Highlights
Tuition fee
33000 TWD / year
33000 TWD / year
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Tuition fee
33000 TWD / year
33000 TWD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Hsinchu, Taiwan (China)
Campus location
Hsinchu, Taiwan (China)
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Institute of Biotechnology (IBT) at National Tsing Hua University aims to cultivate graduate students who are capable of both basic and applied research in biology and medicine. 

Overview

Biotechnology at National Tsing Hua University bridges interdisciplinary research fields and closely connects to the biotech industry. Research interests of our faculty include finding novel biological targets for drug design, developing technologies for diagnostic/medical devices, biomedical imaging, and bioengineering. 

Learning outcomes

These form a synergistic, multi-disciplinary effort to reach our long-term goal of developing marketable drugs and medical devices. Ultimately, we aim to play a major role in the development of Taiwan’s research-based biotech industry. One of the IBT’s major visions is to encourage our students to prepare themselves for career development in either industrial or academic tracks. Thus, the curriculum of IBT uniquely emphasizes both basic, applied, and the interdisciplinary fields. IBT at National Tsing Hua University plays a key role in training the future frontrunners of biotechnology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Aging and Stress Studies in Drosophila Melanogaster
  • Modeling Human Diseases in Drosophila
  • Special Topics in Growth Factor Signaling: Its Application in Cancer Therapy
  • Special Topics on ER homeostasis Regulation
  • Translational Cancer Research

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
IELTS
6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hsinchu, Taiwan (China)

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
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79
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Application fee Payment Receipt
  • One copy of your diploma NTHU only accepts diplomas written in English or Chinese. Thus, if your diploma were written in other languages, it should be accompanied by a notarized English or Chinese translation.
  • One copy of your official transcript
  • One copy of statement of purpose
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Financial Statement
  • Certification of Financial Responsibility Form
  • Declaration Form
  • Provide verification of your nationality or a copy of your passport

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    33000 TWD / year
    ≈ 33000 TWD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    33000 TWD / year
    ≈ 33000 TWD / year

Living costs

Hsinchu

Taiwan (China)
25033 - 29515 TWD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biotechnology.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
R&D Systems Scholarship
Merit-based

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Bio-Techne
Location not available

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