asian universities lunch hour session february 13 - 2013

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Asian Universities

Lunch-hour Workshop for Year 12 studentsFebruary 13, 2013


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Thai UniversitiesInternational ProgramsInternational undergraduate

programs are offered at

twenty-six (26) universities.


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International Programs

PRIVATE UNIVERSITIESAssumption UniversityAsian University of Science and TechnologyBangkok School of ManagementBangkok UniversityDusit Thani CollegeEastern Asia UniversityKasem Bundit UniversityKrirk University

Mission CollegeRaffles LaSallePayap UniversityRangsit UniversitySaint Johns UniversitySaint TheresasSiam UniversitySripatum UniversityStamford International College

University of the Thai Chamber of CommerceWebster University

PUBLIC UNIVERSITIESBurapha University

Chulalongkorn University

King Mongkuts University of Technology

Mahidol University

Prince of Songkla University

Silpakorn University

Srinakharinwirot University

Suranee University of Technology

Thammasat University

Kasetsart University


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Special transcript for Thai Universities

Grading

Level

IB Standard

Level

GPA IB Higher

Level

GPA

Excellent 7 4.0 7 4.50

Very Good 6 3.75 6 4.25Good 5 3.50 5 4.00

Satisfactory 4 2.75 4 3.25

Needs Improvement 3 2.00 3 2.50

Weak 2 1.25 2 1.50

Very Weak 1 0 1 0No Grade Awarded N 0 N 0


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Thai UniversitiesInternational ProgramsChulalongkorn

Mahidol

Thammasat

WebsterAssumption (ABAC)


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Physical ScienceArchitectural DesignCommunication Design

Aerospace Engineering

Automotive Design and

Manufacturing EngineeringInformation and

Communication Engineering

Nano Engineering

Applied Chemistry


Social ScienceAccountingInternational Business Management

Communication Management

Economics

HumanitiesLanguage and Culture


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Application Requirements:

One of the following scores:

SAT I 1,100+or CU-AAT(Chulalongkorn University AcademicAptitude Test)

One of the following English Proficiency Test scores:

CU-TEP 550 (Chulalongkorn University Test of English

Proficiency)

TOEFL 550, or 213 (computer-based)

IELTS 6.0

SAT I (Critical Reading) Score of 500


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Thammasat UniversityBusiness Administration

Economics

British and American StudiesBusiness English Communication

Engineering, Science and Technology

Twinning Engineering Program

Thammasat English Program of Engineering

Journalism (Mass Media Studies)Politics and International Relations

Chinese Studies


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Application Requirements

1. GPA 2.75+

2. SAT I at least 1,100 (Math score of 600)

3. TOEFL score of 550 (213 computer-based test) or

4. IELTS score of 6.0 or

5. TU-GET score of 550 (Thammasat University

Graduate English Tests)

6. If high GPA direct offer

Thammasat University


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Applied MathematicsBiological Science

Computer Science

Environment

Food Science & Technology

Physics

Information and Communication

Technology

Entertainment Media ProductionSocial Science

Travel Industry Management

Finance

Information Systems

International Business

Marketing

Nursing Science

Mahidol University

International College(MUIC)


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TOEFL 550 IELTS 6.0

SAT I 1100 Written English and General Knowledge Examination

Mahidol University International College

(MUIC)


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Webster University

1. Advertising and Marketing Communications

2. Business Administration

3. International Relations

4. Management

5. Media Communications

6. Psychology


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Webster University

Campuses around the world

Easy to transfer

1. St. Louis, USA (Home Campus)

2. Geneva, Switzerland

3. Leiden, the Netherlands

4. London, United Kingdom

5. Shanghai, China6. Vienna, Austria

7. Regents London offer all Websters Courses


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Webster University

English proficiency:

TOEFL 550 orIELTS 6.0Essay 300 to 400 words

Two letters of recommendation

SAT is not required for admission


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Assumption University (ABAC)

Business Administration (BBA)

MarketingManagement

Finance and Banking

Accounting

Business Information Systems

Hospitality and Tourism Management

International Business Management

Real Estate

Industrial Management

Property and Casualty Insurance

Life Assurance

ABAC-Wollongong Program

Economics (B. Econ.)

Business EconomicsArts (BA)Business English

Business French

Business Chinese

Business Japanese

Chinese for Economy and Trade

Music (BA)Music Business

Music Performance

Nursing Science (BNS)


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Assumption University (ABAC)

Communication Arts (BA)Advertising

Public Relations

Performance Communication

New Media Communication

Visual Communication Arts

Biotechnology (BS)Food Technology

Agro-Industry

Architecture (B.Arch.) - 5 yearsArchitecture

Interior Architecture

Law (LL.B.)

Science and Technology (BS)Computer Science

Information Technology

Telecommunications Science

Business Data Analysis

Technology Management

Engineering (B.Eng.)Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Computer and Network Engineering

Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering


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Application Requirements:

Assumption University(ABAC)

One of the following:

High school certificate, Grade 12

Passed 5 subjects in IB with results not lower than 4.

SAT Mathematic 500 or entrance exam


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Universities in Singapore

Highly selective

They like to see SAT score results from International School students

You will submit predicted grades.

The Bond receive 50-75 % discount on your fees you have to

work for three years in a Singaporean registered company

Fees subsidized for Singaporean students

Apply based on predicted grades in March/April, respons given 1-2

weeks after the final grades are released in July


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Universities in Hong Kong


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International Universities in

MalaysiaReputable UK/Australian qualification, from an internationally recognizeduniversity, at a cost significantly less than that of studying in the UK/Australia.


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Japanese Universities


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The University of Tokyo

Kyoto University

Osaka University

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Nagoya University

Tohoku University

Kyushu University

University of Tsukuba

Hokkaido University

Waseda University

Keio University

Kobe University

Hiroshima University

Tokyo Medical and Dental University

Chiba University


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Japan has a large system of private and public universities

The number of international students studying in Japan is very low

proportionally - only 1.8% of all students in Japanese universities are

international.

This compares with a high of 25 % for Australian universities, 17%

for British universities,10% for European universities and 6% for the

USA.

90% of foreign students in Japan come from Asia


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Korean Universities


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KAIST

Elite Institution

Science and Business majors

17% acceptance rate

Fully subsidized by the Korean

Government

Additional grants to cover living

costs


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Korean Universities

General Eligibility: There are so many variations of the eligibility and

admission process for the special category of Korean students

educated abroad among universities that careful research for each

university is strongly recommended.

Entrance Examinations: Each University sets its own examinations.

Usually, universities require different sets of subject tests according

to applicants department.

Documents: Application materials include high school transcript,

TOEFL, SAT I, II, IB Diploma, Language proficiency, Academic

excellence, Leadership so on.


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Korean Universities

There are 3 categories for Overseas Korean Accommodations.

1.Korean Students who studied abroad for the whole academic period

2.Korean Students who studied abroad for more than 3 years, including

1year of the grades 10-12 3.Korean students who have graduated from foreign/international

schools after completing more than 2 years of study from gr. 10 - 12


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Korean Universities

Become an expert on the different universities

Students should submit an on-line application as soon as each

university open its application webpage (normally Feb- July). In

order to do that, students should study each universitys admission

policies, with particular focus on any differences and/ or special

requirements.

Check for changes year to year

Verify rumours by checking with the university itself

Links to websites for all Korean universities are available at

www.braintrack.com


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Taiwanese Universities

There is a clearing house in Bangkok for any students interested in applying to

university in Taiwan. It is called the, Bangkok Taiwan Education Center (BTEC) and is

located at 92/38 A15th Floor, Sathorn, Thani Tower 2, North Sathorn road,

Bangrak, Bangkok 10500. The website is: http://www.taiwan-center.com and the

phone number is: 02 667 0181 There are 167 universities in Taiwan, functioning similar to universities in Japan

and Korea. As expected most are taught in Mandarin but there are a few English

based international programs.

The Taiwanese universities are actively seeking international students and any

Taiwanese student who has lived overseas for 5 or more years is not required to

take the, apparently very demanding, national entrance examination.


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The National Taiwan University (NTU),

Also known as Tai Da, is the oldest, most comprehensive and selective of theTaiwanese universities, located in Taipei

It is also the largest with over 32,000 students.

It has 11 different faculties.

The Engineering, Medical and Business programs do require an entrance examinationin Mandarin.

Applicants can file 3 separate applications in 1 package.

The applications can be obtained on line but must be mailed to the university.

Some of the programs require an SAT and TOEFL.

An oral test may be taken over the telephone for some programs whereas others mustbe done face-to-face.

The applications can be sent from Jan1. March 13.

There isnt any recognition of the IB Diploma or certificate courses at this time.

There are some scholarships available but overall, the cost is quite affordable fromUS$6,500-11,300.


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The National Central University (NCU)

Is a large university with over 10,000 students

Located four miles from Taipei.

The programs are more Liberal Arts based but there are also language and

business programs. Basic Mandarin is needed (2 years of school work

recommended). There is a language centre with year round programs for foreign students.

The application process begins in November and is open until April.

Transcripts are required but no interview is necessary.

The applications are on line but must be printed and mailed.


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Ming Chuan University (MCU)

Is the top private university in Taiwan.

There are 3 campuses with the main campus in Taiwan proper. MCU caters

to international students and presently has 500 students in their

international college with English as the language of instruction.

There are, however, 10 colleges with 41 undergraduate degree programs.Most all of these courses require basic Mandarin.

Opportunities for exchange with over 80 partner universities worldwide and

dual degree programs are available.

Tuition is quite reasonable at US$3,500 per academic year. Some

scholarships are available for foreign students but only after admission isgranted.