National Central University ranked 5th in Taiwan, 725th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 155 research topics. National Central University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 41,025 academic publications and 900,401 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 17 notable alumni.
National Central University ranked 5th for Engineering in Taiwan and 447th in the World with 30,485 publications made and 657,654 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Metallurgical Engineering.
National Central University ranked 5th for Physics in Taiwan and 472nd in the World with 28,691 publications made and 649,373 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Nanotechnology.
National Central University ranked 7th for Chemistry in Taiwan and 692nd in the World with 21,953 publications made and 485,395 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
National Central University ranked 6th for Computer Science in Taiwan and 488th in the World with 20,356 publications made and 407,590 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Computer Vision, Computer Networking, Machine Learning.
National Central University ranked 6th for Environmental Science in Taiwan and 645th in the World with 18,373 publications made and 411,859 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science, Paleontology.
National Central University ranked 11th for Biology in Taiwan and 937th in the World with 17,712 publications made and 405,519 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Genetics, Neuroscience.
National Central University ranked 6th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Taiwan and 970th in the World with 12,813 publications made and 296,889 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, History.
National Central University ranked 5th for Mathematics in Taiwan and 494th in the World with 10,098 publications made and 241,954 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Math Teachers, Blockchain and Cryptography, Applied Mathematics.
National Central University ranked 6th for Business in Taiwan and 518th in the World with 6,551 publications made and 165,383 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
National Central University ranked 7th for Art & Design in Taiwan and 633rd in the World with 3,309 publications made and 54,137 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, Computer Graphics, Aesthetics.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
