TMU Admission Brochure for International Students 2012 Undergraduate Program 2012

Taipei Medical University 250 Wuxing St., Taipei, Taiwan, R. O. C. 11031 Tel: +886-2-2736-1661 ext.2690 Fax: +886-2-2377-2956 Email:iss@tmu.edu.tw http://io.tmu.edu.tw/

TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program A. Timetable for TMU admission applications Date November 7, 2011 - April 13, 2012 April 13, 2012 May 7 - May 12, 2012 May 22, 2012 Mid-September, 2012 Events Application Period Deadline for Admission and Scholarship Application Telephone, webcam, or face-to-face interviews (according to each schools requirement) / / () Notification of Acceptance Classes Begin

B. Qualifications for application: Applicants must meet the following qualifications and requirements of each school. 1. Status eligibility: (1) Applicants are neither Taiwan R.O.C. citizens nor overseas Chinese. (2) Applicants who had Taiwan R.O.C nationality, must have given up their Taiwan R.O.C. nationality for 8 years or more and approved by the Ministry of the Interior Taiwan R.O.C. During the time of application, applicants must have continuously resided abroad for more than 6 years (School of Medicine and School of Dentistry applicants, more than 8 years). (1) (2) 2. Educational eligibility: Applicants who have graduated from high schools abroad accredited by the Ministry of Education of Taiwan R.O.C. are eligible to apply (including high school seniors). Applicants who have graduated from international high schools or high schools with bilingual departments in Taiwan R.O.C. also are eligible to apply (including high school seniors). () () 3. Related enrollment regulations must comply with the International Students Studying in Taiwan Regulations from the Ministry of Education Taiwan R.O.C. and other related regulations C. Documents required : Documents required for application are different for each school, so please provide those documents required by the school you are applying to. If not in English or Chinese, the documents must be translated into English or Chinese in order to be reviewed. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. D. Interview: Some schools require telephone or webcam interviews. If an interview is required, the applicant will be notified via email or telephone of the time and date. Please make sure that we can reach you with the contact information provided before October 2012. e-mail 201210 -1-

TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program E. Scholarship and tuition: Scholarship applicants must fill-out a Scholarship Application Form and send it with the entire application package or apply online. Early scholarship applications sent before January 13, 2012 will be reviewed first. The final deadline for scholarship application is April 13, 2012. For more detailed information on scholarships and tuition fees, please refer to: http://io.tmu.edu.tw 2012113 2012413http://io.tmu.edu.tw F. Application submission: 1. Apply by mail: TMU must receive all application materials by April 13, 2012. Please mark International Student Application on the envelope and send to International Office, Taipei Medical University 250 Wuxing St., Taipei 11031 Taiwan, R.O.C. 2. Apply online: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg /default.aspx Please go to Taipei Medical Universitys online application system to fill-out all forms and upload necessary documents during the application period. Recommendation letters must be mailed by post. Application period: November 7, 2011 to April 13, 2012. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. If you have questions regarding admissions and scholarship, please contact the International Office. Tel: +886-2736-1661 ext. 2690, 2698, 2709, e-mail: iss@tmu.edu.tw; Ms. Hwang, jhwang10@tmu.edu.tw 1. 2012413 11031250 2. http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 20111172012413 +886-2736-1661 2690, 2698, 2709 e-mail: iss@tmu.edu.tw; jhwang10@tmu.edu.tw G. Notification and requirements after acceptance: 1. Accepted students must produce their verified diplomas for validation during the registration period. 2. Students who have not received tuition waiver and monthly stipend scholarship will need to provide proof of financial support (US$15,000 or equivalent amount) stamped, sealed, and mailed by the bank. () Students must provide proof of medical and accidental insurance valid for four months from the first day of arrival in Taiwan. The insurance must cover any medical conditions or accidents that take place in Taiwan . International students will be required to purchase medical insurance (about US$80.00) if they do not provide proof of the insurance coverage described above. 4( -2-

TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program )(80) 3. If international students arrive after one-third of the semester has passed, they may not register that semester. 4. If an international student has previously dropped out from a college or university in Taiwan R.O.C., he /she may not apply to TMU. If an international student has been expelled from an educational institute in Taiwan R.O.C. for having failed the morality and conduct evaluation, failed academically, or sentenced for a criminal case, he/she may not apply for enrollment according to the rules and regulations set forth in this brochure. 5. All courses listed in this brochure are taught in Chinese and all exams must be written in Chinese (except for English classes). Some schools use English textbooks.

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program H. Admission requirements for each school

School of Medicine
http://medschool.tmu.edu.tw/ Admission Number

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1. Document review (50%) (50%) 2. Face-to-face interview (50%) (50%) Applicants who pass Chinese proficiency tests at advanced levels or have been educated in Chinese for more than 6 years are preferred. 6 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passport for other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. 6. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators. All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 7. Study plan written in Chinese and English. 1 8. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 9. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Note: Use format provided by the School of Medicine for items 6-9. 6~9 Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) Dr. Jui-Yu Wu, e-mail: jwu@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.3152

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School of Dentistry
http://oral.tmu.edu.tw/intro/asss/ass01d.htm Admission Number

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For applicants who have graduated from high school, an average of 80 or above (on a 100.00 scale) or a 3.2 GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale) based on all courses taken in high school is required. For applicants in their last semester, grades received in the last semester are not required for GPA calculation. 80 GPA 3.2( 4.0 ) 1. Document review (30%) (30%) 2. Face-to-face interview (40%) (40%) 3. Arts and crafts skills (carving and sketching) (30%) () (30%) Applicants who pass Chinese proficiency tests at advanced levels or have been educated in Chinese for more than 6 years are preferred. 6 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passportfor other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. 6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, TOEFL or SAT. TOEFL SAT 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese,signed and sealed by two independent evaluators . All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) Dr. Jing-Ming Hung, e-mail: jingming@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.5114

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Pharmacy
http://pharmschool.tmu.edu.tw Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Document review 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passport for other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. Documents Required 6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators. All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Degree Conferred Contact Person Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Shwu-Jiuan Lin, e-mail: shwu-lin@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.6133

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology

http://mts.tmu.edu.tw/ Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Document review 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passport for other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. Documents Required 6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators). All recommendation letter must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English. 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Degree Conferred Contact Person Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Hsueh-Hsia Wu, e-mail: wuhh@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.3322

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Nursing
http://nursing.tmu.edu.tw/ Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Webcam interview 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passport for other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. Documents Required 6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators. All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. () () Degree Conferred Contact Person Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Meei-Ling Shyu, e-mail: meeiling@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.6306

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Nutrition and Health Sciences

http://nutri.tmu.edu.tw/ Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Document review

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One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 One copy of applicants passportfor other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () Statement of veracity. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators. All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1

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10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Degree Conferred Contact Person Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Shu-Jan Lan, e-mail: shuzan@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.6545

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Public Health

http://ph.tmu.edu.tw Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Document review

1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months . 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passportfor other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. Documents Required 6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators. All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Degree Conferred Contact Person Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Kun-Yang Chuang, e-mail: adinma@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.6522

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Health Care Administration

http://hca.tmu.edu.tw/ Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Document review 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passport for other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity. Documents Required 6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators). All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Degree Conferred Academic Inquiries Only Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Dr. Wen-Shan Jian, e-mail: jj@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.3620

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TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Dental Technology

http://oral.tmu.edu.tw/intro/asss/ass01g.htm Admission Number

3
1. Document review (30%) (30%) 2. Face-to-face interview (40%) (40%) 3. Arts and crafts skills (carving and sketching) (30%) () (30%) 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx 2. A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2 3. One copy of applicants passportfor other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 4. One photocopy of the applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 5. Statement of veracity.

Evaluation for Admission

Documents Required

6. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 7. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators). All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 8. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 9. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 10. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) ()

Degree Conferred Contact Person

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Yung-Kung Shen, e-mail: ykshen@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.5147 - 12 -

TMU 2012 Admission Brochure for International Students-Undergraduate Program

School of Oral Hygiene

http://oral.tmu.edu.tw Admission Number Evaluation for Admission Document review 1. One copy of the application form. To apply online, please go to: http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx http://entero5.tmu.edu.tw/FrontIntrg/default.aspx A 2-inch identification photo (including face and shoulders, with no hat) taken within the previous two months. 2 2

2. One copy of applicants passportfor other documents of foreign nationality identification please refer to http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html http://pluto2144.tmu.edu.tw/tmugs/tmugs448/citizen.html 3. One photocopy of applicants highest level of academic attainment certificate and transcripts (see Section B, Qualifications for Application, 2 Education eligibility). If the applicant did not receive his/her highest level of academic attainment in Taiwan, a photocopied certificate must be verified by a Taiwan representative office. 2 () 4. Statement of veracity. Documents Required 5. One copy of valid proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC or other official tests. Applicants who have had at least four years of formal education in an English-speaking country may choose to provide attendance records as proof of English proficiency. TOEFLIELTSTOEIC 6. Two letters of recommendation in English or Chinese, signed and sealed by two independent evaluators). All recommendation letters must be mailed by post. 2 2 7. Study plan written in Chinese and English 1 8. Autobiography written in Chinese and English. 1 9. Supporting materials (if applicable): such as curriculum vitae, academic examination scores (GRE, GMAT, Chinese proficiency tests, etc), professional licenses, publications or awards. All supporting materials should be translated into English or Chinese. ( GREGMAT) () Degree Conferred Contact Person Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Dr. Li-Sheng Chen, e-mail: samchen@tmu.edu.tw, (O) +886-2-2736-1661 ext.5211

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