The MDR3 has the minimum admission requirements as follows:
English Proficiency Certificate at CEFR B2 (Vantage) or above
(please refer to English Proficiency Test Comparison Chart)
− Not required for applicants from English-speaking countries(+)
− Not required for applicants whose previous degree is entirely taught in English (proof required)
Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
To apply for our program, please follow the instructions:
− Prepare the Required Documents
− Join Information Session (optional)
International Student: 80,000 NTD (Around 2,500 USD)
Overseas Chinese Student: 40,000 NTD (Around 1,300 USD)
Taiwanese Student: 40,000 NTD
NTD 4,500–7,500 (USD 150–250)
NTD 7,900–72,000 (USD 263–2,400)
Visit OIA's page for more details
NTD 3,264 - 5,200 (USD 100 - 165)
NTD 3,300 - 16,200 (USD 110 - 540)
Includes Networking and Housing Deposit
NTD 48,000 - 72,000 (USD 1,600 - 2,400)
Monthly Stipend of NTD 20,000 + Tuition subsidy (up to NTD 80,000 per academic year)
Two years
Every year from February to March (Depends on Local Taiwan Representative Office)
| A person that has been awarded a Taiwan Scholarship while studying undergraduate programs, the award maximum total period is five years. | |
| A person with any other scholarship or subsidy from any Taiwan Government institution (organization) or any education institution in Taiwan is ineligible to apply. |
Monthly Stipend of NTD 30,000 + Economy-class Plane Tickets for Direct Flights to and from Taiwan
Two years
Every year from February to March (Depends on Local Taiwan Representative Office)
| Award periods must be continuous, with no breaks, and the award maximum total period is five years. | |
| A person with any other scholarship or subsidy from any Taiwan Government institution (organization) or any education institution in Taiwan is ineligible to apply. |
Full/Half Tuition waiver
Two years
Same as Program Application (check Dates and Deadlines _For International Students)
| The recipients shall follow scholarship terms regulated by MDR3, please refer to Documents for more information. | |
| The MS Program in Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience reserves the right to change these terms, conditions, and the actual total amount of scholarship at any time without prior notice. |
Along with the Program Application
(Online Application System - column of Financial Statement - check the scholarship application box)
Students from countries that have diplomatic relations includes Belize, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Paraguay, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Monthly Stipend of NTD 6,000 + Tuition subsidy (up to NTD 130,000 per academic year)
Two years
Same as the Program Application (check Dates and Deadlines)
| The recipients shall follow scholarship terms regulated by the Office of International Affairs, and please check OIA Website for further information. |
Along with the Program Application (Online Application System -column of Financial Statement - check the scholarship application box)
NTU side
Candidates that are endorsed by SEARCA
SEARCA side
| Nationals of SEAMEO member countries | |
| LESS than 35 years of age at the time of application | |
| Planned research must be in line with the priority areas of SEARCA's Eleventh Five-Year Plan |
NTU side
Full/Half Tuition waiver
SEARCA side
| Tuition and other school fees | |
| Travel allowance | |
| Book and supplies allowance | |
| Health insurance | |
| Living allowance |
For more details, please refer to the SEARCA website.
Two years
Check Dates and Deadlines
| The recipients shall follow scholarship terms on both sides, for NTU side, please refer to Guidelines for Program Scholarship on the Documents page; for SEARCA side, please contact SEARCA. |
NTU side
Along with Program Application
(Online Application System - column of Financial Statement - check the scholarship application box)
SEARCA side