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  • Capital Taipei
  • Official Languages Mandarin
  • Population 23.2 million
  • International tertiary students 32,364 Source: Ministry of Education
  • Australian share (number) 3,149
  • Australian share (percentage) 10 percent

Taiwan education market profile

Taiwan is a stable and mature market for Australia.

Going abroad to study is now more of a consumer’s choice, with students becoming increasingly savvy in selecting programs that offer the best value for the time and money spent.

Traditionally, USA, UK and Australia have been the most popular choices for overseas study.

News and opportunities

Acceptance of General English Proficiency Test for Taiwanese applicationsMIP subscribers only
Monday, June 24, 2013Updates | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education
Australian institutions are invited to learn more about Taiwan’s General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) as an alternative to IELTS and TOEFL. To date, 5.4 million Taiwanese have taken the GEPT, and t ...
Alumni function in Taiwan captures the essence of Australian education
Sunday, June 23, 2013Austrade update | Alumni
The Taiwan Australia Alumni Association has relaunched alumni events by holding a careers seminar and ‘Welcome Back’ dinner for returning Australian alumni. The event, held in mid-June in association ...
Build links through 2013 Taiwan Australia Alumni eventsMIP subscribers only
Monday, May 20, 2013ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | Opportunities | 22 May 2013 | Alumni
The Taiwan Australian Alumni Association is hosting key alumni networking functions in 2013, with Austrade support. The events are important for maintaining engagement with senior and junior members a ...
Changes to Taiwanese regulations for accepting mainland China studentsMIP subscribers only
Monday, May 20, 2013Updates | Schools | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 22 May 2013 | Alumni
Taiwan’s Ministry of Education recently announced key changes to the regulations for accepting Chinese mainland student applications for higher education at Taiwanese universities. Amendments to regul ...
Dramatic increase in working holiday makers from TaiwanMIP subscribers only
Wednesday, March 06, 2013Updates | ELICOS | Vocational Education and Training (VET) | Higher education | 13 March 2013
Taiwan has risen to become the second largest source of Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visitors to Australia, with visa grants jumping 97 per cent. Capitalising on the swell of interest, Austrade is prom ...

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