I-Shou University School of Medicine for International Students (From January 1 to March 15, 2016)
Qualifications for Application
1. Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree or above conferred by a local or foreign university recognized by the R.O.C. Ministry of Education may apply for admission; those who have completed studies at the School of Medicine, Dentistry or Chinese Medicine for four years or more may apply with credentials of an equivalent education level.
An original of the diploma (or academic credentials) notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission must be submitted upon registration and enrollment (if the diploma (or academic credentials) is in a language other than Chinese or English, a Chinese or English translation notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission or a registered translation agency is required); otherwise, an applicant will be considered disqualified and denied admission.
2. Pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 2 in the MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, applicants who have a foreign nationality, have never held nationality status of the Republic of China* (“R.O.C.”), and do not possess an overseas compatriot student status, a Chinese nationality or the citizenship of Hong Kong/Macau at the time of application may apply for admission.
3. Any matter not mentioned herein should be subject to the MOE Program of Assisting Countries with Diplomatic Relations in Cultivating Medical Talents, the MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, and the MOE Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education.
When and How to Apply
1. No application fee is required for applying for admission to this Program.
2. Application Documents
(1) An application must be completed not later than March 15, 2016.
Please fill out an application form online (http://enroll.isu.edu.tw/enroll/dp/) and print it out. The application form and required documents must be submitted to ISU by the aforesaid deadline.
(2) Applicants may submit the application packet through either of the following methods:
a. By fax: +886-7-6155910 or +886-7-6577478
b. Via email: smis@isu.edu.tw
3. TaiwanICDF Scholarship
(1) Only online application submitted through the following website will be accepted: http://www.icdf.org.tw/TSP/Welcome.aspx.
(2) Those who want to apply for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship must send the application form to the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission in person.
4. Notices:
(1) The application process will not be considered to be completed until an applicant has completed both an application for admission to this Program and an application for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship.
(2) Late applications, unqualified applications or incomplete submission of documents will not be considered by ISU.
(3) Please keep an extra copy of all documents submitted for application as ISU will not return the originals to applicants.
I. Legal Basis
The recruitment and admission to the School of Medicine for International Students are conducted pursuant to the MOE Program of Assisting Countries with Diplomatic Relations in Cultivating Medical Talents, the MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan (see Appendix 1), the MOE Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education (see Appendix 2), the Regulations for International Student Admission to I-Shou University, the Academic Rules of I-Shou University, and other applicable laws and regulations.
II. Admission Quota and Requirements
1. Priority will be given to applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan (R.O.C.) and recommended by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, R.O.C. This Program is intended to recruit 40 students from those countries.
2. Recruitment priority: Applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan will be given preference.
III. Prescribed Duration of Study
Four academic years (a total of 8 semesters), excluding internship.
Students must return to their home countries after graduation and completion of clinical internship, and they are not allowed to take the medical licensing examination or to conduct medical practice in Taiwan.
IV. Qualifications for Application
1. Applicants who possess a bachelor’s degree or above conferred by a local or foreign university recognized by the R.O.C. Ministry of Education may apply for admission; those who have completed studies at the School of Medicine, Dentistry or Chinese Medicine for four years or more may apply with credentials of an equivalent education level. An original of the diploma (or academic credentials) notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission must be submitted upon registration and enrollment (if the diploma (or academic credentials) is in a language other than Chinese or English, a Chinese or English translation notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission or a registered translation agency is required); otherwise, an applicant will be considered disqualified and denied admission.
2. Pursuant to Paragraph 1 of Article 2 in the MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, applicants who have a foreign nationality, have never held nationality status of the Republic of China* (“R.O.C.”), and do not possess an overseas compatriot student status, a Chinese nationality or the citizenship of Hong Kong/Macau at the time of application may apply for admission.
3. Any matter not mentioned herein should be subject to the MOE Program of Assisting Countries with Diplomatic Relations in Cultivating Medical Talents, the MOE Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, and the MOE Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education.
* Note:
Pursuant to Article 2 of the Nationality Act, a person should have the nationality of the Republic of China under any of the conditions provided by the following subparagraphs:
1. His/her father or mother was a national of the Republic of China when he/she was born.
2. He/she was born after the death of his/her father or mother, and his/her father or mother was a national of the Republic of China at the time of death.
3. He/she was born in the territory of the Republic of China, and his/her parents cannot be ascertained or both were stateless persons.
4. He/she has undergone the nationalization process.
V. When and How to Apply
1. No application fee is required for applying for admission to this Program.
2. Application Documents
(1) An application must be completed not later than March 15, 2016.
Please fill out an application form online (http://enroll.isu.edu.tw/enroll/dp/) and print it out. The application form and required documents must be submitted to ISU by the aforesaid deadline.
(2) Applicants may submit the application packet through either of the following methods:
a. By fax: +886-7-6155910 or +886-7-6577478
b. Via email: smis@isu.edu.tw
3. TaiwanICDF Scholarship
(1) Only online application submitted through the following website will be accepted: http://www.icdf.org.tw/TSP/Welcome.aspx.
(2) Those who want to apply for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship must send the application form to the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission in person.
4. Notices:
(1) The application process will not be considered to be completed until an applicant has completed both an application for admission to this Program and an application for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship.
(2) Late applications, unqualified applications or incomplete submission of documents will not be considered by ISU.
(3) Please keep an extra copy of all documents submitted for application as ISU will not return the originals to applicants.
VI. Exam Subjects and Required Documents
Exam Subjects /Percentage Document Review (40%)
Interview (40%)
Written Exam (20%)
Application Documents 1. A completed application form in print (including a signed affidavit)
2. A photocopy of the applicant’s passport
3. A diploma of bachelor’s degree or above, or the proof of an education level equivalent to studies at the School of Medicine, Dentistry or Chinese Medicine for four years or more as well as an academic transcript
* An original of the diploma (or academic credentials) notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission must be submitted. If the diploma (or academic credentials) is in a language other than Chinese or English, a Chinese or English translation notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission or a registered translation agency is required.
4. The proof of having completed at least 6 credits of courses related to biology, chemistry or life sciences
5. A certificate of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS or other English proficiency tests recognized globally or by the local governments taken within the most recent 2 years)
6. An English autobiography
7. Three recommendation letters
8. Other supporting documents:
(1) Results of the medical school admission test (MCAT, BMAT or GAMSAT) taken within the most recent 3 years
(2) Practical experiences in medical practice and laboratories
(3) Experiences in volunteer service
Subjects of the Written Exam English, Biology and Chemistry
Same Grade Deliberate Order 1. Interview 2. Document Review
3. Biology (Written Exam) 4. English (Written Exam)
Note This Program is NOT a master’s program, and thus, only a degree of Doctor of Medicine in English will be conferred upon students who have successfully completed all requirements for graduation.
Contact Info Ms. Brenda Chen or Ms. Christine Yu
Email: smis@isu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-7-6155900
VII. Exam Dates
1. The subjects for the written exam are English, biology and chemistry. The written exam is scheduled on April 22, 2016, and applicants must pay close attention to the latest information released by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission.
2. The interview is scheduled on April 27~28, 2016. Please contact the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission or refer to the information released by ISU regarding the exact time of the interview.
VIII. Acceptance Criteria
1. ISU’s Admissions Committee has the right to determine the minimum acceptance criteria.
2. Applicants will be declared admitted in the descending order of their grade, in the limit of the approved number as specified herein. Those who have received a grade higher than the minimum criteria but are not accepted will be put on a waiting list. Under no circumstances will those who do not meet the minimum criteria be admitted to this Program.
3. Applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan may enjoy priority admissions status. Self-sponsored applicants from countries with no diplomatic relations with Taiwan may be called on to fill admission vacancies.
4. Applicants with the same grade will be ranked according to the deliberate order. The Admissions Committee will decide the ranking if they have received the same score for one single subject.
IX. Notification of Exam Results
Exam results will be delivered to applicants via individual email, and a roll of successful candidates will be released on http://www.isu.edu.tw/medicine.
X. Check-in Process
Both accepted and waitlisted applicants must satisfy both of the following requirements to complete the check-in process:
1. Accepted applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan must send a signed Terms of Agreement for the Scholarship Program of Taiwan and a signed agreement of returning to the home country after graduation to the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission to confirm the admission status.
2. Both accepted and waitlisted applicants must complete the check-in process between May 19 and 26, 2016. Please print out and complete the Letter of Intent to Accept Admission provided by ISU, and then return the Letter by fax (+886-7-6155910 or +886-7-6577478) or via email (smis@isu.edu.tw). Failure to complete the check-in process before the deadline will result in cancellation of admission (for an accepted applicant) or loss of the position on the waiting list (for a waitlisted applicant), and the vacancy will be filled sequentially by a waitlisted applicant who has completed the check-in process. The waiting list will be released on June 3, 2016.
XI. Registration and Enrollment
A full registration packet will be sent to accepted applicants along with a formal admission notification. Accepted applicants should follow the instructions to complete the necessary registration procedure. Failure to complete the registration procedure will result in denial of enrollment at ISU.
Accepted applicants must submit the following documents upon registration:
1. A photocopy of the passport;
2. Academic credentials: A diploma of bachelor’s degree and an official transcript of all semesters, both notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission (a notarized English translation must be provided if the said documents are in a language other than English); and
3. A health certificate (including HIV test, positive measles and rubella antibodies, or certification of prophylactic vaccination) issued by a qualified hospital and notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission. Accepted applicants should take a group physical examination for freshmen arranged by ISU.
XII. Tuition & Other Required Fees, Accommodation Fees, Scholarships, and Other Expenses
The estimated amount of each item is subject to change depending on the actual situation. The actual amount of the tuition and other required fees for 2016 will be announced by the Office of Accounting.
1. The tuition & other required fees, accommodation fees, textbooks and living allowances will be covered by the scholarship granted by TaiwanICDF (Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund).
2. Please visit http://www.icdf.org.tw/ct.asp?xItem=12508&CtNode=30319&mp=2 for more details about the TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program. (The fees and expenses not covered by this Scholarship Program should be borne by scholarship recipients.)
3. TaiwanICDF Scholarship
Only applicants from countries with diplomatic relations with Taiwan are eligible to apply for the TaiwanICDF Scholarship. Qualified applicants should apply for the scholarship to the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission. Please pay attention to the application deadline, as late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please apply online at http://www.icdf.org.tw/TSP/Welcome.aspx, and then print the application form out and send it to the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission in person.
4. Other Expenses
Item Approximate Cost Description
Group Insurance Premiums US$100 Pay for the first 6 months for the first semester after enrolling at ISU (September to February of the next year). The premium is approximately US$20 per month.
National Health Insurance (NHI) Premiums
(pay in each semester) US$150 Students pay a six-month premium starting the second semester. The NHI premium is approximately US$25 per month.
Notes:
1. Foreign nationals who have had the ARC for six months and left Taiwan only once (the departure must be less than 30 days) are eligible to join Taiwan’s NHI program.
2. Starting the second semester, students who are not eligible for the NHI program should take out the group insurance, and ISU will return the fees after deducting the premiums.
＊ The tuition and other required fees paid by students should include the said insurance premiums. ISU will collect six-month premiums and apply for the insurance on behalf of students. Please visit http://www.nhi.gov.tw/ for more details about the NHI program.
Health Examination US$20 Only once
ARC Application Fee US$70 per year ISU will help students apply for the ARC. (Applicants may need to pay approximately US$12 for taking photos if the photo submitted is not accepted.)
5. Other Miscellaneous Expenses after Being Admitted to ISU
Item Approximate Cost
Person seal used for opening a bank account US$4
Prepaid phone card US$10/each
6. Upon registration, newly-admitted students should submit the proof of health and personal injury insurance, valid for at least six months of the date of arrival in Taiwan (the proof issued by a foreign insurance company should be notarized by the local R.O.C. diplomatic mission). After having stayed in Taiwan for six full months, students should join the NHI program, valid during their studies in Taiwan. The Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs will help students apply for the NHI program.
XIII. Other Regulations and Rules Related to Studies
1. As required by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF), a recipient of the TaiwanICDF Scholarship should take Chinese language courses arranged by the program he/she studies at during the period of study, and pass Level 2 of the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) administered by the Steering Committee for the Test Of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP) before graduation.
2. The School of Medicine for International Students will offer Chinese language courses (both required and extra courses) to enhance students’ Chinese proficiency for their daily needs and learning, and help them to meet the TaiwanICDF requirements; these courses also provide students with opportunities to learn Taiwanese culture.
3. Students must complete Chinese language courses before taking the clinical rotation training offered in the junior and senior years.
4. This Program aims to cultivate international medical talents and solve the problem of insufficient medical resources. In accordance with the current laws and regulations, students of this Program should return to their home countries after graduation and completion of clinical clerkship; they are not allowed to take the medical licensing examination or to conduct medical practice in Taiwan.
XIV. Notices
1. This Program is NOT a master’s program, and thus, only a degree of Doctor of Medicine in English will be conferred upon students who have successfully completed all requirements for graduation.
2. All the courses offered by this Program are taught in English.
3. An applicant will be denied admission and/or registration, if he/she is not qualified for application, or if any deception, concealment, violation or forgery of certificates/documents submitted is found. In such a case, those who have registered at ISU will be denied enrollment, and those who have graduated will have their diploma nullified and ISU will announce the cancellation of their status as a graduate from ISU. Violators may be referred to the judicial authorities depending on the severity of the violation.
4. Matters related to course registration, application for leave of absence, the handling of unexcused absence, or withdrawal from ISU are dealt with pursuant to ISU’s Academic Rules.
5. Under no circumstances will accepted applicants be granted a deferral of admission to the next academic year.
6. As stipulated by the TaiwanICDF, all TaiwanICDF Scholarship recipients, after enrollment, are not allowed to transfer to another program/department of ISU or that of another university during the period of study.
7. ISU will appropriately handle applicants’ personal information pursuant to the Personal Information Protection Act of the R.O.C. government, and applicants’ personal information will be used only for the purposes of student recruitment (including announcements and student status) and statistical analysis.
8. Matters not mentioned herein will be dealt with pursuant to the MOE Program of Assisting Countries with Diplomatic Relations in Cultivating Medical Talents, applicable laws and regulations of the R.O.C. government, and the decisions made by ISU’s Admissions Committee.
