NTHU International Student Scholarship 2027
If you are planning to study in Taiwan in Spring 2027, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) has opened applications for international students seeking admission to Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes. Alongside admission, eligible applicants can apply for the NTHU International Student Scholarship, which may provide tuition support and, for selected categories, a monthly living allowance.
The Spring 2027 application period runs from 3 August to 30 September 2026, with applications closing at 3:00 PM Taiwan Time (GMT+8). Admission results are scheduled for 1 December 2026, while scholarship results are expected in late December 2026.
About the NTHU International Student Scholarship
The NTHU International Student Scholarship is designed to attract talented international students to National Tsing Hua University and support their studies in Taiwan. The scholarship is not a single fixed award; the level of funding depends on the student’s degree level, programme and applicable scholarship category.
For eligible Bachelor’s and Master’s students, scholarship support can include tuition and related academic fees, with some awards also providing a monthly living allowance. Doctoral students in eligible academic fields may receive substantially higher monthly support in addition to tuition coverage.
The university’s official scholarship regulations specify that new students should apply for the scholarship together with their admission application.
Who Can Apply?
The Spring 2027 international admission is open to applicants who meet Taiwan’s requirements for international students and the specific academic requirements of their chosen programme. NTHU offers international degree programmes at undergraduate and graduate levels.
Generally:
- Bachelor’s applicants should hold the required secondary/high-school qualification.
- Master’s applicants should hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree.
- PhD applicants should hold the required Master’s-level qualification.
- Applicants must satisfy the academic and language requirements of their selected department or programme.
- Applicants must meet NTHU’s eligibility requirements for international degree students.
- Applicants who wish to compete for the NTHU International Student Scholarship should select the scholarship option during the online admission application.
Applicants should carefully check their specific programme because individual departments may have requirements that are higher or different from the university-wide requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
The value of the NTHU scholarship varies according to the degree level and academic unit.
For Bachelor’s and Master’s students, the scholarship can include tuition, miscellaneous fees and credit fees. Certain Type A awards additionally provide a NT$5,000 monthly living allowance, while Type B awards do not include the monthly stipend.
For eligible PhD students, funding can be considerably stronger. Students in specified science, engineering, life sciences, medicine, electrical engineering and computer science, technology management, education and interdisciplinary programmes may receive full tuition support plus approximately NT$20,000–40,000 per month, depending on the funding arrangement.
Eligible Humanities and Social Sciences PhD students under the specified scholarship route may receive full tuition support plus NT$10,000 per month.
The exact scholarship category should therefore be confirmed against the applicant’s chosen college and programme before applying.
English Language Requirements
NTHU has university-level English proficiency requirements for international applicants, but individual departments may impose higher standards.
The general requirements include accepted English-language qualifications such as:
- IELTS Academic: 5.5
- TOEIC: 750
- TOEFL iBT: 71 under the applicable legacy scale
- CEFR B2, where accepted under the university requirements
Applicants may qualify for an exemption in certain circumstances, including having previously completed a degree programme that was fully taught in English and providing official evidence from the institution.
However, applicants should not assume that the university-wide minimum is sufficient for every programme. Always check the language requirements of your chosen department.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare their documents before starting the online application. Depending on the degree and programme, required documents may include:
- Academic certificates or diplomas
- Official academic transcripts
- Statement of Purpose – particularly for Master’s and PhD applicants
- Two recommendation letters
- Passport or proof of nationality
- Proof of financial resources, where required
- English-language proficiency certificate, unless an approved exemption applies
- Additional programme-specific documents, such as a research proposal or portfolio, where applicable
Master’s and PhD applicants should pay particular attention to the programme-specific application requirements and prepare their statement of purpose carefully.
How to Apply for the NTHU Scholarship
There is no need to submit a completely separate scholarship application for the general NTHU International Student Scholarship.
Applicants should complete the NTHU International Student Online Application and select “Apply for NTHU International Student Scholarship” in the scholarship section of the application system.
The Spring 2027 international admission schedule is:
- Application opens: 3 August 2026
- Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 3:00 PM Taiwan Time
- Admission results: 1 December 2026
- Scholarship results: Late December 2026
- Enrollment confirmation deadline: 20 December 2026
- Registration/classes: Early February 2027
All required documents must be uploaded and submitted before the deadline. NTHU states that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Fee
NTHU charges an application fee for international applicants. According to the published admission information, applicants pay NT$2,000 for one or two programme applications and NT$4,000 for three or four programmes.
Applicants from countries classified by the United Nations as Least Developed Countries (LDCs) may qualify for an application-fee exemption under the applicable rules.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the NTHU Spring 2027 International Degree Programme is:
30th September 2026 at 3:00 PM Taiwan Time (GMT+8).
Applicants should not wait until the final day. Recommendation letters and other supporting documents may also need to be submitted before the application can be considered complete.
Why You Should Apply
The NTHU International Student Scholarship provides an excellent opportunity for international students who want to pursue higher education in Taiwan while reducing the financial burden of tuition and living expenses.
By applying, successful students may gain the opportunity to:
- Study at National Tsing Hua University
- Receive tuition and academic-fee support
- Receive a monthly living allowance under eligible scholarship categories
- Pursue undergraduate, Master’s or PhD-level studies
- Gain international academic and research experience
- Study in a university offering programmes across science, engineering, computing, life sciences, humanities and other disciplines
The opportunity can be particularly attractive to qualified PhD applicants because some eligible programmes offer substantial monthly financial support in addition to tuition coverage.
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Final Thoughts
The National Tsing Hua University Scholarship 2027 offers international students an opportunity to pursue higher education in Taiwan with the possibility of significant financial support. However, applicants should remember that the scholarship is not one identical package for everyone. Funding depends on the degree level, college, programme and applicable scholarship category.
Before submitting your application, carefully confirm three important things: whether your exact programme accepts Spring 2027 applications, whether its language requirements are higher than the university minimum, and which scholarship category applies to your academic unit.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to study in Taiwan, start preparing your documents early and submit your complete application before 30 September 2026 at 3:00 PM Taiwan Time.
Application dates, scholarship conditions and funding amounts should always be checked against NTHU’s official admission and scholarship guidelines before submission.
