ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Founded in 1931, National Cheng Kung University in Tainan is one of Taiwan's largest research universities (203rd in QS 2026), known for engineering, planning and design, medicine and management. It runs fully English-taught programmes such as the International Program on Energy Engineering, the Institute of International Management (IMBA) and the International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation. It is set in the historic city of Tainan, where living costs are lower than in Taipei.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Tuition for international students
We did not find an official fee table for international students on the Office of International Affairs pages; see the programmes and fees page and the admission brochure.
Admission for international students
Admission for international students
Two intakes a year: for September 2026, applications ran from 20 December 2025 to 15 March 2026 (admission and scholarship results on 2 June), and for February 2027 from 1 July to 15 September 2026. The September 2027 cycle is expected in a similar window but has not been announced. Application fee NT$2,000; up to 3 departments.
Official admission announcementLife and living
Taiwan
Life and living
Taiwan
Studying and living in Taiwan
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
Guide to studying in TaiwanFaculties and programmes
10 faculties · 47 programmes
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 47 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 Liberal Arts
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Archaeology· MasterZH
- HistoryZH
- Languages and Literature
- Theatre & Drama· MasterZH
College of Science
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Astronomy· Master
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Physics
College of Engineering
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Aerospace Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science & Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
College of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
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College of Planning and Design
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Architectural Engineering
- Graphic Design
College of Social Sciences
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Corporate Law· Master, PhD
- Criminal Law· Master, PhD
- Curriculum & Instruction· Master, PhD
- Economics
- Human Rights Law· Master, PhD
- International Law· Master, PhD
- Political Science
- Psychology
College of Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Accounting
- Business Management
- Data Science & Analytics· MasterZH
- Finance
- Industrial Engineering
- International Business
- Statistics
College of Medicine
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- General Medicine· Bachelor
- Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor, Master
- Nursing· Master, PhD
- Pharmacy· Bachelor
- Physical Therapy· Bachelor, Master
- Public Health
College of Biosciences and Biotechnology
BachelorMasterPhDZHChinese- Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science
- Biology
Miin Wu School of Computing
MasterPhDENEnglishZHChinese- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Science & Analytics
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is listed as: Self-Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://oia.ncku.edu.tw/p/404-1032-229816.php?Lang=en) before applying.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Apply directly on the official website: https://oia.ncku.edu.tw/p/404-1032-229816.php?Lang=en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank#203
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