Master Degree, Institute of Gerontology 24 months Postgraduate Program By National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) |Top Universities

Master Degree, Institute of Gerontology

Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

2,935 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In an effort to strengthen the combination of clinical, educational and research programs, the Institute of Gerontology at National Cheng Kung University brings together scholars of geriatrics and gerontology as well as other related science and work as a multidisciplinary team for promoting successful aging in education, research and service. As the first and only graduate institute of gerontology in Taiwan, the Institute faces several major challenges that include the advancement of academic knowledge in research and training in geriatrics and gerontology. The main goals of the Institute include the followings: Providing students with a gerontology specialization training with theory and practical skills; Developing a leadership vision with an integrated view on issues related to aging; Nurturing an independent study ability to observe and adapt social change in Taiwan; Creating an enthusiasm for social and human services; and Promoting a global perspective and international cooperation.

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

In an effort to strengthen the combination of clinical, educational and research programs, the Institute of Gerontology at National Cheng Kung University brings together scholars of geriatrics and gerontology as well as other related science and work as a multidisciplinary team for promoting successful aging in education, research and service. As the first and only graduate institute of gerontology in Taiwan, the Institute faces several major challenges that include the advancement of academic knowledge in research and training in geriatrics and gerontology. The main goals of the Institute include the followings: Providing students with a gerontology specialization training with theory and practical skills; Developing a leadership vision with an integrated view on issues related to aging; Nurturing an independent study ability to observe and adapt social change in Taiwan; Creating an enthusiasm for social and human services; and Promoting a global perspective and international cooperation.

Admission requirements

5.5+
69+
Applicants should have basic Chinese skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Applicants are required to provide a Chinese proficiency certificate (TOCFL or New HSK or relevant Chinese language certificate). Priority goes to the applicants with Chinese lesson credits or a certificate of Chinese Proficiency test. The English proficiency certificate is not required for applicants whose previous degree is from an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America), but the applicants have to provide their diplomas as proof. Applicants are also required to provide an autobiography in Chinese and English. All new students are REQUIRED to have a health check-up for university enrollment.
2 Years
Feb
Sep
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

980 USD
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International Students

2,935 USD
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NCKU values holistic education, providing creative and lively instruction that combines large- and small-class study and emphasises interdisciplinary learning. Selected courses taught entirely in English are offered in 27 departments. It has 43 undergraduate programmes, 36 independent graduate institutes and nine degree programmes. 

The university has a solid foundation in engineering and then expanded into the liberal arts and sciences. They now offer a comprehensive programme list with nine colleges : Engineering, Management, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Planning and Design, and Bioscience and Biotechnology.  

National Cheng Kung University values a holistic education and provides creative and lively teaching that combines class study sizes large and small. The university emphasises interdisciplinary learning, and selected courses are taught entirely in English . 

Students can qualify for scholarships and grants, such as NCKU scholarships , the ICDF scholarship and the Taiwan Scholarship . You can find information about scholarships for international students on their website

Candidates can apply for NCKU online through their application portal to a maximum of two departments for an application fee of NT $1,600 or US $60.  

NCKU offers a comprehensive postgraduate programme list within 11 colleges : fields of study include Engineering, Management, Liberal Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Planning and Design, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Computing, and Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing. They also have a range of research centres across industry, manufacturing, environmental research, medicine, humanities, social sciences and bioscience.  

NCKU values a holistic education and provides creative and lively teaching that combines class study sizes large and small. The university emphasises interdisciplinary learning, and selected courses are taught entirely in English

Students can qualify for scholarships and grants, such as NCKU scholarships , the ICDF scholarship and the Taiwan Scholarship . You can find information about scholarships for international students on their website

Candidates can apply for NCKU online through their application portal to a maximum of two departments for an application fee of NT $1,600 or US $60.  

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