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 (2023) | Schedule of Events |
| September 25, 2023 – October 18, 2023, 5 PM GMT+8 | Online application system and e-submission available |
| October 26, 2023 – November 15, 2023 | Review and evaluation of applications by Departments/Graduate institutes |
| December 01, 2023 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| December 01~08, 2023 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| December 11~15, 2023 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| Spring 2024/September 2024 | Start of semester |
International Students (Phase II)
| Date (2024) | Schedule of Events |
| February 15 – March 21, 5 PM | Online application available |
| April 9 – May 2 | Review and evaluation of applications |
| May 27 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| May 27 – June 11 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| June 12 – July 1 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| September 2024 | Start of semester |
Taiwan Local Students
|
Date |
Schedule of Events |
|
November 28 at 9am, 2023 ~ December 12 at 12nn, 2023 |
Online Application Available |
|
November 28 at 9am, 2023 ~ December 12 at 3pm, 2023 |
Application Submission on-line |
|
December 29 at 2pm, 2023 |
Applicants can check the application results online |
|
March 14, 2024 |
Interview |
|
March 27, 2024 |
Acceptance Results Announced |
