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Funded NTUST Scholarship 2027 — Master’s & PhD in Taiwan (Apply Now)

Faseeh Sultan

July 16, 2026
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Funded NTUST Scholarship 2027 — Master’s & PhD in Taiwan (Apply Now)

Taiwan quietly offers some of the most generous graduate scholarships in Asia — and the NTUST Scholarship 2027 at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology is one of the strongest among them. Taiwan Tech, as it’s popularly known, is opening its Spring 2027 graduate admissions from July 1 to September 11, 2026, which means the window is live right now. If you’re looking for a funded Master’s or PhD in a technology-forward environment in Taipei, this is worth your full attention.

Whether you’re coming from South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, or anywhere else in the world, NTUST has built one of the most structured scholarship programmes for international students in the region — covering tuition, monthly stipends, and even dormitory priority. Here’s exactly what you need to know to apply before the September deadline.

Detail	Information
University	National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech / NTUST)
Country	Taiwan (Taipei)
Degree/Level	Master’s and PhD
Funding Type	Partial to Full Scholarship (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)
Application Deadline	September 11, 2026 (12:00 noon Taiwan Time)
Semester	Spring 2027 (February entry)
Open To	International students worldwide (excluding ROC citizens and Overseas Chinese)
Official Link	NTUST Admissions Portal

🎓 About Taiwan Tech — Why NTUST Matters

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology has been one of Taiwan’s flagship technical universities since its founding in 1974. Ranked among the top 5 universities in Taiwan and positioned within the top 400 globally in QS World Rankings, NTUST is not a generalist institution — it’s purpose-built for engineering, technology, design, and applied science.

The university’s main campus is located in Taipei City, close to MRT lines and in one of Asia’s most liveable and technologically advanced capitals. NTUST currently enrolls over 1,300 international students, who make up roughly 10% of the total student body — a meaningful international presence that shapes campus culture rather than being a footnote to it.

What makes NTUST stand out from comparable programmes in the region is its deep industry connectivity. Beyond its own scholarship, the university coordinates scholarships from TSMC (Taiwan’s semiconductor giant), ASUS, and Taiwan’s Ministry of Education — meaning serious candidates have multiple funding pathways available through a single application process.

For Spring 2027, NTUST is accepting graduate applications (Master’s and PhD) with an application period running from July 1 to September 11, 2026.

🎓 Scholarship Benefits and Funding

NTUST offers multiple scholarship tiers for international graduate students, and the benefit package can be genuinely substantial depending on the tier you receive.

Full Scholarship (NTUST Institutional):

PhD students: Monthly stipend of NT$18,000 + full tuition waiver
Master’s students: Monthly stipend of NT$12,000 + full tuition waiver

Partial Scholarship:

PhD students: NT$12,500/month + tuition waiver
Master’s students: NT$9,000/month + tuition waiver

Tuition Waiver Only: Full tuition exemption, no monthly stipend

Duration:

Master’s: Up to 2 years
PhD: Up to 3 years (plus a potential 4th-year tuition waiver upon advisor recommendation)
Fast-track Master’s to PhD: Up to 4 years

Additional funding options available through the same process:

Taiwan Government Scholarship (MOE/MOFA): Full tuition + NT$33,000/month — applied through your local Taiwanese embassy or representative office
ASUS Scholarship: NT$12,000/month + full tuition + travel support + employment prospects post-graduation
TSMC Elite Scholarship: NT$15,000/month (verify on official website for current cycle availability)

Dormitory: Priority is given to Master’s years 1–2 and PhD years 1–5. (verify current availability on official website)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the NTUST Scholarship 2027, you must meet the following:

Hold foreign (non-ROC) citizenship — dual nationals holding ROC citizenship must meet specific Ministry of Education exceptions
Stateless individuals are not eligible
Have a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programmes) or a Master’s degree (for PhD programmes) from a recognized institution
Have not previously studied in Taiwan for more than one academic year (excluding approved exchange programmes)
Demonstrate a strong academic record and research potential
English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or CEFR is required for English-taught programmes — however, this requirement is waived if your previous degree was taught entirely in English. Submit proof of medium of instruction from your previous institution in that case.
Chinese-taught programmes require TOCFL or HSK proficiency
PhD applicants typically need a research proposal and relevant publications or thesis work

🎓 Who Should Apply / Who Shouldn’t

✅ Strong fit if you:

Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering, technology, computer science, design, management, or biomedical fields
Want a funded graduate programme in a tech-forward, industry-connected university
Previously studied in English and can provide a medium-of-instruction letter
Are from South or Southeast Asia, Africa, or Latin America — NTUST has strong communities from all these regions
Are interested in working with companies like TSMC, ASUS, or other Taiwan semiconductor/tech firms during or after your studies

❌ Not the right fit if you:

Hold ROC (Taiwanese) citizenship or are classified as an Overseas Chinese student
Have previously lived or studied in Taiwan for more than a year outside of exchange programmes
Prefer a Chinese-only environment and cannot meet English proficiency requirements for English-taught tracks
Are only looking for fully covered living costs — partial scholarships may require budgeting beyond the stipend

🎓 Available Programs and Fields

NTUST offers 25 Master’s programmes and 19 PhD programmes taught in English, spanning the following disciplines:

Engineering and Applied Sciences Mechanical Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Colour and Illumination Technology

Technology and Computing Computer Science and Information Engineering, Graduate Institute of Automation and Control, Industrial Engineering and Management

Management and Business Business Administration, Finance, Industrial Management, Information Management — all SOM (School of Management) graduate programmes offer English-taught tracks

Design and Humanities Architecture, Design (English and Chinese tracks), Applied Foreign Languages, Digital Learning and Education

Biomedical and Applied Science Biomedical Engineering, Applied Science and Technology

For a complete, up-to-date list of English-taught programmes, visit the NTUST Office of Academic Affairs.

🎓 Required Documents

Completed NTUST online admission form (select “NTUST Scholarship” during submission)
Recent passport-sized photograph
Valid passport (biometric page) or official proof of citizenship
Certified official transcripts from all previous institutions
Degree/graduation certificates (translated into English or Chinese if in another language)
Personal Statement / Study Plan in English or Chinese
Language proficiency proof — TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or CEFR (or a medium-of-instruction letter if exempted)
Two letters of recommendation
For PhD applicants: research proposal and academic publications or thesis abstracts
For design programmes: portfolio (verify specific department requirements on official site)

🎓 Step-by-Step Application Process

Check your eligibility — confirm citizenship status, degree level, and language proficiency requirements for your chosen programme
Choose your programme — browse English-taught options at the NTUST Admissions Portal and identify a department that matches your background
Prepare your documents — collect certified transcripts, degree certificates, language proof, study plan, and references well in advance
Apply online — submit through the official NTUST Graduate Application System. Ensure you tick the “NTUST Scholarship” option on the form — this is how scholarship consideration is activated
Submit before the deadline — September 11, 2026, at 12:00 noon Taiwan Time (no late submissions)
Wait for results — admission results and preliminary scholarship offers are announced on October 30, 2026
Confirm your enrollment — online enrollment confirmation runs October 30 to November 6, 2026
Scholarship confirmation — final scholarship decisions are released on November 6, 2026

Practical tip: Use Google Chrome to access the NTUST portal — the system has known compatibility issues with older browsers. Prepare your documents in PDF format before opening the application to avoid incomplete submissions.

🎓 Important Dates

Milestone	Date
Application Opens	July 1, 2026
Application Deadline	September 11, 2026 (12:00 noon Taiwan Time)
Admission Results Announced	October 30, 2026
Enrollment Confirmation Period	October 30 – November 6, 2026
Scholarship Confirmation	November 6, 2026
Spring 2027 Semester Begins	Mid-February 2027

Bookmark this page and check back for updates.

🎓 Why Taiwan and Why Taiwan Tech

There’s a reason Taiwan has emerged as a top study-abroad destination for international students in recent years. The island offers low cost of living relative to Japan, South Korea, or Singapore, high personal safety, excellent public transport, and a tech ecosystem that rivals Silicon Valley in semiconductor and hardware manufacturing.

Taipei — where NTUST is located — is consistently ranked among Asia’s most liveable cities. The MRT system makes the city easy to navigate, street food culture keeps daily costs manageable, and Taiwan’s healthcare is world-class and accessible to students through the national insurance system.

For graduate students specifically, NTUST’s industry connections mean internship and employment pathways with TSMC, ASUS, MediaTek, and other global tech firms are embedded into the academic environment — not just advertised as a possibility. Alumni from NTUST hold positions in research institutions and multinational corporations across Asia and beyond.

This is one of the few graduate scholarship programmes in Asia where the scholarship application and the programme application happen simultaneously through a single portal — no separate scholarship application form, no second deadline to track.

🎓 FAQ

Q: Do I need IELTS or TOEFL to apply? A: Not necessarily. If your previous Bachelor’s or Master’s degree was taught entirely in English, you can submit a medium-of-instruction letter from your institution instead of an official language test score. However, if your previous degree was not in English, you will need to submit TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or equivalent proof.

Q: Can I apply for both the NTUST scholarship and the Taiwan Government Scholarship? A: The Taiwan Government Scholarship (MOE/MOFA) is applied for separately through your country’s Taiwanese embassy or representative office — it is not part of the NTUST online application. You can pursue both pathways simultaneously, but they operate independently.

Q: Is the NTUST scholarship automatically considered when I apply? A: No. You must explicitly select the “NTUST Scholarship” option within the online application form. If you miss this step, your application will be processed for admission only, without scholarship consideration.

Q: Can I switch from a Master’s to a PhD track after arriving? A: NTUST offers a fast-track programme that allows direct progression from Master’s to PhD — this is a structured pathway, not an informal switch. If you’re interested in this track, indicate it during your application and verify specific department eligibility on the official site.

Q: Is dormitory accommodation guaranteed? A: Dormitory priority is given to Master’s students in years 1–2 and PhD students in years 1–5. This is a priority system, not a guarantee. Verify current availability with the International Affairs Office before assuming on-campus housing.

Q: What fields have the strongest scholarship success rates? A: NTUST has historically strong placements in engineering, computer science, and management. Departments with strong industry ties — particularly those connected to TSMC and ASUS scholarship tracks — tend to have more funding available. Contact individual departments for specifics.

🎓 Official Sources

NTUST Admissions Portal: admissions.ntust.edu.tw
Graduate Application System: Apply for Spring 2027
Scholarship Information: NTUST Office of International Affairs
Admission Guidelines: Graduate Program Guidelines
Contact Email: admissions@mail.ntust.edu.tw

🎓 Summary Table

Detail	Information
University	National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech)
Location	Taipei, Taiwan
Degree Level	Master’s and PhD
Programme Language	English (25 Master’s + 19 PhD programmes) and Chinese-taught options
Scholarship Type	Full / Partial / Tuition Waiver
PhD Full Stipend	NT$18,000/month + tuition waiver
Master’s Full Stipend	NT$12,000/month + tuition waiver
Duration	Up to 2 years (Master’s), 3 years (PhD)
Application Opens	July 1, 2026
Application Deadline	September 11, 2026 (12:00 noon Taiwan Time)
Semester Start	Mid-February 2027
Eligible Applicants	International students (non-ROC citizens) worldwide
IELTS Required	Waived if previous degree was in English
Official Portal	admissions.ntust.edu.tw