Admission Requirements
If you are considering the International Master’s Program in Applied Economics and Social Development (IMES) as your choice for master studies, we are sure you won’t be disappointed. The high quality of our faculty and courses and dedication of our staff make IMES the best of its class in Taiwan University Systems. Additionally, you will find out that the tuition fees, scholarships, and unique opportunities of studying in Taiwan make this the smartest choice.
In order to apply for the IMES program, you will need to submit the following documents in addition to those required by NCCU.
- Personal information form (in the application package)
- Required essays (questions in the application package)
- Copy of diploma/degree certificate(s)
- Official transcript(s)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Photocopy of valid TOEFL/ IELTS/ TOEIC scores or other proof of English proficiency (for non-native English speakers
If you want to know more detail about the application process, please check the 2022 application Brochure for international students
– for 2022 September Entry, please click here
IMES Application Package
When you’re ready to apply, please download the IMES Application package here.
International Admissions
Application Timetable:
NCCU accepts international application twice a year.
The application schedule in 2022 for stage-1 and stages-2 admissions are listed below.
Application Time Table
International Students (Phase I)
| Date | Schedule of Events |
| September 27, 2021 ~ October 20, 2021, 5pm | Online Application System and e-Submission Available |
| October 28, 2021 ~November 19, 2021 | Review and Evaluation by Departments/ Graduate Institutes |
| December 03, 2021 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| December 6~10, 2021 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| December 13~17, 2021 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| September 2022 | Start of Semester |
International Students (Phase II)
| Date | Schedule of Events |
| February 17, 2022 ~ March 23, 2022, 5 pm | Online Application System and e-Submission Available |
| April 11, 2022 ~May 10, 2022 | Review and Evaluation by Departments/ Graduate Institutes |
| May 30, 2022 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| June 1, 2022~ June 16, 2022 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| June 20, 2022 ~ July 4, 2022 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| September 2022 | Start of Semester |
Domestic Admissions (本地學生)
Online Application Period: 2021/12/01~2021/12/15
Oral Examination: March 11, 2022
口試需知: 2022/3/11 口試 / 地點: 待定
(口試當天另有筆試) 口試須知及考生口試順序將於口試三日前以Email 方式寄出
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