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National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Flag of TaiwanTaiwanQS #176HsinchuPublic UniversityTaught in English, ChineseSelf-FundedTuition from NT$38,340 per semester

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

جامعة تسينغ هوا الوطنية (NTHU)

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Current cycle
Next cycle not announced yet
Eligible study levels:BachelorMasterPhD
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About the scholarship program

National Tsing Hua University in Hsinchu (176th in QS 2026) is a leading research university next to the Hsinchu Science Park, the heart of Taiwan's semiconductor industry, known for electrical engineering and computer science, science, materials, nuclear science and technology management. International bachelor's fees are about NT$38,340–39,990, and NTHU scholarships waive tuition and pay a monthly stipend of up to NT$40,000 for PhD students.

Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source

Tuition for international students

NT$38,340 – NT$39,990 per semester

International bachelor's fees in the university's table: College of Science NT$39,990 (about US$1,212) and Humanities and Social Sciences NT$38,340; the table does not say explicitly that these are per semester, gives no academic year and does not show graduate fees. The NTHU scholarship waives tuition and credit fees.

Admission for international students

Spring 2027 applications have closed (3 August – 30 September 2026, results on 1 December 2026). The Fall 2027 window for international students has not been published yet; check the admission portal. The scholarship is requested in the same admission system.

Official admission announcement

Available programmes

Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:

Life and living

Taiwan

Studying and living in Taiwan

$500–1,100
Living cost / month (approx.)
Chinese, English
Teaching languages
September
Academic year starts

Costs and living

Tuition is charged per semester and is moderate at the leading public universities compared with Western countries: • National Taiwan University: bachelor's NT$50,460–62,100 per semester depending on the college; graduate programmes NT$51,280–62,360 per semester for the first two years, then "basic tuition" of roughly half from the third year; some special programmes reach NT$100,000–150,000. • National Tsing Hua University: bachelor's about NT$38,340–39,990 per semester. • Academia Sinica covers the international surcharge for TIGP PhD students, who pay about NT$28,000–31,000 per semester for the first four semesters. In other words, a year of study costs roughly US$2,500–4,200 in most programmes. Living costs: NTU estimates NT$66,000–157,000 per four-month semester in Taipei, including housing, books and health insurance, with regular dormitories at NT$7,900–12,900 for the whole semester. Academia Sinica puts Taipei living costs at about NT$12,000–27,000 a month (US$400–900), and other cities are cheaper. National Health Insurance costs about NT$4,956 per semester.

Working while studying

While studying: international students need a work permit, applied for online with the Workforce Development Agency (EZ Work Taiwan) before starting any job. The limit is 20 hours a week during the semester, with no limit during the summer and winter vacations, and each permit is valid for up to six months per semester. Huayu Enrichment Scholarship holders may work only if their course lasts six months or more. After graduation (new rules since 1 January 2026): graduates of Taiwanese institutions with an associate degree or higher can extend their residence to look for work for one year, renewable once, i.e. up to two years; you apply to the National Immigration Agency within 30 days before your ARC expires, for NT$1,000. During this extension graduates may work full time or part time in any field without a work permit. For professional jobs afterwards you can qualify through the points system (70 points) or the salary and experience criteria, and the Employment Gold Card gives highly skilled professionals an open work permit and residence for up to three years. Degrees earned in Taiwan also count partly towards permanent residence.

Last verified: November 2026· Source

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Faculties and programmes

11 faculties · 44 programmes

Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.

  • College of Science

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese
    • Astronomy· Master, PhD
    • Chemistry
    • Data Science & Analytics· Master, PhD
    • Mathematics
    • Physics
    • Statistics· Master, PhD

  • College of Engineering

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese
    • Aerospace Engineering· Master
    • Biomedical Engineering· Master, PhD
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Materials Science & Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering

  • College of Nuclear Science

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Chemistry· Master, PhD
    • Environmental Science

  • College of Humanities and Social Sciences

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese
    • AnthropologyZH
    • HistoryZH
    • Languages and Literature
    • PhilosophyZH
    • SociologyZH
Show all faculties (+7)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Funding type: Self-Funded. Announced benefits: Tuition waiver, Up to NT$40,000 a month.

Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Rank#176

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Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

Open readiness checklist
Official website:
https://apply.nthu.edu.tw/en

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