印度臺北協會葉達夫（Manharsinh Laxmanbhai Yadav）會長日前造訪本校，除與師長們深入交流，亦與在本校就學的印度學生親切互動。印度學生深厚的理工基礎與好學向為本校師生所稱道，葉達夫會長亦對學生們能在高科技領域具研發優勢的臺灣就學感到欣慰，雙方均對促進臺印教育與文化交流展現高度共識。

印度臺北協會為印度駐臺代表機構，葉達夫會長為印度資深外交官，曾為印度駐聯合國日內瓦辦事處代表團一員，亦曾派駐印度駐華府與歐洲等地大使館。

當日出席歡迎會者包括李漢文國際長、理學院黃啟炎院長、英語系教授暨國際處國際顧問郭育賢老師、國際處張琇惠組長，以及近15名就讀國際碩士學位學程或參與教育部TEEP實習計畫的印度學生。目前本校印度學生總數約25名。

會中李國際長表示，本校已成功轉型為綜合型大學，尤其理工專業發展蓬勃，分別設有國際碩士學位學程，並積極推動與產業接軌，輔導境外生實習與留臺就業；目前與本校合作的企業已近20家，涵蓋高科技與製造等產業，其中不乏在印度設廠的上市櫃公司，未來印度學生若選擇留臺發展，亦有機會返鄉服務，貢獻所學。

李國際長進一步指出，部分印度學生是參與TEEP實習計畫後決定申請入學本校碩士班，顯示本校學術環境受到青睞。他高度肯定印度學生的學術潛力與理工基礎，並期待未來有更多印度青年來校求學。此外，目前本校已與近10所印度大學締結姐妹校關係，雙方的學術交流持續增溫，盼藉由葉達夫會長的訪問，進一步拓展合作，提升本校學生的國際移動力與學術視野。

李國際長強調，根據英國《泰晤士高等教育》全球大學影響力排名，本校在性別平等與消弭不平等等永續發展目標表現亮眼，學校致力提供多元友善的學習環境，不分國籍、性別、膚色或文化背景，一視同仁，並為境外生設置交流空間International House，內有簡易廚房與祈禱室，回應學生多元需求，讓來自世界各地的學生都能在本校安心學習、快樂生活。

葉達夫會長會中除垂詢在座印度學生選擇本校就學的動機與體驗，並表示，印度重視基礎教育，因此學生們都有良好的理工背景；而臺灣在半導體、AI與材料科學等領域具有國際優勢，他為學生們能在臺享有媲美歐美的優質學術環境感到自豪。葉達夫會長鼓勵學生們克服害羞，勇於學習中文、積極與本地學生互動，汲取優點、拓展視野，將來學成歸國，貢獻所學，並成為臺印交流的重要橋樑。

由於多數印度學生對臺灣仍感陌生，雙方均期持續透過實習、產學合作與語言支援，吸引更多印生來校就讀，同時藉由合辦印度書展及印度聖雄甘地主題展演等文化活動，豐富校園國際化氛圍，提升本地學生的國際移動力。（國際暨兩岸事務處）

Director General Manharsinh Laxmanbhai Yadav of the India Taipei Association (ITA) recently visited National Changhua University of Education (NCUE), where he engaged in in-depth discussions with university faculty and interacted warmly with Indian students currently studying at the university. The students’ strong academic foundations in science and engineering, coupled with their eagerness to learn, were highly praised by NCUE faculty and peers. Director General Yadav expressed his satisfaction that these students could pursue their studies in Taiwan, a country renowned globally for its high-tech industries. Both parties demonstrated a strong consensus on promoting educational and cultural exchanges between India and Taiwan.

The ITA serves as India’s representative office in Taiwan. Director General Yadav is a seasoned Indian diplomat who previously served with India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva and held postings at Indian embassies in Washington, D.C., and various European countries.

Attendees at the welcome meeting included Dean of the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs (OICA) Hon-Man Lee, Dean of the College of Science Chi-Yen Huang, Department of English Professor and OICA International Advisor Andre Goderich, OICA Head of the Division of International Affairs Hsiu-Hui Chang, and nearly 15 Indian students—part of the approximately 25 currently enrolled in NCUE’s international master’s programs or participating in the Ministry of Education’s TEEP (Taiwan Experience Education Program) internship initiative.

During the meeting, Dean Lee stated that NCUE has grown into a comprehensive university with strong science and engineering programs, offering international master’s degrees and supporting students through internships and career services to help them stay in Taiwan after graduation. Currently, NCUE collaborates with around 20 companies across high-tech and manufacturing sectors, including several publicly listed corporations with factories in India. As a result, Indian students who pursue careers in Taiwan may also find opportunities to contribute their expertise upon returning to India.

Dean Lee further highlighted that some Indian students chose to apply to NCUE’s graduate programs after completing internships under the TEEP initiative, demonstrating the university’s strong academic appeal. He praised Indian students for their academic potential and strong STEM backgrounds and expressed hope that more Indian youth would pursue studies at NCUE. At present, NCUE has established partnerships with nearly 10 universities in India, with academic collaboration continuing to deepen. It is expected that Director General Yadav’s visit will further strengthen bilateral cooperation and broaden NCUE students’ global mobility and academic perspectives.

Dean Lee also emphasized that, according to the UK-based Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings, NCUE performs outstandingly in achieving Sustainable Development Goals such as gender equality and reducing inequality. The university is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, or cultural background. To further support international students, NCUE established the International House, a dedicated space for student interaction that includes a kitchenette and prayer rooms, addressing diverse cultural and daily needs to ensure a welcoming and supportive environment for students from around the world.

During the meeting, Director General Yadav inquired about the motivations and experiences of the Indian students present in choosing NCUE, and noted that India places great emphasis on foundational education, resulting in students having strong STEM backgrounds. He acknowledged Taiwan’s international competitiveness in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and materials science and expressed pride that Indian students in Taiwan can benefit from an academic environment comparable to that of the U.S. and Europe. He encouraged students to overcome shyness, proactively learn Mandarin, and actively engage with local students to learn from their strengths and expand their global perspectives. He also expressed hope that upon returning to India, these students would apply their knowledge and serve as important bridges in India–Taiwan relations.

Given that Taiwan is still relatively unfamiliar to many Indian students, both sides agreed to continue promoting opportunities through internships, industry-academia cooperation, and language support. They also discussed plans to co-host Indian book fairs and Gandhi-themed cultural events to enrich the international atmosphere on campus and boost global mobility for local students. (Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs)

▲印度臺北協會葉達夫會長蒞校參訪，與李漢文國際長、理學院黃啟炎院長、英語系教授暨國際處國際顧問郭育賢老師、國際處張琇惠組長以及在本校就學的印度學生們合影。Director General Yadav of the India Taipei Association visits NCUE and takes a group photo with OICA Dean Hon-Man Lee, College of Science Dean Chi-Yen Huang, Department of English Professor and OICA International Advisor Andre Goderich, OICA Division Head Hsiu-Hui Chang, and Indian students currently studying at NCUE.

▲李國際長與葉達夫會長合影。 Dean Lee and Director General Yadav.

▲本校師長與來賓合影。Group photo of NCUE faculty and guests.

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