National Central University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #750 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #129 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #1 of 11 | In Taoyuan |
| #95 of 2,360 | For Multimedia |
| Top50% | For 154 other topics |
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 Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | August to June (August - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 10,829 |
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 41,872 scientific papers published and 946,755 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.
National Central University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 186 | 404 |
| 1994 | 279 | 629 |
| 1995 | 282 | 716 |
| 1996 | 367 | 1057 |
| 1997 | 419 | 1265 |
| 1998 | 428 | 1600 |
| 1999 | 444 | 1955 |
| 2000 | 568 | 2657 |
| 2001 | 607 | 3322 |
| 2002 | 1019 | 5304 |
| 2003 | 874 | 6194 |
| 2004 | 984 | 7528 |
| 2005 | 1247 | 9141 |
| 2006 | 1305 | 11825 |
| 2007 | 1461 | 13851 |
| 2008 | 1560 | 16659 |
| 2009 | 1622 | 20054 |
| 2010 | 1809 | 23659 |
| 2011 | 1929 | 29305 |
| 2012 | 1973 | 35384 |
| 2013 | 1879 | 38906 |
| 2014 | 1860 | 42389 |
| 2015 | 1864 | 46286 |
| 2016 | 1700 | 49962 |
| 2017 | 1609 | 51618 |
| 2018 | 1578 | 55163 |
| 2019 | 1645 | 60154 |
| 2020 | 1667 | 65899 |
| 2021 | 1791 | 73983 |
| 2022 | 1737 | 70946 |
| 2023 | 1849 | 73816 |
| 2024 | 1509 | 69862 |
| 2025 | 1063 | 59418 |
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
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Ning Chang
- Occupations
- film actoractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Chang Chun-ning, also known as Ning Chang and previously known as Janine Chang, is a Taiwanese actress and film producer.
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Chris Wang
- Occupations
- singertelevision actorwriteractorfilm actor
- Biography
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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.
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Lucifer Chu
- Occupations
- literary criticwriterpundittranslatorradio personality
- Biography
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Lucifer Chu is a Taiwanese writer and translator. He 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.
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Kwoh-Ting Li
- Occupations
- economistministerpoliticianfinance minister
- Biography
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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.
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 | 2,353,000 |