National Taiwan University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #145 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #12 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #1 of 144 | In Taiwan |
| #1 of 28 | In Taipei |
| #36 of 2,154 | For Computer Engineering |
| Top100 | For 31 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 33,882
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ntu.edu.tw
- Languages
- Chinese
- Acceptance rate
- 33%*
* National Taiwan University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Graduation from senior high school or foreign equivalent, and entrance examination for local students, direct application for foreign students |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | August to June (September - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 33,882 |
Research profile
National Taiwan University is a world-class research university with 149,857 scientific papers published and 3,907,671 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Quantum and Particle physics, Medicine, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Materials Science, and Organic Chemistry.
National Taiwan University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 976 | 3449 |
| 1993 | 1048 | 3624 |
| 1994 | 1138 | 4672 |
| 1995 | 1207 | 5249 |
| 1996 | 1514 | 6389 |
| 1997 | 1613 | 8167 |
| 1998 | 1634 | 9783 |
| 1999 | 1749 | 12071 |
| 2000 | 1953 | 14333 |
| 2001 | 2211 | 17242 |
| 2002 | 3282 | 23921 |
| 2003 | 2923 | 28253 |
| 2004 | 3339 | 32871 |
| 2005 | 3966 | 40502 |
| 2006 | 4627 | 50044 |
| 2007 | 4831 | 60090 |
| 2008 | 5307 | 72821 |
| 2009 | 5420 | 85664 |
| 2010 | 6095 | 102138 |
| 2011 | 6499 | 119840 |
| 2012 | 6545 | 140098 |
| 2013 | 6522 | 159192 |
| 2014 | 6552 | 177959 |
| 2015 | 6113 | 189288 |
| 2016 | 5707 | 200830 |
| 2017 | 5772 | 213895 |
| 2018 | 5889 | 228795 |
| 2019 | 6323 | 251028 |
| 2020 | 6733 | 292678 |
| 2021 | 7119 | 326169 |
| 2022 | 7052 | 324376 |
| 2023 | 7253 | 326846 |
| 2024 | 5894 | 316445 |
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 Taiwan 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Business Administration, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Finance, Forestry, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, Information Management, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Theatre, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business, Japanese, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Musicology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Optical Technology, Oral Pathology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Theatre, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
| Doctorate | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Architecture and Planning, Art History, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Botany, Building Technologies, Business Administration, Cell Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Chinese, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Dentistry, Development Studies, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Health Sciences, History, Horticulture, Hygiene, Immunology, Industrial Engineering, Information Management, Information Sciences, International Business, Laboratory Techniques, Landscape Architecture, Law, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Marine Engineering, Marine Science and Oceanography, Materials Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Medical Technology, Medicine, Meteorology, Microbiology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Nursing, Occupational Health, Occupational Therapy, Optical Technology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Physics, Physiology, Plant Pathology, Political Sciences, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Telecommunications Engineering, Toxicology, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
National Taiwan University alumni
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Tsai Ing-wen
- Enrolled in National Taiwan University
- 1974-1978 graduated with Bachelor of Laws
- Occupations
- university teacherpoliticianjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Tsai Ing-wen is a Taiwanese politician and legal scholar who served as the 7th president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2016 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), she intermittently served as chair of the DPP from 2008 to 2012, 2014 to 2018, and 2020 to 2022.
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Lee Teng-hui
- Years
- 1923-2020 (aged 97)
- Enrolled in National Taiwan University
- 1946-1949 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- agricultural economistpolitician
- Biography
-
Lee Teng-hui was a Taiwanese politician and agricultural scientist who served as the 4th president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) under the 1947 Constitution and chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) from 1988 to 2000. He was the first president to be born in Taiwan, the last to be indirectly elected and the first to be directly elected.
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Ko Wen-je
- Enrolled in National Taiwan University
- 1979-1986 graduated with bachelor's degree
- 1994-2002 graduated with doctorate
- Occupations
- politiciansurgeonphysician
- Biography
-
Ko Wen-je, also known by his nickname, Ko P (Chinese: 柯P; pinyin: Kē Pī; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Koa Phi), is a Taiwanese politician and physician who served as the mayor of Taipei from 2014 to 2022. He founded the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), and served as its chairman from its founding in 2019 until 2025.
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Lai Ching-te
- Enrolled in National Taiwan University
- 1979-1983 graduated with bachelor's degree
- Occupations
- politicianphysician
- Biography
-
Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, is a Taiwanese politician and former physician who is currently serving as the 8th president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) since May 2024. He is the third member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to assume the office of president and the first whose predecessor was also a DPP member. He is also the third incumbent vice president to succeed to the presidency and the first to assume the office through election instead of immediate succession. He has also served as the chair of the DPP since 2023.
National Taiwan University faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biodiversity | Biological and Life Sciences |
|---|---|
| Centre : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
| Centre : Condensed Matter Sciences | Physics |
| Centre : Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics | Astrophysics |
| Centre : General Education | Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Chinese, English, History, Literature, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences |
| Centre : Indigenous Studies | Indigenous Studies |
| Centre : Information and Electronics Technologies | Electronic Engineering, Information Technology |
| Centre : Neurobiology and Cognitive Science | Instrument Making |
| Centre : NTU-ITRI Nano | Nanotechnology |
| Centre : Ocean | Marine Engineering, Technology |
| Centre : Population and Gender Studies | Demography and Population, Gender Studies |
| College : Bio-Resources and Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Equipment, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Chemistry, Bioengineering, Biology, Biotechnology, Communication Studies, Electronic Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Farm Management, Food Science, Food Technology, Forestry, Genetics, Horticulture, Industrial Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Veterinary Science, Water Science |
| College : Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Multimedia, Nanotechnology, Optical Technology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| College : Engineering | Biomedical Engineering, Building Technologies, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Marine Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Polymer and Plastics Technology, Seismology, Town Planning |
| College : Law | European Union Law, International Law, Law |
| College : Liberal Arts | Anthropology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Asian Religious Studies, Chinese, English, European Languages, Foreign Languages Education, History, Information Sciences, Japanese, Library Science, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Musicology, Philosophy, Theatre, Translation and Interpretation |
| College : Life Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Cell Biology, Ecology, Fishery, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Zoology |
| College : Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Information Management, International Business, Management |
| College : Medicine | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Genetics, Immunology, Laboratory Techniques, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neurosciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oncology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physical Therapy, Physiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Toxicology |
| College : Pharmacy | Pharmacy |
| College : Public Health | Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Health Administration, Hygiene, Management, Occupational Health, Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Welfare and Protective Services |
| College : Science | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Astrophysics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Instrument Making, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Meteorology, Physics, Psychology |
| College : Social Sciences | Asian Studies, Development Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Journalism, Law, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology |
| Research Division : Developmental Biology and Regenerative Medicine | Biology, Medicine |
| Research Division : Digital Humanities | Arts and Humanities |
| Research Division : Weather Climate and Disaster | Meteorology |
| School : Dentistry | Biology, Dentistry, Oral Pathology |
| School : Veterinary Medicine | Biology, Molecular Biology, Pathology, Veterinary Science, Zoology |
General information
| Alternative names | NTU 國立台灣大學 |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1945 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Education |
| Motto | Integrity, Diligence, Fidelity, Compassion |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | No.1, Sec. 4, Roosevelt Road Taipei, 10617 Taiwan |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,603,000 |