ADMISSIONS | Taipei School of Economics and Political Science (TSE)

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.

Fall 2027 Application Guidelines (MA)

Fall 2027 Application Guidelines (PhD)

-TSE Online Application System - Apply Now

Required supporting documents

1. Copy(ies) of your Degree Diploma

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).

2. Copy(ies) of your official Transcript(s)

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).

4. Personal Profile (Ph.D. Application ONLY)

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

Please merge all documents into a single PDF file.

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 :

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]
If your previous degree was entirely taught in English, please upload an official letter from the institution confirming English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment.
You earned one or more of the following subsection scores :
- IELTS 6.5, usually with 6.0 or above in each element
- TOEFL iBT 5.0 (CEFR C1), usually with 5.0 or above in each element;
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 180, with no component below 170
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): 180, with no component below 170

8. Additional supporting documents (optional)

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

9. Financial Certificate

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

10. Declaration Form

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

11. Verification of Nationality

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

12. Passport Photo

*Above documents should be submitted in English version.

When to apply

Applications open

September 7, 2026

Applications submitted before	Admitted list announcement *
November 22, 2026	December 23, 2026
February 21, 2027	April 15, 2027
April 25, 2027	May 27, 2027

Applications deadline

April 25, 2027 (Taiwan Time)

Notarized diploma and transcript submission deadline **

September 2027 (on the registration day of the Fall 2027 semester)

Enrollment

September, 2027

* Admitted list :
The 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 2027 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 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 TBA	Guideline page TBA
Ph.D.	Guideline page TBA	Guideline page TBA

Fall 2027 Application Guidelines (MA First Round TBA)

Fall 2027 Application Guidelines (MA Second Round TBA)

Fall 2027 Application Guidelines (PhD First Round TBA)

Fall 2027 Application Guidelines (PhD Second Round TBA)

-TSE Online Application System - Apply Now

Required supporting documents

1. Copy(ies) of your Degree Diploma

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).

2. Copy(ies) of your official Transcript(s)

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).

4. Personal Profile (Ph.D. Application ONLY)

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

Please merge all documents into a single PDF file.

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 :

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]
If your previous degree was entirely taught in English, please upload an official letter from the institution confirming English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment.
You earned one or more of the following subsection scores :
- IELTS 6.5, usually with 6.0 or above in each element
- TOEFL iBT 5.0 (CEFR C1), usually with 5.0 or above in each element
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 180, with no component below 170
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): 180, with no component below 170

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

Master Fall 2027 application time:

First Round	Second Round
Applications open TBA	Applications open TBA
Applications deadline TBA	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 TBA	Admitted list announcement TBA

First Round

Second Round

Applications open

TBA

Applications open

TBA

Applications deadline

TBA

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

TBA

Admitted list announcement

TBA

PhD Fall 2027 application time:

First Round	Second Round
Applications open TBA	Applications open TBA
Applications deadline TBA	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 TBA	Admitted list announcement TBA

First Round

Second Round

Applications open

TBA

Applications open

TBA

Applications deadline

TBA

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

TBA

Admitted list announcement

TBA

Enrollment

September, 2027

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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 2027 enrollment information

Download the Application Guidelines (Fall 2027 TBA)

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Required supporting documents

1. Copy(ies) of your Degree Diploma

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).

2. Copy(ies) of your official Transcript(s)

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).

4. Personal Profile (Ph.D. Application ONLY)

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

Please merge all documents into a single PDF file.

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 :

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 5.0 (CEFR C1), usually with 5.0 or above in each element
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 180, with no component below 170
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): 180, with no component below 170

8. Additional supporting documents (optional)

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

9. Financial Certificate

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

10. Declaration Form

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

11. Verification of Nationality

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

12. Passport Photo

*Above documents should be submitted in English version.

When to apply

Application period

TBA (For specific schedule please refer to here.)

Admitted list announcement

Around the end of March, 2027

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Graduate Exchange

How to apply

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

Program Transfer

Application Time: From mid-May to early June each year. (See NTHU academic calendar for details). The deadline for the Academic Year 2026 is June 10, 2026.
eForm Instructions for Application for Program Transfer
Process:

1. Please go to the Academic Information Systems to fill in the application form and print it out. (https://www.ccxp.nthu.edu.tw/ccxp/INQUIRE/)
2. For graduate students: Bring the application form to your original department/institute. The application form should be duly signed by the Chair and the advising professor.
3. At the same time, you must submit a soft copy of the transfer application form and review materials to the TSE admission email(tse.pg@my.nthu.edu.tw), subject: Transfer Application - Student ID - Name.
4. The application forms shall be sent to the Division of Registration before June 10, 2026. The required application packets shall be sent to the intended department’s/institute’s office before the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
5. The result will be released before the beginning of August on the website of the Division of Registration.
6. Please note that other matters will be announced on the website of the Division of Registration.

Required supporting documents

1. Copy(ies) of your Degree Diploma

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

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

2. Copy(ies) of your official Transcript(s)

1. Transcripts for Bachelor’s and Master's and programs (must include pre-transfer grades) (Master's Application).

2. Transcripts for Master's and Doctoral programs (must include their pre-transfer grades) (Ph.D. Application).

4. Personal Profile (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.

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 :

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]
If your previous degree or program was entirely taught in English, please upload an official letter from the institution confirming English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment.
You earned one or more of the following subsection scores :
- IELTS 6.5, usually with 6.0 or above in each element
- TOEFL iBT 5.0 (CEFR C1), usually with 5.0 or above in each element
- Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 180, with no component below 170
- Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE): 180, with no component below 170

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.

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.

If you have any questions or would like to visit us, please contact us at tse.pg@nthu.edu.tw.

Information Session Schedule

Sessions	Date	Venue
Vietnam	April 17-24, 2026	Hanoi
Malaysia	March 30- April 4, 2026	Kuala Lumpur and Penang
National Tsing Hua University	March 6, 2026	Online
Thailand	January 26-29, 2026	Bangkok
National Tsing Hua University	December 29, 2025	Chinese Language Center
National Sun Yat-sen University	November 26, 2025	Department of Political Economy
Philippines	November 10-11, 2025	Manila
Indonesia	October 26-28, 2025	Jakarta
National Tsing Hua University	October 7, 2025	Education College
Vietnam	September 10-16, 2025	Hanoi
National Tsing Hua University	March 18, 2025	Online
National ChengChi University	February 21, 2025	International Building Room 104
National Tsing Hua University	February 19, 2025	TSE Common Area
Vietnam	February 11-14, 2025	Ho Chi Minh City
National Tsing Hua University	December 9, 2024	Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University	November 11, 2024	TSMC Building, 6F Sun Yun-Suan Memorial Hall
National Tsing Hua University	October 21, 2024	Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University	April 9, 2024	College of Technology Management
National Tsing Hua University	March 21, 2024	Online
National Tsing Hua University	March 20, 2024	College of Humanities and Social Sciences
National Tsing Hua University	March 12, 2024	Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University	November 28, 2023	College of Technology Management
National Tsing Hua University	October 26, 2023	Chinese Language Center
National Tsing Hua University	April 14, 2023	College of Technology Management
National Tsing Hua University	April 11, 2023	Chinese Language Center
National Cheng Kung University	January 5, 2023	Chinese Language Center

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