National Sun Yat-Sen University: Statistics

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#884 of 14,131 In the World
#188 of 5,830 In Asia
#8 of 144 In Taiwan
#1 of 16 In Kaohsiung
#143 of 3,524 For Electronic Engineering
Top50% For 144 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
35%
Enrollment
9,201
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
Chinese

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate35%
Admissions RequirementsGraduation from high school and entrance examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to June (September - January; February-June)
Enrollment9,201

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 35,168 scientific papers published and 698,680 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.

Publications
35,168
Citations
698,680

National Sun Yat-Sen University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
23,277 / 457,282
Chemistry
21,497 / 419,722
Physics
21,221 / 413,982
Biology
18,932 / 403,445
Quantum and Particle physics
16,319 / 313,854
Computer Science
15,689 / 316,793
Environmental Science
14,159 / 305,599
Materials Science
13,988 / 253,794
Organic Chemistry
12,928 / 267,846
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
10,020 / 207,367
Electrical Engineering
9,380 / 165,704
Medicine
9,299 / 188,556
Biochemistry
8,804 / 190,083
Geology
8,059 / 187,460
Mathematics
8,027 / 175,340
Optical Engineering
7,517 / 142,196
Genetics
7,327 / 155,736
Ecology
6,344 / 152,142
Telecommunications
6,169 / 102,821
Metallurgical Engineering
6,003 / 116,279
Statistics
5,897 / 128,810
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,894 / 108,202
Geography and Cartography
5,707 / 121,779
Philosophy
5,260 / 109,021
Business
5,239 / 129,068
Psychology
5,154 / 125,250
Nanotechnology
5,112 / 99,341
Computer Networking
4,544 / 87,078
Political Science
4,471 / 110,173
Law
4,334 / 107,058
Electronic Engineering
4,236 / 73,910
Physical chemistry
4,092 / 84,766
Chemical Engineering
3,977 / 94,966
Paleontology
3,913 / 92,407
Pathology
3,798 / 75,161
Oceanography
3,718 / 84,627
Mechanical Engineering
3,714 / 59,247
Machine Learning
3,451 / 79,870
Economics
3,092 / 73,793
Art & Design
3,045 / 57,165

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1992 156 318
1993 194 394
1994 240 541
1995 208 611
1996 286 786
1997 311 976
1998 388 1230
1999 436 1685
2000 477 1965
2001 466 2216
2002 909 3675
2003 794 4179
2004 820 5225
2005 877 6658
2006 995 8705
2007 1179 10590
2008 1248 12763
2009 1287 15482
2010 1420 17829
2011 1416 21919
2012 1510 25209
2013 1516 27353
2014 1495 30691
2015 1373 31590
2016 1370 32683
2017 1414 34618
2018 1379 38184
2019 1360 44110
2020 1558 52095
2021 1688 60787
2022 1946 63931
2023 2082 66297
2024 1781 64963
Academic rankings

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

  1. Chen Chu

    Chen Chu
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1950-.. (age 75)
    Enrolled in National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Graduated with master's degree
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Chen Chu 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.

  2. Lo Chih-chiang

    Lo Chih-chiang
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1970-.. (age 55)
    Enrolled in National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Graduated with bachelor's degree
    Occupations
    politicianspokesperson
    Biography

    Lo Chih-chiang is a Taiwanese politician and 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.

  3. Su Jia-chyuan

    Su Jia-chyuan
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1956-.. (age 69)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Su Jia-chyuan is a Taiwanese politician of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

  4. Li Mei-jhen

    Li Mei-jhen
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1979-.. (age 46)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Li Mei-jhen, also known as Jane Lee, is a Taiwanese politician.

All 13 notable alumni

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 2,734,000

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