NEW!!! 2025/2026 Admission Prospectus for International Students 

Ministry of Education_Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan

National Cheng Kung University Regulations Governing the Enrollment of International Students (Chinese version only)

※Prepare your application: 

1. Confirm your eligibility to apply as an international student, please refer to "Applicant's Eligibility".
2. Refer to the "Current Programs" via the application portal, to make sure the program(s) you intend to apply is on offer for the current admission round. (or click)
3. Prepare the required documents and the application fee, according to "Required Documents" and  Payment instructions for details.
4. Check with the Current Programs (via the application portal) if the chosen departments/institutes require additional documents, interviews and/or tests. (*Interview details and schedules will be notify by the department/instituion if necessary.)
5. Complete the application online via the applicaiton portal before the deadline.

※How to apply: 

• Register for only ONE account (please use your e-mail address as your username) on the application portal.
• Verify your e-mail address, then log in to fill out information and choose maximum three departments/institutes. 
• Upload all the required documents and the additional documents as required by the respective department(s)/institute(s), if applicable. ALL documents must be submitted in PDF format.
• Pay the application fee of NT$2,000 by bank transfer or credit card.
• Before submitting application, double check if all information and documents are provided as required.
• Notification email to the recommenders will be sent after submitting your application.

- At least TWO recommendation letters are needed for your application. The recommendation letters can be submitted in 1 of the following 3 ways:

1. Upload to the application portal by yourself.
2. Invite your recommenders to upload the letter or fill out the content via the link in the notification email.
3. The recommender can send the recommendation letter to overseas@ncku.edu.tw, indicating your name and application number.

【New】Degree Application for international students in the Spring Semester of 2025/2026 

                          Application period: July 1 (Tue.), 2025 to September 30 (Tue.), 2025

【IMPORTANT】Applicants apply to the Chinese-taught department (admission brochure marked in BLACK dots), a Chinese proficiency test at TOCFL A2 level or above is required.

【IMPORTANT】Applicants apply to the English-taught department (admission brochure marked in GREEN and RED dots), an English proficiency test at CEFR B2 level or above is required. 

【IMPORTANT】Applicants apply to the Chinese-taught department and English-taught department (admission brochure marked in BLUE dots), a Chinese proficiency test at TOCFL A2 level or above and an English proficiency test at CEFR B2 level or above are required.

【IMPORTANT】Please thoroughly go over the 2025/2026 admission prospectus and prepare it according to the department's additional requirements.

  Note: Dept. of Nursing accepts Dual-Degree Ph.D. applicants from Mahidol University in Thailand only)