National Chi Nan University ranked 29th in Taiwan, 2004th in the global 2024 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 63 research topics. National Chi Nan University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 5,289 academic publications and 77,044 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 2 notable alumni.
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Engineering rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 33rd for Engineering in Taiwan and 1751st in the World with 3,885 publications made and 56,287 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Networking, Optical Engineering.
| Engineering ranking | Location |
| #33 of 128 | In Taiwan |
| #708 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1751 of 6,684 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Engineering Publications & Citations
| Year | Engineering publications | Engineering citations |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 9 | 4 |
| 1998 | 11 | 7 |
| 1999 | 18 | 15 |
| 2000 | 25 | 17 |
| 2001 | 37 | 43 |
| 2002 | 79 | 74 |
| 2003 | 101 | 166 |
| 2004 | 134 | 259 |
| 2005 | 149 | 467 |
| 2006 | 193 | 838 |
| 2007 | 178 | 1000 |
| 2008 | 199 | 1363 |
| 2009 | 204 | 1765 |
| 2010 | 211 | 2137 |
| 2011 | 228 | 2523 |
| 2012 | 247 | 2797 |
| 2013 | 219 | 3279 |
| 2014 | 207 | 3477 |
| 2015 | 183 | 3250 |
| 2016 | 156 | 3168 |
| 2017 | 165 | 3140 |
| 2018 | 133 | 3239 |
| 2019 | 138 | 3528 |
| 2020 | 137 | 3623 |
| 2021 | 151 | 4132 |
| 2022 | 176 | 4204 |
| 2023 | 177 | 4054 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Engineering.
Physics rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 32nd for Physics in Taiwan and 1861st in the World with 3,278 publications made and 47,318 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Acoustical Engineering.
| Physics ranking | Location |
| #32 of 126 | In Taiwan |
| #771 of 2,786 | In Asia |
| #1861 of 6,603 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Physics Publications & Citations
| Year | Physics publications | Physics citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 7 | 3 |
| 1998 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 20 | 13 |
| 2000 | 18 | 24 |
| 2001 | 29 | 36 |
| 2002 | 58 | 74 |
| 2003 | 76 | 135 |
| 2004 | 95 | 201 |
| 2005 | 112 | 335 |
| 2006 | 166 | 663 |
| 2007 | 137 | 781 |
| 2008 | 169 | 1046 |
| 2009 | 180 | 1419 |
| 2010 | 177 | 1724 |
| 2011 | 203 | 2005 |
| 2012 | 219 | 2276 |
| 2013 | 191 | 2678 |
| 2014 | 180 | 2939 |
| 2015 | 153 | 2781 |
| 2016 | 134 | 2773 |
| 2017 | 137 | 2747 |
| 2018 | 104 | 2749 |
| 2019 | 118 | 3002 |
| 2020 | 119 | 3082 |
| 2021 | 138 | 3602 |
| 2022 | 153 | 3618 |
| 2023 | 166 | 3525 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Physics.
Computer Science rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 32nd for Computer Science in Taiwan and 1543rd in the World with 3,128 publications made and 43,938 citations received. Main research topics: Telecommunications, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Networking, Machine Learning, Computer Vision.
| Computer Science ranking | Location |
| #32 of 124 | In Taiwan |
| #537 of 2,809 | In Asia |
| #1543 of 6,752 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Computer Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Computer Science publications | Computer Science citations |
| 1996 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 | 10 | 4 |
| 1998 | 14 | 5 |
| 1999 | 21 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 | 23 |
| 2001 | 30 | 48 |
| 2002 | 65 | 74 |
| 2003 | 87 | 148 |
| 2004 | 110 | 208 |
| 2005 | 131 | 376 |
| 2006 | 156 | 634 |
| 2007 | 160 | 796 |
| 2008 | 173 | 1140 |
| 2009 | 173 | 1482 |
| 2010 | 184 | 1706 |
| 2011 | 213 | 2039 |
| 2012 | 197 | 2345 |
| 2013 | 193 | 2596 |
| 2014 | 168 | 2729 |
| 2015 | 147 | 2567 |
| 2016 | 114 | 2307 |
| 2017 | 111 | 2313 |
| 2018 | 98 | 2361 |
| 2019 | 105 | 2695 |
| 2020 | 99 | 2799 |
| 2021 | 108 | 3108 |
| 2022 | 111 | 3299 |
| 2023 | 122 | 2978 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Computer Science.
Chemistry rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 42nd for Chemistry in Taiwan and 2216th in the World with 2,741 publications made and 40,770 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Physical chemistry.
| Chemistry ranking | Location |
| #42 of 126 | In Taiwan |
| #984 of 2,750 | In Asia |
| #2216 of 6,447 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Chemistry Publications & Citations
| Year | Chemistry publications | Chemistry citations |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 4 |
| 1999 | 12 | 5 |
| 2000 | 11 | 12 |
| 2001 | 21 | 25 |
| 2002 | 47 | 50 |
| 2003 | 55 | 105 |
| 2004 | 89 | 158 |
| 2005 | 89 | 284 |
| 2006 | 136 | 535 |
| 2007 | 105 | 623 |
| 2008 | 132 | 826 |
| 2009 | 137 | 1148 |
| 2010 | 141 | 1356 |
| 2011 | 173 | 1659 |
| 2012 | 181 | 1945 |
| 2013 | 146 | 2266 |
| 2014 | 145 | 2618 |
| 2015 | 128 | 2414 |
| 2016 | 121 | 2540 |
| 2017 | 133 | 2566 |
| 2018 | 97 | 2546 |
| 2019 | 104 | 2798 |
| 2020 | 107 | 2845 |
| 2021 | 116 | 3440 |
| 2022 | 148 | 3360 |
| 2023 | 147 | 3373 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Chemistry.
Biology rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 51st for Biology in Taiwan and 2721st in the World with 2,252 publications made and 38,206 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Nanotechnology, Genetics, Paleontology, Neuroscience.
| Biology ranking | Location |
| #51 of 123 | In Taiwan |
| #1175 of 2,814 | In Asia |
| #2721 of 6,770 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Biology Publications & Citations
| Year | Biology publications | Biology citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 5 |
| 1999 | 10 | 9 |
| 2000 | 10 | 16 |
| 2001 | 19 | 29 |
| 2002 | 36 | 46 |
| 2003 | 45 | 109 |
| 2004 | 57 | 151 |
| 2005 | 63 | 259 |
| 2006 | 93 | 400 |
| 2007 | 84 | 548 |
| 2008 | 91 | 757 |
| 2009 | 112 | 994 |
| 2010 | 116 | 1237 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1577 |
| 2012 | 138 | 1880 |
| 2013 | 127 | 2177 |
| 2014 | 118 | 2403 |
| 2015 | 109 | 2271 |
| 2016 | 91 | 2346 |
| 2017 | 106 | 2424 |
| 2018 | 88 | 2395 |
| 2019 | 81 | 2669 |
| 2020 | 106 | 2779 |
| 2021 | 115 | 3309 |
| 2022 | 129 | 3428 |
| 2023 | 154 | 3355 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Biology.
Environmental Science rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 43rd for Environmental Science in Taiwan and 2495th in the World with 2,003 publications made and 34,567 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Environmental Chemistry.
| Environmental Science ranking | Location |
| #43 of 124 | In Taiwan |
| #989 of 2,811 | In Asia |
| #2495 of 6,798 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Environmental Science Publications & Citations
| Year | Environmental Science publications | Environmental Science citations |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 | 6 | 5 |
| 1999 | 9 | 9 |
| 2000 | 12 | 13 |
| 2001 | 15 | 26 |
| 2002 | 26 | 31 |
| 2003 | 49 | 103 |
| 2004 | 59 | 133 |
| 2005 | 67 | 284 |
| 2006 | 84 | 432 |
| 2007 | 79 | 532 |
| 2008 | 80 | 764 |
| 2009 | 87 | 944 |
| 2010 | 100 | 1056 |
| 2011 | 113 | 1341 |
| 2012 | 119 | 1493 |
| 2013 | 113 | 1688 |
| 2014 | 116 | 1860 |
| 2015 | 111 | 1816 |
| 2016 | 92 | 1904 |
| 2017 | 105 | 1885 |
| 2018 | 91 | 1951 |
| 2019 | 72 | 2202 |
| 2020 | 90 | 2458 |
| 2021 | 90 | 2812 |
| 2022 | 94 | 2925 |
| 2023 | 107 | 2806 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Environmental Science.
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 35th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in Taiwan and 2562nd in the World with 1,975 publications made and 30,644 citations received. Main research topics: Philosophy, Political Science, Law, History, Archaeology.
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking | Location |
| #35 of 123 | In Taiwan |
| #775 of 2,845 | In Asia |
| #2562 of 7,020 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations
| Year | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications | Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 19 | 3 |
| 1998 | 9 | 2 |
| 1999 | 14 | 17 |
| 2000 | 14 | 23 |
| 2001 | 19 | 42 |
| 2002 | 31 | 49 |
| 2003 | 46 | 126 |
| 2004 | 55 | 148 |
| 2005 | 60 | 202 |
| 2006 | 84 | 340 |
| 2007 | 86 | 470 |
| 2008 | 101 | 780 |
| 2009 | 93 | 954 |
| 2010 | 94 | 1133 |
| 2011 | 125 | 1397 |
| 2012 | 117 | 1589 |
| 2013 | 125 | 1856 |
| 2014 | 107 | 1928 |
| 2015 | 105 | 1814 |
| 2016 | 84 | 1739 |
| 2017 | 84 | 1688 |
| 2018 | 83 | 1812 |
| 2019 | 68 | 2082 |
| 2020 | 70 | 2251 |
| 2021 | 85 | 2639 |
| 2022 | 86 | 2935 |
| 2023 | 103 | 2532 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
Mathematics rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 33rd for Mathematics in Taiwan and 1618th in the World with 1,741 publications made and 26,676 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Blockchain and Cryptography, Math Teachers, Actuarial Science.
| Mathematics ranking | Location |
| #33 of 122 | In Taiwan |
| #568 of 2,673 | In Asia |
| #1618 of 6,305 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Mathematics Publications & Citations
| Year | Mathematics publications | Mathematics citations |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 7 | 2 |
| 1999 | 11 | 9 |
| 2000 | 13 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 | 22 |
| 2002 | 24 | 34 |
| 2003 | 43 | 71 |
| 2004 | 49 | 115 |
| 2005 | 64 | 215 |
| 2006 | 84 | 355 |
| 2007 | 89 | 459 |
| 2008 | 88 | 648 |
| 2009 | 84 | 849 |
| 2010 | 103 | 972 |
| 2011 | 135 | 1262 |
| 2012 | 108 | 1336 |
| 2013 | 111 | 1478 |
| 2014 | 82 | 1543 |
| 2015 | 78 | 1530 |
| 2016 | 60 | 1414 |
| 2017 | 66 | 1325 |
| 2018 | 70 | 1508 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1689 |
| 2020 | 60 | 1758 |
| 2021 | 71 | 2007 |
| 2022 | 71 | 2115 |
| 2023 | 86 | 1917 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Mathematics.
Business rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 33rd for Business in Taiwan and 1643rd in the World with 1,333 publications made and 22,381 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
| Business ranking | Location |
| #33 of 124 | In Taiwan |
| #506 of 2,579 | In Asia |
| #1643 of 6,187 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Business Publications & Citations
| Year | Business publications | Business citations |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 12 | 4 |
| 2000 | 9 | 17 |
| 2001 | 7 | 27 |
| 2002 | 16 | 33 |
| 2003 | 25 | 77 |
| 2004 | 37 | 75 |
| 2005 | 50 | 112 |
| 2006 | 56 | 201 |
| 2007 | 58 | 311 |
| 2008 | 60 | 491 |
| 2009 | 58 | 654 |
| 2010 | 83 | 835 |
| 2011 | 84 | 959 |
| 2012 | 87 | 1149 |
| 2013 | 89 | 1311 |
| 2014 | 78 | 1310 |
| 2015 | 74 | 1291 |
| 2016 | 63 | 1263 |
| 2017 | 64 | 1184 |
| 2018 | 58 | 1330 |
| 2019 | 51 | 1551 |
| 2020 | 39 | 1653 |
| 2021 | 62 | 2015 |
| 2022 | 48 | 2047 |
| 2023 | 53 | 1897 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Business.
Economics rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 30th for Economics in Taiwan and 1704th in the World with 891 publications made and 13,682 citations received. Main research topics: Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Development Studies, Investment Banking and Stock trading, Actuarial Science.
| Economics ranking | Location |
| #30 of 118 | In Taiwan |
| #480 of 2,461 | In Asia |
| #1704 of 5,995 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Economics Publications & Citations
| Year | Economics publications | Economics citations |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 3 |
| 2000 | 7 | 11 |
| 2001 | 8 | 17 |
| 2002 | 11 | 19 |
| 2003 | 18 | 52 |
| 2004 | 15 | 46 |
| 2005 | 29 | 68 |
| 2006 | 25 | 103 |
| 2007 | 31 | 176 |
| 2008 | 36 | 221 |
| 2009 | 38 | 345 |
| 2010 | 54 | 472 |
| 2011 | 64 | 544 |
| 2012 | 65 | 643 |
| 2013 | 62 | 703 |
| 2014 | 53 | 813 |
| 2015 | 59 | 776 |
| 2016 | 31 | 781 |
| 2017 | 36 | 751 |
| 2018 | 39 | 797 |
| 2019 | 36 | 951 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1048 |
| 2021 | 39 | 1214 |
| 2022 | 39 | 1217 |
| 2023 | 42 | 1121 |
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Art & Design rankings
National Chi Nan University ranked 38th for Art & Design in Taiwan and 2220th in the World with 481 publications made and 4,547 citations received. Main research topics: Fashion Design, Multimedia, Literature, Aesthetics, Computer Graphics.
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.
| Art & Design ranking | Location |
| #38 of 118 | In Taiwan |
| #689 of 2,302 | In Asia |
| #2220 of 5,720 | In the World |
National Chi Nan University
Art & Design Publications & Citations
| Year | Art & Design publications | Art & Design citations |
| 1997 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 7 | 15 |
| 2002 | 21 | 21 |
| 2003 | 16 | 34 |
| 2004 | 12 | 38 |
| 2005 | 18 | 58 |
| 2006 | 25 | 75 |
| 2007 | 16 | 101 |
| 2008 | 33 | 161 |
| 2009 | 29 | 181 |
| 2010 | 32 | 274 |
| 2011 | 32 | 262 |
| 2012 | 22 | 280 |
| 2013 | 25 | 365 |
| 2014 | 25 | 408 |
| 2015 | 27 | 387 |
| 2016 | 20 | 358 |
| 2017 | 20 | 342 |
| 2018 | 15 | 360 |
| 2019 | 17 | 358 |
| 2020 | 12 | 390 |
| 2021 | 14 | 462 |
| 2022 | 19 | 551 |
| 2023 | 10 | 465 |
The following table provides academic rankings for National Chi Nan University in various areas of Art & Design.
Other rankings
Non-core subjects for National Chi Nan University
