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National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT), Kaohsiung City Taiwan

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# 38QS WUR Ranking By Subject

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5Postgraduate programs

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About National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT)

      National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) founded in 1995 and located in Kaohsiung City of Taiwan with wide range of degree programs including Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. Degrees as the following:

      School of Hospitality Management

      School of Tourism

      School of Culinary Arts

      International College

      Committee for General Education

      NKUHT is the first and only public university in Taiwan that has a distinguished reputation for hospitality and tourism education. In 2023, NKUHT has been ranked among the world's TOP 50 universities in the QS World University Ranking by Subject of “Hospitality and Leisure Management" 3 years in a row, leaped to 38 th   ,advanced to 5 th among Asia, and the top in Taiwan. Furthermore, 4 core competences of NKUHT as “Humanity, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, and Globalization” as fit into "Smart Implementation; Chic Innovation” in daily life upbringing. The unique highlight partnership with “Le Cordon Bleu” located in NKUHT campus. Moreover, before the COVID-19 epidemic outbreak period, more than one-fourth of NKUHT students went abroad for internships in 17 countries across 4 continents. NKUHT has about 100 international partner schools, and students frequently engage in international exchange programs, demonstrating a high degree of international mobility.

      About National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT)

          National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) founded in 1995 and located in Kaohsiung City of Taiwan with wide range of degree programs including Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's and Ph.D. Degrees as the following:

          School of Hospitality Management

          School of Tourism

          School of Culinary Arts

          International College

          Committee for General Education

          NKUHT is the first and only public university in Taiwan that has a distinguished reputation for hospitality and tourism education. In 2023, NKUHT has been ranked among the world's TOP 50 universities in the QS World University Ranking by Subject of “Hospitality and Leisure Management" 3 years in a row, leaped to 38 th   ,advanced to 5 th among Asia, and the top in Taiwan. Furthermore, 4 core competences of NKUHT as “Humanity, Professionalism, Entrepreneurship, and Globalization” as fit into "Smart Implementation; Chic Innovation” in daily life upbringing. The unique highlight partnership with “Le Cordon Bleu” located in NKUHT campus. Moreover, before the COVID-19 epidemic outbreak period, more than one-fourth of NKUHT students went abroad for internships in 17 countries across 4 continents. NKUHT has about 100 international partner schools, and students frequently engage in international exchange programs, demonstrating a high degree of international mobility.

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          National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism offers 13 undergraduate departments in the following:

          School of Hospitality Management

          Department of Hotel Management

          Department of Food and Beverage Management

          Department of Hospitality and M.I.C.E. Marketing Management


          School of Tourism

          Department of Travel Management

          Department of Airline and Transport Service Management

          Department of Leisure, Recreation and Tourism Management 


          School of Culinary Arts

          Department of Chinese Culinary Arts

          Department of Western Culinary Arts

          Department of Baking Technology and Management 


          International College

          Department of Applied English

          Department of Applied Japanese

          International Bachelor Program in Tourism Management

          International Bachelor Program of Culinary Arts

          TUITION FEES:
          Tuition fees for international students are around NTD$45,961 (~USD$1,532). Additional fees also apply, such as computer and internet utility fees which are approximately NTD$500-800 (~USD$17-27). Scholarships are also available for international students. These can be awarded for outstanding academic performance and financial-need. Additional scholarships that are available to international students included:

          MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
          MOE Taiwan Scholarship
          MOST Taiwan Scholarship
          ICDF Taiwan Scholarship
          Overseas Chinese Students Financial Aids
          OCAC Scholarship

          For a full breakdown of costs and fees, including additional information about scholarships please visit the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism official website.

          ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
          If you are an international student who is interested in studying at the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, you will need to have:

          1. Photocopy of educational qualification, verified by a ROC overseas representative office or local authentication agencies.

          2. TOCFL test, SAT Subject Test in Mandarin with listening result.

          3. Photocopy of supporting proof of English proficiency.

          National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism offers 5 postgraduate courses in the following: 

          Graduate Institute of Hospitality Management

          Graduate Institute of Tourism Management

          Graduate Institute of Food Culture and Innovation

          The International Master's Program of Tourism and Hospitality

          Graduate Institute of Tourism Management for Doctor of Philosophy

          TUITION FEES:
          Tuition fees for international students are NTD$38,124 (~USD$1,271), with academic credit fees costing NTD$1,400 (~USD$47/per credit). Additional fees also apply, such as computer and internet utility fees which are approximately NTD$500-800 (~USD$17-27).

          Scholarships are also available for international students. These can be awarded for outstanding academic performance and financial-need. Additional scholarships that are available to international students include:

          MOFA Taiwan Scholarship
          MOE Taiwan Scholarship
          MOST Taiwan Scholarship
          ICDF Taiwan Scholarship
          Overseas Chinese Students Financial Aids
          OCAC Scholarship

          For a full breakdown of costs and fees, including additional information about scholarships please visit the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism official website.

          ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
          If you’re an international student who’s interested in studying a postgraduate course at the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism, you will need to have:

          1. Photocopy of educational qualification, verified by a ROC overseas representative office or local authentication agencies.

          2. TOCFL test, SAT Subject Test in Mandarin with listening result.

          3. Photocopy of supporting proof of English proficiency

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          Rankings & ratings

          National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT) is one of the top universities in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan. It is ranked #38 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.

          QS WUR Ranking By Subject

          • 2021
            #=50
          • 2022
            #49
          • 2023
            #38
          • 2024
            #38
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          FAQs

          Apply online and submit the required documents as PDF or JPG files by uploading the system: https://examstd.nkuht.edu.tw/EnrollSTDFS/
          Hard copies are not required to be mailed.

          1. Complete application form online (automatically brought out by the system).


          2. One Photocopy of the education qualification verified by an ROC overseas representative office.


          3. One photocopy of the official transcript verified by and ROC overseas representative office


          4. One copy each of Financial Statement and Financial Guarantee 


          5. One Photocopy of passport or other proof of nationality 


          6. One Copy of study plan


          7. One Copy of either the “TOCFL certificate” by the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency – Huaya, “SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening result” or other Chinese language result or proof (optional).


          8. One photocopy of proof of English Proficiency (applicable to International Bachelor Program in Tourism Management and International Bachelor Program in Chinese Culinary Arts)


          9. Other required Documents please refer to NKUHT admission guidelines for foreign students.

          For more: https://international.nkuht.edu.tw/?Lang=en

          NKUHT Scholarship


          There are scholarships for undergraduate students, Master Program students, and Ph.D. students.

          Applicants can apply for it during the admission application process.


          For undergraduate students, there are 3 kinds of scholarships:

          (1) Tuition and miscellaneous fees waived.

          (2) Half of tuition and miscellaneous fees waived.

          (3) Dormitory fees waived. The maximum duration is for 4 years.

          (4) Teaching Assistantship


          For Master students, there are 2 kinds of scholarships:

          (1) Tuition, miscellaneous fees and credit fees waived.

          (2) Tuition and miscellaneous fees waived. The maximum duration is for 2 years.

          (3) Teaching Assistantship


          For Ph.D. students there are 2 kinds of scholarships:

          (1) Tuition, miscellaneous fees, credit fees and dormitory fees waived. 

          (2) Tuition and miscellaneous fees waived. The maximum duration is for 3 years.

          (3) Teaching Assistantship


          *Scholarship specifications and regulations are subject to change. 


          For more: 

          international.nkuht.edu.tw

          VISA information

          International students should obtain a student visa or entry permit at a Taiwan overseas representative office before coming to Taiwan. Two kinds of visas are available: visitor visa and resident visa. For the latest visa information, please visit the Taiwan Representative Office or Embassy in your country or check the following website:

          Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of China

          boca.gov.tw


          (1) Visitor visa

          International students with valid passports or other legal documents who intend to stay for no more than six months in Taiwan can apply for a visitor visa.


          (2) Resident visa

          International students with valid passports or other legal documents who intend to stay for longer than six months in Taiwan can apply for a resident visa.


          For More:

          https://international.nkuht.edu.tw/p/404-1045-7371.php?Lang=en

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