Interested in experiencing Chinese language and culture without the human rights violations? There are plenty of English taught Master’s in Taiwan to ease you into Chinese, hosted by globally accredited institutions for a fraction of the cost of US and UK universities. And that’s if you have to pay; scholarships for international students in Taiwan make your studies almost always free.
In this article, we’ll share the best universities with the most programs for an English taught Master’s in Taiwan, plus FAQs about Master’s in Taiwan for international students.
National Taiwan University
The #1 university in Taiwan is National Taiwan University. Consistently ranked within the top 80 universities in the world (#69 on QS World Rankings), National Taiwan University (NTU) is the most prestigious university in Taiwan, showcasing globally renowned scholars, advisors, and leaders.
It’s no wonder then that NTU boasts a considerable collection of fully English taught Master’s degrees in Taiwan, spanning across eight colleges from Engineering and Management to Life Sciences. A notable degree is NTU’s Global MBA.
- Find your favorite Master’s degree in Taiwan using NTU’s degree finder
National Taiwan Normal University
Widely regarded as the second best university in Taiwan, National Taiwan Normal University is known both for being the HQ for learning Chinese in Taiwan and for its research in the humanities.
Perhaps this is why NTNU offers a more comprehensive range of Master’s degrees in Taiwan than other universities, covering a variety of subjects including majors in Art History, Health and Education, Linguistics and Culture, Business and Management, Music, Science, Engineering, Sports, and the Social Sciences.
- NTNU Master’s Programs in English
National Tsing Hua University
Originally established in Beijing in 1911, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) is on the larger side of public universities in Taiwan with nearly 2000 international students. Though one would expect NTHU to be solely focused on engineering as it’s set on a sprawling campus in Hsinchu, the heart of Taiwan’s engineering industry, NTHU offers a relatively varied selection of degrees.
This is particularly true for the university’s Master’s degrees in English, covering subjects in Engineering, Education, the Social Sciences (including political science), Science, as well as Business and Management.
National Cheng Kung University
Tainan’s top university, and a globally recognized top 250 university, National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) is known for success (that’s a bad joke; the university’s full name is 國立成功大學 and 成功 means ‘success’ in Chinese).
Yet, even with bad jokes aside, NCKU is a really good school where you can definitely find a worthy Master’s degree for study in Taiwan. While the list is not as comprehensive as NTU or NTNU, international students interested in Engineering, Languages, Business and Management, Sciences, and Design majors, should definitely consider NCKU for a Master’s degree in Taiwan.
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
Located in the affluent neighborhood of Da’an in Taipei, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST, also known as Taiwan Tech) is a predominantly science and technology-based university. NTUST is also a friendly university, sharing its campus and facilities with its Taipei neighbors, like NTU and NTNU.
However, even with its science and tech focus, Taiwan Tech does offer a wealth of English taught Master’s programs for study in Taiwan, showcasing subjects across 6 colleges in Engineering, Languages, Technology, Business, and Management.
- See here for the full list of English taught Master’s programs at Taiwan Tech
National Sun Yat-sen University
A Kaohsiung-based university, National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) sits comfortably among the top five universities in Taiwan and top 600 universities in the world. Though featuring only a few English taught Master’s programs in physics, electrical engineering, business, and education-related majors, what NSYSU lacks in breadth it makes up for in beauty: what better place to spend a two-year degree than with classes with the backdrop of the Taiwan Strait and your own beach?
- See here for the full list of Master’s degrees at NSYSU
National Chengchi University
One of the larger public universities in Taiwan with over 15,000 students, National Chengchi University (NCCU) is a nationally renowned university for its social sciences and business programs. It’s also a famous Taipei university, known for producing famous alumni like the current Taipei City Mayor (and great grandson of Chiang Kai-shek).
However, when it comes to studying a Master’s in Taiwan for international students at NCCU, degree programs are limited to only three majors: Asia-Pacific Studies, Applied Economics & Social Development, and International Communication Studies.
- Please click here to view these Master’s degrees in more detail.
National Chung Cheng University
National Chung Cheng University (CCU) is a relatively small public university with the most beautiful campus in Taiwan, as elected by Yahoo Taiwan. One of the top research universities in Taiwan, CCU highlights English taught Master’s degrees in Taiwan that focus on education, engineering, manufacturing, and sciences, dabbling in a few business-related degrees too.
- See here for the comprehensive list of requirements and programs at CCU
Yuan Ze University
Yuan Ze University (YZU) is a small private university in Taoyuan that lays a heavy emphasis on the promotion of bilingual proficiency. This lends a hand in making their Taiwan Master’s programs in English some of the best for international students in Taiwan, as you’re not able to graduate without passing TOCFL A2.
From Engineering and Management (AACSB accredited) to the Graduate Institute of Medicine, all of YZU’s six colleges feature at least one English taught Master’s program.
- See here for the Global Affairs Office at YZU
Chung Yuan Christian University
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) is a private university in the heart of Zhongli District, Taoyuan. Consistently recognized among the best private universities in Taiwan, CYCU features a host of English taught master’s programs for international students across its departments, including several degrees related to Engineering, Science, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Business, Education, Design, and Law.
- See here for a full list of English instructed graduate programs at CYCU
FAQs For English Taught Master’s in Taiwan
How many years is a Master’s degree in Taiwan?
A master’s degree in Taiwan is two years. While some students can complete their degree within one year, many choose to extend their studies by one or two semesters to accommodate personal or academic considerations.
How much does a Master’s degree in Taiwan cost?
Generally speaking, the fees for a Master’s degree in Taiwan very rarely ever exceed USD $2000 per semester. At two semesters a year, which is 18 weeks per semester, you can expect to pay somewhere in the ballpark of USD $3500 for the full year. In reality, however, international students pay much less than that – if anything at all – thanks to scholarships for studying in Taiwan.
Is there an online Master’s in Taiwan for international students?
While many universities in Taiwan offer occasional virtual learning accommodations, only National Chung Cheng University holds an actual online Master’s degree program. Requiring just two face-to-face meetups throughout the 2-year program duration, the E-Learning Master Program of Education and School Leadership (EESL) is the perfect online alternative for busy international students in Taiwan or abroad. The program is held in English.
