🇹🇼 Study in Taiwan
Strong in technology, engineering, science. Safety safe (6/100).
Taiwan is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €500–€1000 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, engineering, science. Acceptance sits near 55%, and student visas process in around 25 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Key facts · Taiwan
Degree tuition: ~€3,900/yr (median) — range €3,200–€5,500/yr across 13 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: — · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), TW Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Taiwan
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €400–€1,130/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Taiwan
University degrees (40)
- Asia University TaiwanAsia University is a private university in Taichung, Taiwan. Founded in 2001, it offers degrees in health and medical science, computer science and electrical engineering, creative design, management, and humanities and social sciences.
- Chang Gung UniversityChang Gung University is a private university in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
- Chang Gung University of Science and TechnologyChang Gung University of Science and Technology is a private university in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, and Puzi City, Chiayi County of Taiwan.
- Chaoyang University of TechnologyChaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) is a university in Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan. Founded in 1994, originally named Chaoyang Institute of Technology, and granted university status in 1997.
- China Medical University, TaiwanChina Medical University is a private university in Taichung, Taiwan. The university has enrolled approximately 8,000 students.
- Chinese Culture UniversityChinese Culture University is a university in Taiwan offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
Summer schools (6)
- NCCU International Summer SchoolNCCU International Summer School is a summer English language programme in Taipei, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- NTHU Mango Summer ProgramNTHU Mango Summer Program is a summer English language programme in Hsinchu, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Taiwan Tech AUIA Summer SchoolTaiwan Tech AUIA Summer School is a summer English language programme in Taipei, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Camp TaiwanCamp Taiwan is a short-term summer camp in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Fun Taiwan Camp Mandarin ImmersionFun Taiwan Camp Mandarin Immersion is a short-term summer camp in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Taipei American School Summer AcademyTaipei American School Summer Academy is a short-term summer school in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (3)
- I-Shou International SchoolI-Shou International School is a boarding school option in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- I-Shou International School Boarding HouseI-Shou International School Boarding House is a boarding school option in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Morrison Academy TaichungMorrison Academy Taichung is a boarding school option in Taichung, Taiwan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Language schools (6)
- Alliance Francaise Taiwan Kids and Teens FrenchAlliance Francaise Taiwan offers French courses for children and teenagers with interactive speaking and writing activities.
- British Council Taiwan Kids and Teens EnglishBritish Council Taiwan offers English courses for young learners from early childhood through secondary age groups at Taiwan teaching centres.
- National Taiwan University Chinese Language DivisionNational Taiwan University Chinese Language Division is a language programme provider in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Tamkang University Chinese Language CenterTamkang University Chinese Language Center is a language centre in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring focused language study options.
- NTNU Mandarin Training Center TaipeiNTNU Mandarin Training Center Taipei is a language centre in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring focused language study options.
- Taiwan Mandarin Institute Taipei Kids CampTaiwan Mandarin Institute Taipei Kids Camp is a language institute in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for learners exploring short- or medium-term study options.
Exchange programs (4)
- National Chengchi University Incoming Exchange Student ApplicationOfficial NCCU Office of International Cooperation page for incoming exchange student application, nomination periods, deadlines, and required documents.
- National Taiwan University Incoming Exchange StudentsUniversity-level incoming exchange and visiting student programme for nominated students from partner institutions, with academic and administrative support.
- ASSE Student Exchange TaiwanASSE Student Exchange Taiwan is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- EF Taiwan High School Exchange YearEF Taiwan High School Exchange Year is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Taiwan
- Taiwan MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
- NCKU Scholarships for International Students
- NTU Scholarships for International Degree Students
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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