National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) offers an array of scholarships for international students for the 2026 Spring intake, aimed at providing substantial financial support and promoting academic excellence in Taiwan.
- 🎓 Opportunity: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) offers scholarships for international students for the 2026 Spring intake in Taiwan.
- 💰 Financial Support:
- Undergraduate: NT$5,000 – 21,000/month
- Master’s: NT$7,000 – 25,000/month
- PhD: NT$10,000 – 30,000/month
- Tuition: Full waiver or partial reduction; research assistantships for Master’s & PhD students
- 🏫 Degree Levels Covered: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. programs.
- ✅ Eligibility: Outstanding academic records; not receiving other government scholarships or grants.
- ⏳ Award Duration & Renewal:
- PhD: Up to 5 years | Master’s: Up to 2 years | Bachelor’s: Up to 4 years
- Renewal requires minimum GPA: 3.0 (undergraduate), 3.5 (graduate)
- 📝 Application Process: Prepare application form, transcripts, conduct grades, advisor recommendation, and research proposal/thesis (for Master’s/PhD). Departmental and college-level review before final decision by the International Scholarships and Grants Committee.
- 📅 Deadline: September 15, 2025
- 🏛️ University Background: NYCU was formed by the historic merger of National Yang Ming University and National Chiao Tung University in 2021, combining their research and educational strengths.
- 🌟 Merger Significance: Initiated in the 1990s, faced challenges, revived in 2018, approved by the Ministry of Education in 2020, creating a strong institution for research and higher education in Taiwan.
Scholarship Designation
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Undergraduate: NT$5,000 – 21,000/month Master’s: NT$7,000 – 25,000/month PhD: NT$10,000 – 30,000/month |
| Tuition Scholarships | Full tuition fee waiver Partial tuition fee reduction (local student rate) Research assistantships (for Master’s and PhD students) |
| Degree Levels | Bachelor’s Programs Master’s Programs Ph.D. Programs |
| Award Duration | Ph.D. Students: Up to 5 years Master’s Students: Up to 2 years Bachelor’s Students: Up to 4 years |
| Renewal Requirements | GPA: 3.0 for undergraduates, 3.5 for graduates |
Research Area
- Various academic fields as offered by NYCU.
Location
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan.
Eligibility/Qualification
- New students with outstanding academic records.
- Applicants should not be receiving other government scholarships or grants.
Description
The NYCU Scholarships aim to attract talented international students by offering significant monthly stipends and tuition benefits. These scholarships are designed for those pursuing undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral programs, with varying levels of financial support and duration based on the degree.
How to Apply
- Prepare Required Documents:
- Completed application form
- Full-academic year transcripts
- Conduct grade
- Recommendation letter from an advisor
- Research proposal or thesis/dissertation (for Master’s and PhD applicants)
- Review Process:
- Preliminary review by department
- College-level review
- Final decision by the International Scholarships and Grants Committee
Last Date to Apply
- Application deadline: September 15, 2025
For more information and to apply, visit the official NYCU website.
