So, you’ve decided to study a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Taiwan? Congrats, you’re not the only one! Over 120,000 lucky students choose to pursue their higher education on this small island nation in East Asia.
Whether you’re attracted by the affordable tuition and living costs or by the unique culture and society, you shouldn’t find it hard to accommodate here. But before you start preparing your bags and looking for plane tickets, let’s first take a closer look at the university application steps in Taiwan.
1. Find a Taiwanese university to apply to
The following are some of the top-ranked universities in Taiwan:
- National Taiwan University (NTU)
- Taipei Medical University
- National Tsing Hua University
- National Yang-Ming University
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2. Learn where to submit your university application
In Taiwan, the application process is handled by each university individually. Therefore, the official website of your preferred institution is the best place to look for up-to-date information and deadlines.
You can also get in contact with a representative and ask for details or clarifications should you encounter any difficulties.
3. Meet the university entry requirements
While for some study programmes you might have to submit additional certificates or qualifications, these are, in general, the most common entry requirements:
- completed application form
- proof of paying the application fee (if applicable)
- high school diploma (to apply for a Bachelor’s)
- Bachelor’s diploma (to apply for a Master’s)
- transcript of records
- passport-sized photo(s)
- copy of valid passport and/or personal ID
- motivation letter
Keep in mind that you need to translate these documents either in English or Chinese based on the university’s demands.
4. Find out about the language requirements
You can only enrol in English-taught courses after proving your English language proficiency. Most universities in Taiwan accept at least one of these tests:
You don’t need to know Chinese for English-taught study programmes; but if you want to learn the basics, local universities organise language or preparatory courses.
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5. Apply before the application deadlines
We encourage you to check out the application dates and other important deadlines on the official university websites. In general, there are two application periods or rounds; here are a few examples:
- first application round at the National Taiwan University: August–December
- second application round at the National Taiwan University: January–February
- first application round at the Taipei Medical University: October–December
- second application round at the Taipei Medical University: February–March
6. Final steps after receiving your acceptance letter
- confirm your enrolment after receiving the acceptance letter/university offer
- apply for a student visa in Taiwan
- apply for medical insurance
- search for scholarships and grants. You can also apply for our Studyportals Scholarship: International Distinction Awards.