International Student
Degree Application
Welcome to the College of Semiconductor Research (CoSR) at National Tsing Hua University (NTHU). We offer Master's and Ph.D. programs for outstanding international students who are passionate about advanced semiconductor research and innovation.
1. Programs Offered
| Degree Programs Available | Program Duration |
| Master’s Program | 2 to 3 years |
| Ph.D. Program | 3 to 5 years |
※Language of Instruction: English
2. Eligibility
Academic Qualifications:
Master's: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Ph.D.: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Language Requirements:
Certificate of CEFR B2 level above (TOEFL iBT 80, TOEIC 850, IELTS 6.5)
Master's: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Ph.D.: Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Language Requirements:
Certificate of CEFR B2 level above (TOEFL iBT 80, TOEIC 850, IELTS 6.5)
3. Application Admission
Important Dates
| Enrollment | Application | Announcement | Course Begins |
| Fall Semester | November - January | Late-May | Early-September |
| Spring Semester | August-September | Late-November | Early-February |
For application portal and more information, please visit the OGA official website. OGA: https://oga.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/412-1524-17831.php?Lang=en
Notice:
Applicants are required to download and use the designated version of the application form.
This ensures that the intended department can be clearly identified during the review process.
👉 Download the format of intent (PDF&WORD)
Applicants are required to download and use the designated version of the application form.
This ensures that the intended department can be clearly identified during the review process.
👉 Download the format of intent (PDF&WORD)
6. Graduation Requirements
| Degree Program | Credit Requirement | Additional Requirements | Language Requirements |
| Master | Minimum 29 credits (core + electives) | Master's Thesis | |
| Ph.D. | Minimum 23 credits | - Qualifying Exams - Publication Requirements - Doctoral Dissertation |
- English Proficiency* - Mandarin Course* |
Note:
English Proficiency Standards for the Ph.D. Program refers to the website:
https://cosr.site.nthu.edu.tw/p/405-1536-233427,c19788.php?Lang=zh-tw
Mandarin Course Requirements refers to the website:
https://clc-cc.vm.nthu.edu.tw/home/index.php/course/chinese_language_page/13
7. Scholarships Available:
NTHU CoSR International Scholarships
MOFA Taiwan Scholarships
Industry Sponsorship opportunities available additional up to NT$ 20,000($600 USD) monthly.
Additional national project sponsorship under individual labs/professors.
How to Apply for the CoSR International Scholarships:
Indicate interest in the online application form
MOFA Taiwan Scholarships
Industry Sponsorship opportunities available additional up to NT$ 20,000($600 USD) monthly.
Additional national project sponsorship under individual labs/professors.
How to Apply for the CoSR International Scholarships:
Indicate interest in the online application form
Contact
Email: cosr_ir@my.nthu.edu.tw
Phone: +886-3-571-5131# 42481
Address: Rm.C03,4F, General Building III, 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT+8)
College of Semiconductor Research (CoSR), National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)
Phone: +886-3-571-5131# 42481
Address: Rm.C03,4F, General Building III, 101, Section 2, Kuang-Fu Road, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30013
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT+8)
College of Semiconductor Research (CoSR), National Tsing Hua University (NTHU)