I-Shou University is an international comprehensive university that champions intellectual innovation, social engagement, and universal sustainability. With education quality accredited by AACSB and IEET, we are offering English-mediated instructed (EMI) doctoral programs to the faculty members and students of our partner universities overseas.
This upcoming academic year, we offer three EMI PhD programs, including Information Engineering, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, and Management. Establishing these high-quality Englishmediated instructed programs exemplifies ISU’s commitment to foster International connections.
The scholarship is provided to overseas outstanding students, contingent upon applicant’s academic performance and government subsidies, ISU will offer subsidies up to:
- 3 years of tuition waived
- 3 years of dormitory accommodation
- Research assistantship depending on one’s dissertation advisor’s research projects.
With four goals of ISU: outstanding teaching, specialized research, excellent student support and international cooperation, ISU enables students to realize their dreams by developing them into top talent for the international community. We keep moving forward in making ISU a green cultural Silicon Valley in Taiwan, which making great contributions to society through developing eco-friendly technologies, integrating outstanding research and collaborating with cutting-edge and innovative industries.
Program Details
Language of Instruction:
English-Mediated Instruction
Duration of study in Taiwan:
2-3 years (4 to 6 semesters) in Taiwan for coursework and the PhD candidate qualification examination.
Dissertation:
Students could return to their home country to continue working on their dissertation starting from the third year if they are able to complete all the coursework requirements including the qualification exam in the first two to three academic years. Upon the completion of the doctoral dissertation, students should return to ISU for the proposal and final defenses.
Eligibility of Applicants
Applicants should obtain a master’s degree in fields related to computer science/information technology, Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, or Management prior to applying.
Application Procedures and Admission Criteria
- Application form – Please fill out the online application form by visiting the following URL, https://enroll.isu.edu.tw/DI/
- Official transcript and diploma from graduate work
- Proof of English proficiency (an online interview will be conducted if not available) (Native English speaker waived)
- CV
- Study Plan
- 3 letters of recommendation from academe
- Scanned passport/page of nationality
Important dates
Application Deadline: July 20th, 2022
Semester Starts: September 19th, 2022
Learn More About About I-Shou University and PhD Programs Recruitment.