National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) International Student Scholarship 2026

If you are an international student seeking funding for study abroad, the NTHU International Student Scholarship 2026 is now open for applications. This scholarship offers generous support in the form of tuition waivers, monthly stipends, and other benefits—particularly appealing for those aiming to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral studies in Taiwan. Below is a detailed guide to help you understand, prepare for, and successfully apply to this opportunity.

🎓 Scholarship Summary

• Location: Hsinchu, Taiwan

• Host Institution: National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)

• Study Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD

• Target Group: International students (non-Taiwan nationals, with some exceptions)

• Fields of Study:

  • Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, and Medicine

  • Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

  • Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, and Education

  • Management and Interdisciplinary Programs

  • Many programs taught in English, others require Mandarin

• Value & Coverage:

  • Type A (Full Scholarship): Tuition, credit fees, plus monthly allowance

    • Bachelor’s & Master’s: NTD 5,000 per month

    • PhD: NTD 20,000–40,000 per month (depending on advisor/college)

  • Type B (Tuition Waiver): Tuition & credit fees only

• Award Duration:

  • Bachelor’s: 1 year (renewable)

  • Master’s: 2 years (renewable)

  • PhD: 4 years (renewable)

• Application Deadline: 30 September 2025 (15:00 GMT+8)

• Start Date: Spring semester, February 2026

• Eligibility: Non-Taiwan nationals with required academic qualifications (high school for bachelor’s, bachelor’s for master’s, master’s for PhD) and health criteria

📚 Programme Overview

• Type A (Full Scholarship): Tuition + fees waived, plus stipend

• Type B (Tuition Waiver): Tuition & fees waived only

• PhD applicants are automatically considered; bachelor’s/master’s must tick scholarship box in application

🎁 Benefits

• PhD: NTD 20,000–40,000 monthly stipend + tuition waiver

• Master’s: NTD 5,000 monthly stipend + tuition waiver

• Bachelor’s: NTD 5,000 monthly stipend + tuition waiver

• Full tuition and credit fee waiver across all levels

• Renewable based on strong academic performance

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a foreign national without R.O.C. (Taiwan) citizenship

• If formerly a Mainland China citizen: must hold foreign nationality with no Taiwan household registration and 6+ years overseas residence

• For medicine-related fields: 8+ years of overseas residence required

• Academic qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s applicants: high school diploma

  • Master’s applicants: bachelor’s degree

  • PhD applicants: master’s degree

• Proof of language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS for English programs, TOCFL for Mandarin programs)

• Good physical and mental health

• Cannot hold conflicting scholarships

✍🏻 Application Procedure

📆 Timeline

• Applications open: 1 August 2025

• Deadline: 30 September 2025 (15:00 GMT+8)

• Admission results: Late November 2025

• Scholarship results: Mid December 2025

• Enrollment confirmation: By late December 2025

• Semester begins: February 2026

📝 Steps to Apply

1. Register on the NTHU International Student Online Application System

2. Complete application form (personal, academic, language background)

3. Tick the scholarship consideration box (for bachelor’s/master’s)

4. Upload all required documents in PDF

5. Pay the application fee (NTD 2,000–4,000; waivers for LDC nationals)

6. Submit before the deadline and track application status

7. Respond to interview/document requests if needed

8. If accepted, proceed with enrollment, visa, and housing arrangements

🗂️ Required Documents

• Completed online application form (with photo & signature)

• Diploma(s) and transcripts (with certified translations if needed)

• Two recommendation letters

• Study plan or research proposal

• Proof of financial support (NTD 120,000 / USD 4,000 or equivalent)

• Passport or nationality proof

• Language proficiency test results (TOEFL/IELTS/TOCFL)

• Program-specific documents (e.g. portfolios, GRE scores, publications)

• Application fee payment proof

ℹ️ Tips & Additional Info

• Always tick the scholarship box during admission (for bachelor’s/master’s)

• Begin preparing recommendation letters and financial proof early

• Strong research proposals/study plans increase chances of selection

• Keep GPA high for renewal eligibility

• Deadlines are strict—late or incomplete applications are not accepted

• Department-specific requirements may apply—double-check with the program office

🔗 Official Website

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