Institute of History Program By National Tsing Hua University |Top Universities

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

  The Institute of History, established in 1985, has Ph.D and Master’s programs. The students in Master program are subdivided into two groups, those studying general history (including Taiwanese, Chinese, and world history), and those interested in the history of science, technology and medicine. The instructors of the Institute offer courses in Chinese and in English, among them there are scholars who obtained their doctoral degrees in leading universities of Taiwan, Europe, and North America and are well known worldwide; they maintain contacts with their foreign counterparts working in leading universities. The courses taught in the Institute cover various domains, such as intellectual history, history of civilizations, social history, history of science, technology and medicine, art history, and history of international relations, among others. With solid training offered by the Institute, its graduates obtained research and teaching positions in educational institutions in Taiwan and worldwide.

Program overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

  The Institute of History, established in 1985, has Ph.D and Master’s programs. The students in Master program are subdivided into two groups, those studying general history (including Taiwanese, Chinese, and world history), and those interested in the history of science, technology and medicine. The instructors of the Institute offer courses in Chinese and in English, among them there are scholars who obtained their doctoral degrees in leading universities of Taiwan, Europe, and North America and are well known worldwide; they maintain contacts with their foreign counterparts working in leading universities. The courses taught in the Institute cover various domains, such as intellectual history, history of civilizations, social history, history of science, technology and medicine, art history, and history of international relations, among others. With solid training offered by the Institute, its graduates obtained research and teaching positions in educational institutions in Taiwan and worldwide.

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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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.

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.

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