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
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Must be officially admitted and registered (Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD).
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Eligible to apply for the 50% tuition & fees waiver (international students only).
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Must complete the online health survey before enrollment; a health check and adjustment survey after enrollment are required.
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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
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TOCFL Level B or above
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Previous academic year:
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Academic average 70 or above
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Conduct score 80 or above
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TOCFL must show at least one level of progression (e.g., B1→B2) or reach C2 level
2. TOCFL Test Fee Subsidy
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Achieve TOCFL B level or higher while enrolled at NTUT
3. Chinese Language Center Course Subsidy
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Submit proof of enrollment for the semester of study
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Must submit a new TOCFL result (any level) within 3 months after course completion
C. Overseas Chinese Students
Eligible for:
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TOCFL test fee subsidy
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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:
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TOCFL test fee subsidy
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Chinese Language Center course subsidy
⚠ Not eligible for the 50% tuition waiver
3️⃣ Chinese Proficiency Requirements
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Only TOCFL (CAT format) is accepted.
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For newly admitted students applying for the tuition waiver, the following may also be accepted:
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Malaysia SPM Chinese
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Malaysia UEC Chinese
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Equivalency levels published by SC-TOP
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4️⃣ Award Details
A. 50% Tuition & Fees Waiver (International Students)
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Covers 50% of tuition & fees
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Does NOT cover: miscellaneous fees, housing, insurance, books, internet fees, etc.
B. TOCFL Test Registration Fee Subsidy
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Up to NT$2,000 per test
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Limited to once per year
C. NTUT Chinese Language Center Course Subsidy
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50% course fee subsidy
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Limited to once per year
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Based on actual course availability
5️⃣ Application Timeline
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New students: Reviewed during admission
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Current students: Based on OIA annual announcements
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TOCFL and Chinese course subsidies: According to OIA or Chinese Language Center announcements
6️⃣ Application Procedure
A. New International Students
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Award is reviewed automatically during admission by OIA
B. Current Students
1. 50% Tuition & Fees Waiver
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Apply during the announced period
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Required documents:
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Previous academic year transcript
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Two most recent TOCFL results (for comparison)
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Students must pay first; subsidy is reimbursed after approval
2. TOCFL Test Fee Subsidy
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Submit TOCFL result (B level or above)
3. Chinese Language Center Course Subsidy
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Submit proof of enrollment
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Sign the required declaration form
7️⃣ Renewal & Disqualification
Scholarship/subsidy may be revoked and reimbursement required if:
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Student suspends or withdraws from studies
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Fails to complete registration within deadlines
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Stays outside Taiwan for more than 1 month during the award period
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Commits major legal violations
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Receives disciplinary action of one major demerit or above
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New students fail to submit the OIA safety seminar certificate before the second semester
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For Chinese course subsidy: attendance below 80% or failure to submit TOCFL within 3 months
8️⃣ Important Notes
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Award quota is based on annual budget and number of applicants
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Quotas cannot be carried over to the next academic year
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Funding sources: NTUT University Fund & MOE Higher Education Sprout Project
9️⃣ More Information
