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Cost of Studying in Taiwan: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Taiwan is 3,478 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,723 USD and 3,492 USD. These figures are computed from 923 programs at 47 universities in Taiwan listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data 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 | 3,124 USD | 3,334 USD | 3,447 USD | 179 |
| Master's | 2,723 USD | 3,478 USD | 3,492 USD | 386 |
| PhD | 3,151 USD | 3,425 USD | 3,480 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 on Global Admissions for Taiwan right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in International Master,s Program in Inter-Asia Cultural Studies (IACS-UST) | National Central University | Master's | 1,379 USD |
| Master in Department of Business Administration | National Central University | Master's | 1,398 USD |
| PhD in Department of Business Administration | National Central University | PhD | 1,398 USD |
| Master in Department of Finance | National Central University | Master's | 1,398 USD |
| PhD in Department of Finance | National Central University | PhD | 1,398 USD |
| Master in Department of Atmospheric Sciences | National Central University | Master's | 1,596 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Taiwan?
Yes — 922 of the 923 degree programs in Taiwan on Global Admissions (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Taiwan accept international students?
47 universities in Taiwan list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Taiwan affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Taiwan charge 2,723 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,379 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Taiwan: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Taiwan guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 923 degree programs that 47 universities in Taiwan list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 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 data, August 11, 2026".