Introduction of the Association

        Encouraging Overseas Compatriot Students coming back to Taiwan for higher education has always been the policy of Taiwan government. For the past 50 years, nearly a hundred thousand Overseas Compatriot Students have pursued higher study in Taiwan and returned to home country for work, becoming the critical force of social and economic development. Since 1995, the universities in Taiwan, which have been granted more flexibility in student recruiting, have united and established University Entrance Committee For Overseas Compatriot Students. The Association carries out the mission of recruiting and distributing Overseas Compatriot Students (Hong Kong and Macau included) on behalf of committee member universities (recruiting programs include Bachelor, Master and Ph.D)    

University Entrance Committee For Overseas Compatriot Students The current chairperson is Prof. Yu-Long Su of National Chi Nan University.114 The total number of member schools in the academic year is 130, consisting of 71 public and private universities and 59 technical colleges. The University Entrance Committee For Overseas Compatriot Students is a standing committee established in accordance with the key points of the committee, whose tasks are to review Admissions Regulations, determine the number of places to be allocated to each area by each school and department, the criteria for the adoption of grades, the principles of distribution, the minimum standards for admission, and the principles for the use of surplus funds. The Standing Committee is responsible for reviewing the Admissions Regulations, determining the number of students to be assigned to each department and division, the criteria for the use of grades, the principles of distribution, the minimum standards for admission, and the principles for the use of surplus. Over the years, the Standing Committee has been made up of schools with a large number of overseas Chinese students, or with more experience in enrolling overseas Chinese students. CurrentlyUniversity Entrance Committee For Overseas Compatriot Students There are a total of 25 standing committees (10 public high schools, 8 private high schools, 2 public technical colleges, 5 private technical colleges).

    UECFOCS provides the easiest way to pursue your higher study in Taiwan: One registration – various choice! Go on UECFOCS official website and register, you are able to apply up to 70 programs at the same time, and base on your scores and your preference, you will be distributed into an appropriate university. Since 2012, in addition to United Distribution method, students can also apply individually. Applicants must state 3 desired programs and submit the required documents of the university. Afterwards, applicants will be assessed individually by universities based on scores, personal preference and recruiting quota. Applicants who fail to be admitted through Individual Application method can join the United Distribution as a second chance. Having two easy ways of applying, your dream of studying in Taiwan is closer than you think!For more information, you can go on official website or get in contact with the Association: