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1. All individuals of foreign nationality, who never had a R.O.C. citizenship and do not possess an overseas Chinese student status at the time of their application, are qualified to apply for admission to National Tsing Hua University as an international student.

2. The following two exceptions are made for individuals who have lived overseas continuously for more than six years. The six year period shall be calculated from the starting date of the semester for which the applicant is applying (Feb.1st for spring semester or Aug.1st for fall semester). “Overseas” refers to countries or regions other than Mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau; the term “continuously” means that an individual may stay in Taiwan for no more than a total of 120 days per calendar year.

(a) An individual who is also a national of the R.O.C. but does not currently hold and has never held a household registration in Taiwan.

(b) An individual who, at the time of application, has had their R.O.C. citizenship annulled by the Ministry of the Interior for no less than 8 years.

Individuals applying under the terms of these two exceptions must have not studied in Taiwan under the status of an Overseas Chinese Students, nor received placement permission through the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students.

3. Applicants, concurrently holding a permanent residence status in Hong Kong, Macao, having no history of a household registration record in Taiwan and, at the time of application, have resided in Hong Kong, Macao, or another foreign country for no less than 6 years, are also qualified to apply for admission as an international student.

NOTES:
1. Application eligibility is based on the Ministry of Education (MOE) Regulations -Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan. If the MOE Regulations are revised, the most recent MOE Regulations shall be enforced. For the latest information regarding the MOE Regulations, please visit MOE website at http://english.moe.gov.tw/

2. International students who are approved for initial household registration, resident registration, naturalization or restoration of their ROC citizenship while studying in Taiwan will lose their international student status and shall withdraw from the university.

3. International students who withdraw from the university due to misconduct, poor academic performance or a conviction under the Criminal Code are not eligible for re-application.

4. Violation of any of the Ministry of Education’s regulations will result in immediate cancellation of the applicant’s admission status or the removal of the applicant’s status as NTHU registered student. No academic certificate will be given.

Application Guidelines for International Students

Spring 2021 Application Guidelines for International Students
Fall 2021 Application Guidelines for International Students(Undergraduate)

Application Deadlines

Spring 2021 Application Periodd
August 15, 2020 - October 15, 2020 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)

Fall 2021 Application Period
Undergraduate Admission: November 15, 2020 - February 15, 2021 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Graduate Admission: January 1, 2021 - March 15, 2021 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)

※All required application forms and relevant documents must be received by the above deadlines. If the application is received late or incomplete, Office of Global Affairs will not handle the application.

Online Application Procedure

NTHU Online Application Procedure

Application Required documents

1. An online application form
Complete and print out the online application form at National Tsing Hua University Online Application for International Students
If you have technical problems to fill in the online application, please contact us at hcchan@mx.nthu.edu.tw or +886-3-5715131 ext 62461

2. A photocopy of diploma in English or Chinese
Applicants for bachelor degree programs must provide a photocopy of their high school diploma.
Applicants for master degree programs must provide a photocopy of their bachelor degree diploma.
Applicants for doctoral degree programs must provide a photocopy of their master degree diploma.

NOTES :
1. Applicants who are in the process of completing their studies at the time of application can submit a letter from their current school/university clearly stating their anticipated graduation date.
2. Applicants who will be pursuing a second degree (B.Sc. or MA/MBA) in a different field of study must submit a photocopy of their first degree/diploma.
3. Before NTHU’s Registration, new students are required to submit diploma and transcript notarized by the Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the country of the school.

3. Official transcripts in English or Chinese
Applicants for bachelor degree programs must submit an official high school transcript.
Applicants for master degree programs must submit an official bachelor degree transcript.
Applicants for doctoral degree programs must submit official transcript from both bachelor & master degrees.

4. Statement of purpose
Please provide a concise study plan with a maximum of three pages. In the study plan, applicants are encouraged to describe their motivation for choosing NTHU, and for choosing the specific department or program that they are applying. For graduate students, potential contribution to the department and research interests may also be included.

5. Two recommendation letters
Letters of recommendation are preferably from faculty members capable of evaluating the applicant’s academic qualifications and research potential.

6. Financial certificate
All applicants are required to provide a financial statement issued by a financial institution showing their financial sustainability (minimum US$ 4,000) for study in Taiwan, or a certificate of scholarship. If the submitted financial statement is not under the name of the applicant, then the applicant’s sponsor(s) must provide an affidavit indicating their relationship to the applicant and their intent to provide financial support throughout his/her period of study.

7. Declaration form
Print out the declaration form and sign at the bottom after reading it thoroughly. If applicable, we may ask the applicant to submit a copy of statement of travel record, or their Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate issued by Ministry of the Interior and Non-Household Registration Declaration.

8. Verification of nationality
Applicants must provide a copy of their passport or some other acceptable verification of their nationality.

9. Program specific requirements
Applicants must read through the admission instructions for any additional application instructions and/or required documents of the department or program that they are applying to. If applicable, these should be submitted at the same time with their general application.

10. Pretest
Applicants for Bachelor programs must download the Pretest Instructions from Online Application System and submit the pretest (if any).

11. Application Fee
The regular fee is TWD 2,000 or USD 80 per department/graduate institute. Where an applicant applies for three or more departments/graduate institutes, the fee is TWD 1,500 or USD 65 per additional application from the third application onwards.

NOTES:
1. We only accept online applications. Please process your application at NTHU's Online Application System.
2. Incomplete submission is not acceptable and will result in cancellation of one’s application.
3. If you plan to apply to more than one program, you should submit a complete application packet for EACH program.
4. Please note that you should also have your highest level diploma and academic transcripts NOTARIZED by R.O.C. Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the country/place where you received your degree and submit such documents upon registration

Application Deadlines
Spring 2021 Application Period
August 15, 2020 - October 15, 2020 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)

Fall 2021 Application Period
Undergraduate Admission: November 15, 2020 - February 15, 2021 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
Graduate Admission: January 1, 2021 - March 15, 2021 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)

※All required application forms and relevant documents must be received by the above deadlines. If the application is received late or incomplete, Office of Global Affairs will not handle the application.

International students are eligible to apply from the following scholarships or financial support. Scholarships may come from different sources, such as NTHU, government institutions, and private organizations. Please follow the steps and processes required for a particular scholarship program.

:: National Tsing Hua University ::
Scholarship	Scholarship description	Source of Scholarship	How to apply
NTHU International Student Scholarship	● Doctoral students: NTD 20,000~40,000 per month. For GPA and annual renewal requirements, please see "How to apply"(Available to new students who apply for admission in Spring 2021 or after.) ● Master students: NTD 5,000 per month or NTD 60,000 per year ● Bachelor students: NTD 5,000 per month or NTD 60,000 per year ● Tuition and Credit fee waived *Scholarships are renewed every year, based on merit. The applicant should re-apply each year.	Office of Global Affairs at NTHU	Doctor Master & Bachelor NTHU Scholarship regulation
NTHU Country Heights Holding Bhd Filial Piety Scholarship	● Opens to prospective undergraduate students who are Malaysian citizens	Division of Student Assistance at NTHU	Please contact Division of Student Assistance

:: Government Agencies ::
Scholarship	Scholarship Description	Source of Scholarship	How to apply
Taiwan Scholarship	Ministry of Foreign Affairs ● NTD 30,000 per month or NTD 360,000 per year Ministry of Science and Technology ● NTD 30,000 per month or NTD 360,000 per year Ministry of Education ● Doctoral students: NTD 20,000 per month, tuition up to NTD 80,000 per year = NTD 320,000 per year ● Master's students: NTD 20,000 per month, tuition up to NTD 80,000 per year = NTD 320,000 per year ● Bachelor students: NTD15,000 per month, tuition up to NTD 80,000 per year = NTD 260,000 per year ● MOE will pay up to NTD40,000 each semester for each recipient's approved tuition, the remaining amount must be paid by the student. ● Application Period: February 1st to March 31st.	Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office	Click here
Elite Scholarship for University Lectures from South and South East Asia.	● Eligibility: Doctor/Master degree-seeking applicants who are currently university lecturers or professors in Indosenia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bhutan. ● Duration of Scholarship:September - August next year. 3 years for Ph.D. students or 2 years for Master students (reviewed annually) To receive the three-year continuous scholarship, the student's average score must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.4 in his/her previous academic year. ● Scholarship amount: NTD 300,000 per year *The scholarship doesn't include tuition waiver. Students will need to pay tuition fee and credit fee. ● Applicaiton documents: CV and Employee certificate. ● Application Period: June 1st to June 30th, 2021. ● For new students admitted in Fall semester only	MOE	Click here
Elite Scholarship for University Lectures from Africa	● Eligibility: Doctor/Master degree-seeking applicants who are currently university lecturers or professors in Africa. ● Duration of Scholarship:September - August next year. 3 years for Ph.D. students or 2 years for Master students (reviewed annually) To receive the three-year continuous scholarship, the student's average score must achieve a minimum GPA of 3.4 in his/her previous academic year. ● Scholarship amount: NTD 300,000 per year *The scholarship doesn't include tuition waiver. Students will need to pay tuition fee and credit fee. ● Applicaiton documents: CV and Employee certificate ● Application Period: June 1st to June 30th, 2021. ● For new students admitted in Fall semester only	MOE	Click here
Academia Sinica International Graduate Student Scholarship	Click here	Academia Sinica	Click here
Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF) Scholarship	Click here	Taiwan Embassy or Taipei Economic and Cultural Office	Click here

:: Other Scholarships::
Scholarship	Scholarship Description	Apply to Whom	How to Apply
ITRI & NTHU Coordinated Graduate Program (Scholarship & Internship)	● NTD 10,000 per month ● During summer/winter vacation: full-time paid internship at ITRI -Master’s student: NTD35〜45K/month -PhD student: NTD45〜65K/month ● Airfare subsidy (to travel to Taiwan) NOTE: Details of your offer will be confirmed if you are selected.	Office of Global Affairs at NTHU	Click here
Fulbright-NTHU Master Degree Program Scholarship	Benefits ● Total Monthly Payment: NT$25,000 ● Settling-in & Baggage Allowance (A one-time-only allowance): NT$36,000 ● Tuition and Credit fee Waiver (NTHU Scholarship recipient) ● Student Dormitory (provided by the university) ● Round-trip Air Ticket ● National Health Insurance Eligibility Criteria: ● Must be U.S. citizens. Permanent resident status and dual U.S. Taiwan nationality are not sufficient. ● Hold at least a bachelor’s degree ● Have strong academic credentials in an academic field of specialization. ● Meet the Grant Conditions and Provisions Eligible Programs: ● Master’s Degree Program in Austronesian Studies	Fulbright	Click here

　You may contact colleges / departments for the possibility of other financial aids.

Application for Admission and Exchange program

Ms. Hui-Chen Chan
Division of Internaitonal Students
Email: hcchan@mx.nthu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-3-5715131 ext: 62461
Fax: +886-3-5162467

Application for NTHU International Student Scholarship

Ms. Trina Mai
Division of Internaitonal Students
Email: scholarship@my.nthu.edu.tw
Tel: +886-3-5715131 ext: 33266

Semester

Fall Semester : September - January
Spring Semester : February - June

Degree Programs

Please check the website - Click here

Course Information

Division of Curriculum - Click here

Tuition

Below is the estimated tuition and living expenses for one semester of study at NTHU

::Undergraduate::
Tuition	College of Science, College of Engineering, College of Life Sciences, College of Nuclear Science, College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Hsinchu Teachers College (Department of Special Education) College of Arts	Tuition Fee NT$ 39,990 Miscellaneous Fee NT$ 13,210 Total NT$ 53,200
	College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Technology Management Tsing Hua Interdisciplinary Program Hsinchu Teachers College (Not including Department of Special Education)	Tuition Fee NT$ 38,340 Miscellaneous Fee NT$ 7,760 Total NT$ 46,100
Housing		NT$ 6,370~16,660
Textbooks (every semester)		NT$ 5,000~10,000
Living expense (every month)		NT$ 8,000~15,000
Tuition Information for Undergraduate Students of Fifth-year and Up (Effective from 2016-2017 Academic Year) Taking 10 credits and more: Pay full tuition fee and miscellaneous fee. Taking 0 – 9 credits: Pay credit fee and miscellaneous fee. Notes: 1. The miscellaneous fee depends on number of credits taken in the semester. (Example: 5 credits = 50% of full amount miscellaneous fee) 2. Teacher education courses, double major or minor, will pay 70% of full amount miscellaneous fee. 3. Due to zero credit for PE course, taking PE courses will pay according to number of course hours. (Example: Two-hour PE course = 20% of full amount miscellaneous fee)
::Graduate::
Tuition	College of Science College of Engineering College of Life Sciences College of Nuclear Science College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Hsinchu Teachers College (Department of Special Education & Department of Physical Education & Graduate Institute of Mathematics and Science Education) College of Arts International Intercollegiate Ph.D. Program Dual Master Program for Global Operation Management	NT$ 33,000
	College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Technology Management Hsinchu Teacher College International Intercollegiate MS Program (MA in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language),	NT$ 26,300
Credit fee (per credit)	College of Science College of Engineering College of Life Sciences College of Nuclear Science College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Hsinchu Teachers College (Department of Special Education & Department of Physical Education), College of Arts	NT$ 2,100
	College of Humanities and Social Sciences College of Technology Management Hsinchu Teacher College	NT$ 2,100
	International Intercollegiate MS Program (MA in Teaching Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language)	NT$ 3,000
	International Intercollegiate Ph.D. Program	NT$ 5,000
	Dual Master Program for Global Operation Management	NT$ 8,000
Housing		NT$ 10,170~27,800
Textbooks (every semester)		NT$ 5,000~10,000
Living expense (every month)		NT$ 8,000~15,000
＊Graduate dorm includes triple room, double room, and single room, and the relevant fees are different with the different facilities and space. For more information, please contact Students Housing Office
NOTES
The fees mentioned above are used for reference only. NTHU reserves the right to amend related fees.
US$ 1 = NT$ 30 as of June, 2020

1. Am I eligible to apply as an international student?
Please refer to our Admission Instructions for International Students and Ministry of Education (MOE) Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.

2. How do international students apply?
Please refer to Online Application Procedure.

3. What documents are required for the application?
Please refer to our Admission instructions for International Students for required documents and program-specific requirements.

4. Do I need to send in hard copies of the applications to NTHU after online application is done?
It is not necessary to send the hard copies of applications to NTHU.

5. Can I apply through email, fax or personal delivery?
No, We only accept applications through online.

6. When are applications due?
Fall Application Period: Undergraduate Admission: November 15 - February 15 17:00pm (Taiwan Time) Graduate Admission: January 1 - March 15 17:00pm (Taiwan Time) Spring Application Period: August 15 - October 15 17:00pm (Taiwan Time)

7. What programs offered for international students?
Please refer to our Admission Instructions for International Students for academic programs offered at NTHU.

8. Where can I get information about programs including curriculum, teaching format and graduation requirements, etc.?
Please refer to webpage of each department/institute. You may also contact the department/institute directly.

9. Can I apply for more than one program?
Yes. One can apply more than one program at once but in case of two admissions are granted, students only can choose one program.

10. If I have not received my diploma by the application deadline, what should I do?
For applicants expecting to graduate in this semester, please submit an enrollment letter issued by their school showing their year of study.

11. Can applicants upload recommendation letters?
No, after filling out the information and name of referral, the system will automatically send an email to your referral to upload recommendation or fill out online recommendation.

12. What if the referral did not get the notice from Online Recommendation System?
If the referral did not receive the notification email, please inform the referral to check e email in the Spam mail box. If still can’t find it, please contact us.

13. Do I have to submit financial proof?
Applicants must provide either the scholarship certificate (scholarship application is not considered) or the bank statement with minimum USD 4000. If the bank statement is not in the account of the applicant, please submit a sponsorship letter.

14. Do I have to submit Chinese or English Proficiency certificates?
Please refer to Admission Instructions for International Students to see if the programs you are applying to require any language proficiency certificates.

15. Do my application materials need to be in a particular language?
If your application materials include any documents that are not in Chinese or English, you must provide us with an official English or Chinese translation in addition to the original documents.

16. Is there any application fee?
Application fees required.

17. What English-taught courses are offered at NTHU?
For information about English-taught courses, please refer to curriculum webpage for the detailed information.

18. Can international students apply for scholarships?
International students can apply for the NTHU international student scholarships through Division of International Students. To learn more about scholarships please refer to webpage Scholarship Information.

19. What are the office hours?
8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Taiwan time.

20. If I have any further questions regarding admission application, whom to contact?
If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us at hcchan@mx.nthu.edu.tw.

Spring 2021 Online Application for International Students (Application is Closed)
Applications start from August 15 , 2020 to October 15, 2020. 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
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Fall 2021 Online Application for International Students (Undergraduate)
Applications start from November 15 , 2020 to February 15, 2021. 15:00pm (Taiwan Time)
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If you have questions, please contact us at hcchan@mx.nthu.edu.tw