The university’s “non-discriminatory admissions” and “appropriate positive discrimination” measures are clearly defined, publicly available, and have been regularly updated in recent years: First, Article 5 of the National Cheng Kung University Gender Equity Education Implementation Regulations explicitly stipulates that admissions and enrollment permissions shall not involve differential treatment on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, thereby codifying non-discrimination at the admissions stage. Second, the official “Chengxing Admissions” website consolidates the 2024 Chengxing Program application brochures by track, FAQs, application and placement procedures, and links to on-campus financial-aid resources, demonstrating transparency, accessibility, and support for disadvantaged applicants (e.g., tuition/fee remissions and student assistance programs). Third, the “Undergraduate Quota Allocation by Department” tables include a column for “Indigenous Applicants / Additional Quota,” clearly showing affirmative seats administered under statutory mechanisms. Fourth, the Regulations on Admissions for New Immigrants provide that quotas are added on top of the MOE-approved base numbers (an additional 2%) and may not be reallocated, fully explaining the policy rationale and operational details for positive discrimination. Fifth, the Admissions Brochure for International Students for Academic Year 114 publicly sets out eligibility, program quotas, and timelines, serving as a consistent and externally verifiable basis for admissions. Taken together, the university maintains explicit non-discriminatory admissions rules alongside appropriate positive discrimination policies and supporting measures for Indigenous and new-immigrant applicants.
Non-discriminatory admissions policy
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NCKU'S Non-discriminatory admissions policy
- NCKU Star Admission Official Website:
National Cheng Kung University promotes the “Chengxing Admission Program,” which explicitly prioritizes the enrollment of students from low-income, middle-low-income, and special circumstances, thereby ensuring equal access to education. The admission process is publicly available on the official website, providing detailed application steps, eligibility requirements, and schedules, while requiring applicants to submit supporting documents for economic disadvantage; students from low-income households are exempted from the application fee. Admission is conducted through the national centralized placement system to guarantee transparency and fairness. This program not only eliminates discrimination in admissions but also serves as a positive action policy that helps disadvantaged students gain access to higher education opportunities.- National Cheng Kung University Regulations for the Implementation of Gender Equality Education (Article 5):
In Article 5 of the “NCKU Gender Equality Education Implementation Regulations,” it is clearly stated that university recruitment and admission shall not discriminate on the basis of gender or sexual orientation. Unless specific programs have been approved by the competent authority, this guideline applies without exception. This regulation ensures that all applicants have equal opportunities in the admission process, explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on gender or sexual orientation, and demonstrates the university’s commitment to implementing a non-discriminatory admissions policy.- Admission Guidelines for International Students, Academic Year 2025 (114th Academic Year):
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the “Admission Guidelines for International Students for the 2025 Academic Year,” National Cheng Kung University specifies the eligibility and regulations for international applicants. Applicants must hold foreign nationality, may not simultaneously hold Overseas Chinese or local residency status, and must comply with the Ministry of Education’s “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.” This policy ensures that international students apply under fair and transparent rules and undergo the same review and admission procedures as domestic students, without discrimination based on nationality. It demonstrates the university’s commitment to supporting equal educational opportunities in international admissions.
the “Admission Guidelines for International Students for the 2025 Academic Year,” National Cheng Kung University specifies the eligibility and regulations for international applicants. Applicants must hold foreign nationality, may not simultaneously hold Overseas Chinese or local residency status, and must comply with the Ministry of Education’s “Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan.” This policy ensures that international students apply under fair and transparent rules and undergo the same review and admission procedures as domestic students, without discrimination based on nationality. It demonstrates the university’s commitment to supporting equal educational opportunities in international admissions.- Allocation of Undergraduate Admission Quotas by Department in Previous Years (Indigenous Student Quotas):
In its undergraduate admissions quota allocations over the years, National Cheng Kung University has established reserved seats for disadvantaged groups such as Indigenous students, with admission numbers publicly available on the official website to ensure transparency and fairness. Each department retains a designated proportion of seats according to regulations, enabling Indigenous students to access higher education through multiple admission channels. This policy constitutes a form of positive discrimination (affirmative action) aimed at promoting equality in educational resources and cultural diversity, while preventing structural disadvantages in society from hindering admission opportunities.
In its undergraduate admissions quota allocations over the years, National Cheng Kung University has established reserved seats for disadvantaged groups such as Indigenous students, with admission numbers publicly available on the official website to ensure transparency and fairness. Each department retains a designated proportion of seats according to regulations, enabling Indigenous students to access higher education through multiple admission channels. This policy constitutes a form of positive discrimination (affirmative action) aimed at promoting equality in educational resources and cultural diversity, while preventing structural disadvantages in society from hindering admission opportunities.- National Cheng Kung University Admission Regulations for New Immigrant Students:
National Cheng Kung University has established the “Regulations for the Admission of New Immigrant Students,”which stipulate that the university must form an admissions committee, while each department is required to set up its own subcommittee. Admissions must be conducted under the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality. This regulation ensures that new immigrant students receive institutional protection in the admissions process, are not discriminated against based on their background, and enjoy equal opportunities to compete. The regulation is publicly available on the university’s admissions website, ensuring transparency and accessibility. It demonstrates NCKU’s proactive adoption of positive action policies to support educational equality for new immigrant students while implementing a broader non-discriminatory admissions policy.
National Cheng Kung University has established the “Regulations for the Admission of New Immigrant Students,”which stipulate that the university must form an admissions committee, while each department is required to set up its own subcommittee. Admissions must be conducted under the principles of openness, fairness, and impartiality. This regulation ensures that new immigrant students receive institutional protection in the admissions process, are not discriminated against based on their background, and enjoy equal opportunities to compete. The regulation is publicly available on the university’s admissions website, ensuring transparency and accessibility. It demonstrates NCKU’s proactive adoption of positive action policies to support educational equality for new immigrant students while implementing a broader non-discriminatory admissions policy.- Historical Data on Special Admissions and Enrollment Statistics (Publicly Available Online, Including Number of Applicants and Admitted Students):
In line with Ministry of Education policy, National Cheng Kung University administers the “Special Admissions Program,” which provides admission pathways for students with diverse talents, disadvantaged backgrounds, or specific qualifications. The university publicly discloses annual statistics on the number of applicants and admitted students through its admissions information website, ensuring transparency and presenting the distribution across different departments. This system is designed to promote equal access to education, allowing students from non-traditional backgrounds or disadvantaged groups to obtain opportunities for higher education through alternative channels, thereby avoiding the limitations imposed by traditional examination-based admissions.
In line with Ministry of Education policy, National Cheng Kung University administers the “Special Admissions Program,” which provides admission pathways for students with diverse talents, disadvantaged backgrounds, or specific qualifications. The university publicly discloses annual statistics on the number of applicants and admitted students through its admissions information website, ensuring transparency and presenting the distribution across different departments. This system is designed to promote equal access to education, allowing students from non-traditional backgrounds or disadvantaged groups to obtain opportunities for higher education through alternative channels, thereby avoiding the limitations imposed by traditional examination-based admissions.