Admission to the Ph.D. Program

• The MBAS Program Admission Committee considers all applicants for admission on an individual basis. Prospective students are encouraged to correspond with participating faculty whose research most closely matches their own interest.

• Admission decisions are based on a number of factors, such as candidate's academic background, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation and relevant work experience. The appropriateness of your goals to the program and to the research interests of its faculty will also be considered.
   

Fall Admission

Application Requirements: 

1. Bachelor and/or Master degree

• In general, applicants must have earned a Bachelor's degree and/or a Master's degree by the time they apply for admission to the Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP). 

• Applicants who are in the last semester and about to graduate are also eligible to apply. 

• Applicants who already possess a Ph.D. degree will generally not be considered for a second Ph.D. degree. 

• Applicants who have only completed the Bachelor's degree are normally admitted into the Master's Program and then advanced to the Ph.D. program upon completion of Master's courses. No Master's degree is offered in this program and no transitions for a student enrolled as a master student in the 1st MBAS year shifting to another master program in the enrolled university (NCHU). 

2. Academic Transcript (Bachelor and Master)

3. English Proficiency

• Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate proficiency in English (reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking) to be eligible for graduate study. Those whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

  • • The minimum TOEFL score is 79-80 on the internet-based test (iBT).

    • The minimum IELTS score is an average of 5.5.

• Please note that only ETS International TOEFL scores will be accepted; institutional TOEFL scores are not valid.

• The English proficiency test requirement may be waived for applicants who have completed at least two years of study at an institution where English is both the primary language of instruction and the native language.

• Applicants in Taiwan may opt to take the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) administered by the Language Training and Testing Center. To qualify, they must pass both parts of the test and provide a High-Intermediate Level certificate during the application process.

TOEFL

Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT) 79 - 80

IELTS

Generally, IELTS test score is accepted by all TIGP Ph. D. programs as an indication of English proficiency. A minimum overall Band Score of 5.5 on the Academic Test , taken within the past two years, is required for admission to programs that accept IELTS score.

GEPT

In addition to TOEFL and IELTS , applicants in Taiwan may take the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), administered by the Language Training and Testing Center.  Under this option, applicants must submit their high-intermediate level certificate with the application.

TOEIC

a minimum score of 785 (listening and reading).

• All the above test scores must be taken within the past two years.

• Exemption from the English proficiency requirement. The test of English proficiency can be exempted for applicants graduated from universities where English is the primary language of instruction, if the applicants provide an official certification issued by the Office of Registrar.

• Applicants from English speaking countries are not required to provide the above documents but need to upload the passport to the online application.  

4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

• All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit GRE's General Test scores to be evaluated for admission. An advanced Subject Test in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, cell and molecular biology, or physics is also highly recommended.

5. Statement of Purpose

• A brief statement of the applicant's scientific and professional interests and objectives, as well as the applicant's career goals are essential elements in the statement. Report the applicant's results on any research in progress, if applicable. This statement must be written in English by the applicant, and should not exceed 2 pages.

6. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

• Three letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be submitted in sealed envelopes with signatures of the reference across the seal. Each set of the assessment forms should be given to all three of your instructors or individuals familiar with your academic or professional work for assessment proposed.

7. Applicant's published paper(s) will be useful for admission