Admissions Highlights
Admission Guidelines for International Students
Contact Information
- Application, scholarship and visa questions:
- Office of International Affairs
TEL: +886-7-5252000 ext.2242
E-mail: intadmission@mail.nsysu.edu.tw - Admission and registration questions:
- Registration Division, Office of Academic Affairs
TEL: +886-7-5252000 ext.2126
Important Dates
Fall Admission
- Application submission period:
- January 15th ~ March 15th 2026
- Admission announcement:
- Before June 5th 2026
- Semester begins:
- Mid-September 2026 (for all admitted applicants)
Spring Admission
- Application submission period:
- August 1st ~ September 30th 2026
- Admission announcement:
- Before December 10th 2026
- Semester begins:
- Mid-February 2027 (for all admitted applicants)
Admission Schedule
Application and Admission Process
| Process | Fall semester | Spring semester |
|---|---|---|
| Online application | 15/01/2026 ~ 15/03/2026 | 01/08/2026 ~ 30/09/2026 |
| Selection process | 16/03/2026 ~ 30/04/2026 | 01/10/2026 ~ 15/11/2026 |
| Notification of selection result | Before 05/06/2026 | Before 10/12/2026 |
| Reply to offer / Acceptance Letter | Before 20/06/2026 | Before 22/12/2026 |
| Waiting list notification | From 21/06/2026 | From 23/12/2026 |
| Waiting list reply / Acceptance Letter | Before 30/06/2026 | Before 31/12/2026 |
Program Duration
Bachelor’s: 4-6 years / Master’s: 1-4 years / Ph.D.: 2-7 years
Language of Instruction and Proficiency Requirement
Students can choose one of the tracks:
- English track: The department or institute offers enough English-taught core courses, and the remaining credits can be fulfilled by taking courses at other departments.
□ Chinese proficiency certificate required ■ English proficiency certificate required - Chinese track: Most courses are taught in Chinese.
■ Chinese proficiency certificate required ■ English proficiency certificate required
Requirements
- Two (2) recommendation letters
- Study Plan (including research plan) in Chinese or English
- Autobiography in Chinese or English
- Submit English/Chinese proficiency certificate according to the track chosen.
- Minimum English proficiency: iBT-TOEFL 61 / TOEFL ITP Level 1 433 (Speaking 48) / IELTS 5.0 / Duolingo 85.
(Those qualified for exemption should submit relevant certificates. Refer to 6. Application Materials section for details.) - Minimum Chinese proficiency: TOCFL Level 2 or HSK Level 4.
- Master's thesis. If the master's thesis is not available, a draft of the thesis or works equivalent to a master's thesis may be submitted instead.
