Study in Taiwan
Good universities, low costs and generous scholarships. International students apply directly to each university.
Corinia finds the universities in Taiwan that fit your record and checks the exact requirements of each programme you choose. Get started free
How to apply
Check your status
Foreign students apply as international students. Overseas Chinese students have a separate route.
Apply to each university
Most universities accept applications for the autumn semester between winter and early spring.
Choose the language
Many universities offer English-taught degrees. Chinese-taught degrees ask for a TOCFL certificate.
Apply for a scholarship
The Taiwan Scholarship and university scholarships cover tuition and living costs for many international students.
Cost
Tuition is low compared with other developed economies and differs little between local and international students.
Language
Mandarin Chinese for most degrees, with a growing list in English.
Good to know
School documents must be authenticated by a Taiwanese overseas office before you enrol.
Official sources: Study in Taiwan
Universities Corinia covers in Taiwan
Corinia matches you against these, then checks the exact programme on the university’s own pages.
- National Taiwan UniversityTaipei
- National Cheng Kung UniversityTainan
- National Tsing Hua UniversityHsinchu
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung UniversityHsinchu
- National Chengchi UniversityTaipei
- National Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyTaipei
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