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- Ideal location for the study of "greater China" -Hong Kong, China, Macau, Taiwan - as well as South East Asia.
- Campus offers excellent research, language study, cultural and sports facilities.
- Cosmopolitan environment with easy access to South China and South East Asia.
Campus: The Chinese University lies on a spacious 134-hectare campus with more than 130 state-of-the-art buildings. It rises from Tolo Harbour just north of Sha Tin.
Profile: Founded in 1963 as a university based on Chinese language and culture, CUHK has developed into a multilingual, international comprehensive institution. The Chinese University of Hong Kong is one of eight government-funded institutions of higher education but the university functions as a self-governing institution and receives its finances from government grants, student tuition fees and private donations.
Competitive admission to CUHK is based on passing the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination after seven years of secondary education. Both English and Chinese examinations must be passed. University programs lead to Bachelor's, Master's, doctoral degrees and postgraduate diplomas. Students who satisfy graduation requirements shall be awarded bachelor's degree with one of the classifications: first-, second upper-, second lower-, third- class honors, or pass degree, depending on examination results.
More than 300 courses a year in a variety of subjects are taught in English. Most students are local and trilingual (English, Cantonese and Putonghua); foreign students number about 150. Total enrollment: over 12,000.
Coursework includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory work, fieldwork, examinations and research projects. The grading scale runs from A (excellent) to F (failure). The academic year is divided into two terms: September to December and January to May, with examinations scheduled in December and early May.
Locale: Hong Kong was British-governed for over 156 years until it returned to Chinese rule on July 1, 1997. Hong Kong is one of the world's major ports, an international trade and finance center that draws tourists and business travelers from all over the world. Hong Kong Island (32 sq. mi.), Kowloon Peninsula (3 sq. mi.) and New Territories (356 sq. mi.) have a population of 6.9 million. Hong Kong has train, plane and/or ferry service to Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and other major cities in China. The campus is located in the New Territories, 20 minutes by train/car from the bustle of urban Hong Kong. Set on a green hillside overlooking Tolo Harbor, it is 13 miles from downtown Kowloon and is connected to the city by highly efficient public transportation.
Divisions: Faculties of Arts (Chinese language and literature, English, English language, fine arts, intercultural studies, history, Japanese studies, modern languages, music, philosophy, religious studies, theology, and translation); Business Administration (accountancy, decision sciences and managerial economics, finance, hotel management, international business, management, and marketing); Engineering (computer science, computer engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering, mechanical & automation engineering, and systems engineering & engineering management); Science (biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental science, food & nutritional sciences, mathematics, physics, and statistics); Social Science (anthropology, architecture, economics, gender studies, geography, government & public administration, journalism & communication, psychology, social work, and sociology).
Academic notes: Courses offered in English vary from year to year. Consult your ISEP coordinator for details. There are course offerings in contemporary China studies and Hong Kong studies which are recommended. Only undergraduate placements are available. CUHK welcomes many foreign students each year to its International Asian Studies Program and Chinese Language Center, which offer English-taught Asian studies and Chinese language courses respectively. ISEP students may take courses and share services of the Office of International Studies Programs. Extra-curricular activities including teaching-in-china programs are organized for international students.
Language notes: Knowledge of Chinese is an advantage but not a requirement. ISEP students will be able to attend Putonghua (Mandarin) or Cantonese classes at the renowned Yale-in-China Chinese Language Center ( http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/lac/ ) during the academic year. Students should note that intensive Chinese language training is not part of the regular undergraduate programs and is not included in ISEP benefits. Some financial assistance may be available on application. Further details are available from the Office International Studies Programs.
Room and board: College residence halls on campus provide room and board. Most rooms house two or three students and ISEP students are assigned roommates from the local area. Single rooms are not available. A stipend will be provided for meals, which can be taken at CUHK cafeterias. No married student housing is available.
Exchange dates: Late August to May or January to May.
Special conditions: Students interested in studying at CUHK should be advised that a preliminary list of English-taught courses for the following academic year will be available in mid-June on the CUHK Web site ( http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oisp ). Courses offered by the Faculties of Medicine and Education are not available to international students.
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Profile: Fudan University is the leading university in Shanghai and one of the top universities in China. It was founded in 1905 and today is at the forefront of cultivating talent for modern China. Fudan has an enrollment of 25,000 full-time degree candidates and another 11,000 studying at the schools of continuing education and online education. The University actively incubates high-tech industries and encourages them to convert theory to innovation. In recent years, the University has been proactive in attracting some of the best talent and maintaining its place among the most-respected tertiary institutions in China. The campus combines modern China with the traditions and customs of its rich history. Its modern towers complement beautiful Chinese gardens and provide a stimulating and contemplative environment
Location: Situated on the Yangtze River and originally a fishing village, today's Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features. A population of 18.7 million makes it China's largest city and the commercial and financial center of the country. The river divides the two halves of the city, with the striking skyline of the Pudong New District on one side and the centuries-old charm of the Bund on the other.
Pudong is Shanghai's “Manhattan” and the symbol of new China with cutting-edge architecture and more than 3,000 financial organizations and enterprises doing business there. On the banks of the Bund, old Shanghai can still be found – from morning Tai Chi to the beautiful building lights of evening. Shanghai is a city of lively festivals, vibrant markets, endless shopping and countless cultural sites to visit.
Accomodations: Students will live in apartments within close proximity of campus. The apartments are fully furnished. A feature of our program is an integrated housing policy, with students sharing the apartments with local Chinese students.
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Locale: Guangzhou , China , Guangdong province in mainland China .Guangzhou has always been the gateway of China 's opening to the world and the bridge connecting the inland with the oversea. Guangdong province is situated in the southern part of China , adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao . Guangdong was the homeland and base of operations of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the widely accepted founder of modern China . Its Pearl River Delta is one of China 's most densely cultivated areas. Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong . The city has a metropolitan population of roughly 12 million, making it the most populous city in the province and the third most populous metropolitan area in mainland China . Guangzhou is the economic centre of the Pearl River Delta and is the heart of one of mainland China 's leading commercial and manufacturing regions. In fact, the economy in this region accounts for 1/8 of the GDP in China . Guangzhou is conveniently connected to Hong Kong by train, bus, and ferry services.
Porfile: Jinan University was founded in 1906, which makes it one of the oldest universities in China . This University has the largest number of overseas students and is the first university in China that recruits foreign students, which make the school unique. Jinan University is the only school in China under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Currently it has 32,408 students at four campuses, including 12,108 international students from 81 countries.
Among the twenty colleges and schools, International School was established in 2001 with the distinctive purpose to serve overseas Chinese and foreign students. There are about 1000 students studying at the School from more than 30 countries and regions. All the courses offered in the International School are delivered in English with all textbooks and teaching materials introduced from abroad. International School offers eight degree programs; three of them are related to CBA. They are Accounting, Finance, and International Economics and Trade. Their campus facility design is more westernized and is very easy to go around. The University has a Muslim restaurant.
International exchange students can take courses from other colleges/schools. One of the popular colleges/schools is the College of Chinese Language and Culture. The College is a national base of teaching Chinese as a foreign language appointed the Ministry of Education as well as an overseas Chinese education base appointed by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. It is also possible to find internship opportunity for exchange students.
Jinan University is an excellent choice for CBA undergraduate student to study abroad. The International School and the College of Chinese Language and Culture can provide a good choice of courses and a unique experience.
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Locale: The name of Macau is derived from the word Magao ( A-Ma Temple ), which were shrines dedicated to Mazu, a sacred sea goddess respected by Macau people. It was said that in the middle of sixteenth century when the Portuguese first set foot there, one of the officers asked a fisherman the name of the land. The man misunderstanding the officer's meaning, answered 'Magao' - the name of A-Ma Temple in front them. The word became the Portuguese name for the land and for nearly 400 years, the Portuguese ruled here prior to Macau's official return to the People's Republic of China on December 20, 1999 as a special administrative region.
The land of Macau when compared with other Chinese metropolises unlike Beijing , Shanghai or Guangzhou is quite small covering an area of just 27.5 square kilometers. The total population Macau is 469,800 of which 95% are Chinese, the remainder being Portuguese and other westerners. The majority resides on the Macau Peninsular where you can find a variety of both Oriental and Western cultural and historical places of interest and all sorts of old buildings that are either European baroque or traditional Chinese in style. The blend of people, culture and history has influences on every aspect of life in the city. A wander around the Macau Peninsular will bring you into a world of antiques and fashion, traditional and modern, as well as tranquility and glitz..
Profile: The genesis of the University of Macau dates back to March 1981 when its predecessor, the University of East Asia (UEA), was founded by Ricci Island West Limited. Privately owned and the first university in Macao, UEA was established with the assistance of the Government of Macao by a lease of land on Taipa Island, signifying the beginning of modern tertiary education in Macao.
During the first few years after establishment, UEA mainly enrolled students from Hong Kong . To meet the demand for local human resources during the transition period of Macao before its handover to China , the then Macao-Portuguese Government entrusted the purchase of the University to the Macao Foundation in 1988. Subsequent restructuring led to the establishment of the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Faculty of Science and Technology and to the change of the duration of programs from three-year to four-year. The Faculties of Law and Education were established afterwards and English remained the main teaching medium.
In 1991, with the promulgation of a new University Charter, UEA was officially renamed the University of Macau , and this new public institution made the nurturing of local Macao talent its prime objective. After a new round of restructuring, the number of students increased greatly, from several hundred to today's more than six thousand while the percentage of local students soared from 39% to 80%.
Twenty five years of steady development enable the University of Macau to boast an integrated teaching system organized through five faculties, namely, the Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, and the Faculty of Science and Technology. These faculties offer Doctoral, Master's, Bachelor's and Bacharelato (Higher Diploma) degree programs
Campus: The campus overlooks the Pearl River estuary and commands impressive views of the Macau Peninsula, China , and the South China Sea .
The main teaching and administrative blocks; Tai Fung Building, Choi Kai Yau Building and Luso-Chinese Building have been constructed around two garden courtyards as an aesthetically satisfying and highly practical core to the institution. This central landscaped courtyard concept is typical of old Chinese architecture and fits well with the modern Western design of the campus.
The University buildings are laid out in such a way that the residential, teaching and administrative facilities are linked by walkways and staircases and form an integrated whole.
At the entrance of the University stands the Administrative Building , housing all the administrative offices under one roof for convenience for students and administrative efficiency.
Divisions: Faculty of Business Administration (Department of Accounting and Information Management, Department of Finance and Business Economics and Department of Management and Marketing). Faculty of Education. Faculty of Law. Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Department of Chinese, Department of Communication, Department of Economics, Department of English, Department of Government and Public Administration, Department of Portuguese, Department of Psychology and Department of Sociology). The Faculty of Science and Technology (Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of Computer and Information Science, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Department of Electromechanical Engineering). Lastly, the Department of Mathematics
Academic notes:Language notes: English remains the prevailing language in teaching while Chinese, Portuguese and Japanese are used for specialized programs. Other academic units in the University include the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences , the English Language Centre, the Centre for Continuing Education, the Centre for Pre-University Studies, and the Centre for Macau Studies.
Room and board : The University of Macau (UM) offers hostel for non-local students. Students can choose from on-campus or off-campus hostel types. In regular cases, without special request from students, students will be assigned to reside in twin-bed rooms. Hostel fee of this room type costs MOP$8,780/year (hostel fee of academic year 2005/2006 for 10 months, around $1,116/semester) per student. Upon arrival, students are expected to follow the hostel check-in procedures at the Student Affairs Office. For more information of UM hostel, please visit http://www.umac.mo/sas/dormitory.html.
It is difficult to provide a precise estimate of the likely cost because it varies from one person to another. Generally a minimum of MOP2500.00 (around US317.00) per month will cover the meals, transportation and other living expenses.
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Locale: Guangzhou , China , Guangdong province in mainland China .Guangzhou has always been the gateway of China 's opening to the world and the bridge connecting the inland with the oversea. Guangdong province is situated in the southern part of China , adjacent to Hong Kong and Macao . Guangdong was the homeland and base of operations of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, the widely accepted founder of modern China . Its Pearl River Delta is one of China 's most densely cultivated areas. Guangzhou is the capital city of Guangdong . The city has a metropolitan population of roughly 12 million, making it the most populous city in the province and the third most populous metropolitan area in mainland China . Guangzhou is the economic centre of the Pearl River Delta and is the heart of one of mainland China 's leading commercial and manufacturing regions. In fact, the economy in this region accounts for 1/8 of the GDP in China . Guangzhou is conveniently connected to Hong Kong by train, bus, and ferry services.
Profile: Sun Yat-Sen University (SYSU). SYSU was founded in 1924 by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. It is a comprehensive university including 28 schools and colleges and has four campuses with a total area of 6.17 square kilometers . The university has over 80,000 graduate and undergraduate students, including 1,418 international students.
The School of Business at SYSU is a young school. It was founded in 1985. It is one of the earliest schools specializing in modern business administration education and research in China . The School of Business is one of the five schools in the nation to be recognized as the National-supported Key program in Business Management. It is a member of AACSB International and its MBA program is ranked top five in China . The school has six departments, 97 faculties, and 7152 students—mostly graduate students including 650 EMBA students. They also offer Ph.D. programs in nine areas. In addition to degree programs, the School has its unique geographical advantage to train executives and managers in nearby Dongguan, Shenzhen, and Zhuhair special economic zones. The school puts great emphasis on students' computer skill and language skill. Their MBA programs use bilingual approach (English course materials with Mandarin lectures) and some courses are completely taught in English.
Their international student exchange program was started in 2001. Since then it has developed partnerships with 21 prestigious business schools in different countries.
SYSU has state-of- the- art teaching facilities. There are also nearby apartments providing more western style housing with reasonable costs and convenient subway or bus access.
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Profile: Tsinghua University is one of the top 5 universities in China. It is located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, was established in 1911 on the site of a former royal garden of the Qing Dynasty. The cultivated landscape, with the Wanquan River meandering through, has inspired and motivated generations of students including eminent entrepreneurs and great statesmen. Although Tsinghua has more than 20,000 students, it has managed to retain its character and charm while promoting rigorous scholastic research. With its educational philosophy to “train students with integrity,” it is truly one of the great universities of China.
Location: Beijing originally was occupied some 500,000 years ago, so it is a city with its fair share of history. The city is huge, extending across 50 miles, but has a very well-laid-out design with the impressive Forbidden City at its center. In modern times the city has been undergoing a makeover fueled by the 2008 Olympic Games. Thanks to the newfound wealth of many Chinese, the leisure and entertainment industries are thriving with new restaurants and an abundance of shopping. Culturally, Beijing is rich with many of China's most famous landmarks such as the Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square in the city itself. Beijing is no longer the gray capital but provides a colorful environment in which to study.
Accomodations: Students will live in apartments within close proximity of campus. The apartments are fully furnished. A feature of our program is an integrated housing policy, with students sharing the apartments with local Chinese students
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Profile : Kyoto Sangyo University aims to produce well-rounded individuals with a global outlook. With about 13,000 total students, the university welcomes international exchange students from 18 counties. Studying at KSU opens the doors to Japan for its international students who are provided with educational and personal support, including advising, a personal tutor, modern accommodation, and advice for day to day living.
Locale : KSU is located in the Kamigamo region in the north of the old capital city of Kyoto . Its location allows students to not only study in and experience modern Japan , but also to see, feel and live traditional Japan through the unrivaled number of historically significant sites, sounds and flavors waiting to be discovered throughout the city. Kyoto is an ancient city, where the Imperial Palace existed for more than one thousand years from the end of the eighth century. The city has many temples and shrines, and is famous for its chinaware, textiles and Kyoto dolls.
Academics : The aim of the Business Administration Faculty is to train students to be able to find and solve problems with a balanced perspective. Students study how to analyze the activities of companies and other organizations, particularly how companies respond to the outside world and improve themselves. The Business Administration Faculty offers coursework in Management, Marketing, Accounting, Management Information, Finance and Economics and Health Management.
Accommodations : Most international students live in the International House, a short 10 minute walk from the university. Living in the International House enables students to adapt smoothly to Japanese culture, customs and college life while also providing the experience of interaction with other cultures represented in other overseas students. The I House offers modern facilities with international students in mind. A single room, which includes a bathroom and small kitchenette, costs about $300/month. A shared room, with the same amenities, costs about $150/month. Upon request, international students may also experience life in a typical Japanese home through the home visit program.
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Profile : Ritsumeikan means, “a place to fulfill one's destiny”. Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University opened in April 2000 with freedom, peace and humanism as its basic ideals. Currently, APU's student body (of about 4,700 students) and teaching faculty, almost half of whom are from 75 nations and regions outside Japan, are dedicated to fostering greater understanding of the Asia Pacific region among the peoples of the world. APU has attracted a great deal of attention as a standard bearer of international education in Japan . In this short period the university has won national awards of excellence for exemplary practice in education.
Locale : APU commands breathtaking views of Beppu, a small city of 125,000 inhabitants. Beppu is perched on the northeastern coast of Kyushu , the southernmost major island in the Japanese archipelago. The city is known throughout the world for its abundance of hot spring baths. Some 140,000 tons of water gush daily from over 3000 sources. Enclosed by beautiful mountains and the sparkling Beppu Bay , the city's picturesque back streets are the perfect locations for a walk to explore the nearby shrines, old shops and other historic spots. The quaint labyrinth-like streets always offer something new and unexpected to be discovered.
Academics : The College of Asia Pacific Management at APU offers the following four Business specializations: Marketing and Corporate Strategy, Accounting and Finance, International Business and Comparative Management, and New Business and Innovation. Students can take classes from multiple areas. Students can also choose to take courses from the Asia Pacific Studies program. APU offers many of its regular courses in English, including many courses in Business fields. Language courses are also offered for Asian languages, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Malay/Indonesian, Thai and Vietnamese, from the beginner's level. Since these are the native languages of many international students at APU, students will have many opportunities to develop their language abilities through daily conversations with other students.
Accommodations : On acceptance to the Exchange Program, you will automatically be assigned a single room in AP House, the on-campus hall of residence. Each room has an in-suite toilet and washbasin, small fridge, telephone, and internet access point. Therefore you do not need to submit any application for housing and will not receive a housing acceptance form. Rent is approximately $270/month.
Scholarship : JASSO is a scholarship awarded by the Japanese Government for students coming to Japan on exchange. All exchange students complete an application for the JASSO Scholarship, which if awarded, provides approximately $700/month for study in Japan , plus the cost of your return flight.
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The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) provides an ideal setting for the development and training of young minds. It is one of the top ten technological universities in the Asia Pacific region and has built a reputation among employers as a University of industry and business. Its graduates are well-regarded and are much in demand in the job market. The University currently has an enrolment of 14,600 undergraduates (academic year 2000-01). There are 3,000 international undergraduate students from countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Hong Kong, China and Mauritius. Students can look forward to experiencing a rich tapestry of intellectual and cultural exchanges on the campus.
LOCALE: The campus of NTU occupies a beautiful 200-hectare site in the south-western part of Singapore, about 25 km from the city centre. The campus buildings are laid out on a master plan drawn up by world famous architect Kenzo Tange. Members of the NTU community study and work in state-of-the-art and well-equipped laboratories, lecture theatres and tutorial rooms.
DIVISIONS: Accountancy; Business; Computer Engineering; Materials Engineering; Engineering: civil & structural, electrical & electronic, mechanical & production; Communication Studies; Examples of the electives include foreign languages like German, French or Japanese, appreciation of the arts, communications and interpersonal skills; Centre for Chinese Language & Culture; National Institute of Education; and General Studies.
ACADEMIC NOTES: The University has collaborations in teaching and research activities with renowned universities such as Cornell University, MIT, University of Tokyo, Cambridge University, Imperial College and Stanford University, among others. An essential part of course offerings in engineering, accountancy, business and communication studies, is the requirement for students to undergo professional/industrial attachments/professional internship in a local or overseas industry/business. The industrial attachment program offers students the opportunity to gain valuable and practical hands-on experience in the course of their study.
ROOM AND BOARD: NTU is a residential university with about 60% of the undergraduates living in the campus hostels. All first year international students are guaranteed accommodation in one of the halls of residence on campus. All halls are provided with amenities such as lounges, television rooms, air-conditioned reading rooms, laundry facilities, kitchenettes, and some even have dance studios and music rooms. Staying in the hostel, experiencing its vibrant mix of academic, social and recreational activities, would definitely add a new dimension to students' university life.
EXCHANGE DATES: There are two semesters in each academic year progressing from July to November and January to May.
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Locale : CAU is located in Seoul , a burgeoning metropolis of 10.1 million people. It is the financial, educational, political and cultural center of South Korea . With 4 palaces of the Choson dynasty (with histories dating back more than 600 years) alongside towering skyscrapers, art galleries and a new ecological park, Seoul is a city that simultaneously embraces the traditional and the modern.
Profile : Chung-Ang University is a private, non-profit, coeducational and comprehensive institution that enrolls approximately 26,000 students. Founded in 1918, the university consists of 18 colleges established at two campuses in Seoul and nearby Anseong (most business courses are offered at the Seoul campus). Respected as a national leader in providing the highest quality of education, Chung-Ang University has set the pace for Korean higher education.
Academics: The objective of the University is to cultivate competent persons to contribute to various fields of society by teaching advanced academic theories and by researching relevant application methods for the development of the nation and humanity. Each term, Chung-Ang University offers a handful of Business classes in English. Also, students are encouraged to take Korean language and culture classes while studying at Chung-Ang. A special feature of this program is that every exchange student is paired with a peer advisor or “buddy” to assist with accommodation to Korean life and culture.
Accommodations: Dormitories are available for all exchange students. Normally two students share one twin room. A bed, a desk, a closet, and internet access are provided for each student. However, the male dormitory on Seoul campus accommodates four male students in one room.
Students willing to teach English 12-15 hours a week will be given free housing and a $500/month stipend. Students not teaching pay about $500-600 per semester for housing costs.
Language of Instruction : A range of Business Administration classes are taught in English.
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YONSEI University has a campus in Wonju, which is offering the Global Village Program. Students who participate in this program receive free tuition, free housing and about $3,000 per semester stipend. Students must take courses that are offered in this program and participate in all the activities that this program offer. In general, courses are upper division GE, Korean Language and maybe also some business courses taught in English.
MANDATORY COURSES: Korean conversation class(3 credits) and cultural experience class(3 credits) are mandatory, but all the international students can register maximum 20 credits here. Except Culture Internship, almost all the classes are 3 credits so, students can take 6 classes.
Students' tuition and housing fees will be waived, and they will get in addition the 3,000,000 Korean won, stipend. I t will be paid under a process as follows. Student's airfare of 800,000 Korean Won will be reimbursed to them. Half is reimbursed shortly after arrival at our campus and the other half after completion of the program. We will be offering 137,500 Korean Won per week as a stipend for living expenses. Payment of the full stipend is dependent on their participation in official activities. Failure to participate in their required duties and responsibilities may result in the reduction of the stipend.(more information in the Rules and Regulations in the International students' handbook, http://global.yonsei.ac.kr ) The 3,000,000 Korean won is including a student's airline ticket.
HOUSING: Four students, an international student and 3 Korean students, share a room.
YONSEI SEOUL CAMPUS
- Broad variety of courses in English and most active international program in Korea.
- All courses on semester-credit system to facilitate credit transfer.
- Easy public transportation to downtown Seoul.
Profile: The University is a 110-year-old private institution associated with the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Two-thirds of Yonsei's faculty holds doctorates from U.S. institutions. The student body is taken from the top 2 percent of high school graduates in Korea. The foreign student population is about 800, with most students from the United States. Total enrollment: about 30,000.
Locale: Yonsei University has a 250-acre campus in the wooded hills of western Seoul, 20 minutes from downtown by bus or subway.
Divisions: In English- International Division Undergraduate and graduate courses in Korean/East Asian business, culture, economics, history, international relations, politics, sociology, Korean language and literature, philosophy. In Korean- Colleges of Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, Home Economics, Law, Liberal Arts, Music, Nursing, Science, Social Science, Theology.
Academic notes: Yonsei's International Division offers an undergraduate Korean and East Asian Studies Program, taught in English, with intensive Korean-language instruction. The M.A. Program in International Studies is also open to graduate ISEP candidates for one semester, one year or the full two-year degree. All departments of the university are open to those who are proficient in Korean.
Language notes: All undergraduate and graduate courses in the International Division are offered in English. Participants proficient in Korean may enroll in regular university courses.
Room and board: Students will be housed in double-occupancy rooms at the International House with a stipend for meals.
Exchange dates: Late August to June, late August to December or late February to June.
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Program Profile: Located in Taiwan 's southern city of Tainan and neighboring the Tainan train station, NCKU is made up of seven connected campuses, each sprawling from the oldest Cheng Kung campus to form a complete system of the Cheng Kung University town. NCKU was established more than a half century ago in 1931, and from during this time it has erected many buildings of different eras, leaving behind many landmarks to chronicle its past. NCKU was established in 1931 as the Tainan Higher Industrial School . Then in 1946 it was reformed as the Taiwan Provincial Tainan Industrial College and in 1956 it became Taiwan Provincial Cheng Kung University . Finally in 1971 it name was officially changed to the National Cheng Kung University .
The City: Tainan city is the ancient capital of Taiwan (population 700,000). It is situated on the southwestern coastal plains of the island and enjoys a warm climate year-round. Tainan is the oldest city on the island and today is the fourth largest city, and just like many south of the world Tainan is no exception when it comes to great hospitality.
Academics: The University has over 40 departments in eight colleges, engineering being its most prestigious. Over 60 Masters Programmes and 40 PHDs are available to students.
Language Requirements:Students not fluent in Mandarin can participate in programs of study at the The Chinese Language Center. The CLC offers courses for students at beginner, basic, intermediate and advanced levels of proficiency. The center's teachers are highly experienced, conscientious and responsible. Most have been chosen from the ranks of the most outstanding students of the NCKU College of Liberal Arts, College of Management and College of Social Sciences after undergoing a rigorous selection and training process. Courses are offered in two categories, the first being Chinese language, and the second being other aspects of Chinese culture.
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- The second oldest university in Thailand. s
- Recognized for its social science programs.
- Offers both degree and non-degree programs in English.
Profile: Founded in 1934, Thammasat has educated many prominent members of the Thai civil administration. Over the years, Thammasat students have been known for their activism and have played a major role in Thai politics. The main campus houses individual subject libraries and a library of 265,000-volumes in English and Thai. Many classrooms are air-conditioned. A large performing arts hall hosts plays, concerts, lectures and guest performers. A newly-built second campus (Rangsit) houses science-related faculties and modern facilities such as a hospital, dormitories over 5,000 units, swimming pools, a soccer field, tennis and basketball court. The Asian Games have equipped the campus with state-of-the-art sport facilities. Total enrollment: 20,000.
Locale: The University is centered on a compact campus that was formerly the viceroy's palace grounds on the Chao Phrya River, near the center of the original Bangkok. The campus is close to some of Thailand's most sacred temples and to many government ministries, as well as the Grand Palace of the reigning Chakri dynasty, the National Theater and National Museum. The Rangsit campus is located near the airport, adjacent to the Asian Institute of Technology.
Divisions: Allied Health Science, Commerce and Accountancy, Dentistry, Economics, Engineering, Fine and Applied Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Liberal Arts, Medicine, Nursing, Political Science, Science and Technology, Social Administration, Sociology and Anthropology, and the Graduate School. Research Institutes: Thai Khadi Research, Human Resources, Information Processing for Education and Development, East Asia Studies, Woman and Children Studies, Thammasat Graduate Volunteers, Legal Research, Indian Studies, Democracy Development, International Studies, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology.
Academic notes: In Thai: Thammasat offers strong programs in commerce, humanities, Japanese/Asian studies, journalism, law, social work and social sciences (anthropology, economics, international affairs, linguistics, political science and sociology).
In English: Beginning in August 1999, the Office of International Affairs opened a Thai Studies Certificate Program, providing an integrated and interdisciplinary program for Thai and foreign students. A wide range of courses on historical and present-day Thailand and its culture will be available. All courses within the curriculum are credit-bearing. Trips to artistic, ethnological, historical, political and religious sites are included within the context of individual courses. Full year students obtain a certificate on completion of the program. Students may take the full certificate program or enroll in Thai Studies courses for credit as electives.
The Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (BBA) concentrates on accounting, finance, banking and marketing. Master's degree programs are also available in Marketing (MIM), Professional Accounting (MPA), and Finance (MIF). Doctoral degrees are offered in Marketing and Business Administration.
Thammasat's Faculty of Economics is the oldest in Thailand, and pioneered the teaching of Economics using English as the medium of instruction in 1969. The Bachelor of Economics International Program combines a broad educational foundation with extensive preparation in the various aspects of economic theory and practice. Course work includes Thai/Asian and developing economies, economic theory, human resources, international/comparative, financial and quantitative economics as well as general Thai studies. The Master and Doctoral of Economics are also open to qualified participants.
The Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT) aims to produce engineering and technological graduates who are not only well prepared with technical knowledge but also proficient in English. Qualified students may take courses in civil, electrical, industrial, or mechanical engineering or environmental and information technology. SIIT runs on the Thai academic year, June to March. SIIT also offers Master's Degree Program and Combined Master and Doctoral Degree Program.
The Master Degree Program in International Relations (MIR) of the Faculty of Political Science offers two areas of concentration: International Relations and Foreign Policy and Globalization and International Political Economy. Course work focuses on politics, economics, law, and ethics.
The Bachelor's Degree in British and American Studies (BAS) was designed to examine British and American society and culture, both past and present day. The program includes courses from the Faculty of Liberal Arts as well as other disciplines such as economics, politics, media studies, and business.
Language notes: The programs described above are in English. Fluency in Thai is required in order to take other courses. Thai for non-native speakers is included in the Thai Studies Program. Students in other international programs are also able to enroll the Thai language courses.
Room and board: Students studying on the Tha Prachan, city campus will be accommodated in a room in a recommended apartment building near the university. These apartments range from one to three bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms, AC, telephones and other services. A housing list can be obtained from the International Office. On the Rangsit campus students will be housed in double-occupancy rooms in men's and women's dorms. A monthly stipend will be provided for meals. Married student housing can be arranged at extra expense.
Exchange dates: Programs in English (except SIIT and post-graduate programs) - Academic year: August to May; Semester 1: August to December; Semester 2: January to May. Thai Academic Calendar - Academic Year: early June to March; Semester 1: early June to October; Semester 2: early November to March. Summer Program - third week of July through second week of August.
Students wishing to enroll in graduate courses taught in English are urged to check program dates on the Thammasat Web site as dates vary from department to department. Graduate programs taught in Thai follow the Thai academic calendar.
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