#68 National Taiwan University (NTU)
Basic Infomation::
World Position: No. 68
Nature of University: Public
Research Findings: Very High
Number of students: 29,467
Number of Teachers: 2,939
Number of international students: 5,058
Founded in 1928, National Taiwan University (NTU) is a comprehensive research-oriented public university located in Taipei City, Taiwan Province, China. It is the most famous comprehensive research university in Taiwan and is known as the “first university in Taiwan”. It is also a university with a high academic reputation in the world, and its history can be traced back to the Taiwan Hospital established in 1895. Taiwan University is a member of famous university alliances such as the Pacific Rim University Alliance, the Global University Advanced Research Institute Alliance, the East Asian Research University Association, and the Pine Alliance. National Taiwan University currently has 11 colleges and 3 professional colleges, a total of 56 departments, 112 research institutes, and 18 master and doctoral programs. There are also 4 international, 6 national, and 51 university-level research centers, making it the largest comprehensive university in Taiwan.
The predecessor of Taiwan University was the "Taipei Imperial University" established during the Japanese colonial rule. It was one of the nine imperial universities established by Japan at that time. In 1945, after Taiwan's recovery, it was renamed National Taiwan University. In 1949, the Kuomintang government moved to Taiwan, and National Taiwan University replaced the Central University, which had not yet resumed school in Taiwan at that time, and became the university with the largest funding by the education authority in Taiwan. Since its restructuring, National Taiwan University has become known as a liberal scholar represented by President Fu Sinian. Its professors, students, and alumni have had an important influence on the development of contemporary Taiwan’s history, including the Wolfe Prize in Chemistry Winner Weng Qihui and the Wolfe Prize in Agriculture. Yang Xiangfa, the first Asian president of the University of California at Berkeley, Tian Changlin, the former leader of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, the poet Yu Guangzhong, and the writer Li Ao.
From the main campus in Taipei, the capital of modern culture, to the vast experimental forest in central Taiwan, the campus of National Taiwan University shows the beautiful scenery of Taiwan Island. National Taiwan University has 2,000 faculty, 32,000 students, and offers more than 280 degree programs, ranging from natural sciences to humanities and social sciences, based on innovative research and industry-university cooperation.
NTU has more than 640 partner universities in more than 65 different countries. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with professors and students from Nantah University and around the world, engage in leading domestic and international research, and contribute to changing the world. We welcome more than 5,000 international students every year. Diversified campus activities include the Orientation Party, Student Club, Azalea Festival, NTU Art Festival and World Carnival, etc., contributing to a vibrant campus life.
Based on the spirit of liberalism, TU is committed to cultivating talents for the world, promoting global sustainable development, and providing excellent teaching and research in the heart of Asia.
National Taiwan University has cultivated about 300,000 outstanding alumni, including famous scholars, four Taiwanese elected presidents, and the chairman and founders of Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation (TSMC), Quanta Computer, Garmin, Asus, etc., creating Taiwan's overall GDP Of 25.9%. Our teachers and alumni work closely with the government to provide policy recommendations and solutions to solve major social challenges.
National Taiwan University ranks 68th in the 2022QS World University Rankings, Taiwan, China 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings 97th, 2022CWUR World University Rankings 90th, 2020 Times Higher Education World University Reputation Rankings No. 40
About Undergraduate：
NTU offers more than 280 degree courses, including more than 90 dual degree courses, divided into three levels: bachelor, master and doctoral degrees. There are more than 800 English courses per academic year. In addition, a large number of open online courses (MOOCs) are also readily available. There are 51 courses on Coursera, and more than 2,700 lectures and more than 180 courses on NTU OpenCourseWare.
In addition, all students including international students have numerous scholarship opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels . Coupled with low tuition and living expenses, National Taiwan University and Taiwan are the best choices for students.
About Postgraduate：
We are proud to introduce the latest global agricultural technology and genomic science master program (Global ATGS) and biodiversity master program. Both programs are interdisciplinary master programs taught in English, emphasizing practical training and field trips.
The university provides many opportunities for students to develop their potential in an exciting and supportive community. Career guidance is perfectly integrated with our innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, which broadens the personal and professional development of students.
The Employment Center provides NTU students and alumni with career planning and employment information and services to enhance professional ability, improve adaptability, and increase competitiveness. Services include professional consultation and counseling, assisting students in broadening their fields of study to strengthen employment skills, collecting data to improve career development services, and promoting NTU internship programs to encourage students to prepare for internships and employment.
