NEW!!! Admission Prospectus for International Students 2026 Fall/ 2027 Spring 

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.

【Application system】Fall 2026 Application for International Degree Students

Application period: December 20 (Sat) 2025 to March 15 (Sun) 2026

General Language Proficiency Requirements by Program :

◾ English-taught programs (marked with red or green dots): Applicants must submit proof of English proficiency at CEFR B1 level or above.

◾ Chinese- and English-taught programs (marked with blue dots): Applicants must submit proof of Chinese proficiency at TOCFL A2 level or above and English proficiency at CEFR B1 level or above.

◾ Chinese-taught programs (marked with black dots): Applicants must submit proof of Chinese proficiency at TOCFL A2 level or above.

The above requirements are general guidelines.

Applicants must review the admission prospectus and submit language proficiency documents in accordance with the specific requirements of the intended department/program.