Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan

What Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan does

Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan (FICHET, 財團法人高等教育國際合作基金會) is a non-profit foundation established in Taipei in 2005 and commissioned by Taiwan's Ministry of Education to coordinate international higher education cooperation. It serves as the official bridge between Taiwan's 100+ member/donor universities and international partners, facilitating bilateral academic cooperation, student recruitment, and professional development for international affairs personnel.

FICHET operates a portfolio of branded programs rather than traditional technology products: Study in Taiwan (studyintaiwan.org), the flagship international student recruitment portal; the Taiwan Mandarin Education Resource Center (LMIT); the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), which places international youth in Taiwan-based internships; the Taiwan Studies Project; the Educator Conferences Program coordinating Taiwanese university participation in APAIE, NAFSA, and EAIE; the International Affairs Training Program with 8 online courses on protocol and cross-cultural communication; and the Academic and Research Cooperation showcase. Underlying technology is informational and promotional (web portals, social media, content libraries) rather than proprietary software; no API, app, or AI/ML capability is disclosed. The foundation maintains a Bilateral Meetings Database since 2009 documenting cross-border engagement with Japan, USA, Czech Republic, Belgium, France, Austria, Poland, India, and Korea.

FICHET's business model is government-commissioned non-profit: it operates under MOE委托 (commission) and is funded through a combination of government subsidies and contributions from 100+ donor member universities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The foundation has no equity shareholders, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Its customer base comprises Taiwan universities (members), international students (end beneficiaries of Study in Taiwan and TEEP), international partner institutions, and the Ministry of Education as principal stakeholder. Distribution is institutional: direct engagement with member universities, presence at international education conferences, and digital channels (studyintaiwan.org, social media) for international student outreach.

Name

Foundation for International Cooperation in Higher Education of Taiwan

Legal name

財團法人高等教育國際合作基金會

Website

https://fichet.org.tw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FICHET is a Taipei-based non-profit foundation commissioned by Taiwan's Ministry of Education to coordinate international higher education cooperation, serving 100+ Taiwan member universities and international partners through programs like Study in Taiwan, TEEP, and LMIT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Higher Education Cooperation Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Language Schools (611630), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB), International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI)

Keywords

• International higher education
• Student exchange programs
• Mandarin language education
• Academic partnership coordination
• International affairs training

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FICHET coordinates international higher education cooperation on behalf of Taiwan's Ministry of Education, delivering branded programs (Study in Taiwan, Taiwan Mandarin Education Resource Center, TEEP, Taiwan Studies Project), facilitating bilateral university partnerships, organizing educator conference participation, and providing training for university international affairs administrators. Its offerings are delivered through informational websites, conferences, forums, workshops, and online courses rather than traditional commercial products.

Product overview

FICHET operates a portfolio of programs and platforms promoting international higher education cooperation for Taiwan. The core offerings include Study in Taiwan (留學臺灣), Taiwan Mandarin Education Resource Center (LMIT), Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), and Taiwan Studies Project as the primary branded initiatives. Supporting programs encompass educator conferences (APAIE, NAFSA, EAIE), international affairs training with online courses, academic research cooperation showcases, and distinguished foreign alumni recognition. All programs operate as informational and promotional platforms rather than traditional SaaS products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Study in Taiwan: Official program promoting Taiwan as a study destination for international students
• Taiwan Mandarin Education Resource Center (LMIT)
• Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP)

Products and services

• Study in Taiwan (留學臺灣) Official international promotion platform showcasing Taiwan as a study destination for international students, operated by FICHET on behalf of the Ministry of Education.
• Taiwan Mandarin Education Resource Center (LMIT) (臺灣華語教育資源中心) Resource center promoting Mandarin Chinese language education in Taiwan, providing materials and support for international learners of Chinese language and culture.
• Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP) (優秀青年來臺蹲點計畫) Program providing international youth with opportunities to gain practical experience in Taiwan through internships and hands-on projects with Taiwanese organizations.
• Taiwan Studies Project (臺灣研究講座) Academic program promoting Taiwan studies internationally, supporting scholarly research and education about Taiwan's culture, history, and society.
• Educator Conferences Program (教育者年會) Program facilitating Taiwanese university participation in major international education conferences including APAIE (Asia-Pacific), NAFSA (Americas), and EAIE (Europe), promoting Taiwan's higher education internationally.
• International Affairs Training Program (國際事務培訓) Training program for international affairs personnel at Taiwanese universities, including executive exchange, professional training workshops, and online courses on international protocol and etiquette.
• Academic and Research Cooperation Program (學研合作) Program showcasing exemplary cases of international academic partnerships between Taiwanese and foreign universities, featuring dual-degree programs, joint research, and institutional MOUs.
• Distinguished Foreign Alumni Program (傑出外籍畢業生) Program highlighting successful international graduates from Taiwanese universities, showcasing career achievements and contributions to Taiwan's international reputation.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Ministry of Education, Taiwan (教育部)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFICHET operates under the委托 of Taiwan's Ministry of Education, implementing international higher education cooperation policies and programs on behalf of the government.
• Taiwan Member UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 100 Taiwan universities participate as donor/member institutions, contributing to and benefiting from FICHET's international cooperation programs.
• Fulbright Taiwan (學術交流基金會)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in organizing international affairs administrator exchange meetings and joint programs.
• Czech Republic DZS (Czech Centre for International Cooperation in Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organizer of Taiwan-Czech Higher Education Forum, facilitating bilateral university cooperation.
• Polish Academy of SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of Taiwan-Poland Higher Education Forum for academic and research cooperation.
• Korean Association of International Educators (KAIE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst-time partnership in 2025 to promote Korea-Taiwan higher education internationalization exchange.
• Cardiff University, UKstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in EU Erasmus+ program for urban sustainability research cooperation.
• Leeds University, UKstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner2+2 dual degree partnership in sociology with National Taipei University.
• National Palace Museum (故宮)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned MOU to establish youth international culture and Mandarin education base combining museum resources.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Institute of International Education (IIE): US-based nonprofit managing international academic exchange programs including Fulbright. Comparable to FICHET in coordinating cross-border partnerships and supporting inbound student mobility.
• China Scholarship Council (CSC): Government-affiliated Chinese organization managing international student recruitment and scholarship programs. Structurally similar to FICHET in scale, government backing, and inbound mobility mandate, though operating from a different political context.
• British Council: UK government-backed international organization promoting UK education and cultural exchange abroad. Closely comparable to FICHET in mission, funding model, and global footprint coordinating inbound student flows and bilateral university cooperation.
• Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO): Japanese government-affiliated organization supporting student exchange and international education. Direct regional peer given Taiwan and Japan's active bilateral higher education forum, and similar government-commissioned coordination role.
• Campus France: French government agency tasked with promoting French higher education internationally and supporting international student mobility. Closely aligned with FICHET's Study in Taiwan portal and inbound exchange mandate.
• Education New Zealand (ENZ): New Zealand government agency for international education, promoting NZ as a study destination and supporting education exports. Same inbound-promotion mandate as FICHET's Study in Taiwan.
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD): Germany's national agency for international academic cooperation, funded by the German government. Directly analogous to FICHET's role in promoting German higher education and coordinating bilateral university partnerships.
• Study in Australia (Australian Government Department of Education): Australian government's official international student recruitment portal. Mirrors FICHET's Study in Taiwan brand in promoting a country as a study destination via a government-backed platform.
• Korean Association of International Educators (KAIE): Korean counterpart association of international educators; already a FICHET partner since 2025. Comparable in promoting Korea's higher education internationalization and convening international affairs administrators.
• Fulbright Taiwan: Taiwan-based Fulbright commission administering US-Taiwan educational exchange. Direct operational peer already partnering with FICHET on international affairs administrator exchange meetings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FICHETtaiwan
• Facebookfacebook.com/studyintaiwan
• Instagraminstagram.com/study_in_taiwan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fichet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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