Opportunity Description
NCKU admissions for international students willing to pursue higher education at NCKU (National Cheng Kung University) in Taiwan are open now. This unique opportunity for international students is now open for the spring semester of 2024/25.
To be eligible, international candidates should qualify for legal international student status mentioned in the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan and never once held the status of Overseas Chinese Student before making an application.
About NCKU
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is a public research university in Tainan, Taiwan. The University is famous for its engineering, medicine, computer science, and planning and design fields. NCKU, a top University in Taiwan, has played an essential role in creating the Taiwan Miracle. Between 1960 and 1970, the university helped the country transform from an agriculture-based society to an industrialized economy. NCKU also helped Taiwan further become one of the Four Asian Tigers.
Key Details
Application Start: 01 July 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024
Admission Result: 25 November 2024
Admission Letters Mailed: 16 December 2024
Course Entry Round: February 2025
Number of Opportunities: N/A
Eligible Countries: International
Duration of Programs: Undergraduate: Four years; master’s or Doctoral degree: One to four years and two to seven years
Host University: National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
Gender: Male/Female
Fields of Study: Various Fields
Benefits of the NCKU Admissions for International Students
The government of Taiwan, NCKU, and other funding organizations provide scholarships and facilities for students to pursue higher studies in Taiwan. NCKU engagement is entirely beneficial because international students may benefit from any of the variety of scholarship opportunities. Please review some significant scholarship opportunities and regulations available at NCKU:
University Scholarships
NCKU offers several scholarships for international students, including:
- Distinguished International Student Scholarship
- Veritas et Conscientia Scholarship (VCS)
- International Merit Students in Mathematics and Science Achievement Scholarship
These scholarships provide partial or full tuition waivers and require candidates to pass an online interview.
Departmental Scholarships
Taiwanese Literature
Taiwanese Literature
- TA/RA Opportunities: At least four positions for international graduate students with a minimum salary of NTD8,000/month for Ph.D. students and NTD5,000/month for master’s students.
- Taiwanese Language Scholarship: Up to NTD80,000 based on academic performance and thesis topic.
History
- Taiwan History Research Thesis Scholarships
- Admission Aid for Vietnamese Ph.D. students
- Fulbright Scholarship
Chemical Engineering
- RA Stipends: NTD2,000–12,000/month for master’s and NTD3,000–24,000/month for Ph.D. students.
Mechanical Engineering
- RA Scholarships: NTD3,000–10,000/month for master’s and NTD6,000–20,000/month for Ph.D. students.
- Additional Ph.D. Support: NTD50,000 throughout the Ph.D. program.
Mathematics
- Part-Time Assistant Fees: Discuss with the advisor.
Biomedical Engineering
- Stipend: NTD2,000–4,000/month, guaranteed for the first year.
International Institute of Medical Device Innovation (MDI)
- Stipend: NTD2,000–4,000/month, guaranteed for the first year.
Translational Agricultural Sciences
- Additional Stipend: NTD6,000–15,000/month based on research performance.
Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
- First-Year Scholarship: NTD6,000–10,000/month for master’s and NTD20,000/month for Ph.D. students.
- Subsequent Years: Based on academic and research performance.
Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology
- Part-Time Assistant Fees: Discuss with the advisor.
Molecular Medicine
- Additional Scholarship: NTD3,000–6,000/month based on academic performance.
Nursing
- Scholarships: TA Scholarship (NTD4,000–6,000/month), RA Scholarship, Katherine Kao Alumni Scholarship, and part-time jobs.
Physical Therapy
- Part-Time Assistant Fees: Discuss with the advisor.
College of Engineering (COE)
- Stipend: NTD7,000–8,000/month for doctoral students with teaching experience and “Distinguished International Ph.D. Student Scholarships.”
NCKU Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing (AISSM)
- Stipend: NTD20,000/month for master’s and NTD40,000/month for Ph.D. students for up to 2 years for master’s and four years for Ph.D. students.
Government Scholarship Information
Taiwan Scholarship
- Offered by: Taiwan Government (Ministry of Education, Ministry of Science and Technology, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
- How to Apply: Contact the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office for application guidelines and forms. Visit the MOFA website for more information.
MOE Elite Scholarship (Southeast Asia)
- Eligibility: University lecturers or professors from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan
- Duration: 3 years for Ph.D. and two years for master programs, reviewed annually.
- Amount: NTD300,000 per year (~US$10,000).
- Requirement: Up-to-date Lecturer Certificate (English version).
- More Information: MOE Elite Scholarship Info.
MOE Elite Scholarship (African Countries)
- Eligibility: University lecturers or professors from African countries.
- Duration: 3 years for Ph.D. and two years for master programs, reviewed annually.
- Amount: NTD300,000 per year (~US$10,000).
- Requirement: Up-to-date Lecturer Certificate or 3-year University Researcher Employment Certificate with research publications.
- More Information: MOE Elite Scholarship Info.
ICDF Higher Education Scholarship Program
- Overview: Managed by Taiwan ICDF in cooperation with partner universities, including NCKU, for programs like the International Master’s Program in Civil Engineering and Management and the International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management.
Eligibility Criteria for NCKU Admissions for International Students
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- International candidates should qualify for legal international student status mentioned in Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan
- Never has held the status of Overseas Chinese Student.
- Provide a high school diploma to apply for undergraduate programs, a Bachelor’s degree for a Master’s degree, and a Master’s degree for Ph.D. programs.
- An international student dismissed from the University or college after admission due to unsatisfactory
- behavior, poor academic performance, or a criminal conviction is not eligible to reapply for admission.
- Previous recipients of the Republic of China scholarship or grant holders are not eligible for scholarships at NCKU.
- Meet each of the chosen departments or institute’s specific rules.
- Fulfill any additional NCKU admission requirements.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare and submit the following supporting documents to apply for NCKU Admissions for International Students:
- Online Application Form
- Download the declaration Form, print, sign, scan, and upload it back to the application system.
- The Republic of China’s embassies, consulates, or missions abroad verify the highest-degree diplomas with official stamps.
- Transcripts of past years of academic studies were verified with official stamps by the Republic of China’s embassies, consulates, and missions abroad.
- Financial statement
- Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from the applicant’s teachers or employers; Referrers may use private format or NCKU’s Format.
- Identity card or Passport
- One Study Plan that indicates their educational background, research interest, and motivations for further study.
- English or Chinese Autobiography, check departmental requirements
- Academic thesis or relevant publications (for Ph.D. program applicants only)
- Additional or Language requirements of the department or institute
- Other reference documents (if applicable)
- The receipt of the application fee payment (NT$1,600)
How do I apply for NCKU Admissions for International Students?
All applicants can apply for NCKU admission using the online application portal. Please follow these steps as guidelines:
- Tab the Apply Now button to enter the application portal.
- Start registering an account with the mentioned start date and end date.
- Login to and complete the online application to get the application serial number.
- Pay the application fee of NTD1,600 for each applicant.
- Upload all required documents in PDF files only.
- Reconfirm for correctly entered information and apply.
- Referees will receive a referral notification letter to the invited them after sending the application documents.
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