Cost of a year
What will a year really cost?
From the country guide: tuition, living costs and the visa fee, plus the money you must show. The part you lose if the visa is refused is marked.
A year in Taiwan
| In TWD as published | In EUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition, one year | TWD 101,000 to 124,000 | EUR 2,790 to 3,430 Public university, international student |
| Living costs, twelve months | TWD 198,000 to 471,000 | EUR 5,470 to 13,020 |
| Visa or permit feeNot refunded if the visa is refused | USD 66 | EUR 58 |
| First year, all in | EUR 8,320 to 16,510 | |
| Money you must show for the visa | Not published Held in your account before you apply; most of it then pays your living costs | |
Worth knowing. Proof of funds is set by each university for at least six months, with NTU asking for a balance of NT$200,000.
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Leaves out flights, deposits and insurance unless the guide includes them. Currency: Rates by Exchange Rate API, 25 September 2026.