Biomedical Engineering

The Biomedical Engineering program at National Tsing Hua University offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education designed to prepare students for innovative careers at the intersection of medicine, biology, and engineering. As a pioneering program, it combines foundational engineering principles with advanced biomedical sciences, enabling graduates to develop cutting-edge medical devices, diagnostic tools, and therapeutic technologies. The curriculum encompasses core courses in electronics, materials science, biomechanics, imaging technologies, and molecular biology, ensuring students acquire a broad and versatile knowledge base. Emphasis is placed on hands-on training through laboratory experiments, research projects, and internships, fostering practical skills essential for addressing real-world healthcare challenges. The program actively collaborates with hospitals, research institutes, and industry partners, providing students with opportunities for collaborative research and professional development. Faculty members are renowned experts in biomedical instrumentation, biomaterials, tissue engineering, and bioinformatics, offering mentorship and guiding students in innovative research endeavors. Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue careers in medical device development, healthcare technology, biomedical research, and clinical engineering. They are also prepared to undertake further studies or doctoral research to advance their expertise. The Biomedical Engineering program at National Tsing Hua University is committed to fostering innovative thinking, ethical standards, and a global perspective, ensuring students contribute meaningfully to the advancement of medical technology and human health.

• Nanomedicine for Biomedical Application 
• Bioengineering in Cell Research 
• Biomedical Materials
• Artificial Organs and Tissue Engineering 
• An Introduction to Life Science and Engineering
• Special Topics in Cancer nanotechnology 
• Analytical and Sensing Technologies in Biomedical Sciences
• Design and Synthesis of Biomedical Nanomaterials
• Principles of Cancer Biology and Therapy 
• Advanced Microfluidic Systems 
• Biomedical Materials 
• Advanced BioimagingTechnologie
• Advanced Techniques in Biology and Medicine 
• Clinical Bioengineering 
• Introductions for human anatomy and physiology
• Special Topics in inorganic materials and engineering 

• An application form online application
• A photocopy of diploma in English and Chinese
• Applicants for bachelor degree programs must provide a photocopy of their high school diploma.
  Applicants for master degree programs must provide a photocopy of their bachelor degree diploma.
  Applicants for doctoral degree programs must provide a photocopy of their master degree diploma.
• Official transcripts in English or Chinese
• Proof of English and Chinese proficiency. (PBT 550, CBT 213, iBT 79) or IELTS (5.5)
• Certificate of Honors and Awards
• A study plan 
  Please provide a concise study plan with a maximum of three pages. In the study plan, applicants are encouraged to describe their motivation for choosing NTHU, and for choosing the specific department or program that they are applying. For graduate students, potential contribution to the department and research interests may also be included.
• Two recommendation letters 
  Letters of recommendation are preferably from faculty members capable of evaluating the applicant’s academic qualifications and research potential.
• Financial certificate
  All applicants are required to provide a financial statement issued by a financial institution showing their financial sustainability (minimum US$ 4,000) for study in Taiwan, or a certificate of scholarship. If the submitted financial statement is not under the name of the applicant, then the applicant’s sponsor(s) must provide an affidavit indicating their relationship to the applicant and their intent to provide financial support throughout his/her period of study.
• Declaration form
  Print out the declaration form and sign at the bottom after reading it thoroughly. If applicable, we may ask the applicant to submit a copy of statement of travel record, or their Forfeited Nationality Permit Certificate issued by Ministry of the Interior and Non-Household Registration Declaration.
• Verification of nationality
  Applicants must provide a copy of their passport or some other acceptable verification of their nationality.

NTHU International Student Scholarship

● Doctoral. students: NT$ 10,000  per month
● Master Students: NT$ 5,000 per month
● Bachelor students: NT$ 5,000 per month
● tuition waived

Taiwan Scholarship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
●  NT$ 30,000 per month (no tuition waiver)
Ministry of Science and Technology
●  NT$ 30,000 per month (no tuition waiver)
Ministry of Education
● Doctoral students: NT$ 20,000 per month 
● Master's students: NT$ 20,000 per month  
● Bachelor students: NT$ 15,000 per month
(tuition waived)

Additional Costs:

• Student Insurance Fee TWD 138 (per semester)
• National Health Insurance Fee TWD 749 (per month)
• Internet User Fee TWD 1,000 (per semester)
• Admitted undergraduate and graduate students may obtain a room shared with 1, 2 or 4 students. The dormitory expense is about TWD 16,170 to 27,800 for a single room, TWD10,170 to 16,600 for a 2-bed room and TWD 6,370 to 9,250 for a 4-bed room per semester.