TAIPEI (TVBS News) — The Association of International Cultural and Educational Exchange Taiwan (AICEE Taiwan) announced on Wednesday (Jan. 3) that more than 80% of international students are willing to apply for new specialized classes that allow them to work in Taiwan.
The report, titled "Blue Ocean of International Enrollment Trends 2024," surveyed more than 2,000 students from 60 countries who intend to study abroad and learn Chinese.
The top three advantages Taiwan holds for international students are high-quality education (24.75%), a safe environment (15.4%), and the opportunity to learn the Mandarin language (14.47%).
Combined with the Executive Yuan's initiative to launch a policy this year to provide internship subsidies from the National Development Fund and private enterprises, a substantial 86% of international students expressed their interest in applying for these grants.
Upon graduation, international students wish to enter suitable industries (21.9%), find employment quickly (21.6%), and secure high employment rates (16.9%).
Additionally, 14% of survey respondents hoped their experience studying in Taiwan would give them a competitive edge in their next step of education.
If students decide to study abroad, the most important factors are scholarships (24.37%), entirely English-taught programs (17.28%), and high teaching quality (14.45%); for students wanting to learn Chinese, geographical location becomes an additional crucial aspect.
Allen Hung, the Chief Executive Officer of AICEE Taiwan, advised Taiwanese universities to not only provide essential enrollment information but also reinforce information about internships and job opportunities during studies and after graduation.
