The short version
This section explains the money side of studying in Taiwan. It covers the two main government scholarships for international students, scholarships that schools give themselves, and tuition and living costs. Each guide says how the scholarship or cost works, where the official rules are, and when we checked them.
Government scholarships
Taiwan's government runs two well-known scholarships for students from other countries. You apply for both through Taiwan's embassy or representative office in your country, not through the university.
- Taiwan Scholarship: for a full degree (bachelor's, master's or doctorate). There are two versions, one from the Ministry of Education and one from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Huayu Enrichment Scholarship: for studying Mandarin at a university language center, for two months up to one year.
From schools, and what things cost
- Tuition and living costs: what a year of study and life in Taiwan costs.
Good to know: a scholarship is separate from admission. For both government scholarships, you also apply to the university or language center yourself, on its own timetable. → How to apply from abroad
Sources
Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program, taiwanscholarship.moe.gov.tw and its scholarship guidelines page. Ministry of Education, Operation Directions Governing the Ministry of Education Taiwan Scholarships and Operation Directions Governing the Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarships. Checked November 2026.