Taiwan University Opens Recruiting Office in Beijing

Taiwan-based Fu Jen Catholic University opened an office in Beijing in August to recruit more students from the Chinese mainland. As one of the island's most prestigious universities, Fu Jen has recruited 99 mainland students so far this year, exceeding its target of 40, confirmed Liu Zhaoming, the university's academic dean. The university plans to offer scholarships and give primary admission to students selected from prestigious high schools on the mainland starting from next year. This year, Taiwan began allowing students from six mainland provinces and municipalities – Beijing, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Fujian and Guangdong – to study at the island's 100-plus universities and colleges. Scholarships for mainland students who wish to complete bachelor's degrees at Fu Jen amount to 500,000 New Taiwan dollars (about US $17,200) per year are designed to help cover tuition and living expenses. Scholarships for master's candidates amount to 250,000 New Taiwan dollars. "The scholarship program is specifically designed for mainland students," said Liu, adding that the program provides not only fellowships, but also includes guidance on scholastic matters, internships and employment.