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

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:

1. 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
2. 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.