🇹🇼 Study in Taiwan
Strong in technology, engineering, science. Safety safe (6/100).
Taiwan is one of the more affordable places to study abroad — living costs run about €500–€1000 a month. Its academic strengths sit in technology, engineering, science. Graduates get a post-study work window of around 6 months. Acceptance sits near 55%, and student visas process in around 25 days. Scholarship routes exist for eligible students.
Affordable destination
Key facts · Taiwan
Monthly cost
€500–1000
Acceptance rate
55%
Visa processing
~25d
Work visa
6 mo
QS rank (best)
#63
Scholarships
Yes
Degree tuition
~€3,900/yr
Degree tuition: ~€3,900/yr (median) — range €3,200–€5,500/yr across 13 degree programmes in the Meridian dataset. International-student fees and specific programmes can differ; confirm on the university's official page.
Official languages: zh · sources: Frankfurter/ECB (USD/EUR), UK FCDO Travel Advice (GOV.UK), TW Immigration Authority. · How we calculate this
Figures are indicative estimates from the Meridian dataset — not official guidance. Always confirm current requirements on the official source before you decide.
Cost of living · Taiwan
Rent
€350
Food
€200
Transport
€50
Other
€120
Monthly total
€720
Indicative monthly cost of living for a moderate lifestyle, ranging about €400–€1,130/mo from economic to comfortable — modeled estimates from the Meridian dataset; confirm current local prices before you budget.
Programs in Taiwan
University degrees (40)
- Asia University TaiwanAsia University is a private university in Taichung, Taiwan. Founded in 2001, it offers degrees in health and medical science, computer science and electrical engineering, creative design, management, and humanities and social sciences.
- Chang Gung UniversityChang Gung University is a private university in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
- Chang Gung University of Science and TechnologyChang Gung University of Science and Technology is a private university in Guishan District, Taoyuan City, and Puzi City, Chiayi County of Taiwan.
- Chaoyang University of TechnologyChaoyang University of Technology (CYUT) is a university in Wufeng District, Taichung, Taiwan. Founded in 1994, originally named Chaoyang Institute of Technology, and granted university status in 1997.
- China Medical University, TaiwanChina Medical University is a private university in Taichung, Taiwan. The university has enrolled approximately 8,000 students.
- Chinese Culture UniversityChinese Culture University is a university in Taiwan offering degree-oriented academic study and institutional research across multiple disciplines. Its official university pages present faculties, institutes, student services, and campus-based academic life.
Summer schools (9)
- NCCU International Summer SchoolNCCU International Summer School is a summer English language programme in Taipei, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- NTHU Mango Summer ProgramNTHU Mango Summer Program is a summer English language programme in Hsinchu, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Taiwan Tech AUIA Summer SchoolTaiwan Tech AUIA Summer School is a summer English language programme in Taipei, offering intensive courses, cultural activities, and optional excursions for international students.
- Camp TaiwanCamp Taiwan is a short-term summer camp in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
- Chinese Culture University — Mandarin Learning Center — 2026 Kids & Teenager Chinese Mandarin Summer Camp — Junior Group (Ages 7-9)The official page explicitly labels the program 'a seasonal camp for foreign children and teenagers,' run in two sessions (June 29–July 17 and July 20–August 7, 2026), Mon-Fri 09:10-15:00, combining Mandarin classes with cultural activities (paper cutting, martial arts) and field trips. The page states the camp serves '7-9 and 10-13 year old foreign children and teenagers' with proficiency-divided classes; the 7-9 cohort matches the primary target range (ages 6-11).
- Fun Taiwan Camp Mandarin ImmersionFun Taiwan Camp Mandarin Immersion is a short-term summer camp in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring seasonal study options.
Boarding schools (3)
- I-Shou International SchoolI-Shou International School is a boarding school option in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- I-Shou International School Boarding HouseI-Shou International School Boarding House is a boarding school option in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
- Morrison Academy TaichungMorrison Academy Taichung is a boarding school option in Taichung, Taiwan, with an official school page available for families exploring residential study environments.
Foundation & pathway programs (5)
- I-Shou University — International Foundation ProgramThe university labels the offering International Foundation Program and describes one year of Chinese preparatory study before a bachelor's program. The official eligibility requires a foreign high-school diploma; successful completion enables entry to the admitted bachelor's department.
- Ming Chuan University International Foundation ProgrammeMing Chuan University International Foundation Programme is a foundation pathway option in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences International Foundation ProgramNational Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences International Foundation Program is a foundation pathway option in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students preparing for further academic study.
- Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology — International Foundation ProgramThe university's 2026-2027 admission guidelines identify the offering as International Foundation Program with a one-year Mandarin prerequisite before the bachelor's program. The guidelines are for international students and require graduation from senior high school, college, or polytechnic before admission.
- Yuan Ze University — International Foundation ProgramThe official page describes a 1+4 program where students take a Chinese language course in the first year and, upon reaching TOCFL A2+, proceed to undergraduate studies in their professional department starting from the second year. The official page states international students must have graduated from high schools, colleges, or universities recognized by the Ministry of Education, supporting both highSchool and university applicant eligibility.
Language schools (9)
- Alliance Francaise Taiwan Kids and Teens FrenchAlliance Francaise Taiwan offers French courses for children and teenagers with interactive speaking and writing activities.
- British Council Taiwan Kids and Teens EnglishBritish Council Taiwan offers English courses for young learners from early childhood through secondary age groups at Taiwan teaching centres.
- National Taiwan University Chinese Language DivisionNational Taiwan University Chinese Language Division is a language programme provider in Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for learners exploring language study options.
- Tamkang University Chinese Language CenterTamkang University Chinese Language Center is a language centre in New Taipei City, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring focused language study options.
- Chung Yuan Christian University — Mandarin Learning Center — Mandarin Classes and Camps for Children and TeenagersThe official university Mandarin center offers formal Mandarin courses and a 2026 summer camp for children and teenagers, making this a language offering rather than a degree program. The page explicitly separates children ages 8–12 and teenagers ages 13–17, covering primary, middle and high-school target bands.
- International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University (ICLP@NTU) — ICLP Summer Program (Intensive Mandarin)The official program page describes a nine-week intensive Mandarin course (2026 dates June 22–August 21) with daily 50-minute classes Mon-Fri covering speaking, listening, reading and writing, ending in a certificate — a genuine intensive language course, not a degree program. The page states eligibility requires applicants to be 'college student or above; or 18 or older,' with at least two years of prior Chinese study (TOCFL B1/HSK3) recommended, matching the university/adult target level.
Exchange programs (4)
- National Chengchi University Incoming Exchange Student ApplicationOfficial NCCU Office of International Cooperation page for incoming exchange student application, nomination periods, deadlines, and required documents.
- National Taiwan University Incoming Exchange StudentsUniversity-level incoming exchange and visiting student programme for nominated students from partner institutions, with academic and administrative support.
- ASSE Student Exchange TaiwanASSE Student Exchange Taiwan is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
- EF Taiwan High School Exchange YearEF Taiwan High School Exchange Year is an exchange-oriented study option linked to Taipei, Taiwan, with an official programme page available for students exploring temporary academic mobility opportunities.
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Scholarships for Taiwan
- Taiwan MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship
- NCKU Scholarships for International Students
- NTU Scholarships for International Degree Students
Scholarships from the Meridian dataset — eligibility, amounts and deadlines change; always confirm on the official source. Browse all scholarships →
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