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Taiwan’s schools go co-ed to combat declining birthrates
Discover how Taiwan’s private girls’ high schools are transitioning to co-ed institutions to address the country’s declining birthrate and prepare a new generation for future demographic challenges.2024/04/25 17:44 -
Taiwan’s university application pass rate drops to 81.15%
The University application screening results for the 2024 academic year in Taipei were announced, with 78,187 applicants and 63,449 passing, marking an 81.15% pass rate, the lowest in three years.2024/03/28 14:46 -
MOHW orders CWLF to stop admissions amid foster care scandal
Taipei’s MOHW orders CWLF to suspend new foster child placements following a tragic case. Deputy Minister Lee Li-Fen calls for internal review and supervision improvements. Adoption process for existing children to receive heightened scrutiny.2024/03/13 12:41 -
Taiwan’s MOE ends independent university admissions in 2024
Stay informed about Taiwan’s Ministry of Education’s recent revision of the ’Regulations for the Individual Recruitment of Universities’ impacting university admissions. Learn about the changes affecting private high schools and exceptions for religious, artistic, and athletic sectors. Discover how this update will impact institutions like CTBC Business School, Kainan University, and Huafan University.2024/03/06 18:19 -
Taiwan private universities cut admissions on low birthrate
Explore how Taiwan’s higher education system is adapting to challenges such as declining birthrates, admission cuts, and stagnant wages for educators. Discover the insights from experts and the Taiwan Higher Education Union.2023/11/24 12:22 -
Shih Hsin plans changes amid rumored Chinese dept. closure
Shih Hsin University is considering making adjustments between departments and may halt admissions to its Chinese Literature Department in 2025. Despite rumors that the decision is due to poor undergraduate enrollment rates, the department is not the worst-performing. The university reassured students that the department will only close its doors officially after all current undergraduate students have graduated. The decision to suspend admissions requires approval from the institution and other relevant entities, with the official suspension taking effect in the academic year of 2025 if approved this year. The Chinese Literature Department was established in 1998 as part of the university’s liberal education center, with a master’s program added in 2003 and a PhD program in 2007.2023/10/30 15:01