The Spring 2027 intake begins in February 2027. Please select either the “International Students” or the “Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao Students” application route according to your eligibility.

💰 Buddhist Studies Elite Scholarship | Up to NT$50,000 per Semester

Eligibility, selection, renewal, and other conditions are governed by the department’s scholarship regulations. A separate scholarship application and review are required.

🔗 Buddhist Studies Elite Scholarship Information

 

🌏 International Student Admissions

Programs and Languages of Instruction

Program / Track	Language of Instruction
Bachelor’s Program	Chinese
Master’s Program—Chinese Track	Chinese
Master’s Program—English Track	English
Doctoral Program	Chinese

Important Dates

• Application period: October 20–November 10, 2026

• Admission results announced: December 3, 2026

• Enrollment confirmation deadline: January 4, 2027

• Entry: February 2027

Application Process and Required Documents

No application fee. Selection is based on document review and an online interview.

Prepare the documents specified in the admissions brochure, including academic credentials, a passport or proof of nationality, a photograph, proof of language proficiency, and a financial statement showing at least US$3,000 or proof of a full scholarship. Complete your online application and upload all required documents before the deadline.

• Chinese-taught programs: TOCFL A2 or other relevant proof of Chinese proficiency is required.

• English-taught programs: CEFR B1 or other relevant proof of English proficiency is required. Applicants who meet the exemption conditions specified in the brochure may be exempt.

Applicants must meet the nationality/status and academic eligibility requirements for international student admission. Please consult the admissions brochure for full details.

🌍 Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong and Macao Students

Programs Available

Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs.

 

Important Dates

• Application period: October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.–November 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

• Admission results announced: January 6, 2027, at 10:00 a.m.

• Entry: February 2027

All times are Taiwan time.

Application Process and Required Documents

No application fee. Applicants may list up to three program choices in order of preference.

Prepare the documents specified in the admissions brochure, including proof of identity and residency, academic credentials, transcripts, a personal statement, a study plan, and the required declarations. Documents must be translated into Chinese and verified or authenticated as required, then uploaded as PDF files.

No additional or replacement documents will be accepted after the deadline. Please complete your application early.

Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility requirements for overseas Chinese students, Hong Kong and Macao students, or ethnic Chinese students from Hong Kong or Macao who hold foreign nationality. Applicants eligible under both the overseas Chinese and international student categories must choose one application status.

💻 Admissions Brochures and Online Application

Visit the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs admissions page to read the relevant brochure, then select the appropriate application route in the online system.

🔗 Online Application System

📞 Contact Us

For questions about courses, research interests, or scholarships, please contact the Department of Buddhist Studies.

Telephone: +886-3-9871000, ext. 27201