The NTUST Scholarship 2027 (PhD) is a fully funded or partially funded graduate scholarship offered by the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) to outstanding international students pursuing a PhD degree. The scholarship provides a tuition and fee waiver together with a monthly stipend of up to NT$18,000, depending on the scholarship category and study level. The scholarship is initially awarded for one academic year and may be renewed based on academic and research performance.

About the NTUST Scholarship (PhD)

The NTUST Scholarship attracts outstanding international students to pursue graduate studies at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. NTUST finances the scholarship through its university endowment fund and subsidies from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. The University awards scholarships to students enrolled in a full-time English-taught PhD program across a wide range of academic disciplines.

The scholarship committee evaluates applicants based on their academic achievements, research potential, and supporting documents submitted during the admission process. Departments determine whether successful applicants receive a full scholarship, a partial scholarship, or a tuition waiver scholarship. Students may renew the scholarship annually by maintaining satisfactory academic and research performance.

Why Choose The NTUST Scholarship (PhD)?

The NTUST Scholarship helps international students complete graduate studies in Taiwan with substantial financial support.

You benefit from:

  • Tuition and fee waiver
  • Monthly living stipend
  • Opportunity to renew the scholarship annually
  • Study at one of Taiwan’s leading science and technology universities
  • Access to modern laboratories and research facilities
  • Research supervision by experienced faculty
  • Strong preparation for careers in academia, research, and industry

Graduates pursue careers in:

  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Information Technology
  • Business
  • Design
  • Applied Sciences
  • Research and Development
  • Higher Education

NTUST Scholarship (PhD) Summary

  • Host Country: Taiwan
  • Host University: National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)
  • Scholarship Name: NTUST Scholarship
  • Study Level: PhD
  • Scholarship Type: Fully Funded / Partially Funded
  • Study Mode: Full-Time
  • Scholarship Duration:
    • PhD: Up to 3 years
    • Fast-track Master’s to PhD: Up to 4 years
  • Eligible Applicants: International students
  • Application Mode: Online with admission application
  • Selection Basis: Academic excellence, research potential, and departmental evaluation

Scholarship Benefits

Successful applicants may receive one of the following scholarship packages:

Full Scholarship

PhD Students

  • Tuition and fee waiver
  • NT$18,000 monthly stipend

Partial Scholarship

PhD Students

  • NT$12,500 monthly stipend

Tuition Waiver Scholarship

  • Full waiver of tuition and academic fees without a monthly stipend

The University and the student’s department or thesis advisor jointly provide the monthly stipend. Payments may arrive separately.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Apply as a first-time international applicant for a full-time PhD programme at NTUST.
  • Hold a recognised master’s degree for PhD admission.
  • Meet the admission requirements of the selected graduate programme.
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance and research potential.

Applicants are not eligible if they:

  • Already received another scholarship from NTUST or the Government of Taiwan (except approved research assistantships, work-study payments, or special agreements).
  • Study simultaneously at NTUST and another university in Taiwan.
  • Hold full-time paid employment in Taiwan while receiving the scholarship.

Required Documents

First-time applicants submit the scholarship application together with their admission application and generally provide:

  • Online admission application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Study plan or statement of purpose
  • Recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency documents (if required)
  • Additional programme-specific documents

Students applying for a scholarship renewal must submit:

  • Previous academic year’s transcript
  • Research achievements or progress report
  • Recommendation letter from the academic advisor

Application Process & Timeline

  1. Apply online for admission to an eligible PhD programme at NTUST.
  2. Select the NTUST Scholarship during the admission application.
  3. Upload all required supporting documents.
  4. Submit the completed application before the programme deadline.
  5. The academic department evaluates both the admission and scholarship applications.
  6. Receive the scholarship decision together with the admission offer.
  7. Current scholarship recipients apply for renewal before their scholarship expires.