Escolar Documentos
Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
(2011 / 2012)
Introduction of University
Why NTU NTU Past, Present and Future Academics Campus Location and Area Master Program in Agricultural Economics
. Introduction of Program
Agricultural Economics Master Program Graduate Institute of Agricultural Economics universities in the world, and increasing cooperation in the areas of student exchange, faculty exchange, and dual degree programs.
Academics
The 11 colleges of the university are: College of Liberal Arts, College of Science, College of Social Sciences, College of Medicine, College of Engineering, College of Bio-Resources & Agriculture, College of Management, College of Public Health, College of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, College of Law, and College of Life Science. In addition to these colleges, research centers at NTU are also dedicated to academic development; there are national research centers as well as first tier research units. By participating in research projects conducted by professors, students also have the chance to carry out researches with support from the research centers. The national research centers at NTU are: Earthquake Engineering Research Center, Ocean Research Center, Nano Electromechanical System Research Center, Humanities Research Center and Disaster Research Center. Please visit our website for more details: http://www.ntu.edu.tw/
Agricultural Economics Master Program Graduate Institute of Agricultural Economics NTU is one of the oldest universities in Taiwan, we insist on providing most advanced and modern facilities to our students. Both the Main Library (1998) and the Sports Center (2001) are newly built, and a campus-wide wireless network connection has also been installed. Main Library There are several libraries on different campuses with a total collection of 3 million volumes. The Main Library provides books, periodicals, pamphlets, ancient books and audiovisual materials in a wide range of fields. For example, there are about 2,600 kinds of periodicals, more than 100 newspapers from all over the world and more than 30,000 electronic materials. The volumes of ancient and rare books amount to 50,000. At present, the Main Library owns the largest collection in Taiwan. The Main Library has been designated as one of the official repositories of government publications and it maintains agreements to exchange publications with over 2,000 academic and research institutions in over 60 countries. Sports Center The Sports Center is equipped with various modern facilities, such as a main court, a general court, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, a table tennis room, a squash court, a martial arts room, a dance room, an aerobic room, a judo room and an international conference hall. It satisfies students needs and interests. Computer and Information Networking Center (C&INC) The C&INC offers services in E-mail account application, Webmail maintenance, computer courses, and classrooms for distance education. The center is also in charge of the entire campus network, including the dormitory network, wireless network, TANet/I1, Tanet2/I2, NTU Proxy, NTU Net News, ADSL, VPN and Dial-up network connection. Off-campus Environment Taipei city is surrounded by the Tanshui and Keelung Rivers. There are highly concentrated highway and railway networks, and a convenient Mass Rapid Transit System (MRT). NTU is easily accessible from all corners of the city. The famous Yangmingshan National Park in northern Taipei is about one hour away by car. Taipei offers its inhabitants the convenience of metropolitan civilization as well as the relaxed atmosphere of nature.
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Program Objectives
Cultivating superior agricultural policy-makers and managers. Enhancing international students grasp of important issues in agriculture, and to help foster their potential for leadership in agricultural policy and agribusiness management. Helping our university respond to the need for internationalization and to maintain its standards of excellence.
Scope of Curriculum
The curriculum is grouped into four major categories: Agricultural Policy, Institutions and Regulations; Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Consumption; Production Economics and Management; and Resources and Environmental Economics. The courses include Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Trade, Agricultural Policy Analysis, Agricultural Development, Agricultural Marketing, Efficiency and Productivity Analysis, Applied Microeconomics, Advanced Macroeconomics etc. Students are required to complete 31 credits including six credits of thesis.
Requirements Applied Macroeconomics Efficiency and Productivity Analysis Agricultural Marketing Advanced Microeconomics Agribusiness Management Agricultural Trade Agricultural Policy Analysis Agricultural Development Seminar Thesis
Credit 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 6
Schedule 2011 Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Fall 2012 Spring 2012 Spring 2012 Spring 2012 Fall 2012 Fall 2012 Fall
Degree Conferral
Graduate students will be awarded a degree of Master of Science from Dept. of Agricultural Economics, College of Bio-resource and Agricultural, National Taiwan University after completing the require courses and a Master thesis.
. Qualification
Applicants must hold a bachelors degree in fields related to Agricultural Economics at foreign universities and colleges approved by the Taiwan Ministry of Education. Applicants are except to equip with basic economics and mathematic concepts. Applicants from countries where English is not the native language, or those who have completed their bachelors degree at a non-English speaking academic institution, is required to take the TOEFL or provide English-proficiency verifications. All materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy /Representative Office to National Taiwan University.
.Admission
Application Procedure: All materials must be forwarded by the ROC (Taiwan) Embassy /Representative Office to National Taiwan University: Documents Required: 1. Check list of submitted documents 2. Four copies of completed application forms 3. Two official copies of diploma certified by the embassy 4. Two copies of official transcripts in Chinese or English version issued by the institution 5. One copy of study plan in English 6. Two letters of recommendation in English 7. An evidence of English proficiency 8. Health Examination Certificate (including an HIV test) 9. Declaration form and authorization from (to declare the truthfulness of the submitted information and authorized NTU to verify the submitted information) 10. One photocopy of passport 11. Other supporting materials ** All application documents are preferred in A4 size.
. Application Deadline
Application Deadline: April 30, 2011
. Contact Information
Dept. of Agricultural Economics, National Taiwan University. No. 1, Section 4, Roosevelt Road, Taipei 106, ROC Taiwan Contact Person: Ms. Tai-Jung (Rita) Chiang E-mail: ritachiang@ntu.edu.tw http://www.agec.ntu.edu.tw/admiss/recruit.php?class=105 Tel: 886-2-3366-2674 Fax: 886-2-2362-8496
Medical Report
Please see attachment 4-1 to 4-3.
Attachment 1
Application Number For Official Use Only_______________
Application Form for International Students NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY Academic Year 2011~2012
Please fill in all the items marked with Please avoid using signs like and diacritics like ,
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Personal Information
Full name (In Chinese) COMPULSORY!! (Maximum of 6 characters. If your computer doesnt have Chinese system, please fill it in after printing the form out. If you dont have one, you may leave it blank, we will give you one after admitted.) Full name (In English) (First) (Middle) (Last) as appears in passport
Home Address_____________________________________________________________________
Zip Code____________ (Please fill in N/A if none)
Mailing Address (If the address is in Taiwan, please try to fill it in in Chinese characters. The admission result will be sent to
this address around middle of June) Street: _____________________ City: _______________________ Country: ___________________ Zip Code___________________ (Please fill in N/A if none)
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E-mail 1_____________________________________E-mail 2__________________________________________________ (Please check your e-mail regularly for new important information.) Country of Birth_______________ Date of Birth_______M_______D_______Y Sex Male Female
Country of Birth___________________________
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Attachment 1
Date of Birth ______M ______D_________Y Date of Birth ______M ______D_________Y
Address___________________________________
Address____________________________________________
Application Information
What department or graduate institute do you expect to study at NTU?
_______________________________ Department or Institute _________________________________ Division
What degree do you plan to pursue? Bachelor Master Doctor Which status do you plan to apply? Degree Student Non-degree Student 1. Those applying for non-degree study should be already residing in Taiwan and be holding an ROC alien resident certificate. The valid period for the certificate should be through June 30, 2009. Being a non-degree student cannot become the reason to apply for the residence visa. 2. Applicants may tick both of the boxes only when they are willing to be admitted as non -degree students if not accepted as degree student.
Education Background
Degree
Secondary School
Items
College or University
Name of School
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Attachment 1
Address of School
* The average grade is 8, and the full grade in the grading system is 10, please fill in 8/10 /Full Grade
Job Background
Company Name Position in Company Year of Service
Other Information
How will you finance your study at NTU? (You may choose more than one option) Personal Savings Parental Support Taiwan Scholarship Winner Under Application for Taiwan Scholarship
Would you like to apply for scholarship offered by NTU? (limited to graduate applicants) Yes No (NTU will evaluate applicants' eligibility for scholarship by their degree application documents. Applicants do not need to send any extra document.) Is Chinese your native language Have you ever learned Chinese Yes No
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Attachment 1
How do you evaluate your Chinese language proficiency? Listening Excellent Good Fair Speaking Excellent Good Fair Reading Excellent Good Fair Writing Excellent Good Fair Have you taken any test of Chinese language Poor Poor Poor Poor Yes No
The name of the test(s)? ______________________________________________ Score__________________ Is English your native language Yes No Have you ever learned English Yes. For how long________________ No Where and under whose instruction?_______________________________________ How do you evaluate your English language proficiency? Listening Speaking Reading Writing Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent Good Good Good Good Fair Fair Fair Fair Poor Poor Poor Poor Yes No
The name of the test(s)______________________________________________ Score__________________ From where did you hear of the NTU international programs? Family/ Friend Home School/ Teacher Academic Conference/ Seminar NTU Department/ Institute/ Teacher Chinese Language Center __________________ (name of the center) Taiwanese Foreign Embassy / Mission Education Exhibition ______________________ (name of the exhibition) http://www.tealit.com http://english.education.edu.tw/ http://www.forumosa.com http://www.pracuj.pl/edukacja
http://www.hyperstudy.com/ http://www.worldwide.edu
http://www.studysearch.net/
http://www.internationaleducationmedia.com
Other ___________________________________ I certify that I have completed this application form by myself, and that all the information I have given is correct.
Applicants Signature_________________________________
Date__________________________
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Attachment 2
AUTHORIZATION
I authorize National Taiwan University to undertake a verification of the information I have provided and I authorize all corporations, companies, educational institutions, persons and former employers to release information they may have about me, and release them from any liability for doing so.
Application Number Print Full Name High SchoolUniversityStudent ID Number (if applicable)
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Attachment 3-1
Applicant Department/Institute Application No. Division
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Declaration
If discrepancy exists between the English texts and the Chinese texts, the Chinese texts prevail. * 69 2 9 9
I, the undersigned, declare that: 1. I have never applied or studied in ROC as an Overseas Chinese student. 2. I have never applied and obtained a high school degree as an international student in ROC, and would like to pursue further degree. 3. I have never been expelled by a university or college in ROC. 4. I do not have ROC nationality, as defined in the Article 2 of the Law of Nationality. 5. If I formerly held ROC nationality, I declare that I have officially renounce my ROC nationality for at least 8 years, up until the course starting date of National Taiwan University semester when I seek admission.
Note According to the Article 2 of the Law of Nationality, a person shall have the nationality of the Republic of China under any of the conditions provided by the following subparagraphs: (1) His/Her father or mother was a national of the Republic of China when he/she was born. *The situation of mother does not apply to those who were born before February 9 (include the 9 th), 1980. (2) He/She was born after the death of his/her father or mother, and his/her father or mother was a national of the Republic of China at the time of death. (3) He/She was born in the territory of the Republic of China, and his/her parents can t be ascertained or both were stateless persons. (4) He/She has undergone the nationalization process.
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Attachment 3-1
Preceding subparagraph 1 and subparagraph 2 shall also apply to the persons who were minors at the time of the revision and promulgation of this Act.
6. The diploma(s) I present are valid and legally awarded in the country where I graduated and are equivalent to the degree conferred by accredited schools and universities in Republic of China. 7. I authorize NTU to verify the above statements and all documents I provided for the application. And I authorize all corporations, companies, educational institutions, persons and former employers to release information they may have about me, and release them from any liability for doing so. If there is any false declaration, I will accept the consequences as immediate cancellation of my admission; the deprivation of my status as a NTU registered student; or revocation of my diploma. NTU has the right not to issue any certificates to me. ApplicantsRecognizers Signature_________________ Date_______M_______D_________Y
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Attachment 3-2
DECLARATION II 1. I hereby declare that the information as provided by me in this document is true and accurate. I understand and accept that any false declaration of information on my part will disqualify me from the program, even when it is in progress. 2. I declare that I am not suffering from any serious or chronic disease and that I am not hindered in the performance of my duties by any illness or disability: 3. I hereby undertake to abide by the laws of the Republic of China during my stay in Taiwan and undertake to do the following: 1.1 Fulfill due performance as required in attendance. 1.2 Not seek employment or engage in any political activities. 1.3 Bear any additional expenses or risks incurred as a result of any changes initiated by myself. 1.4 Not bring with me any family members or friends. 4. I fully agree that the TaiwanICDF has the right to terminate the scholarship if, during my stay in the ROC, my behavior causes any difficulties for the management of the Taiwan ICDF or the training institution. 5. I understand that during my stay in the ROC, only those matters related to the training program will be settled in accordance with the TaiwanICDFs / NTUs rules and regulations, and that the TaiwanICDFs / NTUs decision will be final and will be implemented accordingly. Cases irrelevant to the training program shall be otherwise of my own responsibilities and at my own cost.
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Attachment 4-1
MEDICAL REPORT INSTRUCTIONS To be completed by a registered medical practitioner after thorough clinical
and laboratory examination X-ray of chest. HIV test. The NTU reserves the right to require the candidate to undergo a future medical examination after heshearrives in the Republic of China. Date
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Last Address Name of Candidate First
Date of Birth
To be filled in by Candidate 1. Have you ever had or have you now Check each item
Any heart disease Severe pain or pressure in chest Pressmen cough Tuberculosis Diabetes Backache Herniarupture High blood pressure Any allergies
YES NO
YES NO
2. Please give details of all serious illnesses, injuries or operations Type of illness or operation Period of disability
Attachment 4-1
4. Do you have condition or defect which may require future treatment during your fellowship
I certify that above statement are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Candidate
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Attachment 4-2
MEDICAL REPORT INSTRUCTIONSTo be completed by a registered medical practitioner after clinical and
laboratory examination including HIV test. THE TRAINING INSTUTION WILL REQUIRE THE CANDIDATE TO UNDESGO A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE SHE ARRIVES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA. THE CANDIDATE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY.
Name of Candidate Address Please examine the following conditions of the candidate 1. A. HIV test B. TB test 2. A. Heart disease B. Diabetes C. High blood pressure D. Malaria E. Liver Function In the opinion of the examining physician, the is is not fellowship.
Date
candidate
fit
for
this
Name of Clinic
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MEDICAL REPORT
FOR International Higher Education Scholarship Programs 2011
PART 1: PART 2: HEALTH DECLARATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION FORM
Applying for: National Taiwan University (NTU) Agricultural Economics Master Program
INSTRUCTION PART 1: Personal Details and Health Declaration to be completed by the applicant
I hereby certify that the following information is true and complete, and agree that any misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a material fact on this form may result in the withdrawal of an offer of a place or scholarship, or may result in the termination of any such offer at a future date. I hereby grant the TaiwanICDF permission to share information contained in my Medical Examination Form with relevant authorities.
National Taiwan University (NTU) reserves the right to require the applicant to undergo a future medical examination after he/she arrives in the Republic of China (Taiwan).
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HEALTH DECLARATION
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Health History: Have you ever suffered any of the following conditions? Please mark X in appropriate box Psychiatric illness Epilepsy Migraine Asthma Tuberculosis (PTB) Hypertension (HPT) Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Heart Diseases Malaria Yes No Thyroid Diseases Kidney Diseases Cancer HIV/AIDS Venereal Diseases Leukemia Hemophilia Hepatitis Measles German Measles (rubella) Yes No
Please State (if any) Other illnesses . Operation / Surgical . Allergic to . Family Medical History (if any) Father:
Mother:
Past Year Life: Please select 1. Sleep: 7~8 hours every day Under 7~ 8 hours Often suffer from insomnia 2. If that is basic to exercise each time for 30 minutes and 3 times every week at least, did you achieve? No Yes 4. Do you often feel anxious and worried? Few or not Sometimes Often 5. Do you often feel the chest is stuffy? No Sometimes Yes 6. Stomach-ache? No Sometimes Often;. Headache? No Sometimes Often 7. The menarche (girl only): (1) The age of the menarche: ______years-old (2) Is menstrual cycle regular? No Yes(Date of partition ______day) (3) Do you ever have menstrual cramp phenomenon No Yes
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PART 2:
MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Physician must complete all questions and give additional comment where necessary. Kindly note that physician is responsible for the information, suggestions and recommendation regarding the applicants health given in this form. Certified original lab data need to be attached as reference.
Name of Applicant:
Date of Birth Y/ M/ D/
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cm mmHg
kg /min
EYESnormal color anomalous other EAR/NOSE/THROATnormal auditory meatus abnormal cleft lip and palate
impending infarction allergic rhinitis chronic rhinitis other
NECKnormal wryneck goiter the lymphoid swelling of gland is big other CHESTnormal thoracic anomaly core noise arrhythmias other CHEST X RAYnormal advertise for like the tuberculosis pleura effusion thoracic abnormality
tuberculosis calcify the spinal column side is curved up bronchiectasis other cardiac hypertrophy
ABDOMENnormal hepatomegaly splenomegaly hernia other SPINAL COLUMN ARMS AND LEGSnormal scoliosis frog limb articulation deformity
edema other
SKINnormal wart purple plague scabies a dermatitis other MOUTH CAVITYnormal oral hygiene is poor calculus gingivitis milk tooth other Urine Test: NAD WBC RBC PROTEIN CLUCOSE
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Serological Test for Syphilis: POSITIVE HIV Test: POSITIVE NEGATIVE NEGATIVE
THE ORIENTATION INSTITUTION WILL REQUIRE A FURTHER HIV TEST AFTER HE/SHE ARRIVES IN ROC (TAIWAN). THE ONE WITH POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL BE REJECTED AND SENT BACK HOME IMMEDIATELY.
Is the applicant now under treatment for any physical or emotional condition? Do you have any recommendations for the health care of this applicant? By history and physical examination, is this applicant a carrier of any communicable disease?
CERTIFICATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER: I certify that I have examined the above applicant and in my opinion: The applicant is medically fit to undertake a program in Taiwan The applicant suffers mental or physical defects and is NOT in good health
: : : : :
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Attachment 5
Application Number
Check List
Applicants Name____________________________ Department or Institute Division
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E-mail__
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********************************************************************************************************** A complete application must include the followings; all documents must be arranged in the following order without other binding. Tick the items you submit. Please read instruction first before preparing the documents. Whether you are admitted or not, no application documents will be returned.
Items of Documents
Copies 1 3 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1
3. Photocopy of the Original Diploma 4. Original Transcripts Issued and Stamped by the Institution 5. Study Plan 6. Letters of Recommendation 7. Health Examination Certificate , and (including an HIV test) 8. Declaration Form and 9. Authorization Form 10. Photocopy of Passport 11. An Evidence of English Proficiency 12. Other requirements by the department/institute or documents in favor of application (if applicable) Please specify