※Prepare your application:
- Confirm your eligibility to apply as an international student, please refer to "Applicant's Eligibility".
- 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)
- Prepare the required documents and the application fee, according to "Required Documents" and Payment instructions for details.
- 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.)
- 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:
- Upload to the application portal by yourself.
- Invite your recommenders to upload the letter or fill out the content via the link in the notification email.
- The recommender can send the recommendation letter to overseas@ncku.edu.tw, indicating your name and application number.
【Open!!!】Degree Application for international students in the fall class of 2025/2026
Application period: November 20 (Wed.), 2024 to January 20 (Mon.) , 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.
【Closed】Degree Application for international students in the spring class of 2024/2025
Application period: July 1 (Mon.) to September 30 (Mon.), 2024
Admission result: November 25 (Mon.), 2024
Admission letters mailed: December 16 (Mon.), 2024
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【Preparing...】Degree Application for international students in the spring class of 2025/2026
open for application: TBC July 1 (Tue.), 2025 ~ September 30 (Tue.) 2025
(Note: Dept. of Nursing accepts Dual-Degree Ph.D. applicants from Mahidol University in Thailand only)
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【Closed】Degree Application for international students in the spring class of 2024/2025
Application period: July 1 (Mon.) to September 30 (Mon.), 2024
【Closed】Degree Application for international students in the fall class of 2024/2025
Application period: January 20 (Sat.) to March 30 (Sat.), 2024
【Closed】Degree Application for international students in the spring class of 2023/2024
Application period: July 1st (Sat.) to September 30 (Thurs.), 2023
(Note: Dept. of Nursing accepts only Dual-Degree Ph.D. applicants for the 2024 spring term.)
*If you are from designated countries, such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, etc., please make sure you will have guarantor in Taiwan to ensure your visa legitimacy. For more information, please refer to Procedures for Nationals of the Designated Countries Applying for Visitor Visas to the Republic of China (R.O.C.)
NCKU handles the recruitment of international students and does not commission any external institution, legal person, group, or individual to handle related matters except publicity and promotions, and to assist students coming to Taiwan undertake the necessary related procedures. In due course, NCKU shall also verify whether any commissioned party has collected any unreasonable fees from international studnents, established any loan relationship with any international student, or wherhter any other violation of related ordinances has occured, and when necessary, NCKU may check details with international students who are applying for admission.
NCKU handles events related to the admission of international students or commissions an external institution, leagal person, group, or individual to do so, and provides information that is consistent with the admission regulation, admission guidelines, or any related regulations.