台北政經學院Taipei School of Economics and Political Science (TSE)

ADMISSIONS

TSE’s degree programs welcome applicants from all over the world, especially students who plan to pursue a career in public and international affairs or be better prepared for near-future Ph.D. training and an academic career later on. Find detailed information on the application requirements and admission process for each type of application

International Application
Domestic Application
Overseas Chinese
Information Session
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Graduate Exchange

International Application

How to apply

Single Application for both Admissions & Scholarship with just ONE CLICK!

For international application, please enter the TSE Online Application System and register an account. Follow the instructions to fill in the application form and upload your supporting documents as requested. No application fee will be charged. Once we have received your application and all the required documents, we will send a confirmation letter by email to you.

Fall 2025 Application Guidelines (Master)
Fall 2025 Application Guidelines (PhD)
-TSE Online Application System - Apply Now

Required supporting documents

1. One copy of your Bachelor's degree Diploma (Master's Application).

2. One copy of your Bachelor's and Master's degree Diploma (Ph.D. Application).

1. One copy of your Bachelor's degree official Transcript(s) (Master's Application).

2.One copy of your Bachelor's and Master's degree official Transcript(s) (Ph.D. Application).

  • One Curriculum Vitae (in English): No specific format is required.
  • MA thesis or other written works
  • Personal Profile Form

Please merge all documents into a single PDF file.

 Download Personal Profile Form

Which should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at TSE, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests.

  • 1-3 pages for Master's Application
  • no page limits for Ph.D. Application

Which should be written in English, and be submitted on letter-headed paper if possible. It would also be helpful if the referees could include in their references the following information:

  • Their name, position, and institution.
  • Length of time and capacity in which they have known the applicant.
  • Academic ability of the applicant.
  • Their assessment of the applicant’s potential or ability to undertake the program applied for.
  • Any further relevant information.

You must demonstrate a satisfactory English language proficiency level by fulfilling ONE of the following requirements :

Applicants may submit any supporting documents, such as GRE score, GMAT score, school club participation, competition, student leadership, etc.

All applicants are required to provide either an official English bank statement or proof of scholarship that shows their financial sustainability for study in Taiwan. Applicants also need to download the “Certification of Financial Responsibility” and submit it online. The bank statement(s) should be dated within the last 3 months from a financial institution. If the currency is not in TWD or USD, please note the exchange rate and conversion of the total amount in TWD or USD. If the bank account is from their sponsor to satisfy this financial obligation, then their sponsor must provide a statement declaring your relationship to the applicant and their intent to provide financial support throughout their period of study.

 Download Financial Certificate

Print the declaration form and after reviewing the form, please sign at the bottom of the form. If applicable, we may ask the applicant to submit a copy of the “Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate,” “Certificate of Entry and Exit Dates” issued by MOI and a signed “Non-Household Registration Declaration.”

 Download Declaration Form

Please provide verification of your nationality or a copy of your passport.

*Above documents should be submitted in English version.

When to apply

Applications open

September 2, 2024 

Applications submitted before Admitted list announcement *
December 6, 2024 mid-January, 2025
February 14, 2025 mid-April, 2025
April 25, 2025 late-May, 2025
Applications deadline

April 25, 2025 (Taiwan Time)

Notarized diploma and transcript submission deadline **

September, 2025 (on the registration day of the Fall 2024 semester)

Enrollment

September, 2025

* Admitted list :
Admitted list will be posted on the TSE website and the Office of Global Affairs website . Admission decisions will be sent through email. 

** Notarized diploma and transcript :
Admitted students with foreign academic credentials must submit the original diploma and full transcript notarized by the Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices in the country of the school on the registration day in September, 2024 to become eligible to register at NTHU. If the required documents are not received by the deadline, NTHU reserves the right to revoke your admission. If the foreign academic credentials (diploma and transcript) are not in Chinese or English, the Chinese or the English translations are also required to be notarized by the Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices. Documents (diploma and transcript) issued by the university in Taiwan do not need to be notarized. For more details, please refer to the MOE website .

Domestic Application

How to apply

Single Application for both Admissions & Scholarship with just ONE CLICK!
For domestic application, please enter the TSE Online Application System and register an account. Follow the instructions to fill in the application form and upload your supporting documents as requested. No application fee will be charged. Once we have received your application and all the required documents, we will send a confirmation letter by email to you. Please click the buttons below to download the Application Guidelines and refer to the following pages:

  First Round Second Round
M.A.  Guideline page 68 Guideline page 62
Ph.D. Guideline page 96 TBA

 

Fall 2025 Application Guidelines (Master First Round)
Fall 2025 Application Guidelines (Master Second Round)
Fall 2025 Application Guidelines (PhD First Round)
Fall 2025 Application Guidelines (PhD Second Round)
-TSE Online Application System - Apply Now

Required supporting documents

1. One copy of your Bachelor's degree Diploma (Master's Application).

2. One copy of your Bachelor's and Master's degree Diploma (Ph.D. Application).

1. One copy of your Bachelor's degree official Transcript(s) (Master's Application).

2.One copy of your Bachelor's and Master's degree official Transcript(s) (Ph.D. Application).

  • One Curriculum Vitae (in English): No specific format is required.
  • MA thesis or other written works
  • Personal Profile Form

Please merge all documents into a single PDF file.

 Download Personal Profile Form

Which should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at TSE, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests.

  • 1-3 pages for Master's Application
  • no page limits for Ph.D. Application

Which should be written in English, and be submitted on letter-headed paper if possible. It would also be helpful if the referees could include in their references the following information:

  • Their name, position, and institution.
  • Length of time and capacity in which they have known the applicant.
  • Academic ability of the applicant.
  • Their assessment of the applicant’s potential or ability to undertake the program applied for.
  • Any further relevant information.

You must demonstrate a satisfactory English language proficiency level by fulfilling ONE of the following requirements :

  • If you have completed your previous degree in an English-speaking country, please provide a copy of your diploma of the previous degree. [The list of nations with English as the official or common language]
  • You earned one or more of the following subsection scores :
    • IELTS 6.5, usually with 6.0 or above in each element
    • TOEFL iBT 92, with 21 above in each element
    • Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 180, with no component below 170
    • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): 180, with no component below 170

Applicants may submit any supporting documents, such as GRE score, GMAT score, school club participation, competition, student leadership, etc.

*Above documents should be submitted in English version.

When to apply

Master Fall 2025 application time: October 2, 2024 - April 25, 2025
First Round Second Round
Applications open

October 2, 2024
Applications open

December 7, 2024
Applications deadline

December 6, 2024
Applications deadline

April 25, 2025
Admission interview

A review will be conducted shortly upon receipt of the application.
Application review

A review will be conducted shortly upon receipt of the application.
Admitted list announcement

January 16, 2025
Admitted list announcement

May 29, 2025
 
PhD Fall 2025 application time: October 2, 2024 - around late April 2025 (TBA)
First Round Second Round
Applications open

October 2, 2024
Applications open

TBA
Applications deadline

December 6, 2024
Applications deadline

TBA
Admission interview

A review will be conducted shortly upon receipt of the application.
Application review

A review will be conducted shortly upon receipt of the application.
Admitted list announcement

January 16, 2025
Admitted list announcement

TBA
Enrollment

September, 2025

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Overseas Chinese Application

How to apply

For overseas Chinese application, please apply via the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Student.

Fall 2025 enrollment information
Download the Application Guidelines (Fall 2025)
APPLY NOW - University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Student

Required supporting documents

1. One copy of your Bachelor's degree Diploma (Master's Application).

2. One copy of your Bachelor's and Master's degree Diploma (Ph.D. Application).

1. One copy of your Bachelor's degree official Transcript(s) (Master's Application).

2.One copy of your Bachelor's and Master's degree official Transcript(s) (Ph.D. Application ONLY).

  • One Curriculum Vitae (in English): No specific format is required.
  • MA thesis or other written works
  • Personal Profile Form

Please merge all documents into a single PDF file.

 Download Personal Profile Form

Which should describe succinctly your reasons for applying to the proposed program at TSE, your preparation for this field of study, study interests, future career plans, and other aspects of your background and interests.

  • 1-3 pages for Master's Application
  • no page limits for Ph.D. Application

Which should be written in English, and be submitted on letter-headed paper if possible. It would also be helpful if the referees could include in their references the following information:

  • Their name, position, and institution.
  • Length of time and capacity in which they have known the applicant.
  • Academic ability of the applicant.
  • Their assessment of the applicant’s potential or ability to undertake the program applied for.
  • Any further relevant information.

You must demonstrate a satisfactory English language proficiency level by fulfilling ONE of the following requirements :

Applicants may submit any supporting documents, such as GRE score, GMAT score, school club participation, competition, student leadership, etc.

All applicants are required to provide either an official English bank statement or proof of scholarship that shows their financial sustainability for study in Taiwan. Applicants also need to download the “Certification of Financial Responsibility” and submit it online. The bank statement(s) should be dated within the last 3 months from a financial institution. If the currency is not in TWD or USD, please note the exchange rate and conversion of the total amount in TWD or USD. If the bank account is from their sponsor to satisfy this financial obligation, then their sponsor must provide a statement declaring your relationship to the applicant and their intent to provide financial support throughout their period of study.

 Download Financial Certificate

Print the declaration form and after reviewing the form, please sign at the bottom of the form. If applicable, we may ask the applicant to submit a copy of the “Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate,” “Certificate of Entry and Exit Dates” issued by MOI and a signed “Non-Household Registration Declaration.”

 Download Declaration Form

Please provide verification of your nationality or a copy of your passport.

*Above documents should be submitted in English version.

When to apply

Application period

November 1st 2024 - December 15th 2024 (For specific schedule please refer to here.)

Admitted list announcement

Around the end of March, 2025

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Information Session

Meet with us

We welcome prospective students and their families to explore our program by joining our online Information Session or on-campus in-person Information Session and TSE Tour.

Information Session Schedule

Sessions Date Venue
National Tsing Hua University December 9, 2024 National Tsing Hua University Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University November 11, 2024 National Tsing Hua University TSMC Building, 6F Sun Yun-Suan Memorial Hall 
National Tsing Hua University October 21, 2024 National Tsing Hua University Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University April 9, 2024 National Tsing Hua University College of Technology Management 
National Tsing Hua University March 21, 2024

On-Line 
National Tsing Hua University March 20, 2024 National Tsing Hua University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
National Tsing Hua University March 12, 2024 National Tsing Hua University Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University November 28, 2023 National Tsing Hua University College of Technology Management 
National Tsing Hua University October 26, 2023 National Tsing Hua University Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University April 14, 2023 National Tsing Hua University College of Technology Management 
National Tsing Hua University  April 11, 2023 National Tsing Hua University Chinese Language Center
National Cheng Kung University  January 5, 2023 National Cheng Kung University Chinese Language Center

 

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Fall 2025 Brochure
Fall 2025 Poster
Fall 2025 Pamphlet

Graduate Exchange

How to apply

For graduate exchange, please apply via the Office of Global Affairs 

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