Study in Taiwan & Visit Taiwan

01 · OVERVIEW

Taiwan at a glance

Explore the country’s education and travel options with a clear understanding of language, cost, location and immigration requirements.

Country context

Taiwan has English-taught degree options, but language of instruction must be checked at the individual programme level. National Taiwan University publishes English-taught degree pathways across several colleges and reports more than 1,900 English-taught classes; this does not mean every degree is fully English-medium. Use the official Study in Taiwan programme search to compare teaching-language share, degree level, subject and scholarship availability. Degree students must follow the correct study-visa and residence process.

Compare cities and seasons before selecting a university or travel route. Requirements and practical conditions can differ by region.

CapitalTaipei

CurrencyNew Taiwan dollar

Student citiesTaipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan

LanguageCheck teaching language and local language requirements at programme level

02 · STUDY ABROAD

Academic pathways in Taiwan

Shortlist by programme fit, language, total cost, recognition and student support—not reputation alone.

Study options

English-taught programmes vary by department. Taiwan Scholarship may provide capped tuition support and monthly allowance; separate university and overseas-mission applications are usually needed. Degree students generally need resident visa and ARC. Indian visitors must verify visa/certificate eligibility with BOCA. Spring/autumn are comfortable; typhoon risk in summer. One-stop flights; MRT, buses and high-speed rail.

Undergraduate: secondary-school completion and course prerequisites.
Postgraduate: relevant recognised bachelor’s degree; some courses require work experience.
Doctoral: research fit, proposal and supervisor availability.
Language: accepted test or local-language evidence where required.

Application checklist

Valid passport and application form.
Academic certificates and transcripts.
Language test or accepted medium-of-instruction evidence.
Statement of purpose, CV and references where required.
Portfolio, research proposal or interview for selected programmes.
Financial, medical and translated documents where requested.

Tuition & living costs

Fees differ by course, campus and student status. Obtain a current written fee breakdown including deposits, insurance, registration, examination and laboratory charges. Compare residence halls and private housing, utilities, meals and commute.

03 · UNIVERSITY DIRECTORY

Institutions to research

Official starting points. Confirm the exact international programme, intake and language directly with each institution.

University	City	Fields	Official website
National Taiwan University	Taipei	Engineering, medicine	Official site ↗
National Tsing Hua University	Hsinchu	Engineering, computing	Official site ↗
National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University	Taipei/Hsinchu	Medicine, technology	Official site ↗
National Cheng Kung University	Tainan	Engineering, sciences	Official site ↗
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech)	Taipei	Engineering, design, computing, management and applied technology	Official site ↗
National Sun Yat-sen University	Kaohsiung	Marine sciences, engineering, business, social sciences and humanities	Official site ↗

Search verified English-taught programmes

Start with the government-supported Study in Taiwan directory and filter by degree level, subject and teaching language. Confirm the current intake and the actual proportion of English-taught coursework with the department. National Taiwan University specifically notes that it does not collaborate with study-abroad agencies or external institutions for recruitment; applicants should use its own official overseas-student admissions channel.

Study in Taiwan: official programme search ↗National Taiwan University: English-taught programmes and admissions note ↗

Scholarships

The Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarship currently provides tuition and miscellaneous-expense support of up to NTD 40,000 per semester, plus a monthly allowance of NTD 15,000 for undergraduate students or NTD 20,000 for master’s and doctoral students, subject to the current annual rules. Applicants apply through the relevant Taiwan overseas mission and separately apply for admission to a university. These figures are programme-level ceilings/allowances, not a guarantee that all tuition or living costs will be covered. India-specific calls, deadlines and eligibility must be checked with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India.

Check the official annual call for nationality eligibility, deadlines, required documents, coverage and renewal conditions. Admission does not guarantee funding.

Student visa & admission

International degree students generally apply for a resident visa for study after receiving admission from an eligible institution. The required documents and process differ for degree, language and exchange study. After arrival, students who will stay long term must complete the required Alien Resident Certificate (ARC) process within the official deadline. Do not use a visitor entry route as a substitute for the correct study status; check BOCA and the National Immigration Agency.

Taiwan BOCA: visas and consular information ↗National Immigration Agency ↗

STEP 01

Profile review

Assess grades, subject prerequisites, language and budget.

STEP 02

Shortlist

Compare course pages, tuition and recognition.

STEP 03

Apply

Submit verified documents and complete selection.

STEP 04

Visa & arrival

Follow official immigration and university instructions.

04 · TOURISM

Plan a visit to Taiwan

Taiwan offers a mix of modern city districts, mountain landscapes, hot springs, night markets and coastal scenery. Build the route around one or two regions rather than crossing the island every day.

Season, flights & transport

Spring and autumn are generally comfortable for city and outdoor travel. Summer is hot, humid and within the typhoon season; check weather warnings before mountain or coastal trips. Flights from India commonly involve a connection; compare transit requirements and total journey time. Taipei has MRT and buses, while Taiwan High Speed Rail links major western cities; local rail and buses serve other regions. Taipei Metro currently lists single-journey fares from NT$20 to NT$65, a one-day pass at NT$150 and a 72-hour pass at NT$380. Compare a stored-value EasyCard with passes based on your actual itinerary.

Tourist visa for Indian passport holders

Indian passport holders do not have a blanket visa-free entitlement. Some Indian nationals may qualify for an online Travel Authorization Certificate if they meet BOCA’s conditions, including holding a qualifying current or recently expired visa/residence document from specified countries, a passport valid at least six months and a return/onward ticket. The certificate, if approved, allows multiple entries during its 90-day validity and stays of up to 30 days per entry. Other travellers must apply for the appropriate visitor visa. Special group-tour or business eVisa routes have separate eligibility; do not assume they apply to an individual leisure trip.

BOCA: Indian nationals’ Travel Authorization Certificate conditions ↗BOCA: eVisa eligibility and special categories ↗

Hotels & indicative budget

Indicative Taipei daily budget: around NT$1,400–2,000 per person for a hostel-and-night-market backpacker day, and NT$2,500–4,500 for a mid-range day with a private hotel room, local restaurants, MRT travel and one or two paid attractions. Hostel dorms may be roughly NT$500–900 per night; simple private rooms and business hotels vary widely by location and weekend demand. Outside Taipei, prices may be lower in some towns but transport and accommodation choices can be more limited.

For Indian travellers, one 2026 guide estimates a 7-day trip at roughly ₹80,000–1.1 lakh budget and ₹1.1–1.5 lakh mid-range including flights, visa and on-ground expenses. This is a planning envelope only; airfare and entry eligibility can materially change the total. Reference: Taipei 2026 daily costs ↗ Reference: Taiwan trip cost from India ↗

Attractions & entry costs

National museums, observation decks, hot springs, gondolas and national parks have different ticket and reservation rules. Some temples, markets and scenic areas are free; special exhibitions and transport passes cost extra. For current reference, the National Palace Museum lists a regular Exhibition Hall I ticket at NT$350 and a discounted ticket at NT$150 for eligible visitors including holders of a valid ISIC student card; visitors aged 17 and under enter free. Confirm exhibition access and eligibility before visiting.

Taipei Metro official ticket and pass prices ↗National Palace Museum official admission prices ↗

05 · PLACES & EXPERIENCES

Places to explore

Taipei

Taipei 101 district, National Palace Museum, temples and night markets

Jiufen & Shifen

Mountain lanes, tea houses, waterfalls and historic rail towns

Sun Moon Lake

Lake views, cycling and temple visits

Taroko region

Mountain and gorge scenery; check official park closures and access alerts

Tainan

Historic temples, old streets and traditional food

Flexible five-day itinerary

Day 1: arrive in Taipei and explore a night market. Day 2: city landmarks and museums. Day 3: Jiufen/Shifen day trip. Day 4: travel to Sun Moon Lake or another region if transport and weather allow. Day 5: relaxed city morning and departure.

CONTENT REVIEW · 2 NOVEMBER 2026

Current entry and study-permit checks

Official-source check for planning purposes. Reconfirm the rules for the traveller’s nationality, exact purpose and intended travel date before payment or departure.

Taiwan: Indian visitor visa access is restricted and purpose-specific. Do not advertise a general visa-free entry or unrestricted tourist e-visa for Indian ordinary passport holders. Taiwan’s Bureau of Consular Affairs places India within its designated-country visitor-visa procedures, with applications and permitted purposes subject to special conditions and designated processing arrangements. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India also notes only limited e-visa routes for Indian nationals, including qualifying organised high-end group tours through designated agencies and certain business visits with a recommendation. Travellers must confirm eligibility with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center before making non-refundable bookings. Study admission and resident-visa procedures are separate from visitor entry.

Taiwan BOCA: designated-country visitor visa procedure ↗Ministry of External Affairs India: visa facilities for Indian nationals ↗Taiwan Scholarship portal ↗

Programme and university verification: use these official sources to filter actual courses, confirm international entry routes, and check fees for the intake:

Study in Taiwan: official international programme and university portal ↗

Tuition and student-living costs: Costs vary by institution, programme, campus, intake, nationality, scholarship conditions and accommodation choice. Use the official fee schedules linked here to check the exact course and intake. Public guidance should not be treated as a fixed quotation; detailed comparisons and individual budget planning are handled through the destination brochure and counsellor discussion.

Study in Taiwan: 2026–27 international student handbook ↗Study in Taiwan: scholarship search ↗

Information is for general guidance and is not legal, immigration, academic-recognition or financial advice. Tuition, scholarships, visa rules, entry fees, transport, flight schedules and travel costs can change without notice. Admission, scholarship, visa approval and travel entry are never guaranteed. Our scope of support and professional fees are discussed individually after understanding your requirements.

06 · ENQUIRE

Discuss your Taiwan plans

Share your goals and our team can contact you to discuss suitable next steps.

QUORISTA OVERSEAS · DESTINATION ENQUIRYPersonalised guidance

Discover Taiwan.