How to Apply

Before applying, please read our online Admission Application Guide. 

After reading the above guidebook, now you can create an account to start the application procedure.

All application is reviewed online. You have to upload all the required documents and press ”Submit” before the deadline.

Only applications completed and received before the application due date can be accepted.

Admission enquiry please email intadmission@mail.nsysu.edu.tw

Admission Requirement 

** The following excerpt is from "2024-2025 Admission Application Guide".

Documents for Qualification Review

1. One photocopy of the official degree certificate in Chinese or English issued by the institution.

If you are currently studying at an institution, please submit proof of enrollment with the institution’s anticipated graduation time.

2. One photocopy of the official transcript in Chinese or English issued by the institution.

Applicants for Ph.D. programs should provide both bachelor’s and master’s official transcripts.

3. One photocopy of financial statement in Chinese or English.

a. All applicants must provide a photocopy of financial statement with at least USD4,000 or NTD120,000. The statement should be issued no earlier than 3 months prior to the beginning of the application period.

b. Full scholarship recipients can provide their scholarship certificate instead (scholarship application form not accepted).

c. If the financial statement is not in the applicant’s name, a declaration with a sponsor’s signature must be included, stating the relationship with the applicant and guaranteeing responsibility for all of applicant’s expenses in Taiwan.

4. One photocopy of the nationality (or citizenship) certificate: i.e., passport, residence certificate or birth certificate.

*The above documents (1) – (4) need to be uploaded successfully and accepted after review to be passed to the departments/institutes for final assessment.

Documents for Institutes Assessment

1. Two (2) recommendation letters.

2. Study plan (including research proposal) in Chinese or English.

3. Autobiography (in Chinese or English).

4. Master Thesis; draft or equivalent works are acceptable if master thesis is not available.

5. English proficiency certificate:

Minimum English proficiency for non-native English speaking applicants: TOEFL score iBT-TOEFL of 61 / IELTS of 5.0.

6. PhD consent Form

Students applying for doctoral programs should obtain and upload a Consent Form signed by a potential advisor to obtain a NSYSU scholarship (tuition waiver).

For details, please refer to the OIA's webpage.