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

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.

Required supporting documents

  1. One copy of your Bachelor Degree’s Diploma (Master's Application); One copy of your Bachelor degree’s Diploma, and one copy of your Master degree’s Diploma (Ph.D. Application)
  2. One copy of your official Transcript[s] (Master's Application); One copy of your Bachelor degree’s official Transcript(s), and one copy of your Master degree’s official Transcript(s) (Ph.D. Application)
  3. One “Personal Profile Form” 
     Download Personal Profile Form
  4. One Curriculum Vitae (in English) [Ph.D. Application ONLY]
  5. One “Statement of Purpose”, 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.
  6. Two recommendation letters, 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.
  7. English-language Certificate
    • You must demonstrate a satisfactory English language proficiency level by fulfilling ONE of the following requirements :
  8. Additional supporting documents [optional], applicants may submit any supporting documents, such as GRE score, GMAT score, school club participation, competition, student leadership, etc. Ma thesis or other written works [Ph.D. application]
  9. Financial Certificate
     Download Financial Certificate
  10. Declaration Form
     Download Declaration Form
  11. Verification of Nationality
  12. Passport Photo

*Above documents should be submitted in English version.

When to apply

Applications open

October 5, 2023 

Applications submitted before Admitted list announcement *
December 15, 2023 the end of January, 2024
March 8, 2024 mid-April, 2024
May 3, 2024 mid-June, 2024
Applications deadline

May 3, 2024 (Taiwan Time)

Notarized diploma and transcript submission deadline **

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

Enrollment

September, 2024


* 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.  page 69 (PDF page 78) page 62 (PDF page 70)
Ph.D. page 96 (PDF page 105) TBA

 

Required supporting documents

  1. One copy of your Bachelor Degree’s Diploma (Master's Application); One copy of your Bachelor degree’s Diploma, and one copy of your Master degree’s Diploma (Ph.D. Application)
  2. One copy of your official Transcript[s] (Master's Application); One copy of your Bachelor degree’s official Transcript(s), and one copy of your Master degree’s official Transcript(s) (Ph.D. Application)
  3. One “Personal Profile Form” 
     Download Personal Profile Form
  4. One Curriculum Vitae (in English) [Ph.D. Application ONLY]
  5. One “Statement of Purpose”, 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.
  6. Two recommendation letters, 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.
  7. English-language Certificate
    • You must demonstrate a satisfactory English language proficiency level by fulfilling ONE of the following requirements :
  8. Additional supporting documents [optional], 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

First Round Second Round
Applications open

October 5, 2023

Applications open

December 16, 2023 (MA application)

February 1, 2024 (PhD application)

Applications deadline

December 15, 2023

Applications deadline

May 3, 2024

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 18, 2024

Admitted list announcement

June, 2024 

Enrollment

September, 2024

Overseas Chinese Application

How to apply

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

Required supporting documents

  1. One copy of your Bachelor Degree’s Diploma
  2. One copy of your official Transcript[s]
  3. One “Personal Profile Form” 
     Download Personal Profile Form
  4. One “Statement of Purpose”, 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.
  5. Two recommendation letters, 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.
  6. English-language Certificate
    • You must demonstrate a satisfactory English language proficiency level by fulfilling ONE of the following requirements :
      • If you are from countries where English is the official language, please provide a copy of your passport. [The list of nations with English as the official or common language]
      • 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
  7. Additional supporting documents [optional], 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

Application period

Around November 1st 2023 - December 15th 2023 (For specific schedule please refer to the here.)

Admitted list announcement

Around the end of March, 2024

Contact Information

If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.