National Central University: Statistics

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#725 of 14,131 In the World
#135 of 5,830 In Asia
#5 of 144 In Taiwan
#1 of 11 In Taoyuan
#91 of 2,313 For Multimedia
Top50% For 154 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
30%
Enrollment
10,829
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
ncu.edu.tw
Languages
Chinese;English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate30%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination or equivalent
Academic CalendarAugust to June (August - January; February-June)
Enrollment10,829

We've calculated the 30% acceptance rate for National Central University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

National Central University is a world-class research university with 41,025 scientific papers published and 900,401 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Materials Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and Organic Chemistry.

Publications
41,025
Citations
900,401

National Central University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
30,485 / 657,654
Physics
28,691 / 649,373
Quantum and Particle physics
22,685 / 527,812
Chemistry
21,953 / 485,395
Computer Science
20,356 / 407,590
Environmental Science
18,373 / 411,859
Biology
17,712 / 405,519
Materials Science
16,445 / 345,201
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
12,813 / 296,889
Organic Chemistry
12,564 / 297,939
Geology
11,772 / 254,448
Optical Engineering
10,702 / 207,332
Geography and Cartography
10,275 / 238,526
Mathematics
10,098 / 241,954
Electrical Engineering
9,669 / 185,153
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
9,157 / 166,510
Telecommunications
7,444 / 135,619
Statistics
7,338 / 180,523
Philosophy
6,659 / 137,969
Astrophysics and Astronomy
6,627 / 186,272
Medicine
6,598 / 147,603
Business
6,551 / 165,383
Metallurgical Engineering
6,290 / 157,839
Biochemistry
6,030 / 158,306
Psychology
5,872 / 153,166
Ecology
5,600 / 128,627
Computer Vision
5,354 / 100,116
Nanotechnology
5,234 / 105,196
Computer Networking
5,168 / 89,888
Meteorology and Atmospheric Science
5,113 / 110,602
Nuclear Physics
5,007 / 183,737
Paleontology
4,931 / 107,007
Political Science
4,710 / 122,426
Genetics
4,656 / 114,919
Law
4,641 / 120,591
Physical chemistry
4,572 / 116,410
Mechanical Engineering
4,422 / 82,713
Chemical Engineering
4,311 / 112,107
Machine Learning
4,280 / 94,513
Linguistics
3,961 / 83,873

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 156 314
1993 186 404
1994 279 629
1995 282 716
1996 367 1057
1997 419 1265
1998 428 1599
1999 444 1952
2000 568 2656
2001 607 3322
2002 1019 5304
2003 874 6194
2004 984 7527
2005 1247 9141
2006 1304 11824
2007 1460 13852
2008 1560 16660
2009 1623 20056
2010 1809 23662
2011 1928 29316
2012 1974 35386
2013 1875 38914
2014 1860 42346
2015 1858 46272
2016 1700 49960
2017 1608 51597
2018 1578 55154
2019 1646 60138
2020 1667 65901
2021 1789 73971
2022 1736 70914
2023 1848 73732
2024 1480 69138
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for National Central University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (NTD)
Undergraduate First year: 100,900
Second year: 100,900
Third year: 100,900
Fourth year: 100,900
Master's Varies by program
PhD Varies by program

National Central University has on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by National Central University.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design No No No
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine No No No
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Master's Degree Accountancy, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Development Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Fine Arts, French, Geology, Geophysics, Human Resources, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Information Management, International Studies, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Native Language, Neurosciences, Optical Technology, Optics, Philosophy, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Water Science
Doctorate Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Engineering, Construction Engineering, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Economics, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geology, Geophysics, Human Resources, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Information Management, Literature, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Meteorology, Native Language, Neurosciences, Optical Technology, Optics, Philosophy, Statistics, Teacher Training, Telecommunications Engineering, Water Science

National Central University alumni

  1. Ning Chang

    Ning Chang
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1982-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    film actoractortelevision actor
    Biography

    Ning Chang, previously known as Janine Chang, is a Taiwanese actress and film producer.

  2. Chris Wang

    Chris Wang
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1982-.. (age 43)
    Occupations
    actorfilm actorsingertelevision actorwriter
    Biography

    Chris Wang or Wang You-sheng is a Taiwanese actor, model, singer and writer. He previously went by the stage name Wang Yu-xiang (王郁翔). He got his start in show business when hosting the popular Taiwanese travel show The King of Adventure.

  3. Lucifer Chu

    Lucifer Chu
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1975-.. (age 50)
    Occupations
    translatorradio personalityliterary criticwriterpundit
    Biography

    Lucifer Chu graduated from Taiwan's National Central University in 1998 with a BS degree in electrical engineering. He dedicated himself to promoting fantasy literature because of his passion for video games and fantasy fiction. He translated J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings into Chinese. He also translated Dragonlance Chronicle, published in 1998. He has translated 30 fantasy novels into Chinese.

  4. Kwoh-Ting Li

    Kwoh-Ting Li
    Born in
    China Flag China
    Years
    1910-2001 (aged 91)
    Occupations
    politicianfinance ministereconomistminister
    Biography

    Li Kwoh-ting was a Chinese economist and politician best known as the "Father of Taiwan's Economic Miracle" and referred to by the New York Times as the "Godfather of Technology" in Taiwan for his work in transforming Taiwan's economy from an agrarian-based system into one of the world's leading producers of information and telecommunications technology. His career spanned some 40 years, working for the Kuomintang government both before and after its defeat and subsequent retreat to Taiwan. His contributions continue to make him one of the most revered figures in Taiwanese history to this day.

All 14 notable alumni

National Central University faculties and divisions

College : Earth Sciences Astronomy and Space Science, Earth Sciences, Geology, Health Sciences, Marine Science and Oceanography, Meteorology, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Seismology, Water Science
College : Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering
College : Engineering Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
College : Hakka Studies Cultural Studies, Government, Law, Native Language, Social Sciences
College : Liberal Arts Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Studies, Chinese, Cultural Studies, English, Fine Arts, French, History, Literature, Opera, Philosophy, Teacher Training, Visual Arts
College : Management Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, Industrial and Production Economics, Industrial Management, Information Management, Management
College : Science Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Neurosciences, Optics, Physics, Statistics

General information

Alternative names NCU
國立中央大學
Founded 1915
Accreditation Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation Council of Taiwan - HEEACT
Motto Sincerity and Simplicity

Location and contacts

Address 300, Jhong-da Road
Jhongli, Taoyuan, 320
Taiwan
City population 2,328,000

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