Office of Academic Affairs -National Taiwan Normal University

Direct Admissions into PhD Programs

Application Period: From March 4, 2025, to March 13, 2025 
(Departments or degree programs may set their own application deadlines.)
Admission Announcement: May 22, 2025

1. Regulations:
National Taiwan Normal University Direct Admissions into PhD Programs Guidelines 
2. Application Period:
The first phase is conducted during the PhD entrance examination period.
The second phase is conducted during the PhD admissions exam period.
 Departments may set their own application deadlines in accordance with their rules.
3. Application Method:
Starting from the fall semester of 2023, the admissions brochure for direct PhD students has been discontinued. Each department will announce its own selection process. Please refer to the department’s announcement and submit your application accordingly.
4. Admission Announcement:
The admission list will be published after approval by the university's admissions meeting.
5. Important Notes:
(1) According to Article 7 of the University’s Degree Conferral and Graduate Degree Examination Regulations, for students directly admitted to the PhD program, the required graduation credits, the recognition of academic credits earned during their master’s studies, and other related regulations shall be determined by the respective department, graduate institute, or degree program.
(2) Those interested in applying for direct PhD programs at National Taiwan University or National Taiwan University of Science and Technology should refer to the announcements for direct PhD programs at the Taiwan University System.