Overview

Key Features

The Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience program from the National Taiwan University is an English-taught, cross-disciplinary program. With global issues like climate change and global warming, the environmental damage on Earth is becoming increasingly severe. This program corresponds to such challenges and threats through training responsive talents in this field with the advantages of our nation's industries and NTU's academic foundations.

The program's curriculum has been organized in two main directions: Resilience and Environmental Planning and Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Technology. Our program offers theory- and research-based teaching as well as application-based hands-on training, aiming to train industry leaders and scholars with a holistic vision to invest in sustainability efforts.

What types of careers can I go into with a master of MDR3?

There is no limit when it comes to career plans, but the courses of MDR3 will allow you to possess advanced knowledge in disaster risk assessment and prevention. Graduates may pursue further Ph.D. studies in related academic institutes. Or, graduates may take on a professional career in the disaster prevention field in governmental agencies, research institutes, the private sector, and other international organizations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Impact of Climate Change on Geological Carbon and Water Cycle

Geoinformatics and Risk Assessment

Modern Geospatial Techniques and Disaster Prevention Applications

Rainfall-runoff Processes and Modeling

Natural Hazard Damage Assessment and Economic Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Taipei, Taiwan

Disciplines

Geography Sociology Emergency & Disaster Management

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

English Proficiency Certificate at CEFR B2 (Vantage) or above

− Not required for applicants from English-speaking countries

− Not required for applicants whose previous degree is entirely taught in English (proof required)

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

160000 TWD / year

≈ 160000 TWD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

80000 TWD / year

≈ 80000 TWD / year

Additional Details

Overseas Chinese Student: 40,000 NTD (Around 1,300 USD).

Living costs

Taipei

Taiwan

26343 - 35750 TWD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key Features

What types of careers can I go into with a master of MDR3?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Taipei

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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