Study in Taiwan

Who this applies to

Students at Taiwanese universities (Republic of China). Mandarin Chinese medium (+ growing English-taught/bilingual programs). National + private universities.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education (Taiwan, R.O.C.).

Degree system

Bachelor 4 yrs · Master · PhD. National (NTU, NTHU, NYCU, NCKU) + private universities; several 'University Systems' (e.g. National Taiwan University System).

Admission

How

GSAT (General Scholastic Ability Test) + AST/分科測驗 + multi-channel admission (stars/personal application/exam-placement); international students apply directly (Mandarin/English-taught tracks).

Language

Mandarin Chinese (+ English programs).

Tuition

Public

Subsidized at national universities.

Private

Higher private fees.

Note

Top universities cluster in the global top ~60–600; Hsinchu cluster (NTHU/NYCU) tied to the semiconductor industry (TSMC); '2030 Bilingual Nation' policy expanding English-taught programs; demographic decline closing some private colleges.

Student visa & residence permit

Resident visa / ARC for non-nationals.

Scholarships

MOE Taiwan Scholarship & institutional.

Sources & references

• rankings — https://www.topuniversities.com/world-university-rankings?countries=tw (2026-06-12)
• NTU — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Taiwan_University (2026-06-12)