Candidates and their awarding universities/colleges are to be notified by May 31st of each year.
(ii) Successful candidates should submit a copy of their letter of admission to their local Taiwan Representative Office for verification by June 30th of each year; should candidates fail to submit this letter within the specified time period, the candidates must submit a written explanation and request verification from their Representative Offices. Failure to be admitted into a university/college will result in a suspension from the Scholarship Program. Failure to submit documents within the specified time period  will result in disqualification, and the candidates on the waiting list will be offered a scholarship. The list of recipients must be finalized no later than July 31st of each year.   
(iii) Taiwan Representative Offices should issue recipients with a certificate of scholarship (Appendix II) by July 31st of each year, and assign the Scholarship’s study time table according to the recipients’ level of study. Recipients’ information should also be completed on the on-line Taiwan Scholarship Information Platform.

X. Upon completion of a degree program, recipients may reapply by February 28th of each year for the Taiwan Scholarship to undertake a higher degree program by following the application process as specified above. The maximum duration of each recipient’s total award period is five years (see Provision IV, Section ii).

XI. The process for continuing scholarship benefits is as follows:
(i) Each university/college should review recipients’ award qualifications for the second semester of the academic year and evaluate each recipient’s academic and conduct performances by February 28th of each year and notify the recipients and the MOE designated office within seven days. In addition, by September 10th of each year, universities/colleges should submit the renewal lists to the on-line Taiwan Scholarship Information Platform to secure funding.
(ii) Recipients shall be granted renewal if they have achieved the following results:
1. A minimum total average of 70% per semester’s coursework for undergraduates and 80% for postgraduates; universities/colleges may set their own higher standards.
2. For recipients in the 3rd year of their doctoral programs, this evaluation should be conducted in accordance with the regulations of their individual institutions.
(iii) If recipients have been admitted to the next level of study by their attending universities/colleges prior to the expiration of their scholarships, the attending universities/colleges must submit the scholarship application forms filled out by the recipients, their academic transcripts in Taiwan, and proof of admission, to the MOE for change of scholarship levels and terms. The MOE will notify the universities/colleges, the MOE designated office and relevant representative offices. 

XII. Transfer:
(i) After studying for a semester at a university/college, a recipient is allowed to transfer once to another university/college/department listed in the “Association of Taiwan Scholarship Program Schools” during the course of a degree program, if the pertinent educational institutions approve this request.
(ii) Recipients that wish to transfer to a different degree program at another university/college/department/graduate school, must re-apply to the original institute of the Taiwan Representative Offices.
(iii) When applying for a transfer, the original university/college must notify the recipient and its transferring university/college of the recipient’s scholarship type, award period and transfer date. The transferring university/college must notify the recipient and the original university/college that it agrees to the transfer date. Both universities/colleges must send copies of the transfer to the MOE, relevant Taiwan Representative Offices, and the MOE designated office.  

XIII. The university/college of the recipient should apply and verify the scholarship in accordance with the following time period and processes each year from the MOE designated office:
(i) After each semester’s student enrollment, universities/colleges shall pay a monthly subsistence allowance to the recipients. The MOE will pay the universities/colleges in two installments: the first installment is for January through August, and universities/colleges should apply for appropriation by January 5th; the second installment is for their appropriation by January 5th ; the second installment is for September through December, and universities/colleges should apply for their  appropriation by September 30th. When applying for an appropriation, universities/colleges should submit a list of recipients and student-signed receipts. In cases where universities/colleges fail to apply for their appropriation in time, it is their responsibility to pay a monthly subsistence allowance to the recipients.
(ii) Universities/colleges should submit three copies of their balance sheets statement and execution results form (form in Appendix III) to the university/college president, chief accountant and cashier for verification. The first deadline for verification is September 30th, and the second is December 20th. Remaining funds should be returned to the MOE. Universities/colleges should keep all original receipts for verification by the National Audit Office and other relevant offices.
(iii) After each semester’s student enrollment, universities/colleges must submit a list of recipients, along with a comprehensive statement of tuition and other fees (form in Appendix IV), statement of income and expenditures, and receipts to the MOE designated office to apply for appropriation and verification of tuition and other fees.
(iv) The allocation, disbursement, and verification of funds are carried out in accordance with the MOE subsidy and commission expense verification guidelines.
(v) Recipients that are suspended, withdrawn or expelled from universities/colleges shall have their scholarship revoked and subsistence allowance suspended. When this occurs after the 15th of the month, recipients will not be required to return that month’s subsistence allowance. Tuition and other fees paid must be returned pro rata to the designated office by the MOE and processed and verified separately.

XIV.             Other key provisions:
(i)        International students:
1.      Scholarship applicants should apply directly for admission to universities/colleges listed in the “Association of Taiwan Scholarship Program Schools” (see Appendix 1) by the application deadlines.
2.      Scholarship recipients shall submit TOCFL results or a certificate to their schools by the deadline afore specified in Item 1-2 of Subparagraph 5 of Guideline V.
3.      Other than tuition and other fees, recipients are responsible for the payment of all other expenses. In case of financial hardship, recipients may apply to their registered universities/colleges for payments to be deducted from their subsistence allowances.
4.      Should the recipients’ academic and conduct performances or their attendance record fall below the required standard of their registered universities/colleges, their scholarships will be suspended or revoked in accordance with the rules and regulations of the universities/colleges.
5.      Should recipients be in simultaneous receipt of any other award or subsidy granted by Taiwan government agencies or education institutions in Taiwan, upon verification, their scholarships will be revoked and any stipend and subsistence allowance given to them during the period of overlap shall be returned.
6.      Recipients are required to join the National Health Insurance plan. They must purchase other forms of medical insurance before enrolling in the National Health Insurance plan according to National Law.
7.      Upon enrollment at universities/colleges in Taiwan, recipients are not allowed to study in any other country as exchange or dual/joint degree students. Should such a case occur, the recipients’ scholarships will be revoked and the remainder of the award period shall not be retained or deferred. Recipients on exchange as part of the degree program are exempt from this rule, but they shall not receive any tuition stipend and subsistence allowance during the time period outside of Taiwan.
8.      Recipients are not allowed to work as a full-time, part-time worker or an intern while in Taiwan, except for required internship hours. If any recipient violates the regulation stated above, his/her scholarship shall be revoked by the school. Additionally, the recipient shall return any stipend and subsistence allowance given to him/her during the period of employment.
9.      Recipients shall participate in teaching, interactive or other related language and cultural activities complying with the MOE’s Taiwan scholarship policies.
(ii)     Universities and colleges:
1.   Universities/colleges shall refer to their respective guidelines for admitting international students and notify applicants of their final decision no later than June 15th of each year.
2.   If the recipients fail to submit the TOCFL results or certificates by the deadline specified in Item 1-2 of Subparagraph 5 of Guideline V, starting from the next semester, their subsistence allowances shall be suspended by their schools until the month of submission. The recipients shall be responsible for the tuition payment even if their subsistence allowances are suspended due to failure to submit the copy of results or certificate.
3.   Universities/colleges are required to establish their own regulations in relation to financial aid for recipients so that recipients may apply for payments they are responsible for to be deducted from their subsistence allowances.
4.   The suspension and revocation of this scholarship is under the provisions of the recipients’ universities/colleges of enrollment and the MOE. In case of withdrawal, suspension, expulsion, or any other violation, universities/colleges must immediately suspend or revoke the recipients’ scholarships, note the reason, period of suspension or revocation, and notify the MOE, the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the National Immigration Agency, and the MOE relevant Taiwan representative offices, the recipients and the designated office. In addition to the provisions of universities/colleges, scholarships may be suspended or revoked if one the following situations arise:
1)            Recipients that fail to submit the TOCFL results or certificates from enrollment by the end of the second semester. Recipients’ scholarships shall be revoked by the schools starting from the third semester.
2)            Recipients are absent for more than one-thirds of a single month excluding school breaks. Upon verification, the recipients’ subsistence allowances for that month shall be suspended with the recipients’ scholarships subject to revocation.
3)            Recipients’ scholarships are revoked if they study in any other country as exchange or dual/joint degree students while in receipt of their Taiwan scholarships. Recipients on exchange as part of a degree program will not receive any tuition stipend and subsistence allowance during the time period outside of Taiwan. 
4)            Recipients who violate Taiwan laws, are imposed with any major demerit at the university/college, or withdraw or are expelled from the university/college shall have their scholarships revoked. In case of transfer to another university/college or department or voluntary withdraw from their original universities/colleges, recipients’ scholarship will not be revoked.
5)            Failure to submit at the time of enrollment for each study term an Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) with “pursuing studies” as the reason for their stay by the deadlines specified by the recipients’ universities/colleges, or altering the reason of stay while in receipt of the scholarships.
6)            Recipients found working as a full-time worker, part-time worker or an intern (not required by the schools) while in Taiwan shall have their scholarships revoked. Any stipend and subsistence allowances given to them during the period of employment or internship must be returned.
7)            Recipients who fail to participate in teaching, interactive or other related language and cultural activities complying with the MOE’s Taiwan Scholarship policies shall have their scholarships revoked.
8)             Recipients whose academic average for the semester is below the passing standard set by their universities/colleges will have their scholarships suspended for a month; recipients whose academic average for the semester is below the passing standard for two consecutive semesters will have their scholarship revoked starting the next semester.
5.   Upon recipients’ arrival and enrollment, each university/college is required to organize orientations for recipients in order to inform them of the rules and regulations regarding scholarship renewal, grade calculation and award, and scholarship issuing, suspension and revocation. Each university/college should also issue the scholarship monthly, monitor scholarship suspension and revocation, and process scholarship renewal.
6.   Universities/colleges should set up a specific unit and personnel to liaise with recipients, provide academic and student support, and encourage recipients to actively participate in school activities and national volunteer work during their stay in Taiwan.
(iii)   Taiwan representative offices:
1.      Shall inform local government agencies, universities/colleges, and students of the Taiwan Scholarship Program, provide information about studying in Taiwan, process scholarship applications and selections, and ensure that recipients sign the Taiwan Scholarship Program Terms of Agreement (form in Appendix V), agreeing to abide by the laws of Taiwan.
2.      Are responsible for validating that the universities/colleges in which scholarship applicants have been admitted are listed in the “Association of Taiwan Scholarship Program Schools”.
3.      Are required to submit their lists of recipients (Appendix VI) to the MOE for review by July 31st. A copy of the lists with all appendices should also be sent to the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the National Immigration Agency, the recipients’ universities/colleges, and the MOE designated office (all appendices shall be included in the copy). The local office of Consular Affairs should also be notified.
4.      In accordance with Provision III, shall issue recipients who have been admitted to universities/colleges with a certificate of scholarship, stating the exact period of the scholarship.
5.      Shall organize orientations for recipients before they travel to Taiwan in order to explain the guidelines for the scholarship, the application process for residency in Taiwan, the barring of full-time, part-time employment and internship not required by the school, information regarding living and studying in Taiwan, and responsibility for participating in teaching, interaction or other related language and cultural activities.
6.      When the recipients return to their homelands, shall maintain contact with them and organize post-study presentations and seminars so that the recipients may share their experiences of studying and living in Taiwan with others.

XV. Taiwan Scholarships granted before and for the 2011 academic year are subject to the following:
(i) Undergraduates will be awarded a monthly stipend of NTD25,000, and postgraduate students a monthly stipend of NTD30,000.
(ii) Recipients will pay their own tuition fees and other fees from the beginning of the award period until the expiration of their award, graduation, withdrawal, or expulsion. Other than the differences in the stipend, any regulations in relation to scholarship suspension and revocation are subject to these revised guidelines. Recipients that pre-enrolled for the 2011 academic year for Chinese language sessions are subject to the Ministry of Education Short Term Research Award(STRA)and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship(HES)International Student Directions.  Beginning from the 2012 academic year, new recipients of the Taiwan Scholarship must abide by these revised guidelines. 

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圖表附件(Attachments)
  • Appendix V.doc
  • Friday, March 10, 2017

    Special Scholarship Program (SSP) 3-year doctoral program in Japan


    Program Description1Project-based
    Program Description2English-medium instruction
    Outline
    The Special Scholarship Program (SSP) was established in 2003 in order to support the development of advanced research at the university through the contribution of highly capable doctoral students. Though the 3-year curriculum, Kochi University of Technology (KUT) provides comprehensive education in the multidisciplinary environment in the engineering area. Every year, KUT enrolls approximately 15 selected doctoral students to work in specific research projects. Each student pursues a doctoral course in English while at the same time assisting his/her host professor in his/her research projects and receiving monthly payment in return for his/her contribution to the projects. This program is for those who have strong intention to engage in his/her research projects for the whole three years acquiring profound knowledge and skill and ability to become a full-fledged researcher, and aspire to satisfy the degree requirements accordingly. It is designed to help students with limited financial resources, especially foreign students from emerging countries, who are ready to devote themselves to the expected research and related studies for the coming three years so as to finally accomplish their academic goal.
    • Entry: April and October
    • Medium of study: English
    • Number of students to be admitted: No more than 3 SSP students can be enrolled concurrently for each project leader. See the SSP project list for details of which projects currently have places available for SSP students.
    • Program of study: Doctoral program (3 years), Department of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
    • Degree to be admitted: Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy depending on the research field
    Origin of SSP international students admitted
    Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Germany ,Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, Latvia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Pakistan, Poland, Russia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, etc.
    Fields of Research Projects
    • Material and Life Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
    • Intelligent Mechanical Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
    • Electronic and Photonic Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
    • Information Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
    • Infrastructure Systems Engineering (Kami Campus)
    • Economics and Management (Eikokuji Campus)


    Completion Requirements
    • 3 years' enrollment at KUT
    • 10 or more credits earned
    • Successful completion of the doctoral dissertation defense after receiving a preliminary assessment more than one year in advance
    • Publication of two or more high level reviewed papers
    Curriculum and Standard Schedule for Completion
    (For October enrollees)
    Year Semester Research work Course work ( )... Number of credits
    Seminars English writing courses Courses to acquire
    cutting-edge knowledge
    of various
    engineering fields
    1st 1st
    • Decide research theme
    • Submit research project work plan
    • Submit research report
    Advanced seminar I (2) Technical writing II (2) Interdisciplinary
    engineering A (2)
    2nd
    • Mid-term evaluation and interview
    • Submit research project work plan
    • Submit research report
    Advanced seminar II (2) Research writing (2) Interdisciplinary
    engineering B (2)
    2nd 1st
    • Mid-term evaluation and interview
    • Submit research report
        Interdisciplinary
    engineering C (2)
    2nd
    • Submit research project work plan
    • Submit research report
    • Publication of at least 1 reviewed paper
    • Preliminary assessment of doctoral dissertation
        Interdisciplinary
    engineering D (2)
    3rd 1st
    • Submit research report
    4 credits At least 6 credits
    2nd
    • Submit research project work plan
    • Publication of at least 2 reviewed papers
    • Thesis defense
     

    Program Description3Tuition waiver and full financial assistance
    Benefits for Successful Applicants
    1. Exemption from 30,000 yen entrance examination fee, 300,000 yen enrollment fee and 535,800 yen/year tuition fee
    2. To support living expenses, 150,000 yen/month is paid as salary for research project work.
      *You must pay some amount of taxes from this salary. See the details below.
    3. 150,000 yen is provided for travel and initial living costs (given only to international applicants who are living outside Japan).
    Support Systems
    • English technical writing and research writing class will be given to first and second year doctoral students by a native English professor.
    • Japanese language class will be provided for daily conversation and grammar.
    • Tutors assist new international students with academic and daily life matters.
    • Many types of Japanese cultural activities will be offered seasonally.
    • International students can receive assistance in finding single accommodation.
    International House
    KUT International House in Kami campus was established as multicultural on-campus accommodation for KUT students.
    International students at Kami campus can enjoy this living-learning environment to develop a better understanding of Japanese culture through daily life with Japanese students if there is vacancy.
    ※International students at Eikokuji campus can receive assistance in finding accommodation from the Student Support Division.

    Examples of monthly living expenses

     for Kami students 
     Room fee (Shared kitchen)27,500 yen 
     Electricity fee2,500 yen 
     Food*40,000 yen 
     Income tax**2,000 yen 
     Resident tax**4,000 yen 
     National Health Insurance tax **5,000 yen 
     Other34,000 yen 
     TotalApprox. 115,000 yen 
    Entrance fee (30,000 yen) and common service fee (15,000 yen / half year) for International House are separately required.
    *Cost for one meal is about 500 yen.
    **Tax amount fluctuates from year to year. (It depends on your annual income in the previous year in Japan.) The above is just an average.
     for Eikokuji students 
     Room fee40,000 yen 
     Utilities + Internet fee20,000 yen 
     Food*45,000 yen 
     Income tax**2,000 yen 
     Resident tax**4,000 yen 
     National Health Insurance tax **5,000 yen 
     Other34,000 yen 
     TotalApprox. 150,000 yen 
    The above estimate is based on the case you live in the apartment under the contract between KUT and real estate designated by KUT. You will be charged deposit and key money around 80,000 yen to 100,000 yen before moving into the apartment. The rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, a microwave oven, TV set and a washing machine.
    *Cost for one meal is about 700 yen.
    **Tax amount fluctuates from year to year. (It depends on your annual income in the previous year in Japan.) The above is just an average.
    Program Description4No visit to Japan required before beginning studies
    Application and Admission Schedule

    Requirements and Eligibility for Admission
    Applicants are required to meet all of the following conditions:
    1. To hold a degree from an accredited institution comparable to the master’s degree offered at KUT after 18 years of education, or to be scheduled to acquire such a degree before the KUT enrollment date
    2. To be 35 years old or under at the time of enrollment
    3. To have an excellent academic record and strong bachelor’s and master’s degrees from reputable universities
    4. To have the intention, adequate knowledge and research skill to work in one of the designated research projects
    5. To have high English proficiency

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    Thursday, March 9, 2017

    Master-PhD Scholarships - Masdar Institute, UAE


    Deadlines

    Applications for spring 2017 are now closed.  Applications for fall 2017 are open and are scheduled to close on 31 May 2017 (subject to change).

    Application Guidelines

    Applicants are required to complete the online application and submit the following documents:
    • Copy of undergraduate/graduate transcripts
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Copy of GRE and TOEFL (or IELTS) scores
    • Copy of CV (including education, list of publications, awards, professional experience, etc.)
    • Name and email address of 3 referees (It is preferable that the email addresses provided are university/professional email addresses and not common Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc., addresses)
    • To apply, prospective students do not need to submit originals or certified copies of documents. However, if selected, certified documents and a completed undergraduate degree in a relevant field will be required for final admission.
    The Statement of Objectives is a very important part of your application and we encourage you to write it carefully. We seek a statement of one to two pages (approximately 400 to 1,000 words) explaining your reasons for wanting to complete your graduate studies at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology.

    Your Statement of Objectives should describe:
    • How you think about the world and your professional objectives
    • The issues or problems you want to address during your studies at Masdar Institute and the setting in which you eventually see yourself working professionally
    • How your previous studies and work experience (if any) relates to what you propose to do at Masdar Institute
    • Why you are applying to Masdar Institute and the specific program
    • Other matters you think are important for us to know

    MSc Program Admissions Requirements

    • A relevant undergraduate degree in science, engineering or IT from a recognized and accredited university
    • A minimum CGPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or equivalent (2nd class upper in the British system)
    • A minimum GRE Quantitative score of 155 (700 on the old scale)*
    • A minimum TOEFL score of 91 (iBT) or equivalent paper/computer based scores, or a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5
    • 3 Recommendation Letters
    • Statement of Objectives
    Note: High grades and scores are a prerequisite but do not guarantee admission. Admission standards are in accordance with those of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Graduates from native English speaking countries (e.g. USA, UK, Australia, etc.) may get a waiver for the TOEFL/IELTS requirements.
    GRE Information
    The general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required. Please check www.ets.org for information on the GRE or TOEFL exams and availability at your location.
    The ETS institutional GRE code for Masdar Institute is 3870. Only the GRE General test is required. The ETS institutional TOEFL code for Masdar Institute is 5786.

    PhD Program Admissions Requirements

    • A relevant undergraduate and Master’s degree in science, engineering or IT from a recognized and accredited university
    • A minimum CGPA of 3.0 in the undergraduate degree and a minimum CGPA of 3.25 in the master’s degree, or equivalent.
    • A minimum GRE Quantitative score of 155 (700 on the old scale)*
    • A minimum TOEFL of 91 on the internet-based test (iBT) or equivalent paper/computer-based scores, or a minimum academic IELTS score of 6.5
    • 3 recommendation letters
    • Statement of Objectives
    • Research proposal
    Note: Applicants who do not have the required minimum GRE score but have one or more publications in peer-reviewed journals may be considered for admission. High grades and scores are a prerequisite but do not guarantee admission. Admission standards are in accordance with those of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
    Guidelines for the Research Proposal
    Candidates are required to write a brief proposal for their research outlining in general terms the scope of their intended research project, and name at least three potential research advisors from the Masdar Institute faculty. Note: A list of faculty and their research interests can be found on the Masdar Institute website.
    The research proposal is a critical component of the PhD application. It is a demonstration of the ability of the candidate to conduct advanced research in their field. The research proposal should:
    • Be written in an academic format;
    • State clearly the PhD candidate’s research question(s) and objective(s);
    • Conduct a literature review of prior relevant work;
    • Offer a methodological section describing how the objective(s) would be achieved; and
    • Explain why Masdar Institute provides the right environment for such work.
    The research proposal does not bind the candidate in their future research at Masdar Institute, as it can and, most likely, will be modified in part or in full, but it shows the passion, capabilities and overall research potential of the candidate.
    PhD Residency
    The maximum time limit for completion of the PhD program is seven years.
    MIT Involvement
    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a primary partner and stakeholder in the creation of Masdar Institute. MIT’s involvement in Masdar Institute’s PhD program enables some Masdar Institute doctoral candidates to spend up to one semester at MIT, where they take courses (a maximum of three courses per semester) on campus as proposed by the relevant Research Supervisory Committee (RSC) and approved by the Graduate Education Council (GEC). This creates synergy and collaboration between the research agendas of both institutes. In order for students to be able to spend time at MIT, they need to gain admittance to MIT as special students, and must be eligible and able to get a visa to the US.

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    Undergrade, Master & PhD Stipendium Hungarian Scholarship Programme 2017-18


    Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

     

    Call for Applications 2017-2018

    The 2017-2018 applications round of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme is now closed. We have received 14,602 submitted applications from 47 countries/sending partners until the application deadline on 5th March. We wish all the best and good luck for all applicants during the selection process!

    In case of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia and the Kingdom of Cambodia (only!), the application surface is open. The deadline for submitting the complete application package for applicants from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia is 31st March 2017 (until 23:59 Central European Time). The process of application has not changed; please see the Call for Applications and annexes below for information about the application documents and further details. 


    Call for Applications 2017-2018:
    Annexes of the Call for Application:
    • Annex 1: List of eligible study programmes determined in the educational cooperation agreements in effect between Hungary and the specific Sending Partner – click here to download
    • Annex 2: List of eligible Host Institutions, study programmes, institutional language criteria and institutional methods of examinations – click here to download
    • Annex 3: Statement for Application – click here to download
    PDF version of the list of eligible Host Institutions and details of their study programmes:
    The Online Application surface is open.
    Online application system:
    Application Guide for the online system:

    Mission of the Programme

    Hungary provides high quality education in the heart of Europe. Today, there is a growing demand of international students to study in Hungary. Besides the quality of education and degrees recognised throughout Europe and beyond, students are attracted by the affordable living costs with an extremely favourable cost-to-value ratio, a safe and friendly living environment with convenient public transportation, the central location of the country in Europe and the unspoiled natural beauties combined with a 2000 year-old, rich Hungarian history and several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Hungary is also within the top countries with the highest number of scientific Nobel Prize Winners per capita, and a numerous scientific inventions from Vitamin C to Rubik’s cube and so on.
    The Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme was launched in 2013 by the Hungarian Government. The core mission of the programme is to increase the number of foreign students in Hungary and to encourage Hungarian higher education institutions to attract top foreign students.
    The programme is based on bilateral educational cooperation agreements signed between the Ministries responsible for education in the sending countries/territories and Hungary or between institutions. Currently more than 50 Sending Partners are engaged in the programme throughout 4 different continents.
    Thousands of students from all around the world apply for higher educational studies in Hungary each year. The number of Stipendium Hungaricum applicants is continuously increasing as well as the number of available scholarship places. In the academic year 2017/2018 approximately 4000 students can begin their studies in Hungary in the framework of the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme.
    The Programme is managed by Tempus Public Foundation.

    Available Scholarship Types

    Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are available for bachelor, master, one-tier master, doctoral and non-degree programmes (preparatory and specialisation courses).
    Available Scholarship
    Types
    Duration
    Qualifications at the end of programme
    Available study modes
    full time
    partial
    full time
    partial
    Degree programmes
    Bachelor programmes
    2-4 years
    1 or 2 semesters
    BA or BSc degree
    certificate of completion
    full time and partial
    Master programmes
    1.5-2 years
    1 or 2 semesters
    MA or MSc degree
    certificate of completion
    full time and partial
    One-tier master programmes1
    5-6 years
    1 or 2 semesters
    MA or MSc degree
    certificate of completion
    full time and partial
    Doctoral programmes
    2+2 years
    1 or 2 semesters
    doctoral degree
    certificate of completion
    full time and partial
    Non-degree programmes
    Preparatory course in Hungarian language
    1 year
    -
    certificate
    -
    full time
    Other preparatory and specialisation courses
    up to
    1 year
    -
    certificate
    -
    full time
    1 In the Hungarian education system, one-tier master programmes cover both the bachelor and the master level of studies; therefore it is an undivided master programme that results in a master degree. These one-tier programmes are offered in specific study fields such as general medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, architecture, law, veterinary surgery, forestry engineering, etc.

    Provisions Covered by the Scholarship

    • Tuition-free education
      • exemption from the payment of tuition fee
    • Monthly stipend
      • non-degree, bachelor, master and one-tier master level: monthly amount of HUF 40 460 (cca EUR 130) contribution to the living expenses in Hungary, for 12 months a year, until the completion of studies
      • doctoral level: according to the current Hungarian legislation, the monthly amount of scholarship is HUF 140 000 (cca EUR 450) for the first phase of education (4 semesters) and HUF 180 000 (cca EUR 580) for the second phase (4 semesters) - for 12 months a year, until completion of studies. Please see details in section 1.2.1.
    • Accommodation
      • dormitory place or a contribution of HUF 40 000 to accommodation costs for the whole duration of the scholarship period
    • Medical insurance
      • health care services according to the relevant Hungarian legislation (Act No. 80 of 1997, national health insurance card) and supplementary medical insurance for up to HUF 65 000 (cca EUR 205) a year/person

    Eligible Sending Partners

    The Stipendium Hungaricum Programme is based on effective bilateral educational cooperation agreements between the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary and the partner’s Ministry responsible for higher education. Applications will be considered eligible if the applicant is nominated by the responsible authorities of the Sending Partner.
    For full time programmes, students can apply from the following Sending Partners: Arab Republic of Egypt, Argentine Republic2, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Federative Republic of Brazil, Federal Republic of Nigeria2, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Japan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Kingdom of Morocco, Kurdistan Regional Government/Iraq, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanese Republic, Macedonia, Mongolia, Oriental Republic of Uruguay2, Pacific Alliance (member states: Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru), Palestine, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, People's Republic of China (including the Hudec scholarships), Republic of Albania, Republic of Angola2, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Belarus, Republic of Colombia2, Republic of Ecuador, Republic of Ghana, Republic of India, Republic of Indonesia, Republic of Iraq, Republic of Kazakhstan, Republic of Kenya, Republic of Korea, Republic of Kosovo, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Namibia2, Republic of Paraguay, Republic of Serbia, Republic of South Africa, Republic of the Philippines, Republic of the Union of Myanmar2, Republic of Turkey, Republic of Yemen, Russian Federation, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, State of Israel, Syrian Arab Republic, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Tunisian Republic, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Mexican States
    For partial study programmes, students can apply from the following Sending Partners: Federative Republic of Brazil, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kingdom of Cambodia, Lebanese Republic, Mongolia, People's Republic of China (only Hudec applicants), Republic of Albania, Republic of Belarus, Republic of India, Republic of Korea, Republic of the Union of Myanmar2, Republic of Turkey, Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Russian Federation, Syrian Arab Republic, United Mexican States
    Please note that the programme is implemented by direct cooperation with the responsible authorities of the Sending Partner. The application does not have any additional costs, therefore we suggest you to not to apply through any agencies.

    2 We will only be able to accept the applications from these countries/territories if the renewal of these agreements are finalised by the application deadline. Please get back to our website to get informed about changes.

    Non-eligibility

    Applications will not be considered in the following cases:
    • Hungarian citizens (including those with dual citizenships)
    • former Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Holders, who are re-applying for studies in the same cycle of education (non-degree studies, bachelor, master, doctoral level) including both full time and partial study programmes
     

    Notification

    The Tempus Public Foundation would like to draw the attention of prospective candidates interested in applying to the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship that the online application (registration) and the participation to the admission examination is free of charge.
    We have been informed that a few intermediary organizations, i.e. recruitment agencies are charging applicants for entrance coordination and registration to the study programmes in the frame of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship. We would like to emphasize that any fee requested during the application process - by intermediaries -  is a fraud and it has no connection to the Tempus Public Foundation. In order to receive accurate information about the scholarship opportunity and the details of the application process all interested parts are strongly  advised to contact us or the responsible authority of the sending  partner and to consult the www.stipendiumhungaricum.hu website.

    Contact details

    Please visit the Contact Us section of our website or click here.

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    HEC invites applications from Pakistani/AJ&K nationals for the Stipendium Hungarian Scholarship Programme 2017-18, under bilateral Higher Education and Scientific Exchange Programme between the Hungarian Government and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan.  All awards will be made on the basis of the academic merit, quality of the research proposal, potential of the candidate, likely impact of the work on the development of Pakistan. The Programme is managed by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad and the Tempus Public Foundation, Hungary.

    SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
    Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are available for Pakistani students fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria in specified disciplines and other requirements of Hungarian universities under following programs:
    1. Bachelor Degree (04 years degree programme after 12 years education)
    2. Master Degree (02 years degree programme after 16 years education)
    3. PhD Degree (03 years doctoral degree (PhD) after 18 years education)

    The candidate can only apply in the subjects mentioned below:
    Programme
    Undergraduate Programme (BSc/BA)
    Major Disciplines
    Agriculture and Veterinary
    Technical & Engineering
    Natural Sciences
    Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
    Sub Fields / Subjects
    • Agri. Engg.
    • Agri. Business.
    • Agri. Machinery.
    • Food Engg.
    • DVM.
    • Technical Management.
    • Physical Education & Training
    Engineering:
    • Civil
    • Mechatronics
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical
    • Bio Engg.
    • Chemical
    • Industrial Product Design
    • Environmental
    • Computer Science & Engg.
    • Bio Sciences.
    • Nursing & Patient Care.
    • Earth Sciences.
    • Business Informatics.
    • Public Health.
    • Wildlife Conservation and Management.
    • Applied Economics
    • International Business Economics
    • International Relations 
    • Business Administration & Management 
    • Geography 
    • Archaeology


    Master(s) Programme (MSc/MA)
    Technology
    Social Sciences
    Engineering
    Natural Sciences
    • Bio Technology 
    • Food Technology 
    • Food Safety Engg.
    • Psychology
    • Business Administration & Management
    • Public Policy & Management
    • International Relations
    • Sociology 
    Engineering:

    • Civil & Transportation 
    • Rural Development. 
    • Environmental
    • Bio Sciences.
    • Earth Sciences
    •  Hydrobiology (Water Quality Management).

       

    Doctoral (PhD) Programme
    Specified Field of interest
    • Artificial Intelligence.
    • Internet of things.
    • Power Engg.
    • Safety & Security Sciences.
    • Civil & Transportation Engg.
    • Bio Sciences.
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Environmental Sciences / Climate Change.
    • Food Sciences.
    • Public Administration Sciences.
    • Sports Engg. / Biomechanics
    • Earth / Geo Sciences
    • Law & Political Science
    • Material Science & Technology
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Note:     The students applying for programmes in English language shall have an appropriate knowledge of English at a certain level that is defined by the host Hungarian Institution. Only above specified disciplines / field of studies will be considered for award of scholarship. Further, field of studies / Disciplines once selected by any candidate will not be changed before or after award of scholarship.
    - See more at: http://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/shsp/Pages/default.aspx#sthash.s8CinhWg.dpuf
    HEC invites applications from Pakistani/AJ&K nationals for the Stipendium Hungarian Scholarship Programme 2017-18, under bilateral Higher Education and Scientific Exchange Programme between the Hungarian Government and Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan.  All awards will be made on the basis of the academic merit, quality of the research proposal, potential of the candidate, likely impact of the work on the development of Pakistan. The Programme is managed by the Higher Education Commission, Islamabad and the Tempus Public Foundation, Hungary.

    SCHOLARSHIP TYPES
    Stipendium Hungaricum scholarships are available for Pakistani students fulfilling the basic eligibility criteria in specified disciplines and other requirements of Hungarian universities under following programs:
    1. Bachelor Degree (04 years degree programme after 12 years education)
    2. Master Degree (02 years degree programme after 16 years education)
    3. PhD Degree (03 years doctoral degree (PhD) after 18 years education)

    The candidate can only apply in the subjects mentioned below:
    Programme
    Undergraduate Programme (BSc/BA)
    Major Disciplines
    Agriculture and Veterinary
    Technical & Engineering
    Natural Sciences
    Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
    Sub Fields / Subjects
    • Agri. Engg.
    • Agri. Business.
    • Agri. Machinery.
    • Food Engg.
    • DVM.
    • Technical Management.
    • Physical Education & Training
    Engineering:
    • Civil
    • Mechatronics
    • Mechanical
    • Electrical
    • Bio Engg.
    • Chemical
    • Industrial Product Design
    • Environmental
    • Computer Science & Engg.
    • Bio Sciences.
    • Nursing & Patient Care.
    • Earth Sciences.
    • Business Informatics.
    • Public Health.
    • Wildlife Conservation and Management.
    • Applied Economics
    • International Business Economics
    • International Relations 
    • Business Administration & Management 
    • Geography 
    • Archaeology


    Master(s) Programme (MSc/MA)
    Technology
    Social Sciences
    Engineering
    Natural Sciences
    • Bio Technology 
    • Food Technology 
    • Food Safety Engg.
    • Psychology
    • Business Administration & Management
    • Public Policy & Management
    • International Relations
    • Sociology 
    Engineering:

    • Civil & Transportation 
    • Rural Development. 
    • Environmental
    • Bio Sciences.
    • Earth Sciences
    •  Hydrobiology (Water Quality Management).

       

    Doctoral (PhD) Programme
    Specified Field of interest
    • Artificial Intelligence.
    • Internet of things.
    • Power Engg.
    • Safety & Security Sciences.
    • Civil & Transportation Engg.
    • Bio Sciences.
    • Pharmaceutical Sciences
    • Environmental Sciences / Climate Change.
    • Food Sciences.
    • Public Administration Sciences.
    • Sports Engg. / Biomechanics
    • Earth / Geo Sciences
    • Law & Political Science
    • Material Science & Technology
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Note:     The students applying for programmes in English language shall have an appropriate knowledge of English at a certain level that is defined by the host Hungarian Institution. Only above specified disciplines / field of studies will be considered for award of scholarship. Further, field of studies / Disciplines once selected by any candidate will not be changed before or after award of scholarship.
    - See more at: http://hec.gov.pk/english/scholarshipsgrants/lao/shsp/Pages/default.aspx#sthash.s8CinhWg.dpuf