National Chiao Tung University Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Taiwan attracts students with top tech schools and welcoming vibe. National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) formed in 2021 from National Chiao Tung University (NCTU) and National Yang Ming University merger. It excels in engineering, computer science, biomedical, and more. For 2026-2027, University offers National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University scholarships to outstanding new and current foreign students.

These merit-based awards include tuition waivers and monthly stipends. They apply during admission for new students (no separate form). Amounts vary by level and budget.

From my years helping Taiwan applicants, strong academic records and research fit win big. One student from Vietnam got full tuition + stipend with solid GPA and project plan. Another from Indonesia missed renewal by low grades. Tools like Numbeo show Hsinchu/Taipei costs NT$20,000-30,000/month. Full support covers most.

What Is the Scholarship?

NYCU International Student Scholarships support degree-seeking internationals. New applicants apply with admission. Current students apply separately per semester.

Key facts:

• Tuition waiver (full/partial).
• Monthly stipend (amount flexible by budget; up to NT$30,000+ for top PhD).
• Undergraduate up to 4 years, Master 2, PhD 5 (renew yearly).
• No other Taiwan government scholarships.

Hsinchu (main campus) is Taiwan’s Silicon Valley. Safe, bike-friendly, tech hub.

Eligibility Criteria

You qualify if:

• Non-Taiwanese (international fee status).
• Strong academic record (GPA min for renewal: 3.0 undergrad, 3.5 graduate).
• Relevant background.
• Not receiving conflicting government funds.
• Good conduct, extracurriculars preferred.

English proficiency (letter from prior school ok; no mandatory IELTS).

Opinion: Renewal needs consistent performance. Research experience boosts PhD.

Scholarship Benefits

Flexible by budget and merit.

• Tuition waiver/reduction.
• Monthly stipend (adjusted yearly; examples: undergrad ~NT$21,000, Master ~NT$25,000, PhD ~NT$30,000-33,000).

Table: Typical Coverage (Recent Examples; 2026 Similar)

Level	Stipend/Month (Approx)	Tuition Waiver	Duration Max
Undergraduate	NT$21,000	Full/Partial	4 years
Master’s	NT$25,000	Full/Partial	2 years
PhD	NT$30,000-33,000	Full/Partial	5 years

Renewal requires min GPA. Recent flexible adjustments.

Programs You Can Pick

Wide range:

• Engineering/Semiconductors
• Computer Science/AI
• Electrical/Photonics
• Biomedical Sciences
• Management
• Humanities/Social Sciences
• Law

Full on nycu.edu.tw/programs. English options grow.

Required Documents

For admission/scholarship:

• Passport.
• Degrees/transcripts.
• CV.
• Study/research plan.
• 2 recommendations.
• English letter (if no test).
• Honors/experience.

How to Apply for National Chiao Tung University Scholarships?

New students:

1. Apply degree via oia.nycu.edu.tw/admissions.
2. Tick/indicate scholarship interest.
3. Upload docs.

Current students: Separate portal windows (e.g., Jan-Mar fall).

Deadlines (2026 expected):

• Fall: Dec 2025 – Mar 15, 2026.
• Spring: Aug-Sep 2026 (past; next similar).

Results mid-May fall.

Tip: Strong plan tying goals to NYCU strengths.

Official Website

Why Study at NYCU?

Top Asia for tech/biomed. Industry ties (TSMC near). Diverse internationals.

Hsinchu affordable, food great, nature close.

Contrarian: Competitive funding. But merit fair; renewal motivates.

Strong for career launch.

Other Funding Choices

• Khalifa University Scholarships in UAE
• University of Camerino Scholarship in Italy
• University of Genova Scholarship in Italy

Tools I Recommend

• oia.nycu.edu.tw/en/scholarships – Official details.
• oia.nycu.edu.tw/en/admissions – Apply guide.
• nycu.edu.tw/programs – Courses.
• numbeo.com Hsinchu – Costs real (NT$25,000 single).
• scholarshipportal.com – Taiwan lists.
• studyintaiwan.org – Visa/living.
• goingmerry.com – Clean.

Application Checklist

• Strong GPA/transcripts.
• Research/impact plan.
• 2 solid recs.
• English proof.
• No conflicting funds.
• Early submit.
• Renewal awareness.
• Visa prep.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Generic plan (no NYCU fit). Miss tick for scholarship. Low renewal GPA. Wrong portal (new vs current). Assume fixed amount (flexible).

Living Costs in Hsinchu

Single NT$20,000-30,000/month (Numbeo Jan 2026). Rent NT$10,000 dorm/shared. Food NT$8,000. Support covers well.

Numbeo honest: Lower than Taipei.

Strong opinion: NYCU powerhouse for future tech. Scholarships reward excellence; plan renewal. Ideal for ambitious internationals.