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
- Two letters of recommendation (2 different referees).
- 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 (2023) | Schedule of Events |
| September 25, 2023 – October 18, 2023, 5 PM GMT+8 | Online application system and e-submission available |
| October 26, 2023 – November 15, 2023 | Review and evaluation of applications by Departments/Graduate institutes |
| December 01, 2023 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| December 01~08, 2023 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| December 11~15, 2023 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| Spring 2024/September 2024 | Start of semester |
International Students (Phase II)
| Date (2024) | Schedule of Events |
| February 15 – March 21, 5 PM | Online application available |
| April 9 – May 2 | Review and evaluation of applications |
| May 27 | Applicants can check the application results online (scholarship results included) |
| May 27 – June 11 | Open for admitted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| June 12 – July 1 | Open for waitlisted applicants to confirm their acceptance online |
| September 2024 | Start of semester |
Taiwan Local Students
|
Date |
Schedule of Events |
|
November 28 at 9am, 2023 ~ December 12 at 12nn, 2023 |
Online Application Available |
|
November 28 at 9am, 2023 ~ December 12 at 3pm, 2023
|
Application Submission on-line |
|
December 29 at 2pm, 2023 |
Applicants can check the application results online |
|
March 15, 2024 |
Interview |
|
March 27, 2024 |
Acceptance Results Announced |
