Application and Enrollment Procedures
Admission Requirements
Prospective students applying for admission to the International Master’s Program in Asia-Pacific Studies (IMAS) must meet the admission requirements and complete the enrollment process in due time.
International Students
The IMAS program has a quota of 40 spaces for international students. Admission into the program is based on the review of the following materials:
- Personal Data Form and IMAS Personal Statement.
- Two letters of recommendation (2 different referees).
- Photocopy of TOEFL/IELTS scores within 2 years or other documents to prove English ability.
- Personal honors or other records of awards.
International applicants may pay attention to the information on the NCCU Admission website.
Taiwan Local Students
The IMAS program has a quota of 19 spaces for local Taiwan students. Admission into the program is based 50% on the review of the following materials:
- Personal Data Form and IMAS Personal Statement.
- Two letters of recommendation (2 different referees).
- Photocopy of TOEFL/IELTS scores within 2 years or other documents to prove English ability.
- Personal honors or other records of awards.
The remaining 50% of the admission decision is based on an interview:
- Time, date, and place for the interview will be published on the website 3 days before the interview. Candidates should check the website regularly for updates to the interview details.
Application Timetable
International Students (Phase I)
| Date (2024) | Schedule of Events |
| September 24, 2024 – October 16, 2024, 5 PM GMT+8 | Online application system and e-submission available |
| October 24, 2023 – November 13, 2023 | Review and evaluation of applications by Departments/Graduate institutes |
| November 29, 2024 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| November 29 – December 06, 2024 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| December 09 – December 13, 2023 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| Spring 2025/September 2025 | Start of semester |
International Students (Phase II)
| Date (2025) | Schedule of Events |
| February 13 – March 20, 5 PM | Online application available |
| April 8 – April 30 | Review and evaluation of applications |
| May 26 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| May 26 – June 10 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| June 11 – June 30 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| September 2025 | Start of semester |
Taiwan Local Students
|
Date |
Schedule of Events |
|
November 26 at 9am, 2024 ~ December 10 at 12nn, 2024 |
Online Application Available |
|
November 26 at 9am, 2024 ~ December 10 at 3pm, 2024 |
Application Submission on-line |
|
December 27 at 2pm, 2023 |
Applicants can check the application results online |
|
March 13, 2025 |
Interview |
|
March 26, 2025 |
Acceptance Results Announced |
