About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Scholarship: NYCU International Student Scholarship
University: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU)
Country: Taiwan 🇹🇼
Study Levels: Bachelor's, Master's & PhD
Target: International students
Award period: Varies; generally up to 1 year at a time, with renewal possible subject to requirements
Scholarship type: Merit-based university scholarship
💰 What Does It Cover?
Depending on the award received, NYCU scholarships can include:
✅ Tuition and credit-fee waiver
✅ Tuition/credit fees charged at the local-student rate
✅ Monthly stipend
✅ University stipend
✅ Possible matching funding from the college, department or academic advisor
NYCU states that the monthly stipend and tuition award may be granted separately or simultaneously. The number and amount of awards are adjusted according to the available budget.
NYCU's published scholarship information lists monthly awards that can reach approximately:
Undergraduate: up to NT$21,000/month
Master's: up to NT$25,000/month
PhD: up to NT$30,000/month
The exact award is not guaranteed and depends on the scholarship category and annual budget.
👨🎓 Eligibility
For the current-student scholarship, NYCU's 2027 Spring announcement requires:
International/foreign student status
Graduate students: minimum total average grade of 3.5
Undergraduate students: minimum total average grade of 3.0
Students whose previous NYCU scholarship ends in February 2027 may apply for the Spring 2027 award.
Students receiving certain government-funded scholarships are not eligible to simultaneously receive the NYCU scholarship. Students holding a working VISA/ARC are also excluded under the current-student scholarship rules.
📚 Fields of Study
NYCU is particularly well known for programmes in:
Artificial Intelligence & Computer Science
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Information Technology
Semiconductor Technology
Engineering
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Biotechnology
Management
Data Science
Communication & Networking
Natural Sciences
The exact scholarship availability can depend on the programme, college and department.
📝 How to Apply
For incoming international students:
Apply for admission to an eligible NYCU degree programme.
Complete the scholarship section/application together with your admission application.
Submit the required academic and supporting documents.
The university/college/department evaluates eligible applicants.
Successful applicants receive the scholarship award together with their admission outcome or scholarship notification.
NYCU's official scholarship information confirms that incoming students apply along with their admission application.
📅 2027 Application Deadline
There are different deadlines depending on the intake and applicant category.
For the currently announced Spring 2027 NYCU International Students Scholarship for current students:
Deadline: September 15, 2026 at 12:00 noon (GMT+8)
How to apply