National Sun Yat-Sen University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #863 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #161 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #8 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #1 of 16 | In Kaohsiung |
| #148 of 3,570 | For Electronic Engineering |
| Top50% | For 146 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 35%
- Enrollment
- 9,201
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.nsysu.edu.tw
- Languages
- Chinese
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from high school and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 9,201 |
We've calculated the 35% acceptance rate for National Sun Yat-Sen 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 Sun Yat-Sen University is a world-class research university with 36,446 scientific papers published and 745,310 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, and Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.
National Sun Yat-Sen University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 194 | 394 |
| 1994 | 240 | 544 |
| 1995 | 208 | 613 |
| 1996 | 286 | 787 |
| 1997 | 311 | 976 |
| 1998 | 388 | 1230 |
| 1999 | 436 | 1686 |
| 2000 | 477 | 1968 |
| 2001 | 466 | 2218 |
| 2002 | 909 | 3674 |
| 2003 | 794 | 4179 |
| 2004 | 822 | 5227 |
| 2005 | 877 | 6658 |
| 2006 | 995 | 8706 |
| 2007 | 1179 | 10593 |
| 2008 | 1249 | 12762 |
| 2009 | 1287 | 15481 |
| 2010 | 1420 | 17825 |
| 2011 | 1416 | 21918 |
| 2012 | 1510 | 25213 |
| 2013 | 1519 | 27359 |
| 2014 | 1494 | 30696 |
| 2015 | 1379 | 31606 |
| 2016 | 1372 | 32701 |
| 2017 | 1416 | 34645 |
| 2018 | 1383 | 38212 |
| 2019 | 1359 | 44135 |
| 2020 | 1559 | 52132 |
| 2021 | 1690 | 60835 |
| 2022 | 1948 | 63995 |
| 2023 | 2088 | 66410 |
| 2024 | 1847 | 65745 |
| 2025 | 1524 | 59168 |
Tuition
The tuition table for National Sun Yat-Sen 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 | 40,000 |
| Master's | 50,000 |
| Doctoral | 60,000 |
Currency: New Taiwan Dollar (NTD)
National Sun Yat-Sen University has financial aid programs and 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 Sun Yat-Sen 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 |
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Management, Management, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geology, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Management, Literature, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Music, Natural Resources, Optical Technology, Optics, Pacific Area Studies, Physics, Political Sciences, Sociology, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Telecommunications Services, Theatre |
| Doctorate | Applied Mathematics, Asian Studies, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, English, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Geology, Human Resources, Information Management, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Natural Resources, Optical Technology, Optics, Pacific Area Studies, Physics, Political Sciences, Telecommunications Engineering |
National Sun Yat-Sen University alumni
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Chen Chu
- Enrolled in National Sun Yat-Sen University
- Graduated with master's degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Chen Chu, also known as Kiku Chen or Joyce Chen, is a Taiwanese politician serving as president of the Control Yuan and chairwoman of the National Human Rights Commission since 2020. Before assuming her current post, Chen had served as Secretary-General to the President from 2018 to 2020 and Mayor of Kaohsiung from 2006 to 2018, making her the longest-serving mayor of the city since the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. Prior to her entrance into politics, Chen was one of the eight prominent dissidents in the Kaohsiung Incident arrested and charged in 1979. She was a political prisoner for almost six years during the martial law period in Taiwan.
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Lo Chih-chiang
- Enrolled in National Sun Yat-Sen University
- Graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politicianspokesperson
- Biography
-
Lo Chih-chiang is a Taiwanese politician. He is a member of the Kuomintang (KMT). From 2010 to 2013, he was first the spokesperson and then the Deputy Secretary-General of the ROC Presidential Office. He was elected to the Taipei City Council in 2018. In 2020, at the invitation of KMT chairman Johnny Chiang, he assumed the directorship of the party school, the Institute of Revolutionary Practice.
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Su Jia-chyuan
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Su Jia-chyuan is a Taiwanese politician of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) who served as the President of the Legislative Yuan from 2016 to 2020.
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Li Mei-jhen
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Li Mei-jhen, also known as Jane Lee, is a Taiwanese politician.
National Sun Yat-Sen University faculties and divisions
| Centre : General Education | Applied Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Physical Education, Service Trades, Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| College : Engineering | Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Technology, Optics, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Liberal Arts | Arts and Humanities, Chinese, English, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Theatre |
| College : Management | Business Administration, Finance, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Management, Management, Telecommunications Services |
| College : Marine Sciences | Applied Physics, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Environmental Management, Geology, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Resources, Technology |
| College : Science | Applied Mathematics, Biological and Life Sciences, Biomedicine, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| College : Social Sciences | Asian Studies, Economics, Education, Pacific Area Studies, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Sociology |
General information
| Alternative names | NSYSU 國立中山大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1980 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Study extensively; Enquire accurately; Reflect carefully; Discriminate clearly; Practice earnestly |
Location and contacts
| Address | 70, Lienhai Road Gushan Chiu Kaohsiung, 80424 Taiwan |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,722,000 |