Admission Prospectus

Applicants must fulfill the following requirements of academic credentials, nationality, and work experience, as well as additional eligibility criteria (p.13-16):

• • Academic credentials:
    Applicants who have graduated and received a bachelor’s degree from a Ministry of Education accredited domestic university or independent college, a foreign university or independent college recognized by the Ministry of Education, or those possess equivalent academic records.
    *For requirements of academic credentials, please refer to the Standards for Recognition of Equivalent Educational Levels for University Admission (Appendix 1).
    *Those who fulfill any of the criteria specified in Article 5 of the Standards for Recognition of Equivalent Educational Levels for University Admission may not apply using Article 6 or 7 of the same Standards, or their eligibility will be canceled.
    *Applicants using the eligibility criteria in Article 6, 7 or 9 of the Standards for Recognition of Equivalent Educational Levels for University Admission must undergo eligibility review by the NTNU Admissions Committee before being accepted for examination.

• Target students:
  In compliance with Subparagraph 1, Paragraph 1, Article 7 of the Guidelines for Application and Review Procedures of Digital Learning Programs established by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China, the program recruits students who have jobs, live abroad, and fulfill one of the following criteria:
  1.Nationals of Taiwan with passports issued by the Republic of China.
  2.Foreign nationals.
  3.Residents of Hong Kong or Macao.
  4.Expatriates of Mainland China.
• Work experience:
  Individuals who are currently living abroad with more than one year of work experience working overseas and are still employed.
  *“Abroad” refers to areas outside Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu.

• Period for submission of applications: From January 1, 2026 (Thu.) to March 31, 2026 (Tue.) (Taiwan Time).
  

  ※Application registration and payment period: From 00:00 on January 1, 2026 to 24:00 on March 31, 2026 ※Document upload period: From 00:00 on January 1, 2026 to 17:00 on April 1, 2026

• Application method: Applicants should log onto the university’s application system during the application period to submit their applications and upload the required documents.
• Registration Website: https://enroll.co.ntnu.edu.tw/recruit/
• Application fee: NT$ 2,250, payable online by credit card. Applications will not be accepted until the application fee has been paid in full.
• Required documents: Please upload digital files that are clear and easy to read.
  • One digital copy of the applicant’s original passport.
  • A color photo in digital format of the applicant above the waist taken in the most recent year.
    • High color 2-inch image file in JPG format.
    • Resolution must be no lower than 300 dpi, highest resolution must be no more than 500 dpi. Digital photograph images should not be larger than 1 MB or smaller than 100 KB.
  • One digital copy of the original copy of the applicant’s diploma from the highest degree obtained. If the original diploma is not printed in Chinese or English, an additional Chinese or English translation must be provided.
  • One digital copy of the original copy of the applicant’s transcript for the most recent academic year. If the original transcript is not printed in Chinese or English, an additional Chinese or English translation must be provided.
  • Applicant who is not with a diploma from Taiwan, please sign the “Deposition of Admission Documents” (Appendix 5) and upload the completed form to the registration system.

  ※For applicants with a diploma from a Hong Kong, Macao, or foreign institute, they must, in addition to uploading digital copies of the diploma and transcripts containing grades obtained through all years of study, also complete the relevant authentication procedures at an overseas representative office of Taiwan after being admitted.

  ※ In addition to uploading digital copies of the original graduation certification (verification), the diploma and transcript issued by the institute, applicants with a diploma from Mainland China must also, after admission, complete notarization procedures with related agencies (please refer to the “Mainland Chinese University Diploma Verification Network” at: https://mewtwo.nchu.edu.tw/enroll/vmhd)。

  ※Diploma recognition shall be processed in accordance with related regulations of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of China. Standards for Recognition of Equivalent Educational Levels for University Admission https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=H0030032 Regulations Governing the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Records by Institutions of Higher Education https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=H0030039 Regulations Governing the Examination and Recognition of Educational Records from Hong Kong and Macao https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=Q0030008 Regulations Regarding the Assessment and Recognition of Academic Credentials for Institutions of Higher Education in China https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?PCode=H0010005 Reference and Roster Inquiry System for Foreign Universities https://depart.moe.edu.tw/ed2500/News.aspx?n=E8380E03A0E16960&sms=D2E10027BB4EC183 List of Recognized Universities and Higher Education Institutions in Mainland China https://mewtwo.nchu.edu.tw/enroll/vmhd

  • Overseas certificate of employment from the place of work (Appendix 6).
  • One copy of the applicant’s study plan or research plan in Chinese (please refer to Appendix 7 and Appendix 8).
  • One copy of the applicant’s autobiography in Chinese (approximately 800 words, please refer to Appendix 9).
  • Two letters of recommendation written by teachers or supervisors at work.
  • Proof of related work experience: Such as work experience in Mandarin teaching and overseas Chinese education. (Omit if inapplicable)
  • Other information: Academic-industry collaborations, academic publications, or papers and thematic reports, etc. (Omit if inapplicable)
  • Those who wish to apply for Division B (please see p.13 for the eligibility criteria) must submit not only the required documents specified above for review, but also the Application Form for Eligibility Review of Entrance Examination (Attachment 10) and the Personal Information Form (Attachment 11), along with supporting documents of professional achievements.
  • In addition to submitting the above documents, those who wish to apply for Division C (please see p.13 for the eligibility criteria) must also provide the original copy of a qualified educator certificate issued by education authorities of Taiwan, foreign countries, or Mainland China, as well as supporting documents proving at least one year of experience teaching at an elementary, junior high, or senior high school (must be a full-time or full-time substitute teacher of a public or private school officially registered with the government).
  • Application Form for Examinees with Disabilities and other required documents for applicants with disabilities:
    1. Applicants with disabilities who have requests for examination accommodations must upload the Application Form for Examinees with Disabilities (Appendix 16), Certificate of Disability, or a medical diagnosis.
    2. The requests will be reviewed by professionals in special education appointed by NTNU’s examination agency, and the review results will be released before the examination.
    3. Applicants who disagree with the results may submit a written appeal with justification to the Admissions Committee within 5 days from the date of receiving the notification of the review results. NTNU must handle the appeal in accordance with the Regulations Governing Examination Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (Appendix 4).
• Special notes:
  • If the application documents submitted are incomplete, or if an insufficient number of copies are provided, the application will viewed as disqualified and the applicant must bear the full responsibility.
  • Please ensure that the e-mail address and contact telephone number provided on the registration form are correct. NTNU may need to contact applicants; if an applicant fails to reply within the specified time limit, they will be deemed to have forfeited their rights as an applicant.
  • After the applicant has completed the registration process, please visit the registration website to check the document submission status.
  • Refund
    1. Applicants who have already paid their application fee may not request refund unless they fulfill the following requirements:

    (1) Those who overpay the application fee (excluding those who make duplicate applications or apply in an incorrect system)

    (2) Those who have paid the application fee but whose applications fail.

    2. Application timeline and procedure: Those who fulfill the aforementioned criteria for refund request must submit the Refund Request Form (Appendix 13) via email to the NTNU Admissions Committee by Monday, May 4, 2026 (Taiwan Time). Late submissions will not be processed. (Please email the form to ccliu1@ntnu.edu.tw, stating “Refund Request for Online Continuing Education Master’s Program of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language” in the subject line of the email)
    3. Amount of refund: Those who have paid the application fee will be refunded the fee amount minus a NT$300 handling fee via wire transfer by  Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Taiwan Time).
• Procedures for Review:
  • Information review, accounts for 50%.
  • Online oral exam, accounts for 50%. (Please prepare the online video conference software and conduct the online oral exam in accordance with the published schedule)

• Results are expected to be released on May 21, 2026 (Thu.) (Taiwan Time).
• Score calculation:
  • The maximum score of each exam item is 100 points. The maximum possible score is 100 points, which is the sum of the weighted percentage of each item.
  • The scores of each examination item are calculated to the second decimal place (the third decimal place will be rounded off).
  • Total score calculation method:
    Single item (subject) score = Original score of the item (subject) * The proportion of this item (subject) in the total score
    Total score = Sum of the scores of each item (subject)
  • For those who do not meet the qualifications to participate in the re-examination if a re-examination is stated in the examination items, their re-examination score will be calculated as zero points.
  • The scores of subjects from which the applicant was absent for the examination will be calculated as zero points.
• Rules governing admission:
  • Applicants who score 70 and above are qualified, those who score under 70 will not be admitted. A certain number of students may be placed on the waiting list; if there are vacant slots among accepted students, applicants on the waiting list shall be admitted in order.
  • The Admissions Committee of NTNU shall set the minimum admission standards for each department/institute (division). Those who meet the minimum admission standards will be admitted in order of their total scores until the admission quota is fulfilled. Applicants with scores above the minimum standards that are not admitted in the first round shall be placed on the waiting list. if there are vacant slots among admitted applicants, the order of acceptance for applicants on the waiting list will depend on their respective scores.
  • Applicants whose scores do not meet the minimum admission standards will not be admitted even if there are vacant slots. When there are not enough applicants whose scores meet the minimum admissions standards to fulfill the admission quota, the number of applicants admitted to the program may be below the specified quota. In such cases, no applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
  • When the total I score of two (or more) applicants is the same, the applicant with the higher score will be admitted first according to the ranking criteria when the candidates’ combined scores are equal.
  • If two (or more) applicants share the same total score and are tied for the final admission spot, and their admission priority cannot be determined through the method in item (d) (ranking criteria when the candidates’ combined scores are equal), an admission slot will be added. The principles for applicants on the waiting list shall be the same as for admitted applicants.
• In the event newly admitted students are discovered to have not complied with application regulations or there are inaccuracies in, forgeries of, deception, use of other people’s information and/or alteration of their documents and information, the University will promptly withdraw the admission or expel disqualified students from the school, no proof of academic certification shall be issued whatsoever. If any violations stated in the previous paragraph are discovered after the student has graduated, the student’s diploma shall be rescinded and announcements made regarding the cancellation of said students graduating qualifications.
• An applicant who uses NTNU’s admission qualifications to gain inappropriate benefits and is proven to be true may have his/her admission qualifications revoked by NTNU.
• Applicants will be notified of the application review results and waiting list notifications via e-mail. The list of accepted students will be announced on NTNU’s Office of Academic Affairs and program websites. Applicants should check the results online.

1. Application period: From May 21, 2026 (Thu.) to May 24, 2026 (Sun.) Taiwan time. Late applications will not be considered.
2. Application method: Complete the Application and Response Form for Inquiry on Results (Appendix 15) and email it to ccliu1@ntnu.edu.tw within the application period. After receiving the application, NTNU will reply with the inquiry results via email within 3 working days.
3. Applicants submitting an inquiry on results may not request a re-assessment, disclosure of scores and answers for each question, access to or photocopying of the test paper, or disclosure of the names or related information of graders. For details regarding inquiries on results, please refer to the National Taiwan Normal University Regulations for Investigating Admission Examination Results (Appendix 3).

• Enrollment of Accepted Students:
  Accepted students are requested to register online between Monday, May 25 and Sunday, June 7, 2026 (Taiwan Time); those who do not complete the registration process during this time shall be deemed as voluntarily waiving their admission qualifications, and may not make a remedy request for any reason. The vacancy shall be filled in the order of the students on the waiting list. Students on the waiting list who are admitted should register separately.
• Notification of Enrollment for Applicants on the Waiting List:
  • The first date for notification of admission for applicants on the waiting list is June 12, 2026 (Friday). If there are vacant slots thereafter, they will be announced every Friday.
  • The replacement list for each division will be announced on NTNU’s websites, and a notification of enrollment will be sent by email.
  • Students on the waiting list who are admitted should register according to the time and procedures specified on the website. Final wait-listed registration shall be completed by the deadline on the first day of the first semester of the 2026 academic year.
•  Documents to be Submitted (Uploaded) at the Time of Registration:
  
  • Photo:
    • A recent, color headshot (2 inches, 4.5 cm high x 3.5 cm wide, or 1062 x 826 px) taken within the last 6 months. The subject must be facing forward with an uncovered head. The file must be in JPG format, with a size between 100 KB and 1 MB, and a resolution of 300 to 500 dpi.
  • Identification Documents:
    • Nationals of Taiwan with passports issued by the Republic of China: Digital file of both sides of the applicant’s National ID card.
    • Foreign nationals, residents of Hong Kong or Macao, people of the Mainland China Area: Digital copy of the applicant’s original passport.
  • Academic record (equivalent certification) documents:
    • Accepted applicants with diplomas issued in Taiwan:
      1. Digital file of the applicant’s diploma from the highest degree obtained.
      2. Fill out and upload the “Diploma Verification Authorization Letter” to allow NTNU to verify with the corresponding institution. (please download and print the form from the program’s website)
    • Accepted applicants with foreign, Hong Kong, or Macao academic records must follow the Ministry of Education’s Regulations Governing the Assessment and Recognition of Foreign Academic Records by Institutions of Higher Education or Regulations Governing the Examination and Recognition of Educational Records from Hong Kong and Macao to upload the following documents:
      1. The original copy of the diploma authenticated by an overseas representative office of Taiwan.
      2. The original copy of transcripts containing grades obtained through all years of study authenticated by an overseas representative office of Taiwan
      3. The original exit and entry records issued by the immigration and customs authority (if the applicant is a foreigner or an Overseas Chinese, it is not necessary to provide these records.)
         ​​​​​​​​※ Authentication procedures for foreign academic records generally take longer (approximately 1-2 months or possibly even longer, depending on the authentication institution and country). Please plan accordingly and begin the process early.
         ※ If the original academic credentials and transcripts for all academic years are not printed in Chinese or English, an additional Chinese or English translation must be provided. The files may be submitted to the R.O.C. representative office in the relevant country for authentication, or notarized by a district court or public notary.
         ※ For the authentication of overseas diplomas, please refer to the “Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) website at: https://www.boca.gov.tw/mp-1.html
    • Accepted applicants with academic records from Mainland China must upload the following documents after completing the authentication procedures with the relevant authorities in accordance with the Regulations Governing the Assessment and Recognition of Educational Records from Mainland China (please refer to the “Mainland Chinese University Diploma Verification Network” at: https://mewtwo.nchu.edu.tw/enroll/vmhd)：
      1. Students with diplomas (graduated) from universities and higher education institutions in Mainland China recognized by Taiwan:
         1. Original graduation certificate.
         2. Original degree certificate.
         3. Original transcripts for all academic years. If the bachelor’s degree program lasted fewer than 8 semesters, the master’s fewer than 2 semesters, or the doctoral program fewer than 4 semesters, please additionally provide a complete enrollment certificate from the offering institution for verification, sealed by the institution’s Office of Academic Affairs or Graduate School.
         4. An original copy or a valid digital original of an authentication report of the diploma (graduation) certificate from the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center. (website: http://www.chsi.com.cn/)
         5. An original copy or a valid digital original of an authentication report of the diploma (graduation) certificate from the China Academic Degrees & Graduation Education Development Center. (website: http://www.cdgdc.edu.cn/)
         6. The original copies of the authentication reports for transcripts containing grades obtained from past years of study issued by the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center or China Academic Degrees & Graduation Education Development Center.
         7. Students with Masters’ degrees or above should submit complete digital copies of their dissertations.
         8. Taiwanese students should provide an original copy or a validated digital photocopy of the certificate of entry and exit dates (the certificate should include the entire duration of study in Mainland China) issued by the National Immigration Agency of the Ministry of the Interior.
      2. Students with diplomas (proof of withdrawal) from universities or institutions in Mainland China recognized by Taiwan:
         1. A photocopy of proof of withdrawal (verification).
         2. A copy of transcripts containing grades obtained through all years of study.
         3. The notarization letter for copies of proof of withdrawal and transcripts notarized by a public notary in Mainland China.
         4. The aforementioned notarization letter must be authenticated by the Straits Exchange Foundation as matching the copy originally issued by the notarization agency in Mainland China.
• If an applicant is unable to submit academic certifications within the registration deadline, the applicant should sign a “Deposition of Admission Documents” (please download and print the form from the program’s website) and upload to the registration system during the registration period. The applicant must also submit all academic records by August 14, 2026 (Taiwan Time). Those who have not submit the required documents by this date shall be deemed as voluntarily waiving their admission qualifications and no objections may be raised or no enrollment requests may be made in any way. The vacancy shall be filled in order by students on the waiting list.
• In the event newly admitted students are discovered to have not complied with application regulations or there are inaccuracies in, forgeries of, deception, use of other people’s information and/or alteration of their documents and information, the University will promptly withdraw the admission or expel disqualified students from the school, no proof of academic certification shall be issued whatsoever. If any violations stated in the previous paragraph are discovered after the student has graduated, the student’s diploma shall be rescinded and announcements made regarding the cancellation of said students graduating qualifications.
• Deadline for Registration Fee Submission: August 14, 2026 (Fri.) (Taiwan Time). Accepted students who have completed the check-in procedure but fails to pay the registration fee before the payment deadline shall be regarded as forfeiting their admission; their admission qualifications shall be revoked and vacant spots shall be filled by applicants on the waiting list.
• Applicants accepted for enrollment onto the program may not have their accepted status extended to a later date.
• Applicants may apply for the admission examinations of multiple departments/institutes or divisions of NTNU, other degree programs offered by NTNU, or other universities. However, (i) applicants admitted to multiple departments/institutes or divisions within the same degree program of NTNU, or(ii) applicants admitted to different degree programs within the same department/institute or division of NTNU may register in only one department/institute, division, or degree program.
  Note:
  1. Examination schedules of different departments or institutes may overlap. Applicants are advised to consider this carefully before registering for examinations, as no refunds will be provided on the basis of schedule conflicts after registration is completed.
  2. “Degree programs” refer to doctoral programs, master’s degree programs, and continuing education master’s programs.
  3. Applicants admitted to different degree programs and different departments/institutes of NTNU (e.g., doctoral program of Department of Chinese and continuing education master’s program of Department of English) may complete registration for each program separately.
  4. Accepted applicants who have already begun their studies in the same degree program and the same department/institute of NTNU (including those on a leave of absence who retain their admitted status) must choose only one program to pursue. Otherwise, their admission for this round will be revoked, and the resulting vacancy will be filled from the waitlist.

• Payment Information (payment standards for 2026 are based on NTNU’s official announcements):
  • Basic Tuition/Fees: NT$29,000 per semester.
  • Credit Fees: The credit fee for the first four semesters of study is NT$ 39,600.
  • Dissertation Consultation (oral examination) fees: NT$16,000.
  • From the fifth semester onwards, only basic tuition fees are charged every semester until graduation.
  • Other expenses arising from academic requirements while studying in Taiwan shall be borne solely by the student.
• Payment Method: Online credit card payment.

• Term of Study: One (1) to four (4) years. Students who do are unable to complete their required coursework or master’s thesis (including professional practice report) within this period may apply for an extension of up to two years.
• Total Credits Required for Graduation: 25 degrees.
• Overseas Mandarin Teaching Internship: 100 hours.
• Graduation Dissertation: Students may apply for a Graduate Degree Examination only after completing the required credits and the draft of master’s thesis or preliminary professional practice report and after obtaining approval from their advisor. Master’s thesis (including professional practice report) can be written in Chinese or English.
• The advisor may request the student to return to school for discussions or participate in physical courses during the semester due to special circumstances.
• The student is required to return to the campus in Taiwan to take the Research Method and Thesis Writing Course (16 hours in total).
• Graduate degree examinations may be conducted in person or remotely through videoconferencing. Those who take graduate degree examinations by videoconferencing must be approved by a Department Affairs Meeting, and the examination process should be recorded and archived.
• The student must pass the Band 3 Test in the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language or corresponding tests for Chinese language skills. Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language certification may be waived if the student’s highest level of education was completed in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macao or mainland China.
  ※Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu, Overseas Tests:
  https://tocfl.edu.tw/index.php/sign_up/entire
• A student who qualifies for graduation and passes his/her graduate degree examination shall be granted a Master’s degree in accordance with related regulations including the Degree Conferral Law. On the diploma, remote learning shall be indicated as the method of education, and the number of credits acquired through remote learning shall also be noted. For graduation requirements, Chinese and English titles of degrees conferred, and dissertation format and relevant standards, please visit the program’s website to view the degree requirements for the current academic year; alternatively, you can visit the Office of Academic Affairs website and then go to “Academic Regulations”, followed by “Departmental/Institute Degree Requirements”. Office of Academic Affairs website: http://www.aa.ntnu.edu.tw/main.php

• Course Title: (According to the Department’s curriculum announcements for the 2026 school year)
  

  Teaching Methods	Course Title	Required / Elective	Nuer of Credits
  Online course	Special Topics on Chinese Linguistics	Elective	3
  	Second Language Acquisition	Elective	3
  	Chinese Society and Culture	Elective	3
  	Language and Cognition	Elective	3
  	Special Topics on Chinese Instructional Methodology	Elective	3
  	Special Topics on Digital Chinese Language Teaching	Elective	3
  	Seminar on Chinese Language Teaching Methods and Materials	Elective	3
  	Theory and Applications of Chinese Language Play	Elective	3
  	Assessment of Chinese Language Proficiency	Elective	3
  	Chinese Character Teaching Theory and Applications	Elective	3
  	Applied Interactive Teaching	Elective	3
  Online course (English as a Medium of Instruction)	IB Philosophy and Practices	Elective	3
  	Teaching and Learning in the DP	Elective	3
  Classroom-based course	Research Method and Thesis Writing	Required	1

• If applicants have any concerns regarding the inquiry results or any other matters related to the examination, or if there is a violation of gender equality principles, they shall file a written appeal to the NTNU Admissions Committee within 15 days after the release of the examination results. The written appeal shall include a detailed description of the case along with supporting materials. NTNU will handle appeals in accordance with applicable regulations. Anonymous appeals will not be accepted.
• All matters not stipulated in this admissions prospectus shall be processed in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and the decisions of the NTNU Admissions Committee.
• In the event that the number of applicants for this course does not reach the admission quota, NTNU Admissions Committee reserves the right to decide whether or not to conduct an admission exam for the program. The application fee paid by applicants who have applied for the withdrawn program will be refunded without any objection.
• In the event of force majeure events such as natural disasters (including typhoons and earthquakes) or major epidemics or pandemics that may prevent the examination from taking place as scheduled, the department/institute will announce the corresponding response plan on its official website. Applicants are advised to check the website regularly for updates.