1. Spend some time understanding the research directions and approaches of faculty (look at and read their key publications, see their teaching interests, etc.)  – you may find faculty profiles at: https://www.iss.nthu.edu.tw/faculty/

2. Reach out to some of the faculty members whose research you feel are the closest to the directions you wish to go in – you may email then, including a CV and research statement, express your interest in potentially working with them (let them know you are contacting a few faculty) and see if they have questions or suggestions.

3. Reach out to one or more of our current PhD students (again, email is fine), express your interest in potentially joining ISS, and ask any questions you have about PhD life, their work, funding, advisors (faculty), life on campus, foreign student issues, etc. – you may find PhD profiles at: https://www.iss.nthu.edu.tw/PhD/PhD-Students

When recruiting new students, we are, above all else, look for a strong fit between students’ interests, advisors expertise, and the culture of our program. The above will help both you and us understand if there is a fit between your interests and what we have to offer.

Do all courses offered in English?

All the compulsory courses for PhD program were offered in English, however, some of our master program may not be offered in English. 

Do I need to contact the professors before I apply to the program?

You’re not required to do so, however, we still recommend you to contact the professors that you like to work with beforehand and establish relationship with them. By doing so, you might have higher chance to get admitted to the program. 

I am Interested but I still don’t know whether this program is suitable for me?

You always welcome to contact the professors current (link here) as well as the phD students (link here) to find out more about the program. 

Does the ISS PhD program accept students for a double major?

No, we do not accept students for a double major in our PhD program.