Dual Degree Program

1. Dual Master Degree Program between NTU and Charles University in Prague

In 2018, the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University signed a cooperation agreement with the Institute of Political Studies, Charles University to send between two and five students each year to study at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic for one year. The recognition of credits for successful applicants for the program is determined by the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University, with a maximum of 12 credits recognized. After completing the required number of credits in the academic year, completing a thesis, and passing the oral examination, participating students are awarded a master’s degree from Charles University. According to the agreement between the two sides, all participating students are exempted from paying all tuition and miscellaneous fees at Charles University but are responsible for their own travel expenses, living expenses, and insurance.

Regulations for the Selection of Students:

1. Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s program at the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University at the time of application.
2. Application documents: Application form, proof of English proficiency, master’s program grade transcripts, and study plan. Please refer to the announcement on the department’s website for full details.
3. Link: IPS

2. Dual Master Degree Program between NTU and  University of Paris II

In 2013, the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University signed a cooperation agreement with the Department of Public Law and Political Science of Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University to send a maximum of two students each year to study at Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University for one academic year. The recognition of credits for successful applicants for the program is determined by the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University, with a maximum of 12 credits recognized. After completing the required number of credits in the academic year, completing a thesis, and passing the oral examination, participating students are awarded a master’s degree from Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University. According to the agreement between the two sides, all participating students are exempted from paying all tuition and miscellaneous fees at Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University but are responsible for their own travel expenses, living expenses, and insurance.

Regulations for the Selection of Students:

1. Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s program at the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University at the time of application.
2. This dual degree program is classified as M2 in the table below. Applicants can choose one of the following five methods to demonstrate their French proficiency.
   • (1) DHEF or DSLCF issued by Alliance Française
   • (2) DALF: C2
   • (3) TEF Niveau 6: 834-900 points
   • (4) TCF Niveau 6: 600-699 points
   • (5) Grille du Conseil de l’Europe: C2
3. Application documents: Application form, proof of French proficiency, master’s program grade transcripts, and study plan. Please pay attention to the announcement on the department website.
4. Link: Master 2 Etudes politiques

3. Dual Master Degree Program between NTU and Sciences Po Bordeaux

In 2023, the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University signed a cooperation agreement with Sciences Po Bordeaux to send a maximum of five students each year to study Sciences Po Bordeaux for one academic year. The recognition of credits for successful applicants for the program is determined by the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University, with a maximum of 12 credits recognized. After completing the required number of credits in the academic year, completing a thesis, and passing the oral examination, participating students are awarded a master’s degree from Sciences Po Bordeaux. According to the agreement between the two sides, all participating students are exempted from paying all tuition and miscellaneous fees at Sciences Po Bordeaux but are responsible for their own travel expenses, living expenses, and insurance.

Regulations for the Selection of Students

1. Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s program at the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University at the time of application.
2. Application documents: Application form, proof of English proficiency, master’s program grade transcripts, and study plan. Please refer to the announcement on the department’s website for full details.
3. Link: Bordeaux International Relations Degree (BIRD)

4. Dual Doctoral Degree Program between NTU and Tohoku

In 2017, the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University signed an international dual doctorate cooperation agreement with the Graduate School of Law, Tohoku University to send up to three students to study at Tohoku University, Japan for one year. Doctoral students from the department who study at Tohoku University are required to conduct independent doctoral dissertation research under the supervision of a designated supervisor for one year but are not required to take any courses. At the end of the one-year period, with the formal approval of the supervisor, students may proceed to the stage of writing the outline of the doctoral dissertation to be submitted to Tohoku University. According to the agreement between the two sides, all participating students are only required to pay tuition and miscellaneous fees of their home university and are exempt from the tuition and credit fees of the host university. They are also responsible for their own travel expenses, living expenses, and insurance.

Regulations for the Selection of Students

1. Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at the Department of Political Science, National Taiwan University at the time of application and have Ph.D. candidate status.
2. Application documents: Application form, proof of English proficiency, Ph.D. program grade transcripts, and study plan. Please refer to the announcement on the department’s website for full details.