National Taiwan University Scholarships (NTU) is now accepting applications for its February 2025 intake. The university is offering scholarships for 100 Master’s programs and 50 PhD programs, open to applicants from all countries. NTU, one of Asia’s leading universities, is located in Taipei, Taiwan, and provides a range of scholarships to international students, including fully funded government and university scholarships.
Key Details
- Host Country: Taiwan
- University: National Taiwan University
- Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD
- Application Deadline: October 3, 2024
Program Duration
- Master’s Programs: 1 to 4 years
- PhD Programs: 2 to 7 years
NTU University Scholarships
All international applicants for admission to NTU can apply for the NTU Outstanding International Graduate Student Scholarship, which includes:
- Tuition waiver of up to TWD 65,000 (USD 2,167) per semester.
- Monthly stipend:
- TWD 8,000 (USD 267) for Master’s students.
- For PhD students: TWD 10,000+ (USD 333+) for those in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Law, and Management. TWD 15,000+ (USD 500+) for those in Science, Engineering, Medicine, Bio-Resources & Agriculture, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Public Health, and Life Science.
Government Scholarships at NTU
The following government scholarships are available, but cannot be combined with NTU scholarships:
- MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
- MOE Taiwan Scholarship
- Elite Scholarship Program
- Taiwan-Europe Semiconductor Scholarship Program
- NSTC Graduate Research Fellowship (NSTC-GRF) Pilot Program
- International Industrial Talents Education Special Program (INTENSE Program)
Eligible Colleges and Departments
Applicants can apply to up to five departments or graduate institutes, including:
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Science
- College of Social Sciences
- College of Medicine
- College of Engineering
- College of Bioresources and Agriculture
- College of Management
- College of Public Health
- College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- College of Life Science
- Graduate School of Advanced Technology
- International College
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international students worldwide.
- A bachelor’s degree is required for Master’s programs; a Master’s degree is required for PhD programs.
- Must meet language proficiency requirements specific to the department (e.g., TOEFL iBT: 72, IELTS: 5.5, TOEIC: 785, GEPT: High-Intermediate).
- Excellent academic records are required.
Language Proficiency Exemptions
You may be exempt from submitting language proficiency certificates if:
- You are from an English-speaking country.
- Your previous degree was obtained in an English-speaking country.
- Your previous degree was conducted entirely in English.
Application Timeline for February 2025 Entry
- Application Start: August 5, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Application Deadline: October 3, 2024
- Scholarship Decision Release: November 29, 2024
- Admitted Student Reply Deadline: December 6, 2024
Application Process
- Create an account online.
- Fill in your personal information.
- Select up to 5 departments.
- Upload required documents and recommendation letters.
- Pay the application fee (USD 80 per department/college).
- Await the interview.
For more detailed information, visit the NTU Scholarships page.
