Q1

How many on-campus TOEIC tests are there every year?

The Language Center holds a total of 4 TOEIC tests annually – 1 in the first semester, 1 in the summer and 2 in the second semester.

The registration fee is NT$1,150. Students may also take TOEIC test held by other organizations anytime in the year.

Q2

Is there any subsidy for postgraduate students attending academic conferences abroad?

The University and the department provide subsidy on the cost of registration and air ticket related to the conference on a case-by-case basis.

For details on applying for subsidy please refer to the following Documents:
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Q3

What are the mandatory requirements to graduate in a postgraduate degree?

1. A minimum of 27 credits, excluding 6 credits from dissertation, must be obtained.

2. These credits must include 6 credits in compulsory courses and 21 credits in elective courses.

3. With permission granted by their supervisor, students are also allowed to take elective courses from other departments, colleges or universities for no more than 6 credits.

4. For the complete regulation on the graduation requirements please refer to:

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Q4

How do I apply for a thesis oral defense?

Master’s degree candidates may apply for their thesis oral defense as early as the 2^nd semester of their first-year study.

Application periods are as follow：

1^st semester: 15 NOV – 15 DEC

2^nd semester: 1 MAY – 31 MAY

Along with your application form (A180070314) please also submit the following documents:

1. Certificate of completion on 6 hours course in academic research ethics given by AREE, Ministry of Education.

2. A report from Turnitin Plagiarism Checker lower than 30%.

3. A signed Academic Ethics Statement.

An exam committee of 3 to 5 examiners will be invited by the department once the application has been  accepted.

Please refer to for detail:

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Q5

Does the graduation requirement on English proficiency apply to international students?

Yes, it applies to all postgraduate students. Either scoring 550 in TOEIC (or equivalent) or giving an oral presentation in an international conference is required for graduation.

Q6

What grants are available for international students?

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) will provide conditional grants for non-local students.

Please refer to the following link for detail:

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Q7

Is there a difference in course requirements between the Fall and Spring enrollment?

The same graduation requirements will apply. Students should be reminded that certain courses are only available once per year.

Q8

Is there a safety training offered in English?

The Office of Environmental Protection, Occupational Safety and Hygiene (DESH) will hold a laboratory safety training conducted in English in October of every year for foreign teachers and students.

Q9

Is there an English version available for user test and instructions of scientific equipment?

The English version of manuals and tests are under preparation and will be announced to foreign students once they are ready.

Q10

Is there a public kitchen available in the dormitory for international students?

Kitchens are located in both the common area of the international dormitory and next to the OIA. Users must comply with the conduct.