National Cheng Kung University, Tainan: expenses for studying

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 501 place among top institutions.

NCKU offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs in different fields of study.

Location: Tainan, Taiwan

Establishment year: 1931

Students: 20,226

International students: 2,315

Female students: 37%

Place in ratings

Rating QS: 2024#228

Rating THE: 2024#501-600

NCKU tuition fees

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 77 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 calendar: Semesters

Bachelor: Local77USD/year; Foreign1,933USD/year

Master: Local77USD/year; Foreign2,163USD/year

Study programs at NCKU

Humanities

Linguistics and TESOL

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Exams: TOEFL

Study field: Education & Training
Humanities

Exam scores: TOEFL iBT — 79

Literature

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Exams: TOEFL

Study field: Humanities

Exam scores: TOEFL iBT — 80

Taiwan and Southeast Asian Studies

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Social Sciences & Management
Humanities

Medicine

Life Sciences

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Master of the International Institute of Medical Device Innovation

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Exams: IELTS

Study field: Medicine
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Exam scores: IELTS — 5.0

Nursing

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Exams: TOEFL

Study field: Medicine

Exam scores: TOEFL PBT — 327

Education & Training

Linguistics and TESOL

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Exams: TOEFL

Study field: Education & Training
Humanities

Exam scores: TOEFL iBT — 79

Computer Science & IT

Geomatics

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 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 form: Full-time

Duration: 48 months

Study field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions

Journalism & Media

Creative Industries Design

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Journalism & Media

Industry and Service Innovation

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media

Media and Interaction Design

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media

Social Sciences & Management

Geomatics

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT

Taiwan and Southeast Asian Studies

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Social Sciences & Management
Humanities

Arts & Humanities

Civil Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology

Creative Industries Design

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Journalism & Media

Industry and Service Innovation

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media

Media and Interaction Design

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Journalism & Media

Economics & Business Management

Brand and Marketing Planning

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Economics & Business Management

Creative Industries Design

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Economics & Business Management
Journalism & Media

International Business

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Exams: IELTS

Study field: Economics & Business Management

Exam scores: IELTS — 5.0

International Management

Study degree: MBA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Exams: IELTS, TOEFL

Study field: Economics & Business Management

Exam scores: IELTS — 6.5, TOEFL iBT — 80

Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

Geomatics

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Social Sciences & Management
Computer Science & IT

International Master Program in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology

International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 48 months

Study field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions

Life Sciences

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Biomedical Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Biotechnology and Bioindustry Sciences

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences

Chemical Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

International Master Program on Natural Hazards Mitigation and Management

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 48 months

Study field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Applied Sciences & Professions

Life Sciences

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

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Engineering & Technology

Biomedical Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Study field: Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Chemical Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Engineering & Technology
Natural Sciences & Mathematics

Civil Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Arts & Humanities
Engineering & Technology

International Master Degree Program on Energy Engineering

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Engineering & Technology

International Master Program in Interdisciplinary Sustainability Studies

Study degree: MA

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Engineering & Technology

Other

International Curriculum for Advanced Materials Program

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Mechanical Engineering

Study degree: MSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 24 months

Other programs

Medicine

Doctorate of Allied Health Sciences

Study degree: PhD

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 12 months

Study field: Medicine

Other programs

Other

International Bachelor Degree Program on Energy Engineering

Study degree: BSc

Study form: Full-time

Duration: 48 months

Other programs

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.

Campus Type: Urban

Library: Yes

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