NTUT Outstanding Chinese-Proficient Scholarship

1️⃣ Overview

To encourage international and overseas students to learn Chinese and enhance their language proficiency, Taipei Tech provides subsidies such as the 50% tuition waiver, TOCFL test fee subsidy, and Chinese Language Center course subsidy. These measures aim to support students’ language development and academic achievement.

2️⃣ Eligibility

A. Newly Admitted International Students

  • Must be officially admitted and registered (Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD).

  • Eligible to apply for the 50% tuition & fees waiver (international students only).

  • Must complete the online health survey before enrollment; a health check and adjustment survey after enrollment are required.

  • Cannot receive ROC government scholarships or other NTUT scholarships concurrently.

B. Current International Students

Eligible for the following based on conditions:

1. 50% Tuition & Fees Waiver

  • TOCFL Level B or above

  • Previous academic year:

    • Academic average 70 or above

    • Conduct score 80 or above

  • TOCFL must show at least one level of progression (e.g., B1→B2) or reach C2 level

2. TOCFL Test Fee Subsidy

  • Achieve TOCFL B level or higher while enrolled at NTUT

3. Chinese Language Center Course Subsidy

  • Submit proof of enrollment for the semester of study

  • Must submit a new TOCFL result (any level) within 3 months after course completion

C. Overseas Chinese Students

Eligible for:

  • TOCFL test fee subsidy

  • Chinese Language Center course subsidy
    Not eligible for the 50% tuition waiver

D. Extended-Year Students

(5th-year Bachelor’s / 3rd-year Master’s / 5th-year PhD and above)
Eligible for:

  • TOCFL test fee subsidy

  • Chinese Language Center course subsidy
    Not eligible for the 50% tuition waiver

 

3️⃣ Chinese Proficiency Requirements

  • Only TOCFL (CAT format) is accepted.

  • For newly admitted students applying for the tuition waiver, the following may also be accepted:

    • Malaysia SPM Chinese

    • Malaysia UEC Chinese

    • Equivalency levels published by SC-TOP

4️⃣ Award Details

A. 50% Tuition & Fees Waiver (International Students)

  • Covers 50% of tuition & fees

  • Does NOT cover: miscellaneous fees, housing, insurance, books, internet fees, etc.

B. TOCFL Test Registration Fee Subsidy

  • Up to NT$2,000 per test

  • Limited to once per year

C. NTUT Chinese Language Center Course Subsidy

  • 50% course fee subsidy

  • Limited to once per year

  • Based on actual course availability

 

5️⃣ Application Timeline

  • New students: Reviewed during admission

  • Current students: Based on OIA annual announcements

  • TOCFL and Chinese course subsidies: According to OIA or Chinese Language Center announcements

 

6️⃣ Application Procedure

A. New International Students

  • Award is reviewed automatically during admission by OIA

B. Current Students

1. 50% Tuition & Fees Waiver

  • Apply during the announced period

  • Required documents:

    • Previous academic year transcript

    • Two most recent TOCFL results (for comparison)

  • Students must pay first; subsidy is reimbursed after approval

2. TOCFL Test Fee Subsidy

  • Submit TOCFL result (B level or above)

3. Chinese Language Center Course Subsidy

  • Submit proof of enrollment

  • Sign the required declaration form

7️⃣ Renewal & Disqualification

Scholarship/subsidy may be revoked and reimbursement required if:

  • Student suspends or withdraws from studies

  • Fails to complete registration within deadlines

  • Stays outside Taiwan for more than 1 month during the award period

  • Commits major legal violations

  • Receives disciplinary action of one major demerit or above

  • New students fail to submit the OIA safety seminar certificate before the second semester

  • For Chinese course subsidy: attendance below 80% or failure to submit TOCFL within 3 months

 

8️⃣ Important Notes

  • Award quota is based on annual budget and number of applicants

  • Quotas cannot be carried over to the next academic year

  • Funding sources: NTUT University Fund & MOE Higher Education Sprout Project

9️⃣ More Information