Admissions

Program Highlights

Resource-Rich Environment

NCKU is consistently a Top 5 school in Taiwan. We offer over 70 courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and health behaviors.

Explore our Department

Diverse Coursework

We offer over 70 courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and health behaviors.

See our Courses

Groundbreaking Research

Each professor has a lab with the opportunity to work on their research.

See our Faculty's Research

Low Student-Teacher Ratio

Our student-faculty ratio is ~3:1 and nearly all of our classes have fewer than 20 students.

Meet our Faculty

Program Details

Admission Criteria

This program was designed for students with interest, work experience, or relevant professional skills in public health.

View previous student theses/dissertations.

Language of Instruction

All core classes (sufficient for graduation requirements) are taught in English.

Length of Program

This program typically takes 2 years.

For program requirements, see Graduation Milestones.

Tuition and Cost of Living

See the NCKU OIA website for up-to-date tuition totals.

The cost of an average meal in Tainan is about NT$150 (US$5), and a 1 bedroom rental off-campus is about NT$12,000 (US$370) per month (statistics from Numbeo). Check the NCKU Housing Service Division website for info about the on-campus dorms.

Scholarships

The Taiwan government, NCKU, and other off-campus organizations offer a range of scholarships.

See the NCKU OIA website for up-to-date info on relevant scholarships.

Application Timeline

* For reference only. Currently, applications only open for the fall semester. Please refer to the announcements on the NCKU OIA websitefor accurate application dates.

Early Admissions

Admissions Guide Posted

Sept.

Application Open; Document and Fee Submission

Late Sept. to Early Oct.

Eligibility Results Released

Mid-Oct.

Interview

Late Oct. to Early Nov.

Results Announced

Mid-Nov.

Normal Admissions

Admissions Guide Posted

Nov.

Application Open; Fee Submission

Late Nov. to Early Dec.

Eligibility Results Released

Mid-Dec.

Written Exam Date

Early Feb.

Written Exam Results Released

Early March

Interview

Mid-March

Results Announced

Late March

Application Steps and Documents

* For reference only. Please see the Admission Prospectus on the NCKU OIA websitefor the most accurate application information.

Early Admissions

Part 1: Interview (60%)

Part 2: Document Evaluation (40%)

Please upload the following documents in order. Recommendation letters should be submitted separately via the application system:

University transcripts (including ranking)
Two recommendation letters
1. Fill in the recommender's basic information (name, title, organization, email, etc.)
2. The applicant sends the online recommendation form to the recommender's email. The recommender completes and submits it online.
Resume (including personal academic background, autobiography, research projects, publications, etc.)
Research proposal
Other relevant materials for review (such as English proficiency tests, public health competency tests, research awards, national certifications)

Normal Admissions

Part 1: Document Evaluations (60%)

Public Health (including Social Sciences) (50%)
Biostatistics and Epidemiology(50%)

Candidates who pass the written exam will be notified for an interview. Required documents must be submitted to the Department one week before the interview.

Required documents:
1. Personal academic and work history, publications, and creations
2. College transcripts (including ranking)
3. Autobiography
4. Research proposal
5. At least two recommendation letters (format not restricted)
6. Other relevant materials for review (e.g., English proficiency, public health competency tests, research awards, national certifications)

Part 2: Interview (40%)

See Application Requirements

Department Admission News

Application Website

Program Highlights

Resource-Rich Environment

NCKU is consistently a Top 5 school in Taiwan. We offer over 70 courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and health behaviors.

Explore our Department

Diverse Coursework

We offer over 70 courses in epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, and health behaviors.

See our Courses

Groundbreaking Research

Each professor has a lab with the opportunity to work on their research.

See our Faculty's Research

Low Student-Teacher Ratio

Our student-faculty ratio is ~3:1 and nearly all of our classes have fewer than 20 students.

Meet our Faculty

Program Details

Admission Criteria

This program was designed for students with interest, work experience, or relevant professional skills in public health.

View previous student theses/dissertations.

Language of Instruction

All core classes (sufficient for graduation requirements) are taught in English.

Length of Program

This program typically takes 2 years.

For program requirements, see Graduation Milestones.

Tuition and Cost of Living

See the NCKU OIA website for up-to-date tuition totals.

Scholarships

The Taiwan government, NCKU, and other off-campus organizations offer a range of scholarships.

See the NCKU OIA website for up-to-date info on relevant scholarships.

Application Timeline

* For reference only. Currently, applications only open for the fall semester. Please refer to the announcements on the NCKU OIA websitefor accurate application dates.

Early Admissions

Admissions Guide Posted

Sept.

Application Open; Document and Fee Submission

Late Sept. to Early Oct.

Eligibility Results Released

Mid-Oct.

Interview

Late Oct. to Early Nov.

Results Announced

Mid-Nov.

Normal Admissions

Admissions Guide Posted

Nov.

Application Open; Fee Submission

Late Nov. to Early Dec.

Eligibility Results Released

Mid-Dec.

Written Exam Date

Early Feb.

Written Exam Results Released

Early March

Interview

Mid-March

Results Announced

Late March

Application Steps and Documents

* For reference only. Please see the Admission Prospectus on the NCKU OIA websitefor the most accurate application information.

Early Admissions

Part 1: Interview (60%)

Part 2: Document Evaluation (40%)

Please upload the following documents in order. Recommendation letters should be submitted separately via the application system:

University transcripts (including ranking)
Two recommendation letters
1. Fill in the recommender's basic information (name, title, organization, email, etc.)
2. The applicant sends the online recommendation form to the recommender's email. The recommender completes and submits it online.
Resume (including personal academic background, autobiography, research projects, publications, etc.)
Research proposal
Other relevant materials for review (such as English proficiency tests, public health competency tests, research awards, national certifications)

Normal Admissions

Part 1: Document Evaluations (60%)

Public Health (including Social Sciences) (50%)
Biostatistics and Epidemiology(50%)

Candidates who pass the written exam will be notified for an interview. Required documents must be submitted to the Department one week before the interview.

Required documents:
1. Personal academic and work history, publications, and creations
2. College transcripts (including ranking)
3. Autobiography
4. Research proposal
5. At least two recommendation letters (format not restricted)
6. Other relevant materials for review (e.g., English proficiency, public health competency tests, research awards, national certifications)

Part 2: Interview (40%)

See Application Requirements

Department Admission News

Application Website