Overall Introduction
TIGP is jointly organized by Academia Sinica in association with Taiwan’s key national research universities. The program provides an all-English advanced-education environment for young academic talent from Taiwan and abroad.
Requirements
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree
- English proficiency, as demonstrated per
TOEFL score of at least (select one):
- 550 paper-based
- 79-80 Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL-iBT).
For more information on the TOEFL exam, please visit: TOEFL Home on the Web
IELTS - generally, IELTS test score is accepted by all TIGP Ph. D. programs as an indication of English proficiency. A minimum overall Band Score of 5.5 on the Academic Test, taken within the past 2 years, is required for admission to programs that accept IELTS score (please refer to the specific admission requirements of your program)
For more information about the IELTS, please visit International English Language Testing System online
GEPT - instead of TOEFL. Applicants in Taiwan may take the General English Proficiency Test (GEPT), administered by the Language Training and Testing Center, National Taiwan University. Under this option, applicants must submit a high-intermediate level certificate with their application.
- GRE General test & Subject test (requirements vary by program)
- Academic transcript for coursework completed post high school.
- Three letters of reference.
- Statement of purpose.
In addition to the above general TIGP application requirements, please check out program's website for program-specific requirements.
Please note: For standardized exams listed above (TOEFL; GRE general, GRE subject), our institution CODE is 7142 and NAME is Academia Sinica.
Online Application (Recommended)
To apply electronically, you are most welcomed to create an account, compile your application materials, and submit your application in TIGP's online application portal:http://tigp.apps.sinica.edu.tw/index.php
If you apply online, you will only need to submit your academic transcripts and test score(s) (TOEFL/IELTS/GRE) by post. All other materials can be submitted online; after you fill in your referees' information, your referees will have access to our online recommendation portal.
For all information, please go to the website:
