Growing Number of Vietnamese Students at National Chengchi University
Date :
2024-10-15
Department :
Secretariat
【Article by Office of International Cooperation】
Statistics from National Chengchi University’s (NCCU) Office of International Cooperation show a steady increase in the number of enrolled Vietnamese students since 2020. From just 8 students in 2020, the number has consistently exceeded 10 students annually since 2021. While the spring enrollment was slightly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall number of new students has maintained a steady growth.
Currently, most Vietnamese students enrolled at NCCU are pursuing master's degrees. Among the 51 Vietnamese students this year, 26 (51%) are master's students, 16 (31%) are undergraduate students, and 9 (18%) are doctoral students.
Regarding the admission process for Vietnamese students, the Office of International Cooperation stated, "Since there are relatively few overseas Chinese students from Vietnam, most Vietnamese students enter as international students. Typically, international students only need to submit documents and only some departments require interviews. For undergraduate admissions, the focus is on Chinese language proficiency and high school grades, while for master's programs, the emphasis is on the student's research plan and whether their previous academic background aligns with the desired department."
The Office of International Cooperation noted that NCCU currently offers a total of 33 credits of English-taught courses, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. The General Education Center will continue to increase the number of English-taught courses. For students applying to Chinese language departments, they must pass the Taiwan Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) or the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) with a minimum level of A2. Only certain departments, such as the College of Communication, require students to achieve a B2 level.
To address the cultural differences that international students may encounter when they first arrive in Taiwan, the Office of International Cooperation currently arranges “peer programs.” These programs pair new international students with senior students from the same country to help them familiarize themselves with the environment, lifestyle, and academic requirements.
Regarding the career development of Vietnamese students, many companies have expressed their willingness to hire international students. For example, during the career development month, a cosmetics company actively reached out to students. NCCU’s Career Center will organize more career exploration workshops for international students in the future to assist them in planning their future development.
Statistics from National Chengchi University’s (NCCU) Office of International Cooperation show a steady increase in the number of enrolled Vietnamese students since 2020. From just 8 students in 2020, the number has consistently exceeded 10 students annually since 2021. While the spring enrollment was slightly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall number of new students has maintained a steady growth.
Currently, most Vietnamese students enrolled at NCCU are pursuing master's degrees. Among the 51 Vietnamese students this year, 26 (51%) are master's students, 16 (31%) are undergraduate students, and 9 (18%) are doctoral students.
Regarding the admission process for Vietnamese students, the Office of International Cooperation stated, "Since there are relatively few overseas Chinese students from Vietnam, most Vietnamese students enter as international students. Typically, international students only need to submit documents and only some departments require interviews. For undergraduate admissions, the focus is on Chinese language proficiency and high school grades, while for master's programs, the emphasis is on the student's research plan and whether their previous academic background aligns with the desired department."
The Office of International Cooperation noted that NCCU currently offers a total of 33 credits of English-taught courses, primarily in the humanities and social sciences. The General Education Center will continue to increase the number of English-taught courses. For students applying to Chinese language departments, they must pass the Taiwan Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) or the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) with a minimum level of A2. Only certain departments, such as the College of Communication, require students to achieve a B2 level.
To address the cultural differences that international students may encounter when they first arrive in Taiwan, the Office of International Cooperation currently arranges “peer programs.” These programs pair new international students with senior students from the same country to help them familiarize themselves with the environment, lifestyle, and academic requirements.
Regarding the career development of Vietnamese students, many companies have expressed their willingness to hire international students. For example, during the career development month, a cosmetics company actively reached out to students. NCCU’s Career Center will organize more career exploration workshops for international students in the future to assist them in planning their future development.