Global MBA application process is centralized and managed by Office of International Affairs at National Taiwan University (NTU OIA). Applicants that wish to apply as an international student must meet the requirements stated in the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.
Any applicant or student found to be in violation of the provisions of said regulations will have their admission offer immediately canceled, enrollment revoked, registration as current student canceled, or any degree already awarded rescinded. No certification whatsoever regarding their related academic undertakings will be issued. If you have questions regarding admission requirements, please email us at ntugmba@ntu.edu.tw or call +886-2-33661030.
Requirements for Applying as an International Student
- You hold a foreign nationality and have never held Republic of China (“R.O.C.”) nationality.
- You hold both R.O.C. nationality and a foreign nationality, must have never had household registration in Taiwan, and in the immediate past, have resided overseas continuously for at least six years*
- You currently hold a foreign nationality and used to hold R.O.C. nationality, but have renounced your R.O.C. nationality with the approval of the Ministry of the Interior on a date at least eight full years before your application. And, in the immediate past, have resided overseas continuously for at least six years.
Application Period
First Round: Oct. 4 to Dec. 5, 2024
Second Round: Dec. 16, 2024 to Feb. 13, 2025
Application System
Please click on 2025/2026 Online Application System, and start your application right away. In principle, you will be asked to complete several steps before sending out your application back to the online system. If you have more questions about the application system, please email NTU OIA directly.
Overseas Degree Student Status Check Tool
Find out which student status you are eligible to apply as by simply answering a few questions here.
Timeline
We recommend a two-year plan of study for completion of the Global MBA. However, the timeline is flexible based on the individual’s needs.
You may squeeze the study in 1 year, or you may finish in 1.5 or 2 years. If you are a part-time student or you would like to join our exchange program, you may have a longer study period of up to 3 or 4 years.
Notes when choosing your electives
Students may elect to take a maximum of six credits of Chinese-taught classes to satisfy the Global MBA degree requirements. All elective classes must be at the Master’s or Graduate level (i.e., the courses with the “M” or “U” codes) and offered by the NTU College of Management. If you will be taking courses from NTNU or NTUST, please check with the GMBA office if the courses may meet graduation requirements.
Chinese Language Courses
For international students, Chinese language courses for all skill levels are offered, free of charge, for up to one year through NTU’s Office of International Affairs. Although these courses are taken for credit and will appear on students’ transcripts, they do not count towards the Global MBA graduation requirement.
Academic Ethics Course
Graduate students admitted from the academic year 2018-2019 onwards are required to pass six hours of academic ethics courses according to the regulations of National Taiwan University. Online academic ethics courses are available here: https://ethics.moe.edu.tw/. After you complete the courses and pass the final exam, you may download the certificate of completion after 12:00 noon the next day. Please show this certificate when you apply for your graduation.
Online Ethics Course Guideline
Credit Transfer
If you have taken business-related credit classes, those credits may transfer to GMBA graduation credits. Details please see: GMBA Freshman Credit Transfer Application Regulations
Graduation Requirements
For Students admitted in 2017 onwards, a completion of thirty-nine (39) credits, including eight (8) core courses and a MBA thesis, is required for graduation.
For Students admitted in 2014, 2015 and 2016, a completion of thirty-nine (39) credits, including ten (10) core courses and a MBA thesis, is required for graduation.
For detailed information please see HERE.