Taiwan University Admissions: Half of Departments Won't Require Math for 2027 Entry

The University Entrance Committee has unveiled the subject requirements for the 2027 academic year's university admissions, encompassing the "Star Plan," "Application," and "Distribution" pathways. A significant finding is that roughly half of all university departments will not mandate mathematics as a required subject for admission, a situation mirroring last year's trends.

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The University Entrance Committee's "University Star Recommendation, Application, and Distribution Admissions Mathematics Subject Inquiry System" for the 117 academic year is primarily due to the design of the 108 curriculum, which divides mathematics into different learning paths from the second year of high school to meet the needs of different learning aspects.

This announcement is particularly timely for current high school freshmen. With the implementation of the 108 curriculum, high school mathematics is divided into different tracks starting from the second year, catering to diverse learning needs. The committee's detailed system provides clear information on which math subjects (Mathematics A, B, Jia, or Yi) are required or considered by various university departments. This guidance is crucial for students as they prepare to select their specialized math courses in their second year, allowing them to plan their academic journey effectively.

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The information on the use of Mathematics A, B, Jia, and Yi by various departments in the three major admission channels can help current high school freshmen clearly understand the requirements of different university departments for mathematics subjects before selecting courses for the second year, and plan early.

The data reveals that for the "Star Plan" (Prospective Recommendation) pathway, 783 departments do not require mathematics. Similarly, for the "Application" pathway, 965 departments have no math requirement. The "Distribution" pathway also shows a substantial number of departments, 859, not using mathematics. While the overall proportion of departments requiring or not requiring mathematics remains stable, there have been minor adjustments in the use of Mathematics Yi, primarily in finance, information, and management fields, reflecting universities' flexible responses to their specific enrollment needs.

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The situation of universities using mathematics subjects shows a stable trend. After Mathematics Yi was included in the college entrance examination subjects from the 114 academic year, and after two years of exploration, the university's selection of talents has been optimized and adjusted. Among the 143 departments that used Mathematics Yi in the college entrance examination in the 117 academic year, finance, information, and management fields are the most common, with a total of 104 departments accounting for 72.7% of the departments using Mathematics Yi.