In particular, less-prestigious private universities in more remote areas are at a loss over what to do. Besides, enrollment numbers have already been approved by the ministry. In compliance with the government’s New Southbound Policy, private institutions have instead turned to Southeast Asian nations in their search. However, the hypocritical government imposes strict controls on the working status of foreign students, complicating things for education providers and companies. Today, many private universities are operating at a loss, but are still unwilling to dissolve and liquidate.

Source: Taipei Times December 07, 2019 15:56 UTC