B.A. program:

A minimum of 128 credits are required for graduation, including 28 credits of core coursework, 39 credits required by the department, and a minimum of 61 credits of elective courses.

M.A. program:

A minimum of 39 credits are required for graduation, including 3 credits required by the department, a minimum of 30 credits of electives, and 6 credits for one's thesis. Addionally, all M.A. students are required to pass examinations in the following to language categories to graduate:

1. The first language category: Taiwanese, Hakka, aboriginal languages, and Mandarin Chinese. M.A. students must choose one of these four languages to complete the degree.

2. The second language category: M.A. students must choose one additional foreign language to complete the degree.

Accredited M.A. program (part time):

A minimum of 30 credits are required for graduation, including 3 credits required by the department, a minimum of 21 credits of electives, and 6 credits for one's thesis.

Ph.D. program

A minimum of 36 minimum credits are required for graduation, including 6 credits required by the department, a minimum of 18 credits of electives, and 12 credits for one's thesis. Addionally, all Ph.D. students are required to pass examinations in the following to language categories to graduate:

For Taiwanese Ph.D. students:

Students must obtain an advanced proficiency level in one of the below categories, and a basic proficiency level in the other.

1. The first language category: Taiwanese, Hakka, aboriginal languages, and Mandarin Chinese. Ph.D. students must choose one of these four languages to complete the degree.

2. The second language category: Ph.D. student must choose two additional foreign languages to complete the degree.

For foreign Ph.D. students:

Foreign students must obtain a total of three language certifications to graduate, two of which must be at an advanced proficiency level, and one at a basic proficiency level.

1. The first language category: Taiwanese, Hakka, aboriginal languages, or Mandarin Chinese. Ph.D. students must choose one or two of these four languages to complete the degree.

2. The second language category: Ph.D. students must choose one or two additional foreign languages to complete the degree. The foreign language category includes foreign student's native languages.

For a list of courses offered in English or bilingual, please refer to the following page.

Applicants' guide to NCKU for International Degree Students

After you are admitted to the department, you need to follow the Guaduate Student Guide.