Australia's First Taiwan Education Fair Focuses on Studying in Taiwan and Scholarship Information
The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia held its first 'Taiwan Education Fair' in Melbourne. Eight Taiwanese universities participated, providing Australian students with information on studying in Taiwan and scholarships, aiming to promote educational exchange and deepen economic ties between Taiwan and Australia.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiu Te-chen, Sydney, May 3) The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia held its first 'Taiwan Education Fair' in Melbourne on May 2. A total of eight universities from Taiwan, from north to south, participated in the exhibition, providing Australian students with information on studying in Taiwan and scholarships.
The event was held at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne. Participating universities included National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, Fu Jen Catholic University, National Tsing Hua University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Chung Hsing University, Feng Chia University, and National Cheng Kung University.
In addition, Rowan Callick, representative of the Australian Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, Craig Smith, Deputy Director of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, and Lu Ming-tse, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Melbourne, all attended the event to deliver speeches.
Many academic representatives also attended the opening ceremony, including Louise Kinnaird, Secretariat Director of the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) and Lucinda Malgas, International Relations Manager; Moe Bolan, former Deputy Representative and Director of the Commercial Office of the Australian Office; Felix Kin Peng Hui, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Melbourne; Russell Cross, Professor of Foreign Language Education, University of Melbourne; Tu Li-ping, Senior Lecturer at the Asia Institute; and Rick Liu, Principal Investigator at the Centre for Eye Research Australia.
In addition to providing information on degree programs, research projects, short-term courses, Chinese language learning, and scholarships, the exhibition also featured activities introducing Taiwanese society and culture. For example, Bukut Qalavangan, a Bunun Taiwanese student currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Melbourne, introduced indigenous Taiwanese culture. Davidson Yue, a 'New Colombo Plan' scholarship recipient who had previously studied in Taiwan, also shared his study experience in Taiwan.
Li Wei-chen, Secretary of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia, stated in a phone interview with the Central News Agency that the Ministry of Education, Taiwan, provided over 50 scholarships last year for Australian students to study in Taiwan. She emphasized that the demand from foreign students for courses related to Taiwan's technology, language, and distinctive industries continues to grow.
Li Wei-chen pointed out that this education fair highlights the broader economic ties between Taiwan and Australia. Australia is an important raw material supplier, while Taiwan plays a key role in global semiconductor manufacturing. Both sides are also continuously expanding cooperation in clean energy and agriculture, demonstrating long-term growth potential.
Li Wei-chen said that people-to-people exchanges between Taiwan and Australia are close, and Taiwan has actively promoted itself as a study abroad destination in recent years, with its safety, convenient transportation, and quality of life being highly recognized. Taipei was recently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world in international evaluations.
Li Wei-chen reminded that the application deadline for the 'Taiwan Scholarship' provided by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is May 5, and Australian students are welcome to apply enthusiastically. (Edited by Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150503
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(Central News Agency reporter Chiu Te-chen, Sydney, May 3) The Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia held its first 'Taiwan Education Fair' in Melbourne on May 2. A total of eight universities from Taiwan, from north to south, participated in the exhibition, providing Australian students with information on studying in Taiwan and scholarships.
The event was held at the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne. Participating universities included National Taiwan University, National Taiwan Normal University, Fu Jen Catholic University, National Tsing Hua University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Chung Hsing University, Feng Chia University, and National Cheng Kung University.
In addition, Rowan Callick, representative of the Australian Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, Craig Smith, Deputy Director of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne, and Lu Ming-tse, Director-General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Melbourne, all attended the event to deliver speeches.
Many academic representatives also attended the opening ceremony, including Louise Kinnaird, Secretariat Director of the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) and Lucinda Malgas, International Relations Manager; Moe Bolan, former Deputy Representative and Director of the Commercial Office of the Australian Office; Felix Kin Peng Hui, Associate Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Melbourne; Russell Cross, Professor of Foreign Language Education, University of Melbourne; Tu Li-ping, Senior Lecturer at the Asia Institute; and Rick Liu, Principal Investigator at the Centre for Eye Research Australia.
In addition to providing information on degree programs, research projects, short-term courses, Chinese language learning, and scholarships, the exhibition also featured activities introducing Taiwanese society and culture. For example, Bukut Qalavangan, a Bunun Taiwanese student currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Melbourne, introduced indigenous Taiwanese culture. Davidson Yue, a 'New Colombo Plan' scholarship recipient who had previously studied in Taiwan, also shared his study experience in Taiwan.
Li Wei-chen, Secretary of the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Australia, stated in a phone interview with the Central News Agency that the Ministry of Education, Taiwan, provided over 50 scholarships last year for Australian students to study in Taiwan. She emphasized that the demand from foreign students for courses related to Taiwan's technology, language, and distinctive industries continues to grow.
Li Wei-chen pointed out that this education fair highlights the broader economic ties between Taiwan and Australia. Australia is an important raw material supplier, while Taiwan plays a key role in global semiconductor manufacturing. Both sides are also continuously expanding cooperation in clean energy and agriculture, demonstrating long-term growth potential.
Li Wei-chen said that people-to-people exchanges between Taiwan and Australia are close, and Taiwan has actively promoted itself as a study abroad destination in recent years, with its safety, convenient transportation, and quality of life being highly recognized. Taipei was recently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world in international evaluations.
Li Wei-chen reminded that the application deadline for the 'Taiwan Scholarship' provided by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan, is May 5, and Australian students are welcome to apply enthusiastically. (Edited by Chang Chih-hsuan) 1150503
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