StudyQA — PhD: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

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In this era of globalization in industry and academics, the office of EECS International Graduate Programs strives to be committed to the campus internationalization at NCTU. To fulfill this role, the office is now integrating all the international graduate programs in Colleges of ECE & CS, and aims to offer a complete range of services for all graduate students from around the world.

We take pride in offering quality M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in the areas of electrical engineering and computer science, and our mission is to educate international graduate students in these fields so that they are well equipped with the knowledge and ability to succeed in today's global job market. For every international student, we also provide comprehensive assistance and support in both academic concerns and personal matters. Acting as a liaison with other administrative and academic departments in the university, we hope to assist international students in successfully achieving their educational goals. If you wish to pursue higher education in electrical engineering and computer science and would like to explore Chinese language and cultures, the EECS International Graduate Programs at NCTU will be a perfect fit for you.

Complete 18 credits (minimum) of professional courses from the Colleges of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) or Computer Science (CS).
Students get direct admission into doctoral program should complete 30 credits of technical courses which should contain at least 18 credits of technical courses from the Colleges of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) or Computer Science (CS).
Complete 2 courses or at least 4 credits of Mandarin Chinese courses. Students who pass Chinese proficiency tests or obtain the master degree from EECS International Graduate Program may waive up to2 courses or 4 credits.
Doctoral students in their first and second years of study must take Seminar courses every semester (the credits do not count toward graduation requirements). Students must take and pass 4 Seminars (minimum) before graduation.
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Requirements

International students who have earned or will earn a master's degree at accredited universities in Taiwan or other countries are eligible to be considered for admission to the Master Programs offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Computer Science (CS) Colleges at NCTU.
The official diploma must be translated into either English or Chinese when the original one is not issued in either language
One copy of official transcript (with grades of every semester and explanation of grading system)
Translation of official transcript (if applicable)
Two letters of recommendation
Passport or other proof of Nationality
Alien Resident Certificate - ARC (if any)
Confidential Financial Statement
TOEFL PBT 500 / CBT 173 / iBT 73, TOEIC 650 or IELTS 5.5 (academic) unless specified otherwise by some department/institutes.
Proof of Chinese proficiency (recommended)