National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU) is one of the top research universities in Taiwan. It is situated on the seashore of the "Southern Capital City" Kaohsiung that provides convenient international access by the Kaohsiung International Airport and plenty open space in the city. With a population of 2.7 million and extended subways and bus routes, the seaport-based bustling Kaohsiung city offers vibrant activities seasoned with cuisines from various regions of the world. The campus of NSYSU sits on where the mountain and the beach meet, one of the most beautiful sceneries in Taiwan. NSYSU comprises six colleges, including Liberal Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Engineering, Management and Marine Sciences. Based on the proximity to the airport, seaport and ocean, the College of Marine Sciences was strategically designated as a key development by the Education Ministry of Taiwan to attract top scientists since its establishment in 1980's.

    To fulfill the mission of strengthening research and contributing to education in marine sciences in the global perspective, the College of Marine Sciences of NSYSU has established a new program, the International Doctoral Program of Marine Science and Technology, in which all courses are taught in English. This program is consisted of five divisions, Marine Biology and Ecology, Marine Biogeochemistry, Marine Biomedicine and Natural Products, Marine Affairs, and Marine Engineering and Technology. The number of faculty members in this program is close to 60, all have obtained Ph.D. degree and nearly all with postdoctoral research experience from top tier research institutions in the world. Tuition waiver is offered to doctoral students and high percentage of master's students. Fellowship is available from either the university or each lab. The online application is in the link (https://oia.nsysu.edu.tw/p/412-1308-20527.php?Lang=en). Students can choose to enroll in spring (Feb) or fall semester (Sep) and the application periods are Aug 01 to Sep 30 and Jan 15 to Mar 15 each year, respectively.