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Taiwan
Our programmes have a strong emphasis on employability and we have links with a full range of employers, including multinational companies. We have been welcoming a community of Taiwanese students for many years and staff from the International Office and academics visit Taiwan regularly to meet with prospective students. Studying here offers you a beautiful and safe location in which to take advantage of academic excellence and great sports facilities.
Student numbers
| Undergraduate | 4 |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Taught | 36 |
| Postgraduate Research | 6 |
Agent locations
Your contact in Bath
Andy Howman
Andy is the country manager for Taiwan and usually visits twice a year conducting interviews and presentations.
Please contact Andy with any questions you might have about studying here.
Next visit to Taiwan
- 16 - 17 January 2013
Counselling at agents' offices, conversion event and alumni event.
Andy Howman (International Office)
Studying here
Find out more about studying at a prestigious university that is both intellectually and culturally stimulating.
Our International Office provides support before you arrive and throughout your studies.
Student profiles
Key facts
Our Representative
We currently work with one representative in Taiwan, Index, who have offices in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung. They will be happy to help you with any queries you might have about studying here and applying to us.
Societies
During your studies it is important to feel involved with university life. You will find a wide range of societies here where you can meet people and participate in events and social occasions.
- The Taiwanese Association is a newly-formed society which organises activities and events. Read the profile of the current chairman, Yen-Hong Chen.
- The Chinese Student Society has been established for over 15 years, and has members from Hong Kong, Britain, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Malaysia. The society's main aims are to promote Chinese culture in the University and to provide help and support to Chinese students during their studies.
- ChinaRen (Mandarin) holds Freshers' parties and city tours as well as other regular events.
International Student Advice Service
Our international student advice team support all our international students during their studies. They have drop-in sessions or appointments on campus and have a number of useful services available:
- pre-arrival advice and support
- cultural and social orientation
- advice and checking service for visa applications and extensions
- general advice on invalid visas, refusals and appeals
- welfare and support issues
Careers
It is important to consider your career options when deciding where to study.
The University of Bath offers support and careers guidance to home and international students as well as assistance in finding part-time work:
Entry requirements
These requirements will vary from subject to subject. You also need to look at course entry requirements in our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses.
Undergraduate Degrees
A Levels; International Baccalaureate (IB); Junior College Diploma |
We welcome applications from students taking A Level examinations or the International Baccalaureate for direct entry onto our undergraduate programmes. Please check individual programmes of study in the prospectus for details of the grades or points required. For direct entry from the Taiwanese education system, we will consider students with a minimum grade B in their two-year Junior College Diploma, or students who have completed their first year of university with a minimum of 80-85% overall. |
Postgraduate Taught Degrees
Bachelors degree from a prestigious university |
We normally ask for a minimum average of 80-85% from a public national university or private university. |
Postgraduate Research Degrees
Masters level qualification from a prestigious university |
In many cases, we require a Masters level qualification from a prestigious university for PhD entry. We expect evidence of some research experience (for example through a Masters degree project). Before applying to us, it is worth identifying a potential supervisor in the department to ensure that we have the expertise and resource you need. |
English language requirements
To study on the International Foundation Year you will need a minimum IELTS score of 5.5.
The minimum English Language requirement for our undergraduate courses is IELTs 6.0 - 7.0 or an equivalent qualification.
All postgraduate taught applicants must meet our English requirements (IELTS 6.5-7.0) You can do this by taking IELTS or TOEFL exams or by attending a pre-sessional programme in our English Language Centre.
Scholarships and funding
Prospective international students are eligible for a number of scholarships. Most of these are for postgraduate taught students. Departments may also offer specific scholarships for their students. Find out more about Scholarships and Bursaries.
These are some of the scholarship and funding options available to students from your country:
Postgraduate Taught International Scholarship Scheme
We are offering 75 postgraduate scholarships worth £3,000. This will be offered as a discount in tuition fees. The scholarships are for one year only. Candidates must complete a separate application form once they have firmly accepted an offer from us.
More details of the International Scholarship Scheme
More details of the Postgraduate Taught International Scholarship Scheme
Next steps
Choose a programme of study
Applying
Applications for all of our programmes of study can be made online.
Complete an application for the Bath Foundation Year.
You should apply through UCAS for all of our undergraduate programmes.
Postgraduates should apply directly to the University.
Already applied
If you have already applied for a programme of study then you can check on your progress using Application Tracker.
Accommodation
Find out about undergraduate accommodation and postgraduate accommodation options.
