National Sun Yat-Sen University: Statistics

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#860 of 14,131 In the World
#184 of 5,830 In Asia
#8 of 144 In Taiwan
#1 of 16 In Kaohsiung
#144 of 3,360 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 31,820 scientific papers published and 526,994 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
31,820
Citations
526,994

National Sun Yat-Sen University majors

by publication & citation count

Engineering
21,362 / 352,602
Chemistry
19,743 / 334,256
Physics
19,505 / 321,528
Biology
17,220 / 312,512
Quantum and Particle physics
15,115 / 247,764
Computer Science
14,436 / 231,533
Environmental Science
12,930 / 236,400
Materials Science
12,911 / 204,904
Organic Chemistry
12,010 / 220,536
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
9,074 / 148,862
Electrical Engineering
8,784 / 130,005
Medicine
8,342 / 141,309
Biochemistry
8,129 / 151,220
Mathematics
7,577 / 132,891
Geology
7,345 / 143,236
Optical Engineering
6,968 / 104,358
Genetics
6,702 / 121,466
Ecology
5,751 / 113,654
Telecommunications
5,750 / 78,062
Metallurgical Engineering
5,646 / 96,592
Statistics
5,632 / 98,855
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5,537 / 82,483
Geography and Cartography
5,123 / 91,463
Business
4,884 / 91,670
Philosophy
4,795 / 81,203
Nanotechnology
4,701 / 81,333
Psychology
4,674 / 90,656
Computer Networking
4,200 / 60,974
Political Science
4,065 / 76,039
Law
3,948 / 73,621
Electronic Engineering
3,895 / 49,837
Physical chemistry
3,849 / 69,170
Chemical Engineering
3,622 / 75,928
Paleontology
3,590 / 70,653
Mechanical Engineering
3,459 / 48,135
Pathology
3,428 / 57,231
Oceanography
3,378 / 64,394
Machine Learning
3,303 / 61,946
Economics
2,828 / 48,486
Art & Design
2,803 / 43,141

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 105 175
1992 143 236
1993 187 303
1994 230 454
1995 193 514
1996 272 686
1997 280 852
1998 337 1016
1999 405 1369
2000 453 1606
2001 434 1823
2002 868 2846
2003 730 3234
2004 771 4215
2005 848 5389
2006 926 6946
2007 1077 8602
2008 1164 10591
2009 1236 13080
2010 1332 14756
2011 1337 18303
2012 1424 20888
2013 1462 23430
2014 1493 26008
2015 1375 26812
2016 1391 27991
2017 1368 28964
2018 1271 32140
2019 1327 36783
2020 1498 42401
2021 1605 49699
2022 1807 53422
2023 1951 52534
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 74)
    Enrolled in National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Graduated with master's degree
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

    Kiku Chen Chu is a Taiwanese politician serving as president of the Control Yuan and chairwomen 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. Li Mei-jhen

    Li Mei-jhen
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1979-.. (age 45)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

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

  3. Lo Chih-chiang

    Lo Chih-chiang
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1970-.. (age 54)
    Enrolled in National Sun Yat-Sen University
    Graduated with bachelor's degree
    Occupations
    spokespersonpolitician
    Biography

    Lo Chih-chiang is 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.

  4. Su Jia-chyuan

    Su Jia-chyuan
    Born in
    Taiwan Flag Taiwan
    Years
    1956-.. (age 68)
    Occupations
    politician
    Biography

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

All 11 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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