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1 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission for the Academic Year 2014 Application Period:January 2 to March 31, 2014 November 14, 2013 Tainan National University of the Arts Passed by the First International Student Evaluation Meeting for the Program Year 2014 Produced by Tainan National University of the Arts Enrollment Committee Address:No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian Dist., Tainan City Tel: , ext Website:

2 Key Dates for 2014 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Events Date Announcement Brochure December 10, 2013 Mail Application January 2 to March 31, 2014 Applications sent for Departmental Preliminary Evaluation Announcement of Acceptance List Review Result and Letter of Acceptance Mailed Verification and Mail Check-in From April 8 to April 21, 2014 Estimated to be by May 30, 2014 June 6, 2014 July 11, 2014 Registration Mid September, 2014 Additional Comment Free download of the announcement available on the University website Mail Applications Must be postmarked by the deadline or the application won t be accepted. This Brochure may be downloaded for free online or requests may be made to the Registry Section at the Office of Academic Affairs Division. Download the Brochure at: To download application materials for free, visit: Address:Registry Section Office of Academic Affairs Division Tainan National University of the Arts No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian Dist., Tainan City Phone Number: ext

3 Table of Content I. Application Instructions 1. Applicant Deadline Application Procesure Qualifications Departments and Enrollment Quota Maximum Program Period Required Materials Application Instructions Evaluation Date, Methods and Location Admission Requirements Check in Instructions Registration Scholarship Dormitory and Fees Appeals Contact Information II. Departmental Requirement Art History Department Graduate Institute of Plastic Art...14 Graduate Institute of Applied Art.. 16 Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary & Film Archiving (Institute of Studies in Documentary).. 18 Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary & Film Archiving (Institute of Studies in Film Archiving) Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism.22 Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics (Institute of Museology)..23 Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics (Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics).24 Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano Master Program of Music Master Program of Chinese Music. 29 Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory 30 III. Attachments 1. Tainan National University of the Arts Regulatons Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan Tainan National University of the Arts Scholarships for International Students Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan Scholarship (International Students) Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship Tainan National University of the Arts 2013 Fee Schedule Required Materials Checklist Internatioanl Student Application Affidavit for International Student Document Verificaton Declaration Study Plan Recommendation Letter Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary & Film Archiving-Study Plan (Format) Institute of Studies in Documentary Portfolio Cover of Application Envelope

4 2014 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Brochure This brochure was passed during the first Internatioanl Student Evaluation Meeting on November 14, I. Application Instructions 1. Application Deadline:From January 2 (Monday) to March 31 (Friday), Application Procedure: (1) Determine whether the applicant is eligible under the Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. (2) Determine whether the academic program applied accepts international admissions. (3) For mailed applications, please mail all required documents to Registry Section Office of Academic Affairs Division Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian Dist., Tainan City 72045, postmarked by March 31, 2014 (Monday). Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing. (4) Eligibility review. (5) Required admission document review. (6) Admission committee review. (7) Admission list posted. (8) Admission notification mailed. 3. Qualifications (1) An individual of a foreign nationality who was never a holder of ROC citizenship (According to Article 2 of the Nationality Act) and does not have the Overseas Chinese status. An individual of foreign nationality, who has never held a nationality status from the Republic of China and who does not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of his/her application, is qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. (2) An individual of foreign nationality, pursuant to the following regulations and who has continuously stayed overseas for no less than 6 years, is also qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. 1. An individual who has a nationality status from the Republic of China at the time of birth but does not hold a household registration must state this fact on the college application. 2. An individual who has had nationality status from the Republic of China but has no R.O.C. nationality at the time of application shall have an annulled status regarding the R.O.C. nationality for no less than 8 years after an annulment of the R.O.C. nationality by the Ministry of the Interior. 3. Regarding individuals mentioned in both of the above subparagraphs, they must not have studied in Taiwan under the status of an overseas Chinese nor received placement permission for an academic school year by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students. Note 1: The six and eight year calculation period as prescribed above shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester (Aug. 1st) as the designated due date for the time of study. Note 2: Overseas is limited to countries or regions other than Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; the term continuously means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. When the duration of overseas stay falls in 2 calendar years, the duration of stay in Taiwan for each calendar year shall be deemed as less than 120 days. The only exceptions to this method of calculation are for those who fulfill one of the following requirements with written supportive proof: a. Attended overseas youth training courses organized by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Council or technique training classes accredited by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry ); b. Attended a Mandarin Chinese language center at a university/college of which foreign student recruitment is approved by the Ministry, and to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years; c. Exchange students, whose length of total exchange is less than 2 years; or d. An Internship in Taiwan which has been approved by an authorized central government agency, to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years. An applicant that holds a foreign citizenship and the permanent residency of Hong Kong 4

5 or Macau, having no history of household registration record in Taiwan, and at the time of application, has resided in Hong Kong, Macau or overseas continuously for no less than 6 years. An applicant being a former citizen of Mainland China and holds a foreign nationality, having no history of household registration record in Taiwan, and at the time of application, has resided overseas continuously for no less than 6 years is qualified to apply for admission under these regulations. However, an individual who plans to apply for study at a department of medicine, dentistry, or Chinese medicine must reside overseas continuously for no less than 8 years. Note 3: According to Article 2 of the Nationality Act, a person who meets one of the following requirements has acquired nationality of Republic of China: (1) A person whose father or mother was, at the time of his (her) birth, a citizen of the Republic of China. (2) A person born after the death of his (her) father or mother who was, at the time of his (her) death, a citizen of the Republic of China. (3) A person born in the territory of the Republic of China and whose parents are both unknown or are stateless. (4) A naturalized person. (3) Qualifications for pursuing various degree programs: 1. Applicants who have graduated from a high school, college or university recognized by the Ministry of Education, ROC can apply for admission. International students with a high school diploma are eligible to apply for undergraduate programs; bachelor's degree holders for Master's programs; Master's degree holders for doctoral programs. 2. Or other educational qualification equivelant to the requirements in the educational system in Taiwan. (4) Must meet the application requirements of the individual departments in the brochure. (5) International students who have received bachelor degrees or above in Taiwan and wish to continue to apply for master's program or above shall submit the diploma and transcripts from all school years and apply as required. (6) For applicable rules and regulations, please refer to Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. 5

6 4. Departments and Enrollment Quota Program College Department Undergraduate Program Master Program Letters and Culture Heritage Enrollment Quota Art History Department 3 Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts 3 Visual Arts Graduate Institute of Applied Arts 2 Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary (Institute of Studies in Sound and Documentary) 1 Image Arts Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary (Institute of Studies in Film Archiving) 1 Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism 2 Letters and Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics Culture (Institute of Museology) 1 Heritage Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics (Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics) 1 Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology 2 Music Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano 2 Master Program of Music 2 Master Program of Chinese Music 2 Doctoral Program Visual Arts Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory 1 Note: According to the Ordinance issued by the Ministry of Education, Tai-Jiao-Gao (4) Tze No S on November 4, 2013, the admission quota shall be 3 students for undergraduate program, 19 students for Master s program and 1 student for doctorial program. 5. Maximum Program Period Undergraduate Program:4 to 6 years Master Program:1 to 4 years Doctoral Program:2 to 7 years 6. Required Materials Please compile the following required materials in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide all materials into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep copies of the application materials for future use if necessary. All submitted application materials become the property of the University and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. (1) Required Materials Checklist (see Attachment 4) (2) One Application Form (each with a 1 bust photo without hats off) (see Attachment 5). (3) One photocopy of the passport or other certificate of nationality. (4) Affidavit for International Student (see Attachment 6) (5) One photocopy and Chinese translation of the highest degree diploma authenticated and sealed by the Taiwan Overseas Mission authorized by ROC s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (6) One photocopy of the complete transcript for the highest degree authenticated and sealed by the local ROC s consulate, embassy or offices authorized by ROC s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Chinese translations must be provided for languages other than Chinese and English. The translations must be authenticated and sealed.) 6

7 (7) One Study Plan in English or Chinese (Attachment 8). (8) Two Letters of Recommendation (Attachment 9). Departments that required 2 letters of recommendation: Applied Music Department, Art History Department, Graduate Institute of Applied Arts, Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary and Film Archiving, Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Art, Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism, Geaduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics, Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology, Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory (9) Validated financial statement certifying sufficient funds for the student s education in Taiwan or certification of full scholarship provided by the government, educational institution or other private organizations. (10) Other Professional Evaluation Materials specified by each department (see P10~22 of this brochure). (11) For those who once held dual-citizenship, provide a copy of Certificate for Annulment of Nationality issued by the Ministry of Interiors or other documents certifying to the same effect. 7. Application Instructions (1) Starting from August 1, 2012, international students applying for admissions for the academic year 2013 shall follow the latest Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan posted on the website of the Ministry of Education for the required materials and related requirements. Please regularly visit the websites of the Ministry of Education and TNNUA (Website: (2) The enrollment is handled in accordance with Regulations Regardinhg International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan issued by the Ministry of Education and TNNUA Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. (3) Diplomas and official transcripts submitted by the applicant must be authenticated by Taiwan Overseas Mission (with seals). (4) Overseas Chinese who are citizens of foreign countries but do not possess ROC nationality shall follow either these Regulations or the Regulations for Overseas Chinese to Study in Taiwan according to their choice. Those who violate the above-mentioned rules by applying for admission in the capacities of both overseas Chinese and foreigners will face immediate cancellation of their admission or the deprivation of their recognized status as TNNUA students, once their violation of regulations is discovered and confirmed. (5) As regulated by the Ministry of Education, international students who withdraw from a university/college after admission shall not apply for TNNUA under the Regulation Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan again. Students deemed in violation of this regulation will lose the admission status. (6) The applicant may apply for a maximum of one degree program. Please review the application materials carefully. Once the application materials is confirmed and mailed, the application cannot be revoked, and the degree program cannot be changed for any reason. (7) Applicants who are not accepted after the preliminary and secondary reviews will be notified separately by the Registry Section of TNNUA. (8) Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the portfolio and study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. (9) International students applying to study in Taiwan: (1) Students who have obtained the Bachelor s Degree in Taiwan and wish to continue studying in a Master program or above shall submit the diploma and transcript from a public or private university or an independent college acknowledged by the Ministry of Education in order to be exempt from the requirement of submitting the photocopy of the passport and academic certificate for degrees obtained overseas. (2) For international students who wish to enroll in the Master or Doctoral programs, if the students have obtained a Bachelor s Degree or above from TNNUA and are able to provide the diploma and certificate of academic performance for said degree, they shall be exempt from the requirement of submitting the photocopy of passport and academic certificate for degrees obtained overseas. 7

8 (10) If any document submitted is found to be false, forged, altered, or illegitimate, the admission will be canceled and registration denied. No degree certificate will be issued. If said incident is found after registration or graduation, the student status will be revoked and the degree diploma will be retracted. All the above-mentioned violations will be reported to the Ministry of Education, and criminal liability will be imposed. (11) International students shall not apply for any recurrent educational programs that TNNUA offers, which include the School of Continuing Education, In-service Master Programs or other programs conducted only in the evenings or weekends and holidays, with the exceptions of students who possess Alien Resident Certificates in Taiwan or Permanent Alien Resident Certificates, or who have studied in international programs offered by the university with special permission from the MOE. 8. Evaluation Date, Method and Location (1) Date: April 8 to April 21, 2014 (Time as specified by each Department). (2) Method: Based on the evaluation of the written information. (Evaluation will be made as specified by each Department. Please review the instructions from each Department in this brochure carefully. When necessary, the applicant may be notified to take the proficiency tests for professional subjects or Chinese profiency test.) (3) Location: At each Department (Time and location as specified by each Department.) 9. Admission Requirements (1) Admission Standards: 1. The admission list is determined by the Internation Student Admission Evaluation Committee after taking into consideration the results of the preliminary evaluation from each Department (Institute) and after determining the students qualified for the second evaluation. The International Student Admission Evaluation Committee shall determine the minimum admission standards prior to posting the acceptance list. Students who meet the mimimum requirements but not admitted will be placed on the waiting list. When the admitted students forfeit the admission status, the status may be given to students on the waiting list until reaching the maximum enrollment quota. When the number of applicants meeting the minimum admission requirements is less than the enrollment quota, the applicant still may be rejected even even though the enrollment quota is not met. 2. If the applicant is absent or has a zero score on any exams for the required subjects, the applicant will be disqualified. (2) Acceptance Announcement and Notification 1. Acceptance Announcement Date:By May 30, 2014 (Friday) 2. Announcement will be made on: (1) TNNUA Academic Affairs Website: (2) TNNUA student enrollment: 3. Admission results and Check-in Notification will be mailed separately. 10. Check-in Instructions (1) Check-in:Check-in is notified by mail. Check-in Date: July 11, 2014 (Friday) or as specified on the Check-in Notification. Students who fail to report on time are deemed as forfeiting the admission status and replaced by a student from the waiting list without further objections. (2) Admitted students shall report to TNNUA and check in according to the rules specified on the admission notice and submit (verify) the following documents or the admission status will be revoked. Students who fail to check-in on time will be deemed as voluntarily forfeiting the admission status. 1. Original passport. 2. One photocopy and Chinese translation of the diploma from the highest degree institution authenticated by Taiwan Overseas Mission. (Must be stamped with the seal of the Overseas Mission) 3. One copy of the official transcript for the highest degree authenticated and sealed by 8

9 Taiwan Overseas Mission. (Chinese translations must be provided for languages other than Chinese and English. The translations must be authenticated and sealed.) 4. One copy of financial statement that certifies financial capability for studying in Taiwan. 5. Proof of insurance: (1) As required by Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, at the time of registration, international students must have gone through physical checkups and submit proof of insurance with medical and accident coverage effective for 6 months from the date the student arrives at Taiwan. Starting from the 5th month, international students shall be enrolled in the universal health insurance. (2) The proof of insurance and records of physical checkup shall be verified by Taiwan Overseas Mission. (3) It is mandatory for the uninsured to pay for the insurance premium and TNNUA shall apply on the student s behalf. (4) For students who are uninsured, their enrollment eligibility shall be revoked. (3) Admitted students: Please complete the check-in process by mail according to the time frame specified in the admission notification. Please submit a photocopy of the certificate of degree or the declaration if the student is unable to submit such certificate at this time. Said certificate may be submitted no later than the registration date for new students or the admission status will be revoked. Students who fail to check-in within the specified time frame shall forfeit the admission status without objections. Students on the waiting list: Once admitted, students on the waiting list will be notified in order by the Recruitment Committee of Graduate Programs. The students must complete the check-in process in writing by mail within the specified time frame as indicated in the admission notification. The student shall submit a photocopy of the certificate of degree or the declaration if the student is unable to submit such certificate at this time. Said certificate may be submitted no later than the registration date for new students or the admission status will be revoked. Students who fail to check-in within the specified time frame shall forfeit the admission status without objections. This process will continue until the first day of class for the first semester of the 2014 academic year (Mid - September). (4) Should students who have submitted the application or have been admitted to TNNUA found to be ineligible for application, or should the materials submitted found to be forged, fake, or false, they will face immediate cancellation of their admission or the deprivation of their recognized status as TNNUA students. No certificate of degree will be issued. If such incident is found after graduation, the diploma must be returned and the degree canceled. (5) After the acceptance list is posted, admitted students and students on the waiting list shall complete the check-in process within the specified time frame even if the students did not receive the check-in notification prior to the check-in date. Students who fail to complete the check-in process within the specified time frame may not be excused for any reason, and the admission status shall be revoked. Admission status of students on the waiting list who fail to complete the check-in process on time shall also be revoked. 11. Registration (1) TNNUA will mail registration information to admitted students by July 31, 2014 and the fee statement in a separate mailing in August. Information for New Students will also be posted on the website of Academic Affairs. Admitted students shall complete the reporting and check-in process as regulated by TNNUA. Those who fail to do so will have their admission status revoked without objections. (2) When applying for the student visa, applicants must submit the health certificate (including HIV, measles, a positive test result on rubella antibody or proof of vaccination) issued by a hospital to the Taiwan Overseas Mission. 9

10 (3) At the time of registration, new international students shall submit proof of medical and accident insurance (verified by Taiwan Overseas Mission) with a minimum of 6-month-coverage starting from the date the student arrives in Taiwan. Students already enrolled shall submit proof of enrollment in the National Health Insurance. The insured period must cover the entire school enrollment period. Students who are not yet insured (only for those who have been admitted) may pay for the insurance premium at the time of registration and TNNUA shall process the insurance matter on the student s behalf. Proof of insurance issued overseas shall be verified by Taiwan Overseas Mission. (4) International student will be allowed to register for the first semester should the student s arrival time dates within one-third period of the first semester. International students will be allowed to register for the second semester should the student s arrival dates over one third period of the first semester. (5) Admitted students shall make payments for the tuition and fees, register for courses and complete the registration and enrolment process or the admission status shall be revoked and given to the student on the waiting list. (6) Once admitted, the student s study and student status shall be governed by the regulations promulgated by the Ministry of Education and TNNUA. (7) Once registered, the required courses, credit hours and qualifications for graduation shall follow the regulations of each degree program. (8) For issues not covered in this admission packet, please refer to Ministry of Education s Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education, Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Academic Credentials for Institutions in Mainland China, Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials for Institutions in Hong Kong and Macau, and Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, or they shall be determined by the Admissions Committee. 12. Scholarship (1) National Tainan Univeristy of the Arts International Student Scholarship. Please refer to the webpage of Office of International Affairs: (2) International students may apply for Taiwan Scholarship from Taiwan Overseas Mission prior to entering the country. For information regarding the scholarship, please refer to the webpage of Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program: Dormitory and Fees (1) All dormitories are air-conditioned. The electricity bill is calculated according to the electricity meter. An advance payment for the electricity will be listed on the statement of registeration fees. The difference between the advance payment and the actual bill will be paid or returned when the semester ends. (2) Dormitory Assignment: 1. Students in the graduate programs will be assigned to the rooms with 2 beds in Dormitory 1 and Dormitory Students in the undergraduate program will be assigned to the rooms with 2, 3 or 4 beds in Dormitories 3, 4, 5, and 6. The rooms will be assigned by the Office of Student Affairs Division according to the number of students. (Department of Applied Music Dormitories 3 and 4; Department of Material Arts and Design, Department of Art History - Drmitories 5 and 6; Department of Chinese Music Dormitories 4 and 5; Department of Music Dormitory 4.) 10

11 (3) Rooms in Dormitory 5 are private rooms (with bathroom), the rest are regular rooms. (4) Dormitory fees per student for each semester: Dormitory 1, 2 beds: NT$ 5,400 Dormitory 6, 2 beds: NT$ 5,400 Dormitory 3, 3 beds: NT$ 4,700 Dormitory 3, 4 beds: NT$ 3,800 Dormitory 4, 3 beds: NT$ 4,600 Dormitory 4, 4 beds: NT$ 4,500 Dormitory 5, 2 beds: NT$ 7,500, 3 beds: NT$ 6500, 4 beds: NT$ 6,000 (5) The above listed fees are for the rooms only, a one-time room deposit of NT$1,500 and an advance electricity payment of NT$ 800 will be listed on the statement for registeration fees. (6) The room assignment will be posted on the website of the Student Affairs Division two weeks prior to the beginning of the semester. For rules and regulations regarding living on campus, please refer to the following websites: The website of the Student Affairs Division: Appeals If the applicants have questions concerning the evaluation results or matters related to the evaluations, a written appeal with detailed descriptions with supporting evidence must be submitted to the Registry Section of TNNUA. TNNUA will handle the appeal in accordance with the related regulations. Anonymous cases will not be accepted. 15. Contact Information Operator Website Office of Academic Affairs Division Office Subject Matter Extension Registry Section 1.Inquiries on enrollment affaris 2.Check-in and Document Verification 3.Registration and Admission Undergraduate Program 1211 Graduate Program 1212 Office of International Affairs Scholarship and Financial Aids 1901 Extracurricular Activities Student Loan 1311 Section Student Counseling Information on housing and renting 1322 Section Student Affairs Graduates and Division Overseas Consulations on Visas, Exit and Entry, and Students 1370 National Health Insurance Counseling Section Health Section 1. Physical examination for new students General Affairs Division Cashiers Section Office of each Department 2. Student Accident Insurance The mailing and reissuance of fee 1533 statements. Please refer to P10~P22 for the requirements of the individual Department Ministry of Education Telephone:

12 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of International and Cross-Strait Education Bureau of Council Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website: Telephone: (886) Website: Telephone: Website: Telephone: Website: 12

13 II. Departmental Requirements College College of Letters and Culture Heritage Department Department of Art History Degree BACHELOR OF ARTS 3 Enrollment Quota (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Qualification Must possess high school diploma or above. 1. Required Materials Review Method 2. Interview (For those who can not attend the interview in Taiwan, the interview may be conducted through telephone or video conferencing.) 1. Required Materials 70% Evaluation Method 2. Interview 30% Language Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese Requirements proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Required Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole Application responsibility of the applicant. Materials and Other Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for Requirements your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 1 copy of Biography in Chinese. (2) 1 copy of Study Plan in Chinese. (3) 1 copy of Proof of awards received. (4) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. Additional Remarks [email protected] Tel: #2611 Website: 13

14 College College of Visual Arts Department Graduate Institute of Plastic Arts Degree MASTER OF FINE ARTS Enrollment Quota 3 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Qualification Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Admission Criteria Application materials review Evaluation Language Requirements 100% for application materials review 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. Nwqqwew students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above;(6)students from English speaking countries(great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Mail the documents to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and documents of creations) should be submitted before the deadline of application. Please ensure that the required application materials are complete. Incomplete application materials or disqualification are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Applicants should ensure that files are backed up, as the application documents will be not returned regardless of admission status. Required Documents and Other Requirements 1. Please refer to p5~p6 of this brochure for the general required materials 2. An official transcript of your academic record of highest level, which shows grades achieved. 3. Additional required materials: (1). On a data disc labeled with the creator's name, please provide image files of ONE of the following genres: 20 pieces of 2-D work 7 pieces of 3-D work (with 2 to 3 different angles for each piece) 7 pieces of mixed media work (with 2 to 3 different angles for each piece) 3 pieces of audiovisual work any combination of the aforementioned genres, including 2D (eg. painting, photographe, etc.), 3D, mixed media, image, sound and new technology. The number of image files you should submit is 20 and imited to 20 in total. The works shoud be your creations within the last five years. Each still-image file should be in JPEG format, less than 1MB and titled with the work's title. For the submission of the audiovisual-only genre, the files of the 3 pieces of work must be in VOB or MPEG2 format. The disc should include: I. Videos showing the overall relationship between the 3 pieces of work and their exhibition spaces (under 2 minutes). 14

15 II. Excerpts of the full videos of the 3 pieces of work (under 4 minutes). III. Full videos of the 3 pieces of work. Applicants who failed to meet the requirements of the submission will not be considered. Additional Remarks (2) Work Descriptions: Hard copies of the works should be provided in the order corresponding to the printed list from the ordered files stored in the disc. Each hard copy should be labeled with the title of artwork, medium, size, year of creation and concepts of creation. The applicant's name should be shown clearly on the cover page. (3) Resume and Learning Backgrounds. (4) Study Plan Please type items (2) (3) (4) and bind them in letter size paper. [email protected] Tel: #2241 Website: 15

16 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Visual Arts Graduate Institute of Applied Arts Institutes of Ceramics, Fiber, Jewelry and Metal Arts, Metal Products and Jewelry Design MASTER OF FINE ARTS 2 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Required Materials Required Materials 100% If the score for the required materials does not meet the minimum requirement, the student may be rejected even when the enrollment quota is not met. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2)TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the portfolio and study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) Compact Disc in PC-compatible format: 20 image files containing 10 to 15 of the applicant's personal creative works. (Pictures of the same work from different angles are allowed. Each image file should be in JPEG format and less than 1MB in size.) The name of each file should be identical to the corresponding title. The compact disc should be marked with the degree program the applicant is applying for and the author's name (no score will be given to submissions that fail to comply with the requirements.) (2) Work Descriptions: Hard copies should be provided in the order in which 16

17 Additional Remarks their corresponding digital image files appear on the compact disc. Each hard copy image should be labeled with the title, material, size, year completed and creative concepts; the cover should include the applicant's name. (3) Resume, learning experience and study plan. (4) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). Please type items (2) (3) (4) in English or Chinese and bind them in letter size paper. 3. Applications must be marked with the degree program or they will not be accepted. Tel: #2271 Website: 17

18 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Sound and Image Arts Graduate Institute in the Studies of Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Documentary MASTER OF FINE ARTS 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Based on the required materials. The applicants may be notified to be tested (by phone or video conferencing) on professional subjects and Chinese proficiency, or interviewed if necessary during the preliminary evaluation. Required Materials 100% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2)TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqualifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the portfolio and study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evaluation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 5 copies of the study plan. (Please use the format provided in Attachment 10. The electronic file of this format is also posted on the website.) The content shall be typed in 12 point font size with a minimum of 8 letter sized pages and bound. The content shall include the following two portions: A. Learning and Creation Experiences: 1. Biography; 2. Motivation; 3. Objectives; B. Future Study Plan: 1. Research (or Creative) Theme; 2. Issue Statement; 3. Literary Exploration; 4. Methodology; 5. Implementation Strategy.) 18

19 Additional Remarks (2) One Documentary Work (Specification:DV, DVD, or VHS/NTSC. Length: within 1 one hour. Must be completed within the last 2 years.) (Or papers and published work related to the history of documentary and art.) (3) Institute of Studies in Documentary Work Information Form (see Attachment 11). (4) Two Chinese or English Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. [email protected] Tel: #2441 Website: 19

20 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Sound and Image Arts Graduate Institute in the Studies of Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Film Archiving MASTER OF ARTS 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Based on the required materials. The applicants may be notified to be tested (by phone or video conferencing) on professional subjects and Chinese proficiency, or interviewed if necessary during the preliminary evaluation. Required Materials 100% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 5 copies of the study plan. (Please use the format provided in Attachment 10. The electronic file of this format is also posted on the website.) The content shall be typed in 12 point font size with a minimum of 8 letter sized pages and bound. The content shall include the following two 20

21 Additional Remarks portions: A. Learning and Creation Experiences: 1. Biography; 2. Motivation; 3. Objectives; B. Future Study Plan: 1. Research (or Creative) Theme; 2. Issue Statement; 3. Literary Exploration; 4. Methodology; 5. Implementation Strategy.) (2) Two Chinese or English Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. Tel: #2441 Website: 21

22 College Department College of Letters and Culture Heritage Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism Degree MASTER OF ARTS 2 Enrollment Quota (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Qualification Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. 1. Required Materials Review Method 2. Interview (For those who can not attend the interview in Taiwan, the interview may be conducted through telephone or video conferencing.) 1. Required Materials 70% Evaluation Method 2. Interview 30% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following Language conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or Requirements above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant Required is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole Application responsibility of the applicant. Materials and Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for Other your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. Requirements 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 1 copy of Biography. (2) 1 copy of Study Plan in Chinese (Research scheme, methodology, and expected research outcome) (3) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. [email protected] Additional Tel: #2612 Remarks Website: 22

23 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements Additional Remarks College of Letters and Culture Heritage Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics Institute of Museology MASTER OF ARTS 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. 1. Required Materials 2. Interview (For those who can not attend the interview in Taiwan, the interview may be conducted through telephone or video conferencing.) 1. Required Materials 70% 2. Interview 30% 1. Non-native Chinese speakers must submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of taking Chinese lessons. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 650 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evaluation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 1 copy of Chinese or English resume (Typed on letter sized paper.) (2) 1 copy of Chinese biography (Typed on letter sized paper, about 1000 words.) (3) 4 copies of the study plan in Chinese or English (The study plan must include the outline, content and references, typed on letter sized paper and about 3000 words.) (4) 2 Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 3. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. [email protected] Tel: #2641 Website: 23

24 College Department Institute Major Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements College of Letters and Culture Heritage Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics Graduate Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics Restoration of Letters Culture Relics and Eastern Paintings, Restoration of Oil Paintings and Wooden Cultural Relics MASTER OF ARTS 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. 1. Required Materials 2. Interview (For those who can not attend the interview in Taiwan, the interview may be conducted through telephone or video conferencing.) 1. Required Materials 70% 2. Interview 30% 1. Non-native Chinese speakers must submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of taking Chinese lessons. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 750 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials (including the study plan) for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) 1 copy of Chinese or English resume (typed in letter size paper.) (2) 1 copy of Chinese biography (typed in letter size paper, about 1000 words.) (3) 4 copies of the study plan in Chinese or English (The study plan must include the outline, contents and references. Typed in letter size paper, about 3000 words.) (4) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 24

25 Additional Remarks (5) Submit collection of work created within the past two years or a minimum of 10 graphic files. (Major:Restoration of Letters Culture Relics and Eastern Paintings-Crafts, Painting or Paper Creation; Restoration of Oil Paintings and Wooden Cultural Relics-oil painting or woodwork) 3. Degree Program offered: (1) Restoration of Letters Culture Relics and Eastern Paintings and (2) Restoration of Oil Paintings and Wooden Cultural Relics. Applicants must choose the degree program or they will not be accepted. 4. The interview schedule will be posted on the websites of the University and the Department. [email protected] Tel: #2670 Website: 25

26 College Department Institute Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method Evaluation Method Language Requirements Required Application Materials and Other Requirements Additional Remarks College of Music Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology Program A(Ethnomusicology), Program B(Organology) MASTER OF ARTS 2 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. 1. Past Academic Records. 2. Required Materials. (Including Chinese or English Study Plan, Chinese or English biography, and published journal paper or related research.) 3. Recommendation Letters. 1.Past Academic Records 40% 2. Required Materials 40% 3. Recommendation Letter 20% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 750 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) Chinese or English Study Plan. (2) Chinese or English biography (Letter size, 3 pagaes.) (3) Two Chinese or English Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). (4) Published journal paper or related research. [email protected] Tel: #2091 Website: 26

27 College Department Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification College of Music Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano MASTER OF MUSIC 2 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must complete Bachelor s degree or above. Required Materials: Evaluation is based on the application materials submitted Review Method by the applicant. Evaluation Method Required Materials 100% New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of Language 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC score 750 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of Requirements High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or Required disqialifications are the sole responsibility of the applicant. Application Please keep a copy of all submitted materials for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be Materials and returned regardless of the admission status. Other 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. Requirements 2. Additional required materials: Audio Visual Material (provide both a CD and a DVD for each) include: (1) One piano solo. (2) Assigned piano collaboration piece including the instrument and vocal as specified in the following: Instrument: Choose one allegro and adagio from the duo sonatas composed by W.A. Mozart or composers after Mozart. Vocal: Choose two art songs in two different languages (limited to German, French, English, Italian and Chinese). 3. Please refer to the enrollment information posted on the official website of the department for the list of numbers tested. [email protected] Additional Tel: #2041 Remarks Website: 27

28 College Department Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method College of Music Graduate Institute of Music MASTER OF MUSIC 2 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Required Materials: Based on the documents submitted by students with the application. Evaluation Method Document Review 100%. 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may Language be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC Requirements score 750 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The Required applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the Application sole responsibility of the applicant. Materials and Please keep a copy of all submitted materials for your record. They will Other become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. Requirements 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) Tested specialization include: Violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, piano and vocal. (2) Audio visual material (Submit both a CD and DVD for each.) Include a concert featuring one of the instruments tested. (A solo piece over 30 minutes with at least two styles.) [email protected] Additional Tel: #2011 Remarks Website: 28

29 College Department Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method 29 College of Music Graduate Institute of Chinese Music MASTER OF MUSIC 2 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Bachelor s degree or above. Required Materials:Evaluation is based on the application materials submitted by the applicant. Evaluation Method Required Materials 100% 1. Students from non-chinese speaking countries shall submit proof of Chinese proficiency or proof of Chinese courses taken. 2. New students must enroll in and pass the intensive English course offered during the Summer semester or other English courses offered in TNNUA with equivalent levels prior to graduation. Students who meet one of the following conditions may Language be exempted from this requirement: (1) TOFEL computer-based test with the score of 213 and above (or paper-based test with the score of 550 or above); (2) TOEIC Requirements score 750 or higher (3) CEF with the level of B2 (vantage) (4) GEPT with the level of High-Intermediate from the first stage; (5) IELTS 5.5 and above; (6) Students from English speaking countries (Great Britain, Canada, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the Philippines, and Singapore, etc.); (7) Students from non-english-speaking countries proof should provide of receiving formal education in English. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the Required sole responsibility of the applicant. Application Please keep a copy of all submitted materials for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be Materials and Other returned regardless of the admission status. Requirements 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) Instruments tested include:dizi, Sheng, Suona, Erhu, Guzheng, Guqin, Pipa, Yangqin, Liuqin, Ruan Xian, Percussion, and Conducting. (2) Video and audio materials (Submit the material in both a CD and a DVD.) Include a concert featuring one of the specialties tested. (Within 30 minutes, and must include a solo piece unless the program applied is conducting.) [email protected] Additional Remarks Tel: # Website:

30 College Department Degree Enrollment Quota Qualification Review Method College of Visual Arts Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory Ph.D. in Art 1 (The enrollment quota for this program may be applied interchangeably with other programs within the total enrollment quota) Must possess Master s degree or above. Required Materials Evaluation Method Required Materials 100% Students from non-english speaking country should provide one of the following certificates for English proficiency: 1. TOFEL Computer-based Test with a score of 213 and above or paper-based test with a score of 550 or above. Language 2. GEPT high-intermediate level. Requirements 3. Other language proficiency test acknowledged by the Ministry of Education equivelant to the TOFEL computer-based test score of 213 (or paper-based test score of 550). Submit proof of Chinese proficiency or certification of Chinese courses after admission and prior to the qualification exam for doctoral program. Please compile the following required documents in the correct order with a paper clip to hold them together. Slide them into the envelope horizontally and mail the envelope to Registry Section, Office of Academic Affairs Division, Tainan National University of the Arts, No. 66, Daci Village, Guantian District, Tainan City, Taiwan. (Delivery services such as DHL or FedEx are recommended for international mailing.) The application form and all required application materials (including portfolios and professional work) should be submitted at the time of application. The applicant is responsible for making sure that the application is complete prior to mailing. Missing application, incomplete information or disqialifications are the Required sole responsibility of the applicant. Application Please keep a copy of all submitted materials for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be Materials and Other returned regardless of the admission status. Requirements 1. Please refer to pp.6-7 of this brochure for the general required materials. 2. Additional required materials: (1) Approximately 1000 words describing educational and work experiences. (2) Research Plan:Approximately words, bound in letter sized paper. (3) 1 copy of Creative Statement or Research on Creative Theory, 3-7 related work or research. Multiple works from the same series are counted as one piece. (4) Two Recommendation Letters (Attachment 9). 1. Include thesis, examples of exhibition planning or descriptions, portfolio or audio material. Audio materials, images and digital files should be delivered in the following format: Additional Remarks (1) Submit graphic, three-dimensional and installation work in electronic files with compact disks. (Images files should be JPG files under 1MB in size.) (2) Please choose DVD or VCD to submit video or audio materials. Films 30

31 should be submitted as AVI MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG3 MPEG4 or standard DVD/VCD format. (3) For videos of visual installation art, record the dynamic effects at the exhibition for the first segment. The second segment shall include the complete content of the work on site. (4) Please clearly mark the name of the applicant and the title on the DVDs and VCDs/CDs with oil-based pens. Tel: #2321 Website: 31

32 Attachment 1 Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding Internatioal Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on May 29, 2003 Reviewed cf. the Ordinance, Tai (1)-Document No , on January 15, 2003 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on October 7, 2004 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on October 6, 2005 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on January 7, 2010 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on March 2, 2011 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on June 2, 2011 Approved cf. the Ordinance, Tai (2)-Document No , issued on June 23, 2011 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on January 5, 2012 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on October 4, 2012 Being amended by Tai Wen (2) Tze Letter No , issued on October 18, 2012 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on January 3, 2013 Approved by the Ordinance, Tai Jiao Wen (5) Tze-Document No , issued on February 4, 2013 Passed by the Academic Affairs Meeting on October 3, 2003 Article 1 Article 2 In order to openly conduct admission test for foreign students, Tainan National University of the Arts Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as Regulation ) is established in accordance with Article 6 of the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan, issued by the Ministry of Education (MOE). An individual of foreign nationality, who has never held a nationality status from the Republic of China and who does not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of his/her application, is qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. An individual of foreign nationality, pursuant to the following regulations and who has continuously stayed overseas for no less than 6 years is also qualified to apply for admission under this regulation. However, an individual who plans to apply for study at a department of medicine, dentistry or Chinese medicine must have continuously stayed overseas for a period no less than 8 years. 1. An individual who has a nationality status from the Republic of China at the time of his/her birth but does not hold a household registration must state this on his/her college application. 2. An individual who has had nationality status from the Republic of China but has no R.O.C. nationality at the time of his/her application shall have an annulled status regarding his/her R.O.C. nationality for no less than 8 years after an annulment of 32

33 Article 3 his/her R.O.C. nationality by the Ministry of the Interior. 3. Regarding individuals mentioned in both of the above subparagraphs, they must not have studied in Taiwan under the status of an overseas Chinese nor received placement permission for an academic school year by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students. According to the Education Cooperation Framework Agreement, a foreign national who was selected by a foreign government, organization, or school, and does not hold a household registration from the time of their birth is not subject to the limitations as prescribed in the preceding 2 paragraphs after receiving the approval from the designated authorized government educational institutions. The six and eight year calculation period as prescribed in Paragraph 2 shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester (Feb. 1st or Aug. 1st) as the designated due date for the time of study. Overseas as prescribed in Paragraph 2 is limited to countries or regions other than Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; the term continuously means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. When the duration of overseas stay falls in 2 calendar years, the duration of stay in Taiwan for each calendar year shall be deemed as less than 120 days. The only exceptions to this method of calculation are for those who fulfill one of the following requirements with written supportive proof: (1) Attended overseas youth training courses organized by the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Council or technique training classes accredited by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry ); (2) Attended a Mandarin Chinese language center at a university/college of which foreign student recruitment is approved by the Ministry, and to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years; (3) Exchange students, whose length of total exchange is less than 2 years; or (4) An Internship in Taiwan which has been approved by an authorized central government agency, to which the total length of stay is less than 2 years. An individual, who has both foreign and R.O.C. nationalities and has applied for an annulment of his/her R.O.C. nationality before Feb. 1st, 2011, the effective date of amendment of the Regulations, is then qualified to apply for admission under the original regulation as an international student and is not subject to the limitation as prescribed in Paragraph 2. An applicant of foreign nationality, concurrently holding a permanent residence status in Hong Kong or Macao, having no history of a household registration record in Taiwan and, at the time of application, has resided in Hong Kong, Macao, or another foreign country for no less than 6 years is qualified to apply for admission under these regulations. The term reside overseas continuously mentioned in the preceding paragraph means 33

34 Article 4 Article 5 Article 6 an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. However, such a term may be exempt, if any of the conditions prescribed in Subparagraphs 1 through 4, Paragraph 5 of the previous Article applies and is supported with written proof, and the said domestic length of stay shall be excluded from the overseas length of residency. An applicant being a former citizen of Mainland China and holds a foreign nationality, having no history of household registration record in Taiwan, and at the time of application, has resided overseas continuously for no less than 6 years is qualified to apply for admission under these regulations. The term reside overseas continuously means an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year. However, such a term may be exempted if any of the conditions prescribed in Subparagraphs 1 through 4, of Paragraph 5 of the previous Article, applies and is supported with written proof, and the said domestic length of stay shall be excluded from the overseas length of residency. The six-year calculation period as prescribed in Paragraph 1 and Paragraph 3 shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester (Feb.1st or Aug.1st) as the designated due date for the time of study. The term overseas as prescribed in paragraph 5 in previous article shall apply to paragraphs 1 to 4. International students may apply for enrollment through the requirements from the two preceding subparagraphs once only.upon completion of the course of study at a school in Taiwan for which an international student has applied, the student may proceed to seek admission to programs offered by TNNUA and thus should follow application procedures as regular loclal students do. However, if they are seeking admission to higher academic levels, such as graduate schools, they shall follow relevant regulations for admission to their respective graduate programs. The number of openings for international students that TNNUA intends to recruit and eventually accept is additional to the MOE approved quota for recruiting students of the pertaining academic year. The number is limited to no more than ten percent of the number of ROC citizens admitted that year, and shall be reported with the total number of students recruited to the MOE for approval. If the quotas for admission, which have been allocated for local students have not been filled, a university/college may give the quotas to international students according to the total number of designated yearly positions that is open for international students. Where the preceding paragraph refers to the number of international students recruited, the figure shall not include international students not registered as degree students. TNNUA international admission shall be done in accordance with the Regulation. TNNUA shall set up the International Student Admission Meeting including the Dean of Academic Affairs (as the convener), the Dean of the Colleges, the Chair of the Departments, the Director of Accounting and the head of Recruitment Division of Department of Academic Affairs. The admission affairs shall be conducted in an open, fair and just manner and TNNUA shall publish the admission packet. TNNAU International Admission Packet shall list in details the departments (colleges), 34

35 Article 7 maximum years of study, number of enrollments, qualifications, admission principles, acceptance criteria and other related information. International students applying for admission shall submit their applications directly to TNNUA from January 1 to March 31 every year. (Limited to one department.) Those applicants found qualified through a review or screening process will be granted admission by the school. The following documents shall be submitted: 1.Student Application 2.Academic credentials: (1) Academic credentials from Mainland China: The Regulations Governing Accreditation of Schools in Mainland China shall apply. (2) Academic credentials from Hong Kong or Macao: Academic Credential Verification and Accreditation Methods adopted in Hong Kong and Macao shall apply. (3) Academic credentials from other areas: (i) Academic credentials earned at overseas Taiwan schools or Taiwan schools in Mainland China shall be regarded as the same as earned in domestic schools of equivalent levels. (ii) Academic credentials referred in the preceding 2 Items shall be subject to the related regulations regarding the assessment and recognition of foreign academic credentials. However, academic credentials earned from schools or branches established in Mainland China by foreign schools shall require public notarization in Mainland China and be verified and examined by an institute established or appointed by the Executive Yuan, or a private agency commissioned by the Executive Yuan. 3. Validated financial statement certifying sufficient funds for the student s education in Taiwan or certification of full scholarship provided by the government, educational institution or other private organizations. 4. Other documents as required by the Department. In the event that there is any doubt regarding Items 2, 3 and 4 as being unauthenticated by one of the Taiwanese embassies, Overseas Missions, offices, other organizations authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter referred to as Taiwan Overseas Missions), or organizations designated, established or authorized by Executive Yuan during the evaluation process of applications from international students, the University may require that these international documents be authenticated by one of the Taiwan Overseas Mission; schools may apply to a Taiwan Overseas Mission for evaluation assistance regarding documents to be authenticated. An international student who has completed a bachelor s degree or higher degree 35

36 in Taiwan and who applies for a master program shall be exempt from the rules listed in item 2, paragraph 1, provided that a graduation certification and transcript for each consecutive semester issued from the institutions in Taiwan are enclosed. International students who have graduated from schools that enroll international residents in Taiwan, or from bilingual programs affiliated with local high schools must submit graduation certificates and transcripts for each academic semester to apply for admission, and are exempt from the rules listed in Article 4. At the time of registration new international students shall present proof of a medical and injury insurance policy which is valid for at least 6 months from the date the student enters Taiwan. Current student shall present written proof that they have joined Taiwan s National Health Insurance Plan. The aforementioned insurance proof should be verified by the Taiwan Overseas Mission if it is issued from overseas. Article 7-1 If any document submitted by international students is found to be false, forged or altered, the admission will be canceled and registration denied. No degree certificate will be issued. If said incident is found after graduation, the school shall deny the student s eligibility to graduate and retract the degree diploma. Article 8 When offering admission to international students, TNNUA shall promptly register into the international student data management information system designated by the Ministry the following: school entrance, transfer, suspension or dismissal and any change or loss of student status. Article 9 International students admission status goes through the prelimnary evaluation by the individual Departments, and then reviewed during the International Student Admission Evaluation Meeting. The Individual Departments may notify the applicant for examinations on professional subjects or Chinese proficiency tests when necessary during the preliminary evaluation stage. Article 10 International student will be allowed to register for the first semester should the student s arrival time dates within one-third study period of the first semester. International students will be allowed to register for the second semester or next academic year should the student s arrival date over one-third study period of the first semester. Article 11 Fees for international students shall be determined in accordance with the following regulations: 1. Students who are admitted to study in Taiwan pursuant to article 20 and recipients of MOFA Taiwan Scholarships, under the recommendation of Overseas Agencies and with the permanent resident status in the Republic of China, shall pay their tuition and other fees in accordance with the same standards that apply to Taiwan nationals. 2. Students admitted to educational institutions in Taiwan in accordance with an education cooperation agreement shall pay their tuition and other fees that are 36

37 specified in the agreement. 3. A school that accepts an international student who does not qualify according to the preceding 2 Subparagraphs may apply its own tuition and other fee standards to the said student and report to Ministry of Education for approval. Said standards may not be lower than the standards adopted by other private schools at the same level. Students that were admitted to study in Taiwan before the effective date of the February 1, 2011 amendment shall pay for their own tuition and other fees in accordance with the previous standards. Article 12 International students shall not apply for any recurrent educational programs, which include the School of Continuing Education, In-service Master Programs or other programs conducted only in the evenings or weekends and holidays, with the exceptions of students who have obtained legal resident status in Taiwan, or who have studied in international programs offered by the university with special permission from the MOE. Article 13 International students who are approved by the MOE for an internship after graduation in Taiwan may afterwards extend their international student status for no more than one year after graduation. During the course of study in Taiwan, international students, who are approved for initial household registration, resident registration, naturalization or restoration of their R.O.C. nationality, will lose their international student status and shall withdraw from school. International students who withdraw from university/college after admission due to behavior issues, poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Code may not thereafter apply again for admission under this regulation. Article 14 Universities/ colleges may sign education cooperation agreements with foreign schools and recruit international exchange students. Universities/ colleges may apply this regulation to accept international students as non-degree seeking students with the condition that it will not compromise normal teaching routines. Article 15 When establishing a special program for international students based on an international academic cooperation plan or other special needs, the university shall seek the approval of the MOE Article 16 In order to encourage international students to study in Taiwan, the university establish scholarships for international students. Article 17 Universities/colleges shall designate units or personnel to handle international student applications, consultation, liaison, and other related matters. In addition, these units or personnel shall reinforce the arrangement of home stay lodging for international students, and assist them to learn Mandarin Chinese and Taiwan culture in order to better enhance their understanding about Taiwan. Universities/colleges shall host activities to foster international exchange, globalization on campus, or other events helpful to interactions between international and local 37

38 students, during each school year. Article 18 International Students who were admitted under the rules of the Regulation may apply for scholarships in accordance with the rules and regulations in TNNUA International Student Scholarship Criteria. Article 19 Schools or designated authorities shall immediately handle the cases in accordance with the regulations if international students violate the Employment Services Act after investigation. Article 20 Matters not specified herein in this Regulation shall be governed by the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan issued by the MOE. Article 21 The Regulation and amendmenrs to the Regulation are implemented after said regulations and amendments are passed by Academic Affairs Meeting and approved by the MOE. The Regulation shall be implemented since Auguse 1, Amendment to Ministry of Education Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. Amended on December 24, 2012, promulgated on January 1, Amendment to Ministry of Education Regulations Regarding International Student Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. Amended on August 23, 2013, promulgated on September 1,

39 Attachment 2 Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Scholarships Criteria Passed at the Administrative Meeting on August 5, 2009 Amended and Passed at the Administrative Meeting on May 5, 2010 Amended and Passed at the Administrative Meeting on April 11, The Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Scholarships Criteria (hereinafter referred to as the Criteria ) is established in coordination with the Ministry of Education's policy to increase the enrollment of international students in the universities in Taiwan and to encourage outstanding international students to pursue their studies at TNNUA. 2. International Students referred to in this Criteria are those defined as international students in Paragraphs 1 and 2, Article 2 of TNNUA Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan who are applying for admission. 3. Maximum scholarship period: (1) The maximum periods for each degree program are, 4 years for undergraduate program, 2 years for master program and 4 years for doctoral program. However, the total number of years where a student receives scholarship shall not exceed 5 years. (2) The scholarship period is counted from when the student registers until said student graduates, withdraws or is discharged from the school. A student may not apply during the period in which said student has applied for extension. 4. The quota, amount and issuance of the scholarship: (1) 6 students from the undergraduate program may each receive the NT$40,000 scholarship for each academic year. 7 students from the master (doctoral) program may each receive the NT$60,000 scholarship for each school year. (2) The recipients shall register for classes in the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded in order to receive it. (3) The total amount of scholarship and total number of recipients for international students shall be determined and adjusted according to the annual budget and number of applicants. 5. Eligibility: (1) New student: The applicant shall be international students who have applied for admission in accordance with No. 2 in the Criteria and reviewed and accepted by the recruitment committee. The International Affairs Evaluation Committee will determine, publish and notify and recipients. (2) Existing students: International students who have been enrolled for more than one semester with official registration and comply with the following: 1. Undergraduate students: must have taken at least 16 credit hours with an average grade of at least 75 in the previous semester. The student may not have received a disciplinary action of reprimand or above from the University. 2. Graduate students (including master and doctoral students): must have taken at least 9 credit 39

40 hours with an average grade of at least 80 in the previous semester. The student may not have received a disciplinary action of reprimand or above from the University. 3. Graduate students (including master and doctoral students) who have enough credit hours to graduate, is writing the thesis or dissertation and have not taken any courses in the previous semester, the applicant may apply once under the following conditions. The average grade from the previous academic year shall meet the provisions from the preceding paragraph. The application shall be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the academic advisor and a thesis/dissertation proposal (including research motivation and objectives, framework and design, sources of data, outline, and references). The student may not have received a disciplinary action of reprimand or above from the University. 4. The applicant is the head of a student organization with a minimum average grade of 70 from the previous academic year, 75 for a student in the Master or Doctoral Program. The applicant may apply with the proof of being the head of the student organization and a report of organizational achievements. Applications under this condition may be made once only. 6. Application and evaluation periods: (1) Applications for the scholarships are accepted once for each academic year and issued in two installments, one for each semester. (2) New students: Students shall submit the application to the Office of International Affairs within the application period. (3) Existing students: Apply between September 15 and September 30 to the Office of International Affairs each year. 7. Application material: (1) New students: Application in accordance with the application procedure published by the Office of International Affairs. (2) Existing students: (i) Application form provided at the Office of International Affairs. (ii) One letter of recommendation. (iii) Transcript from the previous semester. (iv) Portfolio or other documentations of professional performances beneficial for the evaluation. 8. Evaluation standards: (1) New students: The International Affairs Evaluation Committee shall compile all applications to be evaluated. (2) Existing students: The committee shall determine and publish the list of students to be awarded with the scholarship according to the following standards and notify the applicants. (i) Academic performance 40%. (ii) Portfolio or other professional performance 60%. 9. According to Article 3 of Tainan National University of Arts International Exchange Scholarship Evaluation Criteria, members of the International Affairs Evaluation Committee shall be made up of the director of the Office of International Affairs, who is also the Chair of the Committee, the Chair of Academic Affairs, Chair of Student Affairs and Dean of the relevant colleges. 10. Students who have received the Taiwan Scholarship from the Ministry of Education or from TNNUA 40

41 are not eligible for these scholarships. If it is proved to be true that the student is receiving more than the awarded scholarship, the scholarship shall be returned in full. 11. The University may revoke the recipient's scholarship if the recipient has not completed the registration, applied for the postponement of admission status, withdrawn, has been suspended, transferred, graduated for the academic year enrolled, or resumed following a suspension or leave of absence. 12. In the event that the recipient s application materials are found to forged or false, the University reserves the right to revoke the scholarship, and the recipient is required to return any amount received to the University. 13. The Criteria and amendments hereafter are passed at the Administrative Meeting and approved by President Chen prior to implementation. 41

42 Attachment 2-1 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Taiwan Scholarship (International Students) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry) of the Republic of China (hereinafter referred to as R.O.C.) promulgated this set of regulations in order to execute the Taiwan Scholarship program (hereinafter referred to as the Scholarship) and encourage outstanding international students to study in Taiwan and promote exchanges and friendship. This regulation is not applicable to students from China, Hong Kong and Macau. 1. The Scholarship includes: (1) NT$25,000 per month when fulfilling the prerequisite courses for Chinese. (2) NT$30,000 per month throughout the degree program. (3) The recipient must pay for all expenses during the stay in Taiwan. The Ministry will not provide any other subsidy. (4) The Ministry will provide 1 one-way economy class ticket for each recipient for the most direct flight each way between Taiwan and the applicant s native country. 2. Eligibility: (1) International students with high school diploma or above and graduated with good academic and moral performance. (2) The applicant is not a citizen of the Republic of China. (3) The applicant is not a overseas student of the Republic of China. (4) The applicant has no prior experience of pursuing the same degree program in Taiwan. (5) The applicant is not an exchange student admitted under any academic collaboration agreements made between a foreign school and any college or university in Taiwan during the scholarship period. (6) The applicant s eligibility for scholarship has never been revoked by any governmental or related agencies of the Republic of China. 3. Others: (1) Website for Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program: (2) Contactor: Trinity Lu Telephone: #4210~ 4212 Fax: [email protected] 4. Application Period: Between February 1 and April 30 each year. 5. The applicant shall submit related documents to the Taiwan Overseas Mission (or the organization with such jurisdictional capacity) in his/her native countries or its territory prior to the application deadline. 42

43 Attachment 2-2 Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship Encourage students from countries with no diplomatic relations with Taiwan (excluding China, Hong Kong and Macau) to pursue bachelor, master and doctoral programs in Taiwan. 1. Scholarship: (1) Each recipient shall receive the following: (i) Full tuition reimbursement and some of the miscellaneous fees. (ii) NT$15,000 in stipend for undergraduate students and NT$20,000 for students in Master s and PhD programs. (2) The scholarship period: (i) The maximum scholarship period for undergraduate students are 4 years, 2 years for master s students and 4 years for PhD students. However, the accumulative total scholarship period shall not exceed 5 years. 2. Eligibility: (1) International students with high school diploma or above and graduated with good academic and moral performance. (2) Persons meeting one of the followings are not eligible to apply: (i) The applicant is a citizen of the Republic of China or an overseas student of the Republic of China. (ii) The applicant has retained student status or has registered for courses in colleges or universities in the Republic of China. However, graduating students who applied for a higher degree are not bound by this restriction. (iii) The applicant has prior record of pursuing the same degree program in Taiwan. (iv) The applicant is an exchange student or dual degree student admitted under any academic collaboration agreements made between a foreign school and any college or university in Taiwan during the scholarship period. (v) The applicant is a recipient of any scholarships from this program for over 5 years. (vi) The applicant s eligibility for scholarship had been revoked by any governmental or related agencies of the Republic of China. (vii) The scholarship or financial assistance the applicant receives from the R.O.C. government or school include the subsidy provided the school in conjunction with the scholarship program to cover the miscellaneous fees that exceed the maximum limit posed by the Ministry. 3. Others: (1) Website for Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program: (2) Website for Ministry of Education Degree Scholarship: (3) Contactor: Trinity Lu Telephone: #4210~ 4212 Fax: [email protected] 4. Application Period: Between February 1 and March 31 each year. 43

44 Attachment st Semester Tainan National University of the Arts Fee Schedule Applicable to:international students and students from mainland China enrolled after February 1, Daytime Undergraduate and Seven-year Bachelor s Programs Approved by Ministry of Education Tai Jiao Gao (4) Tze No T Daytime Undergraduate and Seven-year Bachelor s Programs Unit:NTD Department/In stitute Music Department Seven-year Undergraduate Program Chinese Music Department Seven-year Undergraduate Program Applied Music Department Art History Department Material Art and Design Department Tuition Fees(2) Subtotal Individual Tuition/ Lesson Fees for (1) (1)+(2) Credit Music Courses / credit / credit /credit Remark Students with a second major, minor, or retaking the course shall pay the full individual lesson fees for the major or minor. Note: 1. In the music category, fees for private advising shall be determined as specified in the Tainan National University of the Arts College of Music Principles for Fee and Expenditures of Private Advising Fees. 2. Students enrolled in other academic programs must pay the tuition (NT$ 2,400 per credit hour) as required by this program. Individual lesson fees shall appy for students taking individual lessons. 3. Students in the Music Department, Chinese Music Department and Applied Music Department shall pay the full individual lesson fees for music courses. 4. Students in the Music Department repeating or taking individual lessons shall pay the individual lesson fees of NT$ 11,340 per credit hour. 44

45 2. Master and Doctoral Programs Master and Doctoral Programs and In-service Master Program Department (Institute) Fees Tuition/Per Credit PhD Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory M.A. Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics Institute of Museology Graduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Film Archiving Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Arts Institute of Film Arts Individual Advising Fees Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology NTD / Credit M.F.A. Department of Material Arts and Design Graduate Institute of Applied Arts Graduate Institute of Architecture Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Documentary Graduate Institute of Animation and Film Arts Institute of Animation M.M. Graduate Institute of Collaborative Piano NTD / Credit Graduate Institute of the Music Department NTD / Credit Graduate Institute of Chinese Music NTD / Credit Unit:NTD Remarks Note: 1. The individual lesson fees are determined in accordance with Tainan National University of the Arts College of Music Principles for Fee and Expenditures of Individual Lesson Fees. 2. Students who register for the private advising courses in the Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology, Department of Music, Department of Chinese Music, and Institute of Piano must pay additional individual lesson fees. 45

46 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Required Admission Material Checklist (Materials already submitted must be marked with a in the Remark column.) Department: Degree: Bechalor Chineses Name: English Name: Phone Number: Master Doctoral Remark ( ) Required Materials 1. Required Materials Checklist 2. One Application Form (with a 1 bust photo without the hat) 3. Copy of the passport or other verification of nationality. 4. Affidavit for International Student 5. One photocopy and Chinese translation of the diploma from the highest degree institution verified and sealed by the local ROC s representative office. 6. One copy of the complete transcript for the highest degree verified and sealed by the local ROC s consulate, embassy or offices authorized by ROC s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Chinese translations must be provided for languages other than Chinese and English. The translations must be verified and sealed.) 7. Chinese or English Study Plan 8. Validated financial statement certifying sufficient funds for the student s education in Taiwan or certification of full scholarship provided by the government, educational institution or other private organizations. 9. Other Professional Evaluation Materials specified by each department. 10. Two Recommendation Letters Departments that required 2 letters of recommendation:art History Department, Graduate Institute of Applied Arts, Graduate Institute of Studies in Documentary and Film Archiving, Graduate Institute of Art History and Art Criticism, Geaduate Institute of Museology and Conservation of Cultural Relics, Graduate Institute of Ethnomusicology, Doctoral Program in Art Creation and Theory 11. Other materials helpful for the evaluation. Please keep a copy of all submitted materials for your record. They will become properties of the University after the evalulation and will not be returned regardless of the admission status. 46

47 Attachment 5 Application Form for Foreign Student Admission Tainan National University of the Arts Please fill-in the following entries in Chinese or English 1. Personal Information Attach recent bust Photograph here Name Chinese English (Last) (Middle) (First) Passport No. Nationality Sex Male Female Marital Status Date of Birth / / (day) (month) (year) 出 生 地 點 Place of Birth Married Single address Cell phone No. Home Address & Tel. Mailing Address & Tel. Mailing Address & Tel. in Taiwan TEL. TEL. TEL. LegalGuardian Contact Person in Taiwan Father Mother Name Address Name Address Name Nationality Name Nationality Relationship Telephone No. Relationship Telephone No. Place of Birth Telephone No. Place of Birth Telephone No. 2. Educational Background High School Name of School School location Degree Dates enrolled (M/Y to M/Y) Major Minor University or College Graduate School (Master Program) Graduate School (Ph.. D. Program) 3. Department/Graduate Institute and Degree sought Department/ Graduate Institute Degree Program Bachelor Master Doctoral 4. Chinese proficiency level How long have you had a formal training in Chinese? 47

48 Where did you learn Chinese? (high school, college, language institute) Have you taken any proficiency test in Chinese? Yes No Type of Test Score Self evaluation Listening Excellent Good Average Poor Speaking Excellent Good Average Poor Reading Excellent Good Average Poor Writing Excellent Good Average Poor 5. Financial Support: Financial Information: How will you fund your study at TNNUA? Personal Savings Taiwan Scholarship Others Parental Support Scholarship 6. Health Condition (Good) (Average) (Poor) Describe any defect or health problem you have. (Additional information may be provided on a separate sheet of paper.) DEPOSITION 1. I guarantee that I do not hold overseas Chinese status or R.O.C. citizenship. 2.The diploma granted by the educational institute I last attended is valid and has been awarded legally in the country where I graduated. The certificate is comparable to that which is awarded by certified school in Taiwan. I have not previously applied for any academic schools in the R.O.C.as an overseas Chinese student. 3. I have never been expelled from any academic programs in the R.O.C. 4. I agree to authorize the National Chi Nan University to verify any information provided above. I am willing to follow the rules and regulations of the National Chi Nan University without any objections should the information provided be found untruthful I have carefully reviewed the above information and hereby pledge that all of it is correct. Applicant s Signature Date of Application (Y/M/D) 48

49 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Declaration Applicant Name (Chinese) (English) Department Degree 1. An individual of foreign nationality, who has never held nationality status from the Republic of China (according to the interpretation in the Nationality Act) and who does not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of their application. 2. An individual who is also a national of the R.O.C., but does not hold nor has had a household registration in Taiwan. 3. An individual who also was a national of the R.O.C. but has no R.O.C. nationality at the time of their application shall have an annulled status regarding their R.O.C. nationality for no less than 8 years after an annulment of R.O.C. nationality by the Ministry of the Interior. 4. An individual who have not studied in Taiwan as an overseas Chinese student nor received placement permission during the same year of the application by the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students. 5. I hereby certify that the academic certificate of the highest degree I have provided (High school diploma if applying for undergraduate programs; Bachelor's degree diploma for Master's programs; Master's degree diploma for Doctoral programs.) are legally awarded in the country where I graduated. The certificate I hold is equivelant to that which is awarded by the accredited schools in ROC. If any of the statements is found to be forged or falsified in any way, my admission will be canceled and my student status will be revoked without the issuance of any certificate or diploma. 6. I hereby certify that all materials I have provided (including the originals and copies of the diploma, certification and other related documents) are legal. If any of them are found to be false or forged, my dmission will be canceled without the issuance of any certificate or diploma. 49

50 7. The graduation certificate and degree diploma I present and verified by a Taiwan Overseas Mission. The undersigned guarantees that the copies of the foreign academic diploma and the original complete transcript verified by a Taiwan Overseas Mission (with seals) will be handed over upon admission registration. If the related documents cannot be given on time or are unacceptable by the standards set forth in the Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Credentials of Institutions of Higher Education, the undersigned will abandon the enrollment qualification without objection. 8. I have never been expelled from other colleges and universities of the Republic of China. I authorize TNNUA to verify all information provided. After being admitted into TNNUA, if any of the information provided are found and proved to be false after enrollment, I have no objections in accepting the revocation of my admission and deprivation of my student status. If the above condition is found after graudation, I agree to hand in my diploma for cancellation with my graduation qualification be revoked. Signature: Date: Year Month Day 50

51 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Document Verification Declaration Applicant (please print name) is applying for (name of the College and Department) International students applying for admissions shall provide the following documents within a month after the acceptance list is posted: Remark ( ) Item One photocopy and Chinese translation of the diploma from the highest degree institution verified and sealed by the local ROC s representative office. One copy of the official transcript for the highest degree verified and sealed by the local ROC representative office. (Chinese translations must be provided for languages other than Chinese and English. The translations must be verified and sealed.) If the above listed required documents are not mailed to the Registry Section of the Academic Affairs Division of TNNUA within a month after the acceptance list is posted, and if I am not able to provide the diploma and transcript for the highest degree authenticated by Taiwan Overseas Mission, I will forfeit my admission status without any objections. Signature: Date: Year Month Day 51

52 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Study Plan Applicant: Department/Institute: Degree Proposed: In the following space please write a statement about 500 words in Chinese or in English, stating your background, motivation, study plan at NCNU, and career plan after finishing your study. Use both sides if needed. (Continue on next page) 52

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55 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Letter of Recommendation Part I, to be completed by the applicant Applicant: Department/Institute: Degree Proposed: I agree that the recommendation I am requesting shall be held confidentially by officer of the National Chi Nan University, and I hereby waive any rights I may have to examine it. Yes No Signature: Date: Part II, to be completed by the recommender. How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? We would appreciate your candid assessment of the applicant s scholarship, character, personality, and professional promise. Your statement plays an important role in our evaluation. Thank you. (Continue on reverse side) 55

56 Part III Summary Please compare with others of similar age and experience and then mark in the appropriate box. Outstanding Very Good Good Average Below Average Inadequate for Assessment Research Potential Creativity & Imagination Maturity Ability to Work with Others Communication Skills Potential to Complete the Proposed Program Strongly Recommended Recommended Recommended with Reservation Not Recommended Recommender (Signature): Date: Recommender (Print): Title: Telephone: Affiliated Institute: Address: Please seal, sign on the envelope, and return to the applicant. 56

57 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Graduate Institute for Studies on Documentary and Film Archiving Study Plan(Format) Applicant: Institute: Institute for Studies on Documentary Institute for Studies on Film Archiving Passport ID: Address: Telephone:( ) Date: Year Month Day 57

58 1. Learning and Creation Experiences (Please type in 12 point Times New Roman. Please attach additional pages if you need more space.) (1) Biography (Personal information, family background, educational and work experiences ) (2) Motivation (Describe your interest and knowledge in documentary and film archiving, your past experiences and connections to documentary and film archiving and your motivation for applying for the degree program.) (3) Objectives (Descrive your understanding and expectation of this program and your plan for future career.) 2. Future Research Plan (Please type in 12 point Times New Roman. Please attach additional pages if you need more space. Please be specific.) (1) Research(or Creative)Theme (Please describe in detail your directions for future research or creation.) (2) Issues (Please descrive how the above mentioned direction for research or creation may solve any issues or lead to accomplishments.) (3) Literary Exploration (Please provide the theory or film work that can serve as references for the above mentioned direction for research and creation.) (4) Research Methodology (Please describe the research tools, methodology or technology that can be applied toward the above mentioned research or creation.) (5) Implementation Strategy (Please describe how the above mentioned direction for research or creation may be integrated with the curriculum, teaching resources and the expertise of the faculties.) 58

59 Attachment Tainan National University of the Arts International Student Admission Institute of the Studies of Documentary and Film Archiving Institute of Studies in Documentary Work Information Form This form must accompany the admission application. 1. Title: 2. Produced by: 3. Year: Length Minutes 4. Original Specification: Film 16mm 35mm Video DV HDV Color With Audio Other Black and White Silent Audio Type 5. The work may be delivered as DVs, DVDs or VHS(NTSC). For DVDs, please make sure it is of decent quality so as not to affect the evaluation results. 6. Applicant s responsibilities: Directing Editing (script) Artistic Design Cinematography/Lighting Editing Music Scoring/Dubbing Special Effects Others 7. Descriptions:(Please type separately in letter sized paper and attach the original proposal.) 8. Broadcast Information/Critic(or attach showing/exhibition information) Note:Please submit the copies (so are the reference materials). TNNUA is not responsible for any loss or damages occurred during the transport. The submitted materials become TNNUA property and will not be returned regardless of admission status. I hereby certify that all the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. I will be held legally responsible if any of the content is pirated or plagiarized. Applicant s Signature Date: Year Month Day 59

60 Appendix FROM (Full Name in Chinese) Application for Admission for 2012 (Full Name in English) (Address) TO: Registry Section Office of Academic Affairs Division Tainan National University of the Arts 66, Daci Village,Guantian District,Tainan City,72045 Taiwan.(R.O.C.) Please attach this application cover sheet to the outside of the envelope containing your application package, and send by registered mail or courier. (DHL or FedEX service is recommended for application package mailed from overseas.) Program: Date application submitted: Please do not write in this space. 申 請 編 號 收 件 日 期 審 查 人 員 審 查 日 期 60