Admission Requirements
If you are considering the International Master’s Program of Applied Economics and Social Development (IMES) as your choice for master studies, we are sure you won’t be disappointed. The high quality of our faculty and courses and dedication of our staff make IMES the best of its class in Taiwan University Systems. Additionally, you will find out that the tuition fees, scholarships, and unique opportunities of studying in Taiwan make this the smartest choice.
International Students
The IMES program has a quota of 20 spaces for international students. Admission into the program is based on the review of the following materials:
- Personal Information Form and IMES Personal Statement
- One letter of recommendation.
- Photocopy of TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS scores within 2 years or other proof of English proficiency (for non-native speakers).
- Others: Personal honors or other records of awards. (optional)
International applicants may pay attention to the information on the NCCU Admission website.
Taiwan Local Students
The IMES program has a quota of 7 spaces for local Taiwan students. Admission into the program is based 50% on the review of the following materials:
- Personal Information Form and IMES Personal Statement
- One letter of recommendation.
- Photocopy of TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS scores within 2 years or other proof of English proficiency
- Others: Personal honors or other records of awards. (optional)
The remaining 50% of the admission decision is based on an interview:
- Time, date, and place for the interview will be published on the website 3 days before the interview. Candidates should check the website regularly for updates to the interview details.
If you want to know more detail about the application process, please check our Academic Affairs Office website
Application Timetable
International Students (Phase I)
| Date (2024) | Schedule of Events |
| September 24, 2024 – October 16, 2024, 5 PM GMT+8 | Online application system and e-submission available |
| October 24, 2024 – November 13, 2024 | Review and evaluation of applications by Departments/Graduate institutes |
| November 29, 2024 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| November 29 – December 06, 2024 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| December 09 – December 13, 2024 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| Spring 2025/September 2025 | Start of semester |
International Students (Phase II)
| Date (2025) | Schedule of Events |
| February 13 – March 20, 5 PM | Online application available |
| April 8 – April 30 | Review and evaluation of applications |
| May 26 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| May 26 – June 10 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| June 11 – June 30 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| September 2025 | Start of semester |
Taiwan Local Students
|
Date |
Schedule of Events |
|
November 26 at 9am, 2024 ~ December 10 at 12nn, 2024 |
Online Application Available |
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November 26 at 9am, 2024 ~ December 10 at 3pm, 2024
|
Application Submission on-line |
|
December 27 at 2pm, 2024 |
Applicants can check the application results online |
|
March 14, 2025 |
Interview |
|
March 26 at 2pm, 2025 |
Acceptance Results Announced |
