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Cost of Studying in Taiwan: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Taiwan is 3,482 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,726 USD and 3,498 USD. These figures are computed from 923 programs at 47 universities in Taiwan listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog changes
Tuition in Taiwan by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 3,074 USD | 3,337 USD | 3,451 USD | 179 |
| Master's | 2,726 USD | 3,482 USD | 3,498 USD | 386 |
| PhD | 3,358 USD | 3,482 USD | 3,496 USD | 294 |
Why the numbers look this way: Taiwanese universities are heavily state-subsidised, so even top institutions charge a few thousand dollars a year.
Cheapest degree programs in Taiwan
The lowest published international tuition in our Taiwan catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in Department of Atmospheric Sciences | National Central University | Master's | 1,518 USD |
| PhD in Department of Atmospheric Sciences | National Central University | PhD | 1,518 USD |
| Master in Department of Biomedical Sciences & Engineering | National Central University | Master's | 1,518 USD |
| PhD in Department of Biomedical Sciences & Engineering | National Central University | PhD | 1,518 USD |
| Master in Department of Business Administration | National Central University | Master's | 1,518 USD |
| PhD in Department of Business Administration | National Central University | PhD | 1,518 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Taiwan?
Yes — 922 of the 923 degree programs in our Taiwan catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Taiwan accept international students?
47 universities in Taiwan list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Taiwan affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Taiwan charge 2,726 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,518 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 923 degree programs that 47 universities in Taiwan list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions catalog data, July 17, 2026".