National Cheng Kung University ranked 2nd in Taiwan, 422nd in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 100 across 10 research topics. National Cheng Kung University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 90,926 academic publications and 1,971,778 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 52 notable alumni.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Engineering in Taiwan and 162nd in the World with 63,193 publications made and 1,297,009 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Nanotechnology.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 2nd for Physics in Taiwan and 194th in the World with 56,323 publications made and 1,161,033 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Chemistry in Taiwan and 263rd in the World with 55,785 publications made and 1,326,938 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Chemical Engineering.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Biology in Taiwan and 349th in the World with 51,273 publications made and 1,292,540 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Computer Science in Taiwan and 267th in the World with 38,980 publications made and 752,835 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Computer Networking, Computer Vision.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 2nd for Environmental Science in Taiwan and 297th in the World with 37,555 publications made and 878,126 citations received. Main research topics: Geology, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 6th for Medicine in Taiwan and 442nd in the World with 29,867 publications made and 714,067 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Surgery, Psychiatry, Immunology, Radiology and Nuclear medicine.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Taiwan and 585th in the World with 24,961 publications made and 520,590 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Linguistics, Sociology.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Mathematics in Taiwan and 293rd in the World with 18,207 publications made and 385,287 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Math Teachers.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 4th for Psychology in Taiwan and 428th in the World with 15,733 publications made and 349,623 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Social Psychology, Cognitive Science, Clinical Psychology.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 2nd for Business in Taiwan and 268th in the World with 12,764 publications made and 276,592 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Operations Research.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Economics in Taiwan and 492nd in the World with 5,963 publications made and 134,677 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Development Studies, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Environmental Economics, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
National Cheng Kung University ranked 3rd for Art & Design in Taiwan and 359th in the World with 5,818 publications made and 96,186 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Computer Graphics, Literature, Multimedia, 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.
