Department of Computer Science Program By National Tsing Hua University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Founded in 1977, the Department of Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University, has committed to high quality research and education in computer science for more than 35 years. In 1990, the department started to offer the bachelor degree program, and since then has become one of the most popular choices to thousands of high school graduates in Taiwan. The beautiful Tsing Hua campus with hills and lakes provides an ideal environment for learning and teaching, and also steers innovation and excellence for advanced research.

Currently there are more than 40 full-time faculty members in our department, offering courses covering a variety of topics and state-of-the-art areas in computer science. The curriculum for the undergraduate program puts emphasis on providing both a solid foundation of computer science basics, and a flexible developing roadmap for meeting individual students’ needs and goals. We also motivate undergraduate students in practicum and research projects to cultivate their experience and skills necessary for problem solving and research and development. For students aiming at advanced study, our graduate program can also provide comprehensive support for guiding graduate students to perform advanced research or develop practical industrial applications.

The Department of Computer Science is recognized and accredited by the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET) [1] starting 2013.

Program overview

Main Subject

Computer Science and Information Systems

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Founded in 1977, the Department of Computer Science, National Tsing Hua University, has committed to high quality research and education in computer science for more than 35 years. In 1990, the department started to offer the bachelor degree program, and since then has become one of the most popular choices to thousands of high school graduates in Taiwan. The beautiful Tsing Hua campus with hills and lakes provides an ideal environment for learning and teaching, and also steers innovation and excellence for advanced research.

Currently there are more than 40 full-time faculty members in our department, offering courses covering a variety of topics and state-of-the-art areas in computer science. The curriculum for the undergraduate program puts emphasis on providing both a solid foundation of computer science basics, and a flexible developing roadmap for meeting individual students’ needs and goals. We also motivate undergraduate students in practicum and research projects to cultivate their experience and skills necessary for problem solving and research and development. For students aiming at advanced study, our graduate program can also provide comprehensive support for guiding graduate students to perform advanced research or develop practical industrial applications.

The Department of Computer Science is recognized and accredited by the Institute of Engineering Education Taiwan (IEET) [1] starting 2013.

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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More programs from the university

National Tsing Hua University offers a wide range of undergraduate courses, including many English-taught options. To apply, you’ll need to submit your application online via NTHU’s website by 15 January for admission in the fall semester, or 16 October for admission in the spring semester, and submit the following documents:

Completed online application form
Photocopy of high school diploma
Official high school transcript
Study plan (explaining your reasons for choosing NTHU)
Financial statement
Two letters of recommendation
Passport
Declaration form
Any program-specific requirements

There are no application fees and you should submit your documents in either Chinese or English. Tuition fees range from NT$38,340-39,990 (~US$1,270-1,320) per year depending on your course.

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To apply for a master’s or PhD program at National Tsing Hua University you should apply online, submitting all the required documents, such as your bachelor’s degree certificate and/or master’s degree certificate. Your degree certificate should be notarized by the Taiwanese embassy in your country.

Tuition fees for graduate courses range between NT$26,300-33,000 per year (~US$870-1,100) plus fees for each credit. International graduate students are eligible to apply for government scholarships such as the Taiwan Scholarship (which awards up to NT$30,000/US$1,000 per month) and the Academia Sinica International Graduate Student Scholarship.