Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship
IELTS Requirement & Application Guide
Use this listing to plan your research, not as confirmation of eligibility. Requirements, funding and deadlines can change. Confirm your course and current application cycle with the official provider. An unknown requirement is not a waiver.
- IELTS
- 6
- Components
- L 5.5 / R 5.5 / W 5.5 / S 5.5
- Study level
- Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD
- Deadline
- January–March
Last verified: 2026-03
About Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship
The Taiwan ICDF International Higher Education Scholarship supports students from partner developing countries to pursue undergraduate, master's, or doctoral degrees at Taiwanese universities. Funded by Taiwan's International Cooperation and Development Fund, it covers tuition, a monthly living allowance, airfare, insurance, and textbook costs.
Listed IELTS requirement
| Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Accepts: Academic ✓ / General ✗
Also accepted: TOEFL iBT 71
Tips for Meeting the Requirement
- 1Taiwan ICDF requires IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component. Focus on achieving consistent scores across all bands — the component minimums are as important as the overall score.
- 2Apply between January and March. Since IELTS scores are valid for two years, you can take the test well in advance and retake if needed before the deadline.
- 3Research your chosen programme's language of instruction carefully. While many programmes are English-taught, some may require basic Mandarin. Demonstrating Mandarin ability alongside IELTS can strengthen your application.
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