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BackThe written test of the Ministry of Education’s publicly funded study abroad examination has been launched. 366 people are qualified and 294 people have taken the test.
The written test of the Ministry of Education’s publicly funded study abroad examination has been launched. 366 people are qualified and 294 people have taken the test.
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The written test of the Ministry of Education’s publicly funded study abroad examination has been launched. 366 people are qualified and 294 people have taken the test.

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  • The Ministry of Education's 2026 publicly funded study abroad examination written test was held at National Taiwan University.
  • 366 people were eligible to apply, and 294 people showed up for the test in the morning, with an attendance rate of about 80.33%.
  • Excluding the 124 admissions for the five major trustworthy industry departments, the admission quota for the five major trustworthy industry departments is 77, for a total of 201 students.

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The Ministry of Education holds a publicly funded study abroad examination, which is divided into two categories: those that do not include the five major trustworthy industries and those that do not include the five major trustworthy industries, and adopt different selection methods. Excluding the five major trustworthy industry disciplines, applicants will take a written examination first and then an interview. The five major trustworthy industry majors will take a written examination first and then an interview.

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The publicly-funded overseas examination is launched today. The written test and written review results will be sent on November 6, and interviews will be held in December. The picture shows the official website of the Ministry of Education's "Taiwan GPS Overseas Talent Experience Sharing and International Connection Project". (Photo by reporter Lin Xiaoyun)

The Ministry of Education’s written test for this year’s (2026) publicly-funded study abroad examination will be held at National Taiwan University today (3rd). This year, excluding the five major trustworthy industry departments, a total of 366 people are eligible to apply. As of the second session in the morning, 294 people have taken the exam, and the admission rate is about 80.33%.

This year's publicly funded overseas examination is divided into two categories, excluding the five most trusted industries and the five most trusted industries. The total admission quota is 201 people. The written test and written review transcripts are expected to be sent on November 6, and interviews will be held on December 5 and 6.

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The Ministry of Education stated that this year’s publicly-funded international admissions examination will adopt different selection methods according to different departments. Excluding the five major trustworthy industry departments, which will adopt "written examination first, then interview", the five major trustworthy industry departments will adopt "written examination first, then interview".

Excluding the admission quota for the five major trustworthy industry departments, there are 124 students, including 90 general students, 6 outstanding students, 12 aboriginal students, 6 students with disabilities, and 10 students from the New Southbound Countries. The five major trustworthy industry departments have a total of 77 admissions, including 61 ordinary students, 4 outstanding students, 8 aboriginal students, and 4 students with disabilities, a total of 201 students in the two categories.

Li Yujuan, director of the International Affairs Department of the Ministry of Education, and Wang Hongren, provost of National Taiwan University, visited the examination room this morning. The examination room was in good order in the morning. This year, a total of 294 out of 366 qualified candidates, excluding the five major trustworthy industrial subjects, showed up for the examination.

According to the exam schedule, the written test and written review transcripts are expected to be sent on November 6, and interviews are scheduled to be held on December 5 and 6. The Ministry of Education reminds that those whose written examination and written review scores meet the interview standards must attend the interview in person based on the fairness of the examination. Candidates should arrange relevant itineraries in advance.

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  • What are the specific passing standards for the written test and written review?
  • What format will the interview take (online or offline)?
  • How are the specific quota allocations for students from countries south to New Zealand determined?

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