“Study Abroad in Europe? Erasmus+ Joint Master's Program and First-Hand Study Abroad Experience Sharing”

Time: 19th April 2025 (Saturday) 14:00–16:00
Location: Kaohsiung Public Library Main Branch, 3rd Floor Mezzanine

Sharing Content:

Part 1: Presented by Marc Cheng, Executive Director of EUTW

Part 2: Alumni Speaker, Mr. Hong Chang, sharing study abroad experience

The first part of the lecture will provide a comprehensive introduction to the EU Erasmus+ program, with a particular focus on the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD), a collaborative master’s program offered by multiple universities. It will also cover relevant EU institutions in Taiwan.

Second part of the lecture will feature alumni sharing their study abroad experiences. The alumni speaker will discuss their experiences with the Erasmus+ full scholarship and the Erasmus Joint Master’s program, including comparisons with similar programs in other countries, living in three EU countries, participating in courses, and finding work in Germany.

This event is open to students, young professionals, and the general public interested in studying in Europe or gaining a deeper understanding of the EU.

Executive Director, Mr. Marc Cheng

Mr. Cheng has served as the Executive Director of the EU Centre in Taiwan since October 2010. In 2022, he was appointed by the EU as the National Focal Point for the Erasmus+ program, overseeing information consulting and coordination between Taiwan and the EU. That same year, he was invited by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent Taiwan in a study on France’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.

Alumni Speaker, Mr. Hong Chang

Academic Background:

An alumnus of the Erasmus Joint Master’s Program in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA), he studied at the Technical University of Berlin, the Free University of Brussels, and the University of Tours in France. He previously earned a Bachelor's degree in Management from Taiwan National University of Science and Technology and a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from National Chiao Tung University.

Work Experience:

He worked as an engineer in the digital services industry in Germany for ten years, and is a recipient of the EU full scholarship.

Current Position: Software Engineer at Ada Health, a digital health company in Germany.

How to Attend:

Pre-registration is required. If pre-registration has closed, on-site registration will still be available.

Accompanying participants must complete on-site registration before entering.
Photos will be taken during the event and may be published online for documentation and promotional purposes.

Organized by: Ministry of Education
Co-organized by: Kaohsiung Public Library
Inquiries: (07)5360238, Extension 5504, Ms. Ding