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
Department Transfer
Graduate Exchange
Information Session

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 2026 Application Guidelines (MA)
Fall 2026 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 :

  • 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 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.

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 1, 2025 

Applications submitted before Admitted list announcement *
November 23, 2025 December 25, 2025
February 22, 2026 April 16, 2026
April 26, 2026 May 28, 2025
Applications deadline

April 26, 2026 (Taiwan Time)

Notarized diploma and transcript submission deadline **

September 2026 (on the registration day of the Fall 2026 semester)

Enrollment

September, 2026

* 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 70 Guideline page 58
Ph.D. Guideline page 98 Guideline page 40

 

Fall 2026 Application Guidelines (MA First Round)
Fall 2026 Application Guidelines (MA Second Round)
Fall 2026 Application Guidelines (PhD First Round)
Fall 2026 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]
  • 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 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 2026 application time:
First Round Second Round
Applications open

October 8, 2025
Applications open

December 2, 2025
Applications deadline

November 23, 2025
Applications deadline

April 26, 2026
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

December 25, 2025
Admitted list announcement

May 28, 2026
 
PhD Fall 2026 application time: 
First Round Second Round
Applications open

October 8, 2025
Applications open

March 27, 2026
Applications deadline

November 23, 2025
Applications deadline

April 26, 2026
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

December 25, 2025
Admitted list announcement

May 28, 2026
Enrollment

September, 2026

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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 2026 enrollment information
Download the Application Guidelines (Fall 2026)
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 2025 - December 15th 2025 (For specific schedule please refer to here.)

Admitted list announcement

Around the end of March, 2026

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Graduate Exchange

How to apply

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

Department Transfer

  1. 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.
  2. 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. 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).

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).

  • 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]
  • 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 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.

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.

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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