National Taiwan University Scholarships 2027 – Master’s & PhD in Taiwan

About the Scholarship

National Taiwan University (NTU) in Taipei is offering scholarship opportunities for international students pursuing graduate studies. The opportunities cover various academic disciplines, including Computer Science & AI, Data Science, Engineering, Science, Business & Management, Social Sciences, and Arts & Humanities.

Scholarship Details

• University: National Taiwan University (NTU)
• Location: Taipei, Taiwan
• Programs: Master’s & PhD
• Eligibility: International students
• Study mode: Full-time degree programs
• Duration: Up to 2 years for Master’s and up to 3 years for PhD, as stated in the advertisement
• English requirement: May vary by department/program

Funding / Benefits

According to the advertisement:

• Tuition fee waiver/support
• Monthly stipend
• Access to university research facilities and resources
• International academic exposure
• Opportunity to study at a leading Taiwanese university
• Multicultural campus environment

The advertisement lists:

• Master’s stipend: NT$6,000/month
• PhD stipend: NT$8,000/month
• Tuition support: Up to NT$130,000/year

Important: These amounts should not be presented as universally applicable to every NTU graduate student. NTU's official scholarship information currently shows that scholarship amounts vary by scholarship and college. For example, its Outstanding International Graduate Student Scholarship lists NT$8,000/month for Master's and NT$15,000/month for PhD students in Science/Engineering/Medicine/Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and several other colleges, while other colleges have different amounts.

Available Fields

The advertisement highlights:

• Engineering
• Computer Science & AI
• Data Science
• Science
• Business & Management
• Social Sciences
• Arts & Humanities
• Other academic disciplines

Eligibility

Master's Applicants

• Must be an international student
• Must hold a Bachelor's degree
• Strong academic record is preferred/required depending on the program
• Must satisfy the admission requirements of the selected NTU department/program

PhD Applicants

• Must be an international student
• Must hold a relevant previous degree
• Good academic and research background is preferred
• Must satisfy the specific admission requirements of the selected PhD program

IELTS Requirement

The advertisement says IELTS is not always required and that alternative proof of English proficiency may be accepted.

However, this is department/program dependent. NTU's admission guidelines require applicants to select their language proficiency information during the application process, so candidates should check the requirements of their specific department.

Application Fee

The advertisement states that the application fee depends on the selected program. Applicants should check the official department/admission rules.

How to Apply

1. Select an eligible Master's or PhD program at NTU.
2. Check the department's admission and language requirements.
3. Prepare academic documents and other required materials.
4. Apply through NTU's international degree admission system.
5. Select the scholarship option during the degree application where applicable.
6. Submit the application and pay the applicable application fee.

NTU's admission guidelines state that applicants can indicate whether they want to apply for NTU scholarships during the online degree application, without submitting additional scholarship documents.

Important Note

The scholarship and admission are not necessarily the same thing. Applicants must first satisfy the admission requirements of their chosen NTU program, while scholarship eligibility and award amounts are subject to the applicable scholarship rules.

Also, Taiwan Scholarship recipients cannot simultaneously apply for NTU scholarships, according to NTU's admission guidelines.

Official Links

Scholarships / Advertisement:
National Taiwan University Scholarships

NTU official scholarship information:
NTU Office of International Affairs – Scholarships