Registration Opens for Priority Admission to 5-Year Junior Colleges; 40 Schools Offer 12,000+ Slots
For the 115th academic year in Taiwan, registration for priority admission to five-year junior colleges is open from May 18 to 22. A total of 40 vocational and technical colleges are participating, offering 12,764 places. This program features tuition exemption for the first three years and a focus on professional skills to promote immediate employment upon graduation.
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(Taipei, 18th, CNA Reporter Hsu Chih-wei) Registration for the 115th academic year's priority admission program for five-year junior colleges is open from May 18 to 22. Forty technical and vocational colleges are participating, providing 12,764 admission slots. Applicants can select up to 30 preferences online, with placement determined by a centralized computer allocation system. The Joint Commission for College Admission of Technical and Vocational Schools and Universities stated in a press release today that the program is open to current and past junior high school graduates, as well as those with equivalent academic qualifications. Current graduates should apply collectively through their schools, while past graduates or those with equivalent qualifications should apply individually online. The 115th academic year's priority admission will consider various criteria, including 'diverse learning performance,' 'technical excellence,' 'disadvantaged status,' 'balanced learning,' the average grade of five semesters in integrated activities and technology, the 'Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students,' and the 'order of preference.' Director Jen Yi-chun of the Joint Commission stated that students in the five-year program enjoy tuition-free education for the first three years, reducing their financial burden. Furthermore, the faculty consists of university-level instructors, with a strong emphasis on cultivating students' professional skills. Schools provide an optimal environment for learning specialized skills, aiming for students to be job-ready upon graduation. Prospective applicants can find more information on the official website of the 115th Academic Year National Five-Year Junior College Priority Admission Joint Commission (https://www.jctv.ntut.edu.tw/u5/), where they can also download the admission brochure and application form. For inquiries, a dedicated hotline is available at (02) 2772-5333.