Application Guidelines for International Students
Fall 2021 Application Guidelines for International Students(Undergraduate)
Fall 2021 Application Guidelines for International Students(Graduate)
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1 | Go to NTHU International Student Online Application System http://oga.nthu.edu.tw/web.page/detail/sn/18/lang/en |
2 | Create Your Account Create a Login ID (email account) and PIN (Personal Identification Number) to set up an account. Once you have an ID and a PIN, please click "Send." The system will create an account for you. You cannot begin applying without first setting up your account. A valid email is required to continue the process, as this will be our primary means of communication with you. If you do not have a valid email account, please create one beforeproceeding. |
3 | Fill Out the Application Information The application has five sections, which are "Applicant Information," "Family Information," "Education Background, "Language Background," and "Other Information." When finished with each section, please click "Save" and then "Next" to proceed. |
4 | Fill Out Recommenders and Send the Notice Fill out your recommenders and click "Send Notice" to proceed. |
5 | Pay the Fee and Upload Requirements Pay the application fees and prepare materials required for uploading. The applicant must upload all application requirements listed on the check list. |
6 | Confirm and Submit Your Application The applicant must confirm and click "Submit" to complete the application. |
7 | Track Your Application |
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 chiahui@mx.nthu.edu.tw or +886-3-5715131 ext 62464
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.
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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.
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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
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 |
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$36,000 ● Tuition and Credit fee Waiver (NTHU Scholarship recipient) ● Student Dormitory (provided by the university) ● Round-trip Air Ticket ● National Health Insurance Eligibility Criteria: ● Must be U.S. citizens. Permanent resident status and dual U.S. Taiwan nationality are not sufficient. ● Hold at least a bachelor’s degree ● Have strong academic credentials in an academic field of specialization. ● Meet the Grant Conditions and Provisions Eligible Programs: ● Master’s Degree Program in Austronesian Studies |
Fulbright | Click here |
You may contact colleges / departments for the possibility of other financial aids.
Semester
Fall Semester : September - January
Spring Semester : February - June
Degree Programs
Please check the website - Click here
Course Information
Division of Curriculum - Click here
Below is the estimated tuition and living expenses for one semester of study at NTHU
::Undergraduate::
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Tuition |
College of Science, |
Tuition Fee |
College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Technology Management Tsing Hua Interdisciplinary Program Hsinchu Teachers College (Not including Department of Special Education) |
Tuition Fee Total |
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Housing | NT$ 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
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::Graduate::
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Tuition |
College of Science |
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 | ||
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The fees mentioned above are used for reference only. NTHU reserves the right to amend related fees. |
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US$ 1 = NT$ 30 as of June, 2020 |
1. Am I eligible to apply as an international student?
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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?
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Please refer to Online Application Procedure. |
3. What documents are required for the application?
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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?
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It is not necessary to send the hard copies of applications to NTHU. |
5. Can I apply through email, fax or personal delivery?
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No, We only accept applications through online. |
6. When are applications due?
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Fall Application Period: Undergraduate Admission: November 15 - February 15 15:00pm (Taiwan Time) Graduate Admission: January 1 - March 15 15:00pm (Taiwan Time) Spring Application Period: August 15 - October 15 15:00pm (Taiwan Time) |
7. What programs offered for international students?
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Please refer to our Admission Instructions for International Students for academic programs offered at NTHU.
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8. Where can I get information about programs including curriculum, teaching format and graduation requirements, etc.?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Please refer to Admission Instructions for International Students to see if the programs you are applying to require any language proficiency certificates.
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15. Do my application materials need to be in a particular language?
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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? |
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Application fees required. |
17. What English-taught courses are offered at NTHU? |
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For information about English-taught courses, please refer to curriculum webpage for the detailed information. |
18. Can international students apply for scholarships?
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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? |
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8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Taiwan time. |
20. If I have any further questions regarding admission application, whom to contact? |
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If you have more questions, please feel free to contact us at chiahui@mx.nthu.edu.tw. |