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Cost of Studying in Taiwan: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international master's students in Taiwan is 3,522 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 2,758 USD and 3,536 USD. These figures are computed from 931 programs at 47 universities in Taiwan listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 31, 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.
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.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Taiwan?
Yes — 930 of the 931 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 31, 2026.
Is Taiwan affordable for international students?
A quarter of master's programs in Taiwan charge 2,758 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 1,396 USD. Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table.
Thinking seriously about Taiwan?
An advisor who knows the Taiwan admission process can shortlist programs for your budget and profile, and sanity-check deadlines.
Methodology
All figures are computed from the 931 degree programs that47 universities in Taiwan list on Global Admissions, as of August 31, 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 31, 2026".