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About NCKU
National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Tainan, Taiwan. NCKU is working closely with Taiwan University System (TUS), OpenCourseWare Consortium (OCW).
The university is among the top-230 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. This is one of the best universities in the world. Judged by 13 aspects of Times Higher Education World University Ranking (THE), it conquered 564 place among top institutions.
NCKU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.
At NCKU, the academic calendar is divided into two semesters. However, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at NCKU for local citizens starts from 80 USD per year. For international students, the cost of study differs — from 1,933 USD. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses are all things to consider before applying to university.
Academic calendarSemesters
BachelorLocal80USD/yearForeign1,933USD/year
MasterLocal80USD/yearForeign2,163USD/year
Study programs at NCKU
Humanities
Linguistics and TESOL
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 79
Literature
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 80
Taiwan and Southeast Asian Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Medicine
Life Sciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Master of the International Institute of Medical Device Innovation
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0
Nursing
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Medicine
Exam scoresTOEFL PBT — 327
Education & Training
Linguistics and TESOL
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsTOEFL
Study field
Education & Training
Humanities
Exam scoresTOEFL iBT — 79
Computer Science & IT
Geomatics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Applied Sciences & Professions
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions
Journalism & Media
Creative Industries Design
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Journalism & Media
Industry and Service Innovation
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Media and Interaction Design
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Social Sciences & Management
Geomatics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
Taiwan and Southeast Asian Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Social Sciences & Management
Humanities
Arts & Humanities
Civil Engineering
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology
Creative Industries Design
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Journalism & Media
Industry and Service Innovation
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Media and Interaction Design
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media
Economics & Business Management
Brand and Marketing Planning
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Creative Industries Design
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Journalism & Media
International Business
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
ExamsIELTS
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 5.0
International Management
Study degreeMBA
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Study field
Economics & Business Management
Exam scoresIELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 80
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Geomatics
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT
International Master Program in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies
Study degreeMA
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
Study formFull-time
Duration48 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions
Life Sciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biomedical Engineering
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration24 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Study degreeMSc
Study formFull-time
Duration12 months
Study field
Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management
In order to enroll at NCKU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 5. TOEFL — 79 or higher.
IELTS5
TOEFL iBT79
TOEFL PBT327
NCKU campus
The campus of NCKU is located in Tainan. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. University students have access to the library. It contains a collection of scientific papers, textbooks and fiction. NCKU regularly accepts students for international exchange programs, providing both local and international students with the opportunity to come into contact with different cultures and gain unique experience.
