Institute of Astronomy

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.

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.