The Graduate Institute of Conservation of Cultural Relics and Museology is divided into two divisions. The “Museology Division” emphasizes organizational management, preservation of cultural heritage, communication and interpretation, and exhibition planning to nurture young talents. The “Conservation of Cultural Relics Division” trains conservators specializing in the conservation of cultural relics by learning general theory, knowledge of craft techniques, materials, and mechanisms of artifact deterioration, as well as methods for the protection and management of cultural relics, concepts on the division of labor, and methods of scientific analysis. Museum and conservation ethics are gained through real-world practical experience.

Master Program:

Master of Arts (MA) awarded

Admission Requirements:

Submit material for evaluation (70%; please refer to the list below for details on required documents and materials) and interview (30%; for applicants who cannot travel to Taiwan for the interview, the interview can be conducted via phone or video conference).

(1) Applicants from non-Chinese language countries must submit either proof of Chinese language proficiency or documents proving having taken Chinese lessons.

(2) Chinese or English resume, typed on letter sized paper.

(3) Chinese biography (typed on letter sized paper, about 1000 words).

(4) Study plan in Chinese or English (typed on letter size paper, about 3000 words).The study plan must include a brief outline, study plan and bibliography.

(5) 2 Letters of Recommendation.

(6) Students applying for the Conservation of Cultural Relics Division must also submit portfolios with images of over 10 works of art or craftsmanship done within the past 2 years (use JPEG format, file size less than 1MB for each image, and use the title of the artwork as filename).

• For the Works on Paper, and Asian Paintings (including Photography) major, please include works of arts or craftsmanship, such as paintings, artwork on paper, and/or photographic work;
• For the Conservation of Oil Paintings, and Wooden Artifacts (including Contemporary Art) major, please include acrylic paintings, composite media, and/or other works of art or craftsmanship;
• For the Preventive Conservation major: None.

50. Applicants  must choose a major  at the  time  of  application. The application of those who do not select a major will not be accepted.

Graduation Requirements:

• Degree conferred upon completion of Museology Program: M.A.

• Time limit for degree completion: 2 to 4 years
• Number of credits required for graduation: 45 credits

• Degree conferred upon completion of Conservation Program: M.A.

• Time limit for degree completion: 2 to 4 years
• Number of credits required for graduation:
  1. For the Works on Paper, and Asian Paintings (including Photography) major: 54 credits
  2. For the Conservation of Oil Paintings, and Wooden Artifacts (including Contemporary Art) major: 50 credits
  3. For the Preventive Conservation major: 50 credits

Degree conferred upon Doctoral Program: Ph.D.

• Time limit for degree completion: 2 to 7 years
• Number of credits required for graduation: 30 credits