Technical colleges, certificates and university courses in Taiwan

Technical and vocational departments, technician certificates, the national professional examinations and university degrees side by side. Each one links to the careers it leads to.

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Universities of science and technology and junior colleges

52 fields of study, with how many departments teach each at every level in academic year 2025-26 and the careers they lead to.

Education

Early childhood teacher education

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 3 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 3 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 3 schools · For example 兒童教育暨事業經營系、幼兒保育暨產業系、幼兒保育系、幼兒保育科

Leads to: Child Care Workers

Arts and humanities

Arts, other

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 5 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · 4 schools · For example 影視設計系、文化資產維護系、文化資產維護系_香港二技專班、藝術管理與藝術經紀系

Leads to: Other Artistic and Cultural Associate Professionals

Audio-visual techniques and media production

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 44 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 6 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · 35 schools · For example 視覺傳達設計系、多媒體設計系、數位媒體設計系、數位多媒體設計系

Leads to: Photographers

Music and performing arts

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 21 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · 11 schools · For example 表演藝術系、演藝事業系、舞蹈系、京劇學系

Leads to: Other Artistic and Cultural Associate Professionals

Religion

Leads to: Religious Associate Professionals

Social sciences, journalism and information

Journalism and communication

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 5 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · 5 schools · For example 傳播藝術系、資訊傳播與行銷系、傳播藝術系_香港二技專班、影視傳播系

Leads to: Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Technicians, Photographers

Business, administration and law

Accounting and taxation

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 10 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 3 · Five-year junior college (五專): 3 · 10 schools · For example 會計資訊系、會計系、會計資訊科、會計與資料科學科

Leads to: Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks, Accounting Associate Professionals

Business and management, other

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 25 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 7 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · Two-year junior college (二專): 3 · 22 schools · For example 工業管理系、不動產經營系、企業管理系、企業資訊與管理系

Leads to: Commercial Sales Representatives, Other Business Services Agents, Real Estate Agents and Property Managers

Finance, banking and insurance

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 33 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 10 · Five-year junior college (五專): 4 · Two-year junior college (二專): 2 · 22 schools · For example 財務金融系、財政稅務系、金融管理系、保險金融管理系

Leads to: Credit and Loans Officers, Insurance Representatives, Securities and Finance Dealers and Brokers, Valuers and Loss Assessors

International trade, marketing and advertising

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 33 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 8 · Five-year junior college (五專): 4 · Two-year junior college (二專): 4 · 26 schools · For example 行銷與流通管理系、國際企業系、國際貿易系、行銷管理系

Leads to: Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Commercial Sales Representatives, Trade Brokers

Law

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · 1 schools · For example 財經法律系

Leads to: Legal and Related Associate Professionals, Specialized Secretaries

Management and administration

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 78 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 39 · Five-year junior college (五專): 5 · Two-year junior college (二專): 14 · 52 schools · For example 企業管理系、行銷與流通管理系、企業管理科、流通管理系

Leads to: Buyers, Conference and Event Planners, Employment Agents and Contractors, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, Office Supervisors, Specialized Secretaries

Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics

Biochemistry and related sciences

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 8 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 7 schools · For example 生物科技系、生物科技與綠色產業系、海洋生物技術系、生物科技科

Leads to: Life Science Technicians

Biology

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · 1 schools · For example 動物保健系

Leads to: Life Science Technicians

Chemistry

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · 1 schools · For example 應用化學系

Leads to: Physical and Chemical Science Technicians

Statistics

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · 1 schools · For example 應用統計系

Leads to: Statistical, Mathematical and Actuarial Associate Professionals

Information and communication technologies

Computer use

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 5 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · 5 schools · For example 資訊管理系、商務科技管理系、資訊工程系、資訊與通訊系

Leads to: Information and Communications Technology Operations Technicians, Information and Communications Technology User Support Technicians

Database and network design and administration

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 6 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · 7 schools · For example 資訊管理系、資訊管理科、資訊工程系、資訊網路技術系

Leads to: Computer Network and Systems Technicians, Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers, Web Technicians

Software and applications development and analysis

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 80 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 19 · Five-year junior college (五專): 10 · Two-year junior college (二專): 8 · 53 schools · For example 資訊管理系、資訊工程系、資訊管理科、資訊工程科

Leads to: Information and Communications Technology Operations Technicians, Information and Communications Technology User Support Technicians, Web Technicians

Engineering, manufacturing and construction

Architecture and town planning

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 13 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 3 · Five-year junior college (五專): 4 · Two-year junior college (二專): 2 · 13 schools · For example 建築系、建築科、建築與室內設計系、休閒遊憩系

Leads to: Draughtspersons

Building and civil engineering

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 20 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 8 · Five-year junior college (五專): 4 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 17 schools · For example 土木工程系、土木工程科、土木工程與環境資源管理系、營建工程系

Leads to: Civil Engineering Technicians

Chemical engineering and processes

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 22 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · Five-year junior college (五專): 1 · 14 schools · For example 化學工程與材料工程系、材料科學與工程系、化學工程系、材料工程系

Leads to: Chemical Engineering Technicians, Chemical Processing Plant Controllers, Metal Production Process Controllers, Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining Plant Operators, Physical and Chemical Science Technicians

Electrical and electronic engineering

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 82 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 19 · Five-year junior college (五專): 14 · Two-year junior college (二專): 9 · 35 schools · For example 電機工程系、電子工程系、資訊工程系、電機工程科

Leads to: Air Traffic Safety Electronics Technicians, Building and Related Electricians, Electrical Engineering Technicians, Electronics Engineering Technicians, Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers, Power Production Plant Operators, Telecommunications Engineering Technicians

Electricity and energy

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 5 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · 5 schools · For example 冷凍空調與能源系、能源與冷凍空調工程系

Leads to: Power Production Plant Operators

Engineering, other

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 29 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 8 · Five-year junior college (五專): 1 · Two-year junior college (二專): 2 · 20 schools · For example 工業工程與管理系、工業管理系、精密機械與工業工程系、製藥工程系

Leads to: Industrial and Production Technicians, Other Engineering Science Technicians

Environmental protection technology

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 16 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 3 · Five-year junior college (五專): 3 · 15 schools · For example 環境與安全衛生工程系、環境工程與科學系、環境工程系、環境工程與科學科

Leads to: Incinerator,Water Treatment and Related Plant Operators, Other Engineering Science Technicians

Food science

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 11 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · Two-year junior college (二專): 2 · 12 schools · For example 食品科學系、食品科技系、食品科技科、水產食品科學系

Leads to: Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers

Mechanical engineering

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 47 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 19 · Five-year junior college (五專): 10 · Two-year junior college (二專): 7 · 33 schools · For example 機械工程系、機械工程科、動力機械工程系、智慧自動化工程系

Leads to: Draughtspersons, Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Mining and extraction

Leads to: Other Engineering Science Technicians

Motor vehicles, ships and aircraft

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 23 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · Five-year junior college (五專): 3 · Two-year junior college (二專): 2 · 19 schools · For example 車輛工程系、航空機械系、輪機工程系、智慧車輛系

Leads to: Air Traffic Safety Electronics Technicians, Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers, Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals, Mechanical Engineering Technicians, Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers, Ships' Engineers

Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary

Agriculture, other

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 6 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · Five-year junior college (五專): 1 · 3 schools · For example 寵物業經營管理系、寵物照護暨美容系、寵物照護暨美容科、植物醫學系

Leads to: Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Technicians and Popularizers

Crop and livestock production

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 3 · 2 schools · For example 動物科學與畜產系、農園生產系、農業科技系

Leads to: Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Technicians and Popularizers, Agronomic and Garden Crop Growers

Horticulture

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · Five-year junior college (五專): 1 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 2 schools · For example 園藝暨景觀科、園藝系

Leads to: Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Technicians and Popularizers, Agronomic and Garden Crop Growers

Veterinary medicine

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 2 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · 2 schools · For example 寵物保健系、獸醫學系

Leads to: Veterinary Associate Professionals

Health and welfare

Care of the elderly and disabled adults

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 19 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 13 · Five-year junior college (五專): 6 · Two-year junior college (二專): 9 · 28 schools · For example 高齡健康照護系、健康促進與銀髮保健系、口腔衛生與健康照護科、智慧科技長期照顧科

Leads to: Personal Care Workers in Health Services

Child care and youth services

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 17 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 16 · Five-year junior college (五專): 10 · Two-year junior college (二專): 5 · 26 schools · For example 幼兒保育系、幼兒保育科、嬰幼兒保育系、兒童與家庭服務系

Leads to: Child Care Workers

Health, other

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 3 · Five-year junior college (五專): 3 · 4 schools · For example 生活保健科技系、生物醫學及美容保健科、職業安全衛生科、醫療暨健康產業管理系

Leads to: Dispensing Opticians, Medical and Dental Prosthetic Technicians

Medical technology and laboratory science

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 8 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 7 · Five-year junior college (五專): 10 · Two-year junior college (二專): 3 · 8 schools · For example 視光學科、視光系、醫學檢驗生物技術系、醫學影像暨放射科學系

Leads to: Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians, Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians

Nursing and midwifery

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 14 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 15 · Five-year junior college (五專): 18 · Two-year junior college (二專): 2 · 25 schools · For example 護理系、護理科、助產與婦嬰健康照護系、呼吸照護系

Leads to: Nursing Associate Professionals

Pharmacy

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 4 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · 4 schools · For example 生物科技暨製藥技術系、藥學系、生技製藥經營管理科、藥粧生技產業科

Leads to: Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants

Social welfare, other

Five-year junior college (五專): 1 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 1 schools · For example 生命關懷事業科

Leads to: Social Work Associate Professionals

Social work

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 10 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 6 · 9 schools · For example 社會工作系、健康照顧社會工作系、社會工作與服務管理系、養生休閒管理系

Leads to: Social Work Associate Professionals

Therapy and rehabilitation

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 5 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · Five-year junior college (五專): 4 · Two-year junior college (二專): 3 · 7 schools · For example 物理治療科、物理治療系、語言治療與聽力學系、復健科

Leads to: Dispensing Opticians, Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants

Traditional and complementary medicine

Five-year junior college (五專): 1 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 1 schools · For example 調理保健技術科

Leads to: Traditional Medicine Technicians

Services

Hair and beauty services

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 23 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 15 · Five-year junior college (五專): 12 · Two-year junior college (二專): 6 · 30 schools · For example 化妝品應用系、美容系、化妝品應用與管理科、化妝品應用科

Leads to: Hairdressers, Beauticians, Modeling Designers and Related Workers

Hospitality and catering

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 53 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 13 · Five-year junior college (五專): 15 · Two-year junior college (二專): 5 · 40 schools · For example 餐旅管理系、餐飲管理系、餐飲管理科、餐旅管理科

Leads to: Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers, Bartenders, Chefs, Cooks, Other Food Service Workers

Hospitality and personal services, other

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 4 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 2 · Five-year junior college (五專): 4 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 6 schools · For example 寵物照護與美容系、餐飲事業科、餐飲事業系、休閒與遊憩事業管理系

Leads to: Undertakers and Related Workers

Occupational health and safety

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 2 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 4 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · 3 schools · For example 職業安全衛生系、職業安全衛生科、消防安全進修學士學位學程

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health Technicians

Police studies

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 1 · 1 schools · For example 消防系

Leads to: Police Inspectors, Police Officers

Sport

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 1 · 1 schools · For example 運動保健系

Leads to: Sports, Fitness and Recreation Instructors

Transport services

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 9 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 3 · Five-year junior college (五專): 2 · Two-year junior college (二專): 1 · 7 schools · For example 航海與航運管理系、航空暨運輸服務管理系、航運技術系、航運管理系

Leads to: Air Traffic Controllers, Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals, Clearing and Forwarding Agents, Flight Attendants and Ship Stewards, Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots, Ships' Engineers

Travel, tourism and leisure

Four-year technical bachelor's (四技): 69 · Two-year technical bachelor's (二技): 21 · Five-year junior college (五專): 5 · Two-year junior college (二專): 10 · 46 schools · For example 休閒事業管理系、休閒運動管理系、觀光休閒系、觀光與休閒事業管理系

Leads to: Conference and Event Planners, Flight Attendants and Ship Stewards, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Instructors, Travel Consultants and Clerks, Travel Guides

Technician certificates (技術士)

129 national technician skill tests run by the Workforce Development Agency, at grade A, B or C, or a single level.

Accounting clerical work

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks

Agricultural machinery repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers

Aircraft maintenance

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Aircraft Engine Mechanics and Repairers

Aquarium fish farming

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Aquaculture Workers

Architectural drafting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Draughtspersons

Audio-visual electronics

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Other Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers

Baking

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers

Beauty care

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Hairdressers, Beauticians, Modeling Designers and Related Workers

Beverage preparation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Bartenders

Boiler operation

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Steam Engine and Boiler Operators

Building construction management

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Construction Supervisors

Building painting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Painters, Spray Painters, Varnishers and Related Workers

Building waterproofing

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Roofers

Care work

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Personal Care Workers in Health Services

Chemical process operation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Chemical Engineering Technicians

Chemistry laboratory work

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Physical and Chemical Science Technicians

Childcare

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Child Care Workers

Chinese cooking

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Cooks

Chinese rice food processing

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Other Food Processing and Related Trades Workers

Chinese wheat food processing

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers

Class 1 pressure vessel operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Steam Engine and Boiler Operators

Computer hardware repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers

Computer software applications

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Information and Communications Technology User Support Technicians

Computer software design

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Software Developers and Programmers

Computer-aided 3D drafting

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Draughtspersons

Computer-aided mechanical drafting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Draughtspersons

Concrete work

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Concrete Placers and Related Workers

Construction project management

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Construction Supervisors

Digital electronics

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Electronics Engineering Technicians

Door and window carpentry

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Carpenters and Joiners

Electrical appliance repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

Electrical installation inspection

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Engineering Technicians

Employment services

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Employment Agents and Contractors

Farm irrigation and drainage

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Technicians and Popularizers

Field crop farming

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Agronomic and Garden Crop Growers

Fixed crane operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Crane, Hoist and Related Plant Operators

Food and beverage service

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Other Food Service Workers

Food preparation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Food Preparation Helpers

Food testing and analysis

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Physical and Chemical Science Technicians

Foot reflexology

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Personal Service Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Forklift operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Other Mobile Plant Operators

Formwork

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Concrete Placers and Related Workers

Foundry casting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Metal Moulders and Coremakers

Funeral services

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Undertakers and Related Workers

Furniture making

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Cabinet-makers and Related Workers

Gas appliance installation

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Gas pipe fitting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Ground anchor work

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Other Building Frame and Related Trades Workers

Heat treatment

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Metal Processing Plant Operators

Heavy equipment operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators

Heavy machinery repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers

High-pressure gas container operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Other Process Control Technicians

High-pressure gas equipment operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Other Process Control Technicians

Horticulture

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Agronomic and Garden Crop Growers

Hotel housekeeping

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Cleaners and Helpers in Offices, Hotels and Related Establishments

Hydraulics

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers

Indoor electrical wiring

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Building and Related Electricians

Industrial electronics

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Other Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers

Industrial instruments

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Precision-Instrument Makers and Repairers

Industrial pipe fitting

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Industrial wiring

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

Instrument electronics

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Electronics Engineering Technicians

Interior carpentry

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Carpenters and Joiners

Interior design

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Interior Architects

Interior fit-out project management

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Construction Supervisors

International trade

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Trade Brokers

Jewellery making

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Jewellery and Precious-metal Workers

Landscape gardening

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Agronomic and Garden Crop Growers

Lathe operation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Lift installation and repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

Machining

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Manual arc welding

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Welders and Flame Cutters

Masonry and plastering

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Floor and Wall Layers, Tile Setters, Plasterers

Massage

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Personal Service Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Meat processing

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Butchers, Fishmongers and Related Food Preparers

Mechanical parking equipment repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers

Mechatronics

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Men's hairdressing

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Hairdressers, Beauticians, Modeling Designers and Related Workers

Metal fabrication (cold work)

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Sheet-Metal Workers, Structural-Metal Preparers and Erectors

Metal forming

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Blacksmiths, Hammersmiths and Forging Press Workers

Milling machine operation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Metal Working Machine Tool Setters and Operators

Mobile crane operation

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Crane, Hoist and Related Plant Operators

Motor vehicle repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers

Motorcycle repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers

Mould and die making

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Toolmakers and Related Workers

Network installation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Computer Network and Systems Technicians

Occupational hygiene management

Grade A (甲級)

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals

Occupational safety and health management

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health Technicians

Occupational safety management

Grade A (甲級)

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals

Orientation and mobility training

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Special Education Teachers

Overhead transmission line installation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Line Installers and Repairers

Pet grooming

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers

Photography

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Photographers

Pneumatics

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers

Pottery wheel throwing

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Potters and Related Workers

Power distribution cable installation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Line Installers and Repairers

Power distribution line installation

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Line Installers and Repairers

Power electronics

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Electronics Engineering Technicians

Pre-press

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Pre-Press Technicians

Refrigeration and air-conditioning installation

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics

Reinforcing steel work

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Concrete Placers and Related Workers

Retail store service

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Shop Salespersons

Screen printing

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Printers

Seafood processing

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Butchers, Fishmongers and Related Food Preparers

Semi-automatic welding

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Welders and Flame Cutters

Sewer connection pipe fitting

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Sewerage facility operation and maintenance

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Incinerator,Water Treatment and Related Plant Operators

Shoemaking

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Shoemakers and Related Workers

Sign language interpreting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Linguists, Translators and Interpreters

Solar photovoltaic installation

Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Building and Related Electricians

Spectacle lens making

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Other Craft and Related Workers Not Elsewhere Classified

Substation equipment installation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

Surveying

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Civil Engineering Technicians

Tea processing

Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Other Food Processing and Related Trades Workers

Telecommunications line work

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers

TIG (argon tungsten) welding

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Welders and Flame Cutters

Traditional bone-setting massage

Single level (單一級)

Leads to: Traditional Medicine Technicians

Transformer installation and repair

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Mechanics and Fitters

Underground transmission cable installation

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Electrical Line Installers and Repairers

Vehicle body panel work

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Sheet-Metal Workers

Vehicle painting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Painters, Spray Painters, Varnishers and Related Workers

Visual communication design

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Graphic and Multimedia Designers

Water supply pipe fitting

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Plumbers and Pipe Fitters

Web page design

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Web Technicians

Western cooking

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Cooks

Women's hairdressing

Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Hairdressers, Beauticians, Modeling Designers and Related Workers

Women's tailoring

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級) · Grade C (丙級)

Leads to: Tailors, Dressmakers, Furriers and Hatters

Workplace monitoring of chemical hazards

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health Technicians

Workplace monitoring of physical hazards

Grade A (甲級) · Grade B (乙級)

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health Technicians

National professional examinations

62 professions you can practise only after passing the national Professional and Technical Examination.

Architect

Leads to: Building Architects

Audiologist

Leads to: Audiologists and Speech Therapists

Bookkeeping agent

Leads to: Accounting Associate Professionals

Certified public accountant

Leads to: Accounting Professionals

Clinical or counselling psychologist

Leads to: Psychologists

Dental technician

Leads to: Medical and Dental Prosthetic Technicians

Dentist

Leads to: Dentists

Dietitian

Leads to: Dieticians and Nutritionists

Doctor of Chinese medicine

Leads to: Doctors of Chinese Medicine

Fire safety equipment engineer

Leads to: Other Engineering Professionals

Fire safety equipment technician

Leads to: Civil Engineering Technicians

Forensic pathologist

Leads to: Medical Doctors

Insurance agent or broker

Leads to: Insurance Representatives

Insurance surveyor (loss adjuster)

Leads to: Valuers and Loss Assessors

Land administration agent

Leads to: Legal and Related Associate Professionals

Lawyer

Leads to: Lawyers and Public Advocates

Licensed customs broker

Leads to: Clearing and Forwarding Agents

Marine pilot

Leads to: Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots

Medical radiation technologist

Leads to: Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians

Medical technologist

Leads to: Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians

Midwife

Leads to: Nursing and Midwifery Professionals

Notary public

Leads to: Other Legal Professionals

Occupational therapist

Leads to: Occupational Therapists

Optometrist or optometric technician

Leads to: Dispensing Opticians

Patent attorney

Leads to: Other Legal Professionals

Pharmacist

Leads to: Pharmacists

Physician

Leads to: Medical Doctors

Physiotherapist

Leads to: Physiotherapists

Professional chemical engineer

Leads to: Chemical Engineers

Professional civil or hydraulic engineer

Leads to: Civil Engineers

Professional electrical engineer

Leads to: Electrical Engineers

Professional electronics engineer

Leads to: Electronics Engineers

Professional engineer in agronomy, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry or aquaculture

Leads to: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Professionals

Professional engineering geologist

Leads to: Geologists and Geophysicists

Professional environmental engineer

Leads to: Environmental Engineers

Professional fishing technologist

Leads to: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishery Professionals

Professional food engineer

Leads to: Chemical Engineers

Professional geotechnical or soil and water conservation engineer

Leads to: Civil Engineers

Professional industrial engineer

Leads to: Industrial and Production Engineers

Professional industrial or mining safety engineer

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals

Professional information engineer

Leads to: Systems Analysts and Designers

Professional mechanical or aeronautical engineer

Leads to: Mechanical Engineers

Professional mining or metallurgical engineer

Leads to: Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and Related Professionals

Professional naval architect

Leads to: Mechanical Engineers

Professional occupational hygiene engineer

Leads to: Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals

Professional refrigeration and air-conditioning engineer

Leads to: Mechanical Engineers

Professional structural engineer

Leads to: Civil Engineers

Professional surveyor

Leads to: Surveyors and Cartographers

Professional textile engineer

Leads to: Other Engineering Professionals

Professional urban planning or traffic engineer

Leads to: Town and Traffic Planners

Real estate appraiser

Leads to: Valuers and Loss Assessors

Real estate broker

Leads to: Real Estate Agents and Property Managers

Registered professional nurse

Leads to: Nursing and Midwifery Professionals

Respiratory therapist

Leads to: Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

Ship deck officer

Leads to: Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots

Ship engineer officer

Leads to: Ships' Engineers

Ship surveyor

Leads to: Mechanical Engineering Technicians

Social worker

Leads to: Social Work Professionals

Speech therapist

Leads to: Audiologists and Speech Therapists

Tour guide

Leads to: Travel Guides

Tour leader

Leads to: Travel Guides

Veterinarian

Leads to: Veterinarians

University degrees by field

Degrees grouped by field of study, with the universities that teach them.

• Business & Commerce
• Engineering
• Arts & Humanities
• Creative Arts & Design
• Computing & IT
• Social Work & Community
• Science
• Communications & Media
• Allied Health
• Education & Teaching
• Agriculture & Environment
• Nursing & Midwifery
• Architecture & Built Environment
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Law & Justice
• Medicine & Dentistry
• Health & Public Health
• Psychology
• Pharmacy
• Veterinary & Animal Science

Universities of science and technology and junior colleges: Ministry of Education, Department of Statistics: Departments of universities and colleges by institution (大專校院各校科系別概況) (Academic year 114 (2025-26)), Open Government Data License, version 1.0. Grouped by Peernovo.

Technician certificates (技術士): Ministry of Labor, Workforce Development Agency: Technician skill test certificates by trade and level (技能檢定發證數統計) (Release of 2026-10-02), Open Government Data License, version 1.0. Grouped by Peernovo.

National professional examinations: Examination Yuan (Laws and Regulations Database): Enforcement Rules of the Professional and Technical Examinations Act, art. 2 annex (Annex to art. 2, as retrieved 2026-10-04), Not copyrightable (Copyright Act art. 9). Grouped by Peernovo.