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Taiwan-Germany Collaborationsin Higher Education:Taiwan Perspectives

Taiwan-Germany Collaborationsin Higher Education:Taiwan Perspectives

Michael M.C. Lai, M.D., Ph.D.President

National Cheng Kung University

Michael M.C. Lai, M.D., Ph.D.President

National Cheng Kung University

Goals of internationalization (student and faculty mobility)Goals of internationalization (student and faculty mobility)

To learn the cutting-edge science, technology and scholarship.

To learn and understand foreign cultures. To facilitate international communication

and establish personal contacts. To upgrade the country’s standing in

international community.

To learn the cutting-edge science, technology and scholarship.

To learn and understand foreign cultures. To facilitate international communication

and establish personal contacts. To upgrade the country’s standing in

international community.

Taiwan higher education institution at a glance

Taiwan higher education institution at a glance

A total of 163 universities and colleges. 54 public universities 109 private universities Among them, 73 are science-

technology oriented universities.

A total of 163 universities and colleges. 54 public universities 109 private universities Among them, 73 are science-

technology oriented universities.

The current status of Taiwan-Germany collaboration in higher education

The current status of Taiwan-Germany collaboration in higher education A total of 103 collaborative agreements signed

between 62 universities in Germany and 37 universities in Taiwan.

Types of collaboration agreements Sister Universities Student exchanges (undergraduate and graduates) Faculty exchanges Research collaboration Curriculum design and program of studies (short

courses) Joint symposia and conferences Dual degree

A total of 103 collaborative agreements signed between 62 universities in Germany and 37 universities in Taiwan.

Types of collaboration agreements Sister Universities Student exchanges (undergraduate and graduates) Faculty exchanges Research collaboration Curriculum design and program of studies (short

courses) Joint symposia and conferences Dual degree

Other collaborationsOther collaborations

Taiwan Study Taiwan Ministry of Education and Free University Berlin, University of Heidelberg

European Research Center on contemporary TaiwanChiang Chin-Kuo Foundation and University of Tubingen.

Taiwan Study Taiwan Ministry of Education and Free University Berlin, University of Heidelberg

European Research Center on contemporary TaiwanChiang Chin-Kuo Foundation and University of Tubingen.

Size of NCKUSize of NCKU

Students： 21,567 10,910 undergraduates; 7,307 students in master programs;

3,350 students in doctorate programs

Faculty： 1,188 526 professors; 305 associate professors; 287 assistant

professors; 66 lecturers ; 4 other

Staff： 3,540 1,435 University employees, 2,105 Hospital employees

Campus： 183 hectares

Students： 21,567 10,910 undergraduates; 7,307 students in master programs;

3,350 students in doctorate programs

Faculty： 1,188 526 professors; 305 associate professors; 287 assistant

professors; 66 lecturers ; 4 other

Staff： 3,540 1,435 University employees, 2,105 Hospital employees

Campus： 183 hectares

9 Colleges9 Colleges

40 undergraduate departments, 77 master’s and 54 doctoral degree programs.

Bioscience & Biotechnology Electrical Engineering & Information Science Engineering Liberal Arts Management Medicine Planning & Design Sciences Social Sciences

40 undergraduate departments, 77 master’s and 54 doctoral degree programs.

Bioscience & Biotechnology Electrical Engineering & Information Science Engineering Liberal Arts Management Medicine Planning & Design Sciences Social Sciences

The status of international students at NCKUThe status of international students at NCKU

397 international students from 50 countries

(The top 3 countries are Indonesia, Vietnam and Canada)

Goal : 850 students by 2010 120 international scholars (postdoctoral

fellows, faculty) 580 courses taught in English

397 international students from 50 countries

(The top 3 countries are Indonesia, Vietnam and Canada)

Goal : 850 students by 2010 120 international scholars (postdoctoral

fellows, faculty) 580 courses taught in English

History of NCKU collaborations with Universities in Germany

History of NCKU collaborations with Universities in Germany

Partnership (sister universities):RWTH Aachen University 1976Universität Frankfurt/Main 1976Technische Universität München 1976 renewed 2003Technische Universität Darmstadt 1987Universität Stuttgart 1992

Partnership (sister universities):RWTH Aachen University 1976Universität Frankfurt/Main 1976Technische Universität München 1976 renewed 2003Technische Universität Darmstadt 1987Universität Stuttgart 1992

Cooperation ProgramsCooperation Programs

Exchange of Students Exchange of Faculty Members Exchange of Information and

Publications Joint International Conferences Joint Research Projects Joint Training Programs

Exchange of Students Exchange of Faculty Members Exchange of Information and

Publications Joint International Conferences Joint Research Projects Joint Training Programs

Exchange of StudentsExchange of Students

Technische Universität München: LAOTSE

(Links to Asia by Organising Traineeship and Student Exchange)

-- short-term exchange (one semester/one year)-- tuition waiver-- academic credit sharing

Technische Universität München: LAOTSE

(Links to Asia by Organising Traineeship and Student Exchange)

-- short-term exchange (one semester/one year)-- tuition waiver-- academic credit sharing

Exchange of Faculty Members

Exchange of Faculty Members

Technische Universität Darmstadt -- visiting scholars in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Waste Water Treatment, Environmental Engineering, etc. Technische Universität München -- visiting scholars in Mechanical Engineering, Urban Planning, etc. Universität Stuttgart -- visiting scholars in Electrical Engineering

Technische Universität Darmstadt -- visiting scholars in Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Waste Water Treatment, Environmental Engineering, etc. Technische Universität München -- visiting scholars in Mechanical Engineering, Urban Planning, etc. Universität Stuttgart -- visiting scholars in Electrical Engineering

Joint International Conferences

Joint International Conferences

Technische Universität Darmstadt-- co-sponsored joint international conferences

on Urban Planning, Precision Manufacturing Technology, VLSI & CAD, High-Speed Cutting Technology, etc.

Technische Universität Darmstadt-- co-sponsored joint international conferences

on Urban Planning, Precision Manufacturing Technology, VLSI & CAD, High-Speed Cutting Technology, etc.

Joint Research ProjectsJoint Research Projects

Technische Universität Darmstadt-- Textdatenbank Fuer Bauwesen und

Wirtschaftswissenschaft -- Linear Motor Technische Universität München -- Heat Transfer

Technische Universität Darmstadt-- Textdatenbank Fuer Bauwesen und

Wirtschaftswissenschaft -- Linear Motor Technische Universität München -- Heat Transfer

Joint Training ProgramsJoint Training Programs

Technische Universität Darmstadt -- Thesis Research -- Summer Research (sponsored by NS

C)

Technische Universität Darmstadt -- Thesis Research -- Summer Research (sponsored by NS

C)

Other CooperationsOther Cooperations

Exchange of researchers and joint international curriculum in Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering with Rostock

University Summer Institute Program sponsored by NSC and DAAD PPP and Sandwich Programs sponsored by

NSC and DAAD

Exchange of researchers and joint international curriculum in Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering with Rostock

University Summer Institute Program sponsored by NSC and DAAD PPP and Sandwich Programs sponsored by

NSC and DAAD

Current International Students

Current International Students

NCKU International Students from Germany

Political Economy Doctoral Program 1International Management Doctoral Program 1Aeronautics & Astronautics Master’s Program 1International Management Master’s Program 3

Totaled 6

2007 academic year

NCKU International Students from Germany

Political Economy Doctoral Program 1International Management Doctoral Program 1Aeronautics & Astronautics Master’s Program 1International Management Master’s Program 3

Totaled 6

2007 academic year

Issues in Internationalization at NCKU

Issues in Internationalization at NCKU

Communication between international students and home students

Internationalized social environment (spoken English, infrastructure, etc.)

Curriculum on internationalization issues to benefit home students

Communication between international students and home students

Internationalized social environment (spoken English, infrastructure, etc.)

Curriculum on internationalization issues to benefit home students

Challenges to InternationalizationChallenges to Internationalization

The motivation of local students to study abroad is low

Lack an internationally friendly environment

Subpar English language skills University name recognition not high Difficult to establish long-term education or

research collaboration

The motivation of local students to study abroad is low

Lack an internationally friendly environment

Subpar English language skills University name recognition not high Difficult to establish long-term education or

research collaboration

Thank you for your attention.Thank you for your attention.