Admissions & Funding
Entry requirements, tuition and scholarships, plus practical info and downloadable forms.
Fund Your GMBA
Taiwan offers some of the most generous graduate scholarships in Asia. Combined with low tuition and living costs, an MBA here can cost a fraction of alternatives.
Taiwan government scholarships
The following scholarships are offered by Taiwan government agencies.
Applications are submitted through Taiwan's representative office (TECO/AIT) in your country. Typical deadline: March 31 each year.
Tunghai University & GMBA Program Scholarships
Scholarships from Tunghai University (OIR) and the GMBA program. Click any card for details or to register.
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Tuition & fees
Reference estimates, per semester. All students pay the same tuition. Graduation timeline depends on course selection and thesis progress.
From Year 3, students pay per credit enrolled — typically far less than full-semester tuition.
All amounts are for reference only; official university announcements prevail. Last updated: 2026-08-06
Am I eligible?
Four things to check before you start an application — degree, language, documents, and whether an interview applies to you.
Education
Bachelor's degree
Language
Applying from overseas — one of the following:
- CEFR B1 or above
- TOEFL iBT 47
- TOEFL ITP 500
- IELTS 4.0
- TOEIC 550
Applicants who graduated from English-speaking schools or majored in English must provide a school certificate.
Documents
& Overseas Compatriots
- Autobiography (English)
- Study plan (English)
- Supporting docs
- Transcripts
- CV
How to apply
Find your applicant category below, then go straight to the right application portal. Only international applicants from overseas have a spring intake — every other route enrols in the fall.
These application windows repeat every year. The exact opening and closing dates for the current admissions cycle are published in the official Tunghai University admissions announcement, appear in the banner at the top of this page while applications are open, and can be confirmed on the online application system linked in each row above.
Life Admin — Quick Reference
Three things every incoming student must handle. We've made it short.
Visa & ARC
- Before arrival — FS Resident Visa
- Within 15 days — ARC registration
- Annually — renewal
Tourist visas cannot be converted to ARC
Office of International Relations →Work Permit
- 20 hrs/week max during semester
- No limit during breaks
- Apply: ezwp.wda.gov.tw
No permit = NT$30,000–150,000 fine
After graduation — up to 2 years, no permit needed how it works →
Chinese Language
- 100% English — no Chinese required
- Optional Mandarin at THU Language Center
Basic Mandarin is a career bonus
Student forms & documents
Download official GMBA forms for thesis procedures, examination, and submission. All files are PDF — open, print, and submit to the GMBA office.
Everything you need to know
Common questions organized by where you are in the application process — see all 35 questions for the complete list.
Admissions
What are the admission requirements, and how do I apply?
You'll need a bachelor's degree and English proficiency evidence; the portal and deadline that apply depend on whether you're an international, in-Taiwan, or overseas-compatriot applicant. See full details →
When are the application deadlines?
Deadlines vary by route and repeat every year: overseas applicants apply in October for spring or January–May for fall, in-Taiwan/Taiwan-national applicants get two fall rounds, and Overseas Compatriots apply April–June. See the full answer →
What is the difference between the spring and fall intake?
Spring intake is open only to overseas applicants and simply starts the identical program six months earlier. See the full answer →
What documents do I need to prepare?
Overseas and Overseas-Compatriot applicants submit an English autobiography, an English study plan, and supporting documents (English certification, certificates, awards); in-Taiwan and Taiwanese applicants submit a transcript and a CV instead. See full details →
Is there an interview?
Interviews apply only to in-Taiwan and Taiwanese-national applicants; overseas and Overseas-Compatriot applicants are admitted by document review alone. See full details →
What English test scores are accepted?
Any one of CEFR B1, TOEFL iBT 47, TOEFL ITP 500, IELTS 4.0, or TOEIC 550 satisfies the language requirement for overseas applicants. See full details →
How many years of work experience do I need?
There's no minimum years of work experience — recent graduates are welcome alongside applicants with professional backgrounds. See full details →
Tuition & Scholarships
What is the tuition, and what scholarships are available?
Tuition runs NT$69,020 a semester for every student regardless of nationality, with scholarship support available from the Taiwanese government, Tunghai's OIR, and the GMBA program itself. See the full answer →
What is the total cost of the whole degree?
Budget roughly NT$450,000 for the 1.5 years most students take, before scholarships — about NT$150,000 a semester for tuition, housing, insurance, and living costs combined. See the full answer →
Is on-campus housing guaranteed?
On-campus dorms exist but spots are limited, so housing isn't guaranteed — off-campus rental near campus runs about NT$30,000–48,000 a semester. See the full answer →
What happens to tuition if I need a third year?
From year three, fees switch to per-credit billing — NT$2,090 per credit plus a small miscellaneous fee — well below full-semester tuition. See the full answer →
How competitive are the scholarships, and when do I apply?
Government and university scholarships run on separate calendars — government awards go through your home country's Taiwan representative office by March 31, while GMBA's own award is announced each semester after admission. See the full answer →
Living in Taiwan
What visa and ARC do I need?
Apply for a Resident Visa (type FS) before you travel — never a tourist visa — then let OIR help convert it into your ARC on arrival. See the full answer →
What health insurance will I have?
You're auto-enrolled in Group Medical Insurance on arrival, then shift to National Health Insurance after six continuous months in Taiwan. See the full answer →
Can I work or intern while studying?
Work and internships are allowed up to 20 hours a week in term time (unlimited on breaks), but only with a work permit applied for in advance. See the full answer →
What are living costs in Taichung?
Total monthly costs including housing land around USD 340–505 — a fraction of Seoul, Tokyo, or Singapore. See the full answer →
Do I need to speak Chinese?
No — every course and all administration run in English, though optional Mandarin classes are a smart addition for the local job market. See the full answer →
What is campus life like at Tunghai?
Tunghai's 134-hectare campus mixes tree-lined paths, I.M. Pei's Luce Chapel, 150-plus clubs, and 46 dormitories — a quiet retreat still inside Taichung. See the full answer →
What is it like to live in Taichung?
Taichung delivers big-city food and amenities at a cost well under Taipei, Singapore, or Hong Kong, right at the center of Taiwan's AI-integrated manufacturing belt — under an hour by high-speed rail from the science parks. See the full answer →
Can I learn Chinese while I'm here?
Yes — master's students can take elective beginner and intermediate Chinese courses, and the Chinese Language Center runs a full program too. See the full answer →
Careers
Can I stay in Taiwan to work after graduation?
Yes — since January 2026 your residence can extend up to two years after graduation, and throughout that time you can work full-time, part-time or intern with no work permit required. See the full answer →
Does GMBA offer career services and an alumni network?
GMBA graduates can tap Tunghai's university-wide ISAC center for career counseling, mentoring, and job fairs. See the full answer →
What careers do GMBA graduates pursue?
Graduates go in three directions — the AI hardware and semiconductor supply chain, cross-border trade, and family business transformation — with up to two years of permit-free job-hunting after graduation. See the full answer →
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