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Study Social Sciences in Taiwan 🇹🇼

Taiwan offers 98 Social Sciences programs across 31 universities. Tuition ranges from $4k–$120k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

98 Programs
31 Universities
$4k–$120k/yr Tuition
3% STEM
19% Scholarships

Why Taiwan for Social Sciences?

Living Cost

$7,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (44) Master (36) PhD (18)

Top Universities for Social Sciences in Taiwan

National Taiwan University

Taipei · National rank #1 · QS #63

Master of Arts in Political Science · Master Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · Bachelor PhD in Political Science · PhD Master of Arts in Sociology · Master
National Tsing Hua University

Hsinchu · National rank #2 · QS #176

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · Bachelor
Providence University

Taichung · National rank #4

Department of Social Work · Master
Asia University

Taichung · National rank #6 · QS #711

Department of Social Work · Master Department of Psychology · Master
National Taiwan Normal University

Taipei · National rank #7 · QS #435

PhD in Geography · PhD Bachelor of Arts in Social Work · Bachelor
National Dong Hwa University

Hualien · National rank #12 · QS #1201

PhD in Social Work · PhD Master of Arts in Social Work · Master Bachelor of Arts in Social Work · Bachelor
Tamkang University

New Taipei City · National rank #13 · QS #1201

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration · Bachelor Master of Public Administration (MPA) · Master
Kaohsiung Medical University

Kaohsiung · National rank #13 · QS #761

Department of Psychology · Bachelor
National Chengchi University

Taipei · National rank #14 · QS #604

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · Bachelor PhD in Political Science · PhD Master of Public Administration (MPA) · Master Master of Arts in International Studies · Master Master of Arts in Sociology · Master PhD in Public Administration · PhD Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration · Bachelor PhD in Sociology · PhD PhD in Psychology · PhD Bachelor of Arts in Psychology · Bachelor PhD in International Relations · PhD Master of Science in Psychology · Master
Fu Jen Catholic University

New Taipei City · National rank #15 · QS #1201

PhD in Religious Studies · PhD Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · Bachelor Master of Arts in Psychology · Master Bachelor of Arts in Social Work · Bachelor Master of Arts in Sociology · Master PhD in Psychology · PhD
Tunghai University

Taichung · National rank #21 · QS #1201

Social Work · PhD Political Science · PhD Sociology · PhD Public Administration · Master
I-Shou University

Kaohsiung · National rank #24 · QS #1251

Social Work · Bachelor Psychology · Bachelor Political Science · Bachelor Sociology · Bachelor
National Taipei University

Taipei · National rank #26 · QS #1401

Master of Public Administration · Master PhD in Public Administration · PhD Bachelor of Social Work · Bachelor Master of Social Work · Master Bachelor of Public Administration · Bachelor PhD in Social Work · PhD
Tzu Chi University

Hualien · National rank #30

Bachelor of Social Work · Bachelor Bachelor of Human Development and Psychology · Bachelor Master of Social Work · Master
Ming Chuan University

Taipei · National rank #31

Psychology · Bachelor International Affairs · Bachelor Social Work · Master Criminology · Master
Soochow University

Taipei · National rank #32 · QS #1401

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology · Bachelor Master of Arts in Psychology · Master Master of Arts in Political Science · Master
Chaoyang University of Technology

Taichung · National rank #33 · QS #1401

Department of Social Work · Bachelor
Changhua University of Education

Changhua · National rank #34

Department of Public Affairs and Civic Education · Bachelor Department of Geography · Bachelor
Department of Social Work · Bachelor
National Taichung University of Education

Taichung · National rank #53

Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling · PhD Department of Regional and Social Development · Bachelor Graduate Institute of Regional and Social Development · Master

All Programs

PhD in Geography

National Taiwan Normal University

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

National Taiwan Normal University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

National Tsing Hua University

Bachelor

Social Work

Tunghai University

PhD

Political Science

Tunghai University

PhD

Sociology

Tunghai University

PhD

Public Administration

Tunghai University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

National Chengchi University

Bachelor

PhD in Political Science

National Chengchi University

PhD

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

National Chengchi University

Master

Master of Arts in International Studies

National Chengchi University

Master

Master of Arts in Sociology

National Chengchi University

Master

PhD in Public Administration

National Chengchi University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

National Chengchi University

Bachelor

PhD in Sociology

National Chengchi University

PhD

PhD in Psychology

National Chengchi University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

National Chengchi University

Bachelor

PhD in International Relations

National Chengchi University

PhD

Master of Science in Psychology

National Chengchi University

Master

Psychology

Ming Chuan University

Bachelor

International Affairs

Ming Chuan University

Bachelor

Social Work

Ming Chuan University

Master Aid

Criminology

Ming Chuan University

Master Aid

Department of Social Work

Ling Tung University

Bachelor

Department of Social Work

Providence University

Master

PhD in Social Work

National Dong Hwa University

PhD

Master of Arts in Social Work

National Dong Hwa University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

National Dong Hwa University

Bachelor

Department of International and Mainland China Affairs

National Quemoy University

Bachelor Aid

Department of Social Work

National Quemoy University

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor's Degree Program for Continuing Education (Department of International and Mainland China Affairs)

National Quemoy University

Bachelor Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

Tamkang University

Bachelor

Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Tamkang University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

National Taiwan University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

National Taiwan University

Bachelor

Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling

National Taichung University of Education

PhD

Department of Regional and Social Development

National Taichung University of Education

Bachelor

PhD in Political Science

National Taiwan University

PhD

Master of Arts in Sociology

National Taiwan University

Master

Department of Social Work

Chaoyang University of Technology

Bachelor

Department of Social Work

National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

Bachelor

Graduate Institute of Regional and Social Development

National Taichung University of Education

Master

Social Work

I-Shou University

Bachelor

Psychology

I-Shou University

Bachelor

Political Science

I-Shou University

Bachelor

Sociology

I-Shou University

Bachelor

Department of Public Affairs and Civic Education

Changhua University of Education

Bachelor

Department of Geography

Changhua University of Education

Bachelor STEM

Department of Psychology

Kaohsiung Medical University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

University of Taipei

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Social Work

University of Taipei

Master

Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance

University of Taipei

Master

Department of Social Work

Shih Chien University

Bachelor

Social Work

Shu-Te University

Bachelor Aid

Department of Social Work

Asia University

Master

Department of Psychology

Asia University

Master

Bachelor of Social Work

Tzu Chi University

Bachelor

Bachelor of Human Development and Psychology

Tzu Chi University

Bachelor

Master of Social Work

Tzu Chi University

Master

PhD Program in Buddhist Studies

Hua Fan University

PhD

Department of Buddhist Studies

Hua Fan University

Bachelor

Graduate Institute of Buddhist Studies

Hua Fan University

Master

Department of Applied Social Work

Shu-Te University

Bachelor

Master of Public Administration

National Taipei University

Master

PhD in Public Administration

National Taipei University

PhD

Bachelor of Social Work

National Taipei University

Bachelor

Master of Social Work

National Taipei University

Master

Bachelor of Public Administration

National Taipei University

Bachelor

PhD in Social Work

National Taipei University

PhD

B.A. in Social Welfare

Hsuan Chuang University

Bachelor

B.A. in Counseling and Applied Psychology

Hsuan Chuang University

Bachelor

M.A. in Social Welfare

Hsuan Chuang University

Master

M.A. in Counseling and Applied Psychology

Hsuan Chuang University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Soochow University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Psychology

Soochow University

Master

Master of Arts in Political Science

Soochow University

Master

PhD in Religious Studies

Fu Jen Catholic University

PhD

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Fu Jen Catholic University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Psychology

Fu Jen Catholic University

Master

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work

Fu Jen Catholic University

Bachelor

Master of Arts in Sociology

Fu Jen Catholic University

Master

PhD in Psychology

Fu Jen Catholic University

PhD

Department of Social Work

Chang Jung Christian University

Bachelor

Department of Health Psychology

Chang Jung Christian University

Bachelor

Graduate Institute of Social Work

Chang Jung Christian University

Master

Master's Program in Social Work

Meiho University

Master Aid

Department of Social Work

Meiho University

Master Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Work

Fo Guang University

Bachelor Aid

Master's in Sociology and Social Work

Fo Guang University

Master Aid

Bachelor of Arts in Buddhist Studies

Fo Guang University

Bachelor Aid

Doctor of Philosophy in Buddhist Studies

Fo Guang University

PhD Aid

Graduate Institute of Religious Studies

Fo Guang University

Master Aid

Master's in Psychology

Fo Guang University

Master Aid

Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (English Track)

Fo Guang University

Master Aid

Master's in Public Administration and International Affairs

Fo Guang University

Master Aid

Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies (Chinese Track)

Fo Guang University

Master Aid

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Fo Guang University

Bachelor Aid

Department of Social Development

National Pingtung University

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Social Sciences in Taiwan?
Tuition for Social Sciences programs in Taiwan ranges from $4k–$120k/yr. 19% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $7k.
What are the English language requirements for Social Sciences in Taiwan?
English-taught Social Sciences programs in Taiwan typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Social Sciences programs are in Taiwan?
Abroadly lists 98 Social Sciences programs at 31 universities across Taiwan. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Social Sciences programs in Taiwan STEM-designated?
3% of Social Sciences programs in Taiwan carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Taiwan a good country for Social Sciences students?
Taiwan is a strong choice for Social Sciences with 31 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Mandarin, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Social Sciences in Taiwan?
In Taiwan, Social Sciences programs are offered at: PhD (18 programs), Bachelor (44 programs), Master (36 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.