1 Taiwan-Germany Collaborations in 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)  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  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  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 collaborations  Taiwan Study Taiwan Ministry of Education and Free University Berlin, University of Heidelberg  European Research Center on contemporary Taiwan Chiang 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 Taiwan Chiang Chin-Kuo Foundation and University of Tubingen.

Size of NCKU Students ： 21,567 10,910 undergraduates; 7,307 students in master programs; 3,350 students in doctorate programs Faculty ： 1, 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, 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 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 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 Partnership (sister universities): RWTH Aachen University 1976 Universität Frankfurt/Main 1976 Technische Universität München 1976 renewed 2003 Technische Universität Darmstadt 1987 Universität Stuttgart 1992 Partnership (sister universities): RWTH Aachen University 1976 Universität Frankfurt/Main 1976 Technische Universität München 1976 renewed 2003 Technische Universität Darmstadt 1987 Universität Stuttgart 1992

Cooperation 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 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  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  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 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 Programs  Technische Universität Darmstadt -- Thesis Research -- Summer Research (sponsored by NSC)  Technische Universität Darmstadt -- Thesis Research -- Summer Research (sponsored by NSC)

Other 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 NCKU International Students from Germany Political Economy Doctoral Program 1 International Management Doctoral Program 1 Aeronautics & Astronautics Master’s Program 1 International Management Master’s Program 3 Totaled academic year NCKU International Students from Germany Political Economy Doctoral Program 1 International Management Doctoral Program 1 Aeronautics & Astronautics Master’s Program 1 International Management Master’s Program 3 Totaled academic year

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 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

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