Program Milestones

Submit Admissions Application

Check "Admissions" in the menu for application details.

Finish Required Course Credits

Finish Seminar I-IV, Required Courses, and Electives.

Journal Article Publication

Publish an article in a Q1/Q2 Journal.

Start early, as article acceptance can take anywhere from 6 months to 1 year.

International Conference Presentation

Present your research findings at an international conference.

English Proficiency Test (for Non-native Speakers)

Provide an English proficiency test score of at least CEFR B2.

This is not needed if your highest degree is from a country that lists English as an official language. Example English-speaking countries include Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States of America. English Proficiency should be CEFR B2 or above. This means at least IELTS 5.5/TOEFL iBT 72 (NCKU Code 2450)/TOEIC 785.

Final Oral Defense

Please apply within the specified period mentioned in the regulations.

Congratulations

Complete the School Departure Process

We look forward to your future accomplishments!

Later you can look up your thesis/dissertation.

Above is for this year. Older students should check the student handbook for your admission year, or choose the closest earlier year.

Start Year

Program Milestones

Admissions

Submit Admissions Application

Enrollment

Submit the required documents by the date specified in your acceptance notification

Registration

Pay tuition fees on time.

First-year students can apply for Credit Exemption within the first week through the system.

Advisor Selection

Submit an Advisor Confirmation Form by the end of the 1st term.

Application for Advisor Change