Graduate Institute of Russian Studies, NCCU

The principal routes of admission to the Institute are outlined below. Detailed admissions requirements are subject to the official admissions prospectus for the relevant academic year. Applicants are advised to consult the University's Admissions Information portal for the most up-to-date details: https://www.nccu.edu.tw/p/426-1000-16.php?Lang=zh-tw   1. General Entrance Examination The admissions prospectus is normally published around October, with the entrance examination held in February of the following year. Compulsory subject: English Optional subject (choose one): Political Science Russian History Economics 2. Recommendation-Based Admission (Selection Process) The admissions prospectus is normally published in early September, with the selection process conducted in early November. Assessment components: Documentary review (50%) Interview (50%) 3. Application-Based Admission (International students, overseas Chinese students, and students from Mainland China) Admission is based on documentary review of application materials. Remark: Admission schedules and assessment requirements may vary from year to year. Applicants should refer to the official admissions announcement for the relevant academic year.  ** Note: This English version is provided for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between the English translation and the original Chinese text, the Chinese version shall be regarded as the authoritative text.**

NCCU Application Brochure for International students How to apply Apply online. Online application. For more details, please visit: Office of International Cooperation, National Chengchi University http://oic.nccu.edu.tw/ Criteria of the Graduate Institute of Russian Studies Chinese Language Requirements: According to the “NCCU Admission Guidelines for International Students”, students are required to pass the Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) at Level 2 before graduation. If students fail to acquire the certificate at the required level, they will have to take and pass four semesters of NCCU Mandarin Special Course (one course per semester) at their own expense before graduation. (Please refer to p.8 for more information about the aforementioned test) Degree Admission Quota Admission Criteria Remarks Master Degree Student Non-Degree Student Application Materials Review Additional Application Materials: Autobiography in English Statement of purpose in English Official transcript from undergraduate programs 2 4 Contact : E-mail:russia@nccu.edu.tw / Tel: +886-2-29393091#50806 Scholarship/Financial Aid Information Type of Financial Aid Contents of Awards Remarks Taiwan Scholarship Please visit the website of the Taiwan Scholarship Office Provided by MOE, MOFA and MOST Must be applied via the nearest Taiwan Embassy or Representative Office in applicant’s home country. Time to apply: Mid of Feb to Mar (Exact application time: TBA by Taiwan Overseas Representative Offices). New International Student Scholarship Award Amount: Bachelor: Master: NT$80,000/person The department/program will nominate the admitted students as candidates. The criteria for nomination will be decided by the department/program/college individually. New international students who have received other full scholarships are excluded. For more details, please visit: http://oic.nccu.edu.tw/ MOE Common Scholarship Depends on funding availability International students who have enrolled at NCCU for more than one semester may apply. Transcript of the previous semester will be required upon applying. Those who have received other full scholarships are excluded.  

Past entrance examination papers are available for reference to help applicants familiarise themselves with the format and style of the entrance examination. These papers are provided for guidance only and do not guarantee the content or structure of future examinations. Past entrance examination papers for the Institute are available at the following link:  https://www.lib.nccu.edu.tw/p/426-1000-3.php?Lang=zh-tw Remark: The entrance examination is conducted in Chinese, with the exception of the English subject.